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Karen Horton, MD, Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA

Karen Mai Horton MD MSc, FACS

Plastic Surgery•San Francisco, CA

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction

Owner, San Francisco Plastic Surgery

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  • 2100 Webster StreetSuite 520San Francisco, CA 94115

  • Phone+1 415-923-3067

  • Fax+1 415-346-5019

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Summary

  • Dr. Karen Horton is a San Francisco-based Plastic Surgeon specializing in aesthetic/cosmetic Plastic Surgery and complex breast revision surgery. She completed her medical education at the University of Toronto and further training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Manitoba, followed by a Fellowship in Reconstructive Microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic, California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus. Dr. Horton is currently the Surgical Director and owner of the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Center, where she has been practicing since 2006. She also holds positions at the California Pacific Medical Center as an attending physician and faculty member. Her clinical expertise encompasses a broad range of plastic and reconstructive surgeries, particularly in facial and breast procedures. Dr. Horton has published several articles in recognized medical journals and has received numerous accolades, including being named a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Manitoba - Plastic Surgery Residency
    University of Manitoba - Plastic Surgery ResidencyFRCSC, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2000 - 2005
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 2000
  • Queen’s University, Cancer Research Laboratories, Department of Pathology, School of Graduate Studies and Research
    Queen’s University, Cancer Research Laboratories, Department of Pathology, School of Graduate Studies and ResearchM. Sc., 1994 - 1996
  • Queen’s University, Cancer Research Laboratories, Department of Pathology, School of Graduate Studies and Research
    Queen’s University, Cancer Research Laboratories, Department of Pathology, School of Graduate Studies and ResearchM. Sc., 1994 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2028
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
    Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaPlastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Doctor of Excellence Leaders in Healthcare Network, New York, U.S.A., 2014
  • Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award Patients’ Choice Rated & Awarded by Patients, Vitals Awards & Recognition Program, Vitals.com, 2014
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Pearls of Wisdom: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Board Review 
    Chapter: Chapter 22: Expander-Implant and Nipple-Areolar Reconstruction. 
    Page 149 - 154Horton KMEditors: Lin SJ and Hijawi JB.McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New YorkEdition 2nd,2011
  • Pearls of Wisdom: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Board Review 
    Chapter: Chapter 24: Breast Reconstruction: Alternative Flaps. 
    Page 165 - 177Horton KMEditors: Lin SJ and Hijawi JB.McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New YorkEdition 2nd,2011
  • Spear's Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art 
    Chapter: Chapter 69: Gracilis Flaps for Breast Reconstruction. 
    Horton KMEditors: Spear SL, et al..Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, PhiladelphiaEdition 3rd,2011

Abstracts/Posters

  • After Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know if You Choose Breast Reconstruction.
    Horton KM, Coping Magazine, 9/1/2012
  • "Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap as an Alternative to Abdominal Tissue Breast Reconstruction: Technique and Modifications".
    Buntic RF, Horton KM, Brooks D, Althubaiti, GA, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2011
  • Donor Site Optimization in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction
    Horton KM, 20th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, 8/14/2010

Lectures

  • Breast Reconstruction is Not-One-Size-Fits-All: Options for Women in 2013 
    Belleview, Seattle, WA - 2/23/2013
  • Choosing the Inner Thigh (TUG) Flap for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction 
    Naples, FL - 1/15/2013
  • Maximizing Efficiency in the Operating Room and the Use of Social Media in Promoting a Reconstructive Microsurgery for Breast Reconstruction Practice 
    New Orleans, LA - 10/27/2012

Other

Press Mentions

  • Innovations in Estrogen-Based Skincare
    Innovations in Estrogen-Based SkincareFebruary 17th, 2026
  • Looking Into the Future: Plastic Surgery Trends for 2026
    Looking Into the Future: Plastic Surgery Trends for 2026December 29th, 2025
  • Clinical Trial Coming for RTP Biomaterials Startup Focusing on Breast Reconstruction
    Clinical Trial Coming for RTP Biomaterials Startup Focusing on Breast ReconstructionAugust 11th, 2022

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