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8899 University Center LnSte 200San Diego, CA 92122
Phone+1 858-224-2281
Fax+1 858-724-3020
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Summary
- Dr. Katerina (Lent) Gallus is a plastic surgeon based in San Diego, CA, specializing in breast augmentation, botox injections, facelifts, abdominoplasty, and breast lifts. She completed her medical training at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and further pursued surgical residencies at the Naval Medical Center and Indiana University School of Medicine. She currently serves as the Medical Director at Restore SD Plastic Surgery. Dr. Gallus has authored several publications focusing on female representation and career longevity in plastic surgery, including studies published in prominent journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2004 - 2006
Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Surgery, 2000 - 2004
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Factors Affecting Career Longevity of Female Plastic Surgeons in Academia: A Qualitative Ethnographic Pilot Study.Aditi M Kanth, Joowon Choi, Marita Martiney, Meera Reghunathan, Katerina Gallus
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2025-07-01 - 1 citationsA Work in Progress: Women's Status in the Plastic Surgery Workforce and Recommendations for Success.Paige Benyamein, Lucy Sheahan, Miriam Becker, Emily Ewing, Anureet Bajaj
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2024-10-15 - 34 citationsDiversity in Plastic Surgery: Trends in Female Representation at Plastic Surgery Meetings.Meera Reghunathan, Nisha Parmeshwar, Katerina M Gallus, Amanda A. Gosman
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2020-05-01
Authored Content
- 5 Things to Know if Your Patient Is Considering Breast Implant RemovalMay 2019
- 5 Things to Know if Your Patient is Considering Breast Implant RemovalMay 2019
- Annual Plastic Surgery Meeting Makes Strides in Speaker DiversityOctober 2018
Press Mentions
Ozempic Vulva? What You Need to KnowJanuary 22nd, 2026- Putting Plastic Surgery Under the Tree?December 5th, 2025
- Labiaplasty: What Is It and Is It for You?October 28th, 2024
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