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J. Brian Boyd, MD, Plastic Surgery, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

J. Brian Boyd MD FRCS, FRCSC, FACS


Private Practice Palos Verdes Peninsula

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  • J B Boyd MD Inc550 Deep Valley Drive, #283Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

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Summary

  • J. Brian Boyd, MD, is a seasoned plastic surgeon based in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, specializing in facial and reconstructive procedures, rhinoplasty, cosmetic, and breast surgeries. He trained at prestigious institutions such as the University of Liverpool and University of Toronto, and held a Microvascular Fellowship at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Dr. Boyd has been Chief of Plastic Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center from 2005 to 2025 and actively contributes to Torrance Memorial and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers in Torrance and San Pedro. He is also a distinguished professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. His prominent past roles include chairman positions at Cleveland Clinic and associate staff roles across multiple Toronto hospitals. An esteemed contributor to academic literature, he has publications in notable journals, and has been recognized with awards like the Toronto Hospital Teaching Excellence Award and H.K. Detweiler Travel Fellowship.

Education & Training

  • Royal Melbourne Hospital
    Royal Melbourne HospitalN/A, Microvascular Fellowship, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoFRCSC, Plastic Surgery Residency, 1978 - 1981
  • Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool
    Alder Hey Children's Hospital, LiverpoolMD, Embryology, 1976 - 1978
  • United Liverpool Hospitals
    United Liverpool HospitalsFRCS (England), General Surgery, 1972 - 1976
  • Univ Liverpool- Fac Med
    Univ Liverpool- Fac MedClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2028
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2012
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The Toronto Hospital Teaching Excellence Award 1991
  • Toronto General Teaching Excellence Award 1990
  • H.K. Detweiler Travel Fellowship The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1982

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Review of: Plastic Surgery, 3rd Edition: Volume Four Lower Extremity, Trunk, and Burns Edited by Peter C Neligan Volume Editor, David H Song Pp 525 Elsevier Saunders, ...  
    Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2013
  • The sensate fibula osteocutaneous flap in oromandibular reconstruction: Clinical outcomes in 31 cases  
    Boyd JB, Mulholland RS, Tong L, J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg, 1/1/2013
  • Introducing the tibial-dorsalis pedis osteocutaneous shin flap: A new option for oromandibular reconstruction  
    Mulholland RS, Tanna N, Boyd JB, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The DIEP versus the SGAP flap in breast reconstruction.
    Yaghoubian, A., Boyd, J.B., Annual Meeting of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, 5/29/2010
  • Outcome Of Gunshot Wounds To The Hand And Wrist: A Ten Year Level-I Urban Trauma Center Experience.
    Pereira CT, Boyd JB, Olsavski A, Mark Gelfand MD, Putnam B., Miller TA, Plastic Surgery Research Council Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 5/27/2009
  • Gunshot Wounds To The Hand: An Urban Level-I Trauma Center Ten Year Experience.
    Pereira CT, Boyd JB,, Gelfand M, Putnam B, Miller TA, American Association of Plastic Surgeons 88th Annual Meeting, Rancho Mirage, CA, 3/21/2009

Lectures

  • "Mastopexy." 
    Fort Lauderdale - 3/1/2002
  • "Hemifacial reconstruction with a scapular flap." 
    Los Angeles, CA - 6/14/1999
  • "Reconstruction of the growing humerus with a vascularized fibula epiphysial transfer combined with an allograft." 
    Los Angeles, CA - 6/14/1999

Other

  • Video presentation: "Gracilis Muscle Repair of Recto-Vaginal Fistula Following Mucosal Proctectomy." 
    Ross, T.M., Boyd, J.B., American College of Surgeons, 73rd Clinical Congress
    10/13/1987
  • Video presentation: "Composite Resection of the Hemimandible with A.O. Plate Reconstruction." 
    Rotstein, L.E., Boyd, J.B., American College of Surgeons, 73rd Clinical Congress
    10/12/1987

Industry Relationships

  • Associate Medical Director, Applied Medicolegal SolutionsAdvisor re underwriting of plastic surgeonsDisclosure: None2015 - Present

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