Steven Teitelbaum, M.D., F.A.C.S is a double-board certified aesthetic plastic surgeon setting the highest standards in cosmetic surgery. His office is located in beautiful Santa Monica, California, and his surgery center regularly serves patients from all over the world.
He is a specialist in aesthetic plastic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, breast and body sculpting, and much more. He occupies a niche for patients desiring natural results and demanding the highest level of attention to detail and service.
Dr. Teitelbaum's caring attitude and unparalleled academic training have prepared him to offer you the finest in aesthetic surgery.
After attending high school at the prestigious Harvard School, he studied anatomy and physiology at U. C. Berkeley, where he was valedictorian and graduated with high honors. He went to medical school at the UCLA School of Medicine, where he continued the basic science research projects that he had started while at Berkeley.
He then studied general surgery at Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. While credentialing in plastic surgery requires only a mere three prerequisite years of this training, Dr. Teitelbaum completed an entire training program in general surgery, and has been recognized for this by also being certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Training was completed with a plastic surgery residency at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Teitelbaum was invited to speak about plastic surgery on The Montel Williams Show.
Dr. Teitelbaum
Dr. Teitelbaum is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board recognized to credential plastic surgeons. He is a member of many professional societies, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International Society of Ultrasonic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, and many others.
He also is actively involved in these societies, serving as current co-chair of the Legislative Affiairs Committee of the California Society, as well as a member of the Ethics Committee. He also serves on the legislative committees of ASPS and ASAPS.
In his personal life, Dr. Teitelbaum is a photographer, pianist, and triathlete.
"Because aesthetic surgery is voluntary, and arguably even frivolous, I believe a unique burden is placed upon the doctor - and the patient - to be safe, prudent, and conservative. Though no plastic surgeon would openly disagree with that statement, I adhere to it stronger than most. It guides my philosophy from my lengthy initial consultations, to successive pre-operative contacts with the patient, to the techniques I use, and finally my post-operative and on-going care. I am distraught by what I see as an increasingly cavalier attitude toward cosmetic surgery by patients and physicians alike, with some doctors' offices having only a little more serious of an atmosphere than a beauty salon."
"Safety and predictability is of paramount importance. New techniques come and go, and I do not rush to adopt them unless a clear advantage is shown. Meticulously executed proven techniques serve most patients better in most situations than the "technique du jour" But when a patient needs an unusual procedure that I am not adept at, I do not hesitate to help them find the right doctor. This is not to say that I do not perform the latest techniques, because I certainly do. What it means is that I have a tendency to be more circumspect, rather than aggressive about offering new techniques. I also think it is important to stay in close contact with a patient after surgery. While our office is very busy, I make sure to frequently see all my patients after surgery. Very careful postoperative care is very important in achieving the best possible result." "Sometimes a patient will come in for a consultation and express that they feel nervous. I always tell them that they needn't feel nervous- that this is voluntary surgery. That they should keep seeing doctors until finally everything clicks- that they like the doctor, they like the office, they like the staff - and that they start to get enthusiastic about surgery. It is natural for an intelligent person to always have some apprehension, but eventually the nervousness will be gradually replaced by enthusiasm, and when - and only when that happens - should they proceed with surgery. I am anxious to help you in your process to decide if and what aesthetic surgery is right for you!"
Dear Steven,
...Thank you so much for your incredible care of me, and the gentle, graceful way in which you have treated me through the pre and post op experience! God has given you an incredible talent and I am grateful to be one of the lucky recipients!
You have earned my tremendous respect and gratitude!
Steve & Kayrn,
Thank you! Just another note to let you know how thankful I am to you both for taking such good care of me, I can't wait to "spread" the word about the magic I felt in your office. I look forward to perhaps giving both of you a bit of my magic!
Thanks again!
Dear Dr. Teitelbaum,
There are moments when one special person's expertise makes a special difference!
Dear Dr. Teitelbaum,
For the first time in my life I can stop hiding my upper torso and actually feel wonderful! Your expertise and surgical art made this happen. You are a brilliant surgeon and are true to your word - you took phenomanal care of both my sister and I.
