David Mark Kahn MD

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Professor at Stanford University, Cosmetic Surgery Section Chief

Summary

David Kahn, MD, is a plastic surgeon based in Palo Alto, CA, specializing in aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery, as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical education at Albany Medical College, General Surgery Resident ant UMDNJ-NJMS, Plastic Surgery at The University of California- San Francisco, and pursued fellowships in hand and microsurgery at New York University and craniofacial surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Kahn holds a clinical professorship at Stanford University School of Medicine and practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. He has expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, including rhinoplasty, face lifts, blepharoplasty, Mohs reconstruction. He also has recognized expertise in cosmetic surgery of the breast and body contouring. His research has been published in leading journals like Aesthetic Surgery Journal and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and he has received numerous accolades, including the Most Compassionate Doctor distinction from Vitals.com. He is a sought out lecturer and teaches both nationally and internationally the art and science of aesthetic surgery.

Stanford UnviersityMD, Craniofacial Fellowship, 1999 - 2000
New York UniversityMD, Hand and Microsurgery Fellpwship, 1998 - 1999
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1998
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1996
Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1991

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2014, 2016-2017

PubMed

Journal Articles

Intraoperative imaging of nipple perfusion patterns and ischemic complications in nipple-sparing mastectomies
Wapnir I, Dua M, Kieryn A, Paro J, Morrison D, Kahn D, Meyer S, Gurtner G, Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2014
Nipple reconstruction: risk factors and complications after 189 procedures
Momeni A, Ghaly M, Gupta D, Karanas YL, Kahn DM, Gurtner G, and Lee GK, Eur J Plast Surg, 1/1/2013
Nipple reconstruction after implant-based breast reconstruction: A 'matched-pair' outcome analysis focusing on the effects of radiotherapy
Momeni A, Ghaly M, Gupta D, Gurtner G, Kahn DM, Karanas YL, and Lee GK, J Plastic Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 1/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Plastic Surgery, Vol 2: Aesthetic
Chapter: Secondary rhinoplasty
Gruber RP, Wall SH, Kaufman DL, and Kahn DMEditors: Neilgan PC and Warren RJ.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2013
Aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery: solving complications and avoiding unfavorable results
Chapter: Congenital Disorders of the Breast
Chang E and Kahn DMEditors: Thaller S and Panthaki ZJ.Informa Healthcare, London, England2012
Maxillofacial Surgery
Chapter: Facelifts
Kahn DM, and Schendel SAEditors: Ward Booth PW, Schendel SA, Hausamen JE.Churchill Livingstone, London, EnglandEdition 2nd,2007

Abstracts/Posters

Morphometric Analysis of Skeletal Facial Aging: A Longitudinal Study
Wright EJ, McGoldrick R, Davis C, Zhou M, Kahn DM, 8th Annual Plastic Surgery Research Symposium. Stanford Plastic Surgery, Stanford, CA, 1/28/2015
Delayed Breast Reconstruction: Evaluating the use of Acellular Dermal Matrices
Mittermiller P, Nazerali R, Glaus S, Perez M, Luan A, Kahn DM, Lee G, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, 1/22/2015
Morphometric Analysis of Skeletal Facial Aging: A Longitudinal Study
Wright EJ, McGoldrick R, Davis C, Zhou M, Kahn DM, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, 1/22/2015

Lectures

Eyelid Rejuvination: Combining Surgical(Blepharoplasty) and Non-Surgical Techniques for Youthful Looking Eyes
Stanford, CA - 1/19/2015
Comprehensive Rhinoplasty
Monterey, CA - 1/17/2015
Pearl- How to Sleep at Night- (Choosing the right patient for surgery)
Stanford, CA - 1/15/2015