Meet Our Plastic Surgeons

San Diego Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Smoot

John D. Smoot, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. John D. Smoot graduated from the University of Utah, School of Medicine and has 24 years of surgical experience. He has been practicing plastic surgery for 20 of those years. As a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. John Smoot is board certified in plastic surgery. In addition, Dr. Smoot is affiliated with the following professional associations:

Scripps Memorial Hospital - Former Chief of Plastic Surgery
American College of Surgeons - Fellow
American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Active member
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Active member
California Society of Plastic Surgeons - Active member
American Board of Plastic Surgery - Diplomat

Among his many talents, San Diego Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Smoot is pleased to offer his patients a minimal incision breast lift that provides beautiful, natural looking results with fewer visible scars than traditional breast lift.

San Diego Plastic Surgeon Dr. Wedell Smoot

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Wendell D. Smoot III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Wendell D. Smoot III has practiced plastic surgery for 30 years since his graduation from the University of Utah School of Medicine. As with the other plastic surgeons at our La Jolla, San Diego practice, Dr. Wendell Smoot is a board certified Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also associated with these professional groups:

American College of Surgeons - Fellow
American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Active member
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Active member
California Society of Plastic Surgeons - Active member
American Board of Plastic Surgery - Diplomat
Scripps Memorial Hospital

Since beginning to practice plastic surgery in San Diego in 1979, Dr. Wendell Smoot has had an opportunity to hone his fine surgical skills. As a result of this, he offers the short scar facelift technique to qualifying patients, meaning that they can enjoy facial rejuvenation with minimal scarring and down time.

Dr. Wendell Smoot has been voted "Top Doctor" for five years now (2004-2008).

San Diego Plastic Surgeon Dr. Reza Sadrian

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Reza Sadrian, M.D.

Dr. Reza Sadrian is a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. With over 20 years of surgical experience and having trained at some of the top programs in the nation, Dr. Sadrian holds the distinct and rare honor of being one of only a few plastic surgeons in the country with dual certifications in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

This exceptional training and dual certification gives him a unique perspective when dealing with complex facial cosmetic surgery such as face and neck lift, brow and eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty as well as endoscopic and minimally invasive facial surgeries. However, Dr. Sadrian's surgical abilities go well beyond procedures of the face. He is also well known and respected for his breast and body work... including Breast augmentation, lift, reduction, male breast reduction, Body contouring procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck, mommy makeovers, arm/thigh/ body lift as well as buttock enhancement procedures.

Dr. Sadrian completed his medical degree at Eastern Virginia and his doctorate of dental surgery at University of Washington, Seattle. He completed his training in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery at Johns Hopkins and U. of Maryland including the Maryland Shock trauma in Baltimore. Following the prerequisite general surgery training in Seattle, he then completed his rigorous plastic surgery training at the world renown Baylor College of Medicine located within the Texas Medical Center in Houston, the largest medical center in the world. He was privileged to train with numerous legendary and international experts in the fields of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, microsurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery.

Dr. Sadrian has earned multiple certifications and prestigious awards, conducted numerous research projects, written numerous scientific articles and book chapters and has lectured locally, nationally and internationally on many topics in plastic and maxillofacial surgery.

He is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, San Diego International Society of Plastic Surgeons as well as Staff Surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla.

American Board of Plastic Surgery - Diplomat
American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Active Member
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Active Member
California Society of Plastic Surgeons - Active Member
San Diego International Society of Plastic Surgeons - Active Member
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Staff Surgeon

San Diego Plastic Surgeon Dr. Carol Hollan

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Carol Hollan, M.D.

As a young child, Carol Hollan was intrigued with both art and science. By age six, she was checking out library books on anatomy and physiology, and drawing people 'to make them look better.' A family friend, noticing her talents, suggested she become either a medical illustrator or plastic surgeon. Carol set her sights on medical school at a tender age and never waivered.

Carol attended Florida Presbyterian College and the University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating from medical school in 1973. She then trained in internal medicine and opened a private practice in Potsdam, New York, where she became board-certified in family practice. Although she very much enjoyed familiy practice, she continued to pursue her goal of becoming a plastic surgeon.

Dr. Hollan moved to California in 1977 to complete an internship in general surgery, a residency in orthopedic surgery, and a final residency in plastic surgery at UCSD's School of Medicine in 1983. She then opened her private practice, becoming the first female plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in San Diego County. She also became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Hollan continuously updates her professional knowledge and skills by frequently attending conferences and seminars. She is equally as diligent in her personal growth and development, and continues to be involved with The Stream's "Living with Reality" programs.

She maintains privileges at Sharp Memorial Hospital, Mary Birch Hospital for Women, and Scripps Memorial Hospital.

Professional Society Memberships include: the Association of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American College of Surgeons, and the Plastic Surgery Society of San Diego.

This symbol of excellence designates active members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic surgeons who display this symbol are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are dedicated to the highest standards of patient care and continuing development of professional skills and competence.

Dr. Hollan serves as mentor in training for medical students and for many years has served as a voluntary assistant professor in surgery at UCSD. She also is a committed and contributing surgeon for Interface, an international field program devoted to surgical treatment of congenital and traumatic childhood deformities. For more information, please call UCSD Plastic Surgery Department and ask for Kathy Mayo.