SilviaKurtovicMD
Plastic Surgery • Tucson, AZAesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Physician
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Office
5780 N Swan Rd
Suite 180
Tucson, AZ 85718Phone+1 520-415-2420Fax+1 520-448-9492- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Kurtovic is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a highly sought-after female plastic surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Notably, she is fellowship-trained in both microsurgical (DIEP flap) breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. She began her private practice in Austin, Texas, and quickly built a reputation for compassionate care with natural results. After her first visit to Tucson, she immediately connected to the town’s vibrant spirit and couldn’t wait to call it home. She is excited to share her skill in reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery with the Tucson community.
Education & Training
University of British ColumbiaFellowship, Aesthetics, 2019 - 2019- University of ManitobaFellowship, Microsurgery, 2018 - 2018
Duke University HospitalResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2015 - 2018
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2015
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
AZ State Medical License 2020 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2019 - 2022
NC State Medical License 2015 - 2020- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsSilicone Migration and Late Hematoma following Silicone Implant Rupture: Case Report and Literature Review.Riley Dean, Adam D. Glener, Analise B. Thomas, Steven R. Glener, Silvia Kurtovic, Detlev Erdmann> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2018 Aug 6
- 13 citationsLeptin enhances endothelial cell differentiation and angiogenesis in murine embryonic stem cells.Silvia Kurtovic, Tina T. Ng, Ankur Gupta, Vaithilingaraja Arumugaswami, Kira L. Chaiboonma, Mohammad Amin Aminzadeh, Raj Makkar, Donald C. Dafoe, Dodanim Talavera-Adame> ;Microvascular Research. 2015 Jan 1
- 9 citationsBone morphogenetic protein-2/-4 upregulation promoted by endothelial cells in coculture enhances mouse embryoid body differentiation.Dodanim Talavera-Adame, Ankur Gupta, Silvia Kurtovic, Kira L. Chaiboonma, Vaithilingaraja Arumugaswami, Donald C. Dafoe> ;Stem Cells and Development. 2013 Dec 15
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Press Mentions
Plastic Surgeon Duo Says Good Skin Care Equates to Good Post-Procedure ResultsMay 2nd, 2022- How Tucson Plastic Surgery Is Challenging the Stigmas Around Breast Plant SurgeriesDecember 8th, 2021
- Tucson Plastic Surgery Championing New and Advanced Approaches to Cosmetic and Restorative SurgeriesDecember 22nd, 2021
Hospital Affiliations
- Northern Cochise Community HospitalWillcox, Arizona
External Links
- Tucson Plastic Surgeryhttps://tucsonplasticsurgery.com/
- Restorative Surgeryhttps://tucsonplasticsurgery.com/restorative-surgery/
- Cosmetic Surgeryhttps://tucsonplasticsurgery.com/cosmetic-surgery/
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