
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 HospitalN/A, Microvascular Fellowship, 1982 - 1983
University of TorontoFRCSC, Plastic Surgery Residency, 1978 - 1981
Alder Hey Children's Hospital, LiverpoolMD, Embryology, 1976 - 1978
United Liverpool HospitalsFRCS (England), General Surgery, 1972 - 1976
Univ Liverpool- Fac MedClass of 1972
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2005 - 2028
FL State Medical License 1993 - 2012
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
- Craniofacial Suspension and Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Plication Using a Diffuse Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Weave: A Bulletproof Adjunct to Long ...Karolina Pieszko, J Brian Boyd
Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2024-04-27 - 14 citationsA Randomized Study Comparing Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy with Standard Care in Immediate Breast Reconstruction.Karolina Pieszko, Konrad Pieszko, Mateusz Wichtowski, Sławomir Cieśla, Agnieszka Ławnicka
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2023-06-01 - 4 citationsPost-Mastectomy Patients in an Urban Safety-Net Hospital: How Do Safety-Net Hospital Breast Reconstruction Rates Compare to National Breast Reconstruction Rates?Jason Llaneras, Jamie M Klapp, J Brian Boyd, Joaquin Granzow, Ashkan Moazzez
The American Surgeon. 2023-04-01
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 casesBoyd 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 reconstructionMulholland 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
External Links
- J Brian Boyd MD Inchttp://www.my-plastic-surgeon.com
- ASAPShttp://www.surgery.org/node/148001
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