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Jonathan Kaplan, MD, Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA

Jonathan L Kaplan MD

Plastic Surgery•San Francisco, CA

Owner, Pacific Heights Plastics Surgery Founder/CEO, BuildMyBod.com

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  • 2100 Webster StSuite 429San Francisco, CA 94115

  • Phone+1 415-923-3005

  • Fax+1 415-520-2299

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Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2005 - 2007
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2005
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 2000
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center - School of Graduate Studies
    Louisiana State University Medical Center - School of Graduate StudiesMPh, 2000
  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at AustinBachelors, Microbiology, 1991 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2024 - 2028
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2028
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2028
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2025 - 2028
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2024 - 2028
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2023 - 2028
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recognized as a Leadership Giver for the Capital Area United Way 2012
  • 40 Under 40 Baton Rouge Business Report, 2009
  • Recipient of the Best Medical Student Presentation Louisiana Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2000

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Discussion of Preoperative Indications and Post-Operative Complications Following Laser Assisted Lipolysis by Non-Plastic Surgeons.  
    Sasser CS, Kaplan JL, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 9/1/2012
  • Facial Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Repair of Mandibular Fracture.  
    Blum CA, Theunissen TB, Kaplan JL, Journal of the Lousiana State Medical Society, 8/1/2012
  • Breast reduction: Does the tumescent technique affect reimbursement?  
    Kaplan JL; Rotemberg SM; Yetman RJ, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 9/1/2008

Books/Book Chapters

  • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 
    Chapter: Complications from Laser-Assisted Liposuction Performed by Noncore Practitioners. 
    Page 869 - 875Blum CA, Sasser CS, Kaplan JK2013
  • Seminars in Plastic Surgery's Advances in Breast Reconstruction 
    Chapter: Transplantation in Breast Reconstruction 
    Kaplan JL; Allen RJEditors: Shenaq SM, Hollier LH, and Allen RJ.Thieme, New York2002
  • Breast Diseases: A Yearbook Quarterly 
    Chapter: Letter to the editor. 
    Kaplan JL; Allen RJEditors: Singletary SE.Mosby, St. Louis2002

Lectures

  • Breast reduction: A novel technique and its effect on reimbursement. 
    Ghent, Belgium - 5/26/2007
  • Breast reduction: A novel technique. 
    Eilat, Israel - 3/16/2007
  • Breast reduction: Does technique affect reimbursement. 
    Pasadena, CA - 2/1/2007

Other

  • Facelift, Skin Only. 
    Kaplan JL et al., emedicine
    2/19/2008
  • The Use of Decoy Police Cars in Speed Reduction Efforts. Master of Public Health thesis. 
    Kaplan JL
    John Ische Library, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Authored Content

  • Why Price Transparency in Health Care Will Affect EveryoneDecember 2019
  • Why Price Transparency in Health Care Will Affect EveryoneDecember 2019
  • How Patients and Physicians Are Impacted by the Price Transparency Executive OrderJuly 2019

Press Mentions

  • Kris Jenner’s Youthful Look Sparks Facelift Rumors
    Kris Jenner’s Youthful Look Sparks Facelift RumorsJune 23rd, 2025
  • Has Kris Jenner Found the Fountain of Youth? Experts Weigh in on Her Stunning Transformation
    Has Kris Jenner Found the Fountain of Youth? Experts Weigh in on Her Stunning TransformationJune 21st, 2025
  • Five Hot Things Patients Are Asking for This Winter
    Five Hot Things Patients Are Asking for This WinterJanuary 27th, 2023

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