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

Jonathan L Kaplan MD


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

  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License Current
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2025 - 2028
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2025 - 2027
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • CO State Medical License
    CO 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
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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
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Books/Book Chapters

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
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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
  • How Patients and Physicians Are Impacted by the Price Transparency Executive OrderJuly 2019
  • I Moved Cross-Country to Take over a Plastic Surgery PracticeJune 2019
  • I Moved Cross-Country to Take over a Plastic Surgery PracticeJune 2019
  • Why This Plastic Surgeon Believes in Being Transparent About PricingMay 2019
  • Why This Plastic Surgeon Believes in Being Transparent About PricingMay 2019
  • Price Transparency Is a Customer Service Opportunity in Health CareApril 2019
  • Price Transparency Is a Customer Service Opportunity in Health CareApril 2019
  • Know Your Potential Patients Before Your Competition DoesSeptember 2018
  • Know Your Potential Patients Before Your Competition DoesSeptember 2018
  • Should MOC and Board Certification Be Mutually Exclusive?July 2018
  • Should MOC and Board Certification Be Mutually Exclusive?July 2018
  • The Greatest Demographic, the Greatest PatientsJune 2018
  • The Greatest Demographic, the Greatest PatientsJune 2018
  • The Greatest Demographic, the Greatest PatientsJune 2018
  • Price Is Irrelevant, Until It’s Not!June 2018
  • Price Is Irrelevant, Until It’s Not!June 2018
  • Price Is Irrelevant, Until It’s Not!June 2018
  • How Snapchat and Instagram Stories Transformed My PracticeMay 2018
  • Patient Engagement Through Price TransparencyMay 2018
  • Patient Engagement Through Price TransparencyMay 2018
  • Guy (Surgeons) Know What Guys WantApril 2018
  • Guy (Surgeons) Know What Guys WantApril 2018
  • When Your Yelp Reviewer Is Wrong. And What to Do About ItApril 2018
  • When Your Yelp Reviewer Is Wrong. And What to Do About ItApril 2018
  • What Makes Before and After Photos Bogus?March 2018
  • What Makes Before and After Photos Bogus?March 2018
  • A Social Media Wake up Call for Plastic Surgery SocietiesJanuary 2018
  • A Social Media Wake up Call for Plastic Surgery SocietiesJanuary 2018
  • Price Transparency and Sales Funnels for Plastic SurgeonsOctober 2017
  • Price Transparency and Sales Funnels for Plastic SurgeonsOctober 2017
  • Price Transparency and Sales Funnels for Plastic SurgeonsOctober 2017
  • A Physician’s Take on “What the Health”August 2017
  • 5 Reasons Weed Should Be a Postop RxAugust 2017
  • 5 Reasons Weed Should Be a Postop RxAugust 2017
  • 5 Reasons Weed Should Be a Postop RxAugust 2017
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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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