Salvatore John Pacella III MD MBA, FACS
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Scripps Clinic Plastic Surgery
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12395 El Camino RealSan Diego, CA 92130
Phone+1 858-554-9930
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Summary
- Dr. Salvatore Pacella is a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla, and Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. He received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice 18 years. He specializes in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and is experienced in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, and burn management.
Education & Training
University of MichiganResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1999 - 2007
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
MI State Medical License 1999 - 2010
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsUnveiling the Hidden Discrepancies Between Medicare Physician Reimbursement Rates and Inflation Across Different Surgical Specialties.Victoria Stoffel, Justin M Camacho, Connor Heeb, Saishi Cui, Jalene Y Shim
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2024-05-01 - Comparing Trends in Medicare Reimbursement and Inflation within Plastic Surgery Subspecialties.Victoria Stoffel, Jalene Y Shim, Salvatore J Pacella, Amanda A Gosman, Chris M Reid
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2024-04-01 - Commentary on: Preventing Retraction With Use of Primary Eyelid Spacer Grafts in Cosmetic Lower Lid Blepharoplasty.Salvatore J Pacella, Cyril J Harfouche
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2023-10-13
Press Mentions
Fillers vs. Facelifts: Insights from Dr. Sam Jejurikar on Choosing the Best Option for YouJanuary 8th, 2025- San Diego Charity Partners with Rady Children’s Hospital to Host ‘Surgery Weekend’ for Ailing YoungstersSeptember 2nd, 2021
- $600K in Medical Care Donated to 20 Children in Nonprofit PartnershipSeptember 2nd, 2021
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