Gilbert Lee, MD

Established in 1994 and located in San Diego, Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa is home to Dr. Gilbert Lee, a triple board-certified plastic surgeon and a top plastic surgeon in San Diego. Whether you are looking for cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa in San Diego has become a destination for beauty and refinement. Every cosmetic surgery patient at Changes is cared for individually and is able to collaborate and make decisions with Dr. Lee, who combines Artistry with Precision in every surgery he performs.

Dr. Gilbert Lee is San Diego’s Top Plastic Surgeon as well as an expert Microvascular Surgeon in San Diego. Dr. Lee’s patient’s look and feel refreshed, youthful, and naturally beautiful. Patients choose Dr. Lee for his reputation, expertise and unrivaled ability. With over 23 years of experience, a medical degree from UCSD and surgical training at the birthplace of plastic surgery, Washington University, Dr. Lee is doing what he loves by helping men and women achieve their full potential.

Rated Best Plastic Surgeon in San Diego

San Diego is home to dozens of plastic surgeons, but Dr. Lee stands in a class all his own as perhaps the city’s best cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Lee is a triple board-certified plastic surgeon who has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery by his peers in the San Diego County Medical Society (top 4%) for 15 consecutive years. Today, Dr. Lee performs cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation procedures at Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa in San Diego. He is a staple of the San Diego community and has built his reputation among the city’s top plastic surgeons based on the principles of artistry, precision, integrity, and individuality.

Let’s not forget about Dr. Lee’s commitment to ongoing plastic surgery improvement and innovation, either. Over the years, Dr. Lee has developed state-of-the-art surgical procedures to help his patients improve their appearance. Dr. Lee remains dedicated to helping his patients achieve successful treatment results. As such, Dr. Lee continues to explore new ways to provide his patients with best-in-class plastic surgery procedures.

What are Patient’s saying about Dr. Lee?

Dr. Lee is a plastic surgeon who is dedicated to his craft. He possesses many years of industry experience and continues to search for innovative ways to treat his patients. Dr. Lee’s devotion to patient satisfaction has helped him become one of the top plastic surgeons in San Diego.

Patients often rave about the care and attention they receive from Dr. Lee. In fact, Dr. Lee boasts a patient satisfaction rating of nearly 94% from Real Patient Ratings (RPR) and has received a score of four stars or better in the following categories:

Doctor’s Bedside Manner
Medical Support Team
Administrative Staff
Care & Concern
Patient Education
Wait Time
Value for the Price
Likelihood to Recommend
Facility & Amenities

Dr. Lee tailors each plastic surgery treatment to the needs of his patient. If a patient requests a plastic surgery consultation, Dr. Lee devotes the necessary time and resources to learn about this individual and his or her treatment goals. Dr. Lee then creates a custom treatment plan to ensure that a patient can safely and effectively achieve the best possible results.

Additionally, Dr. Lee understands that plastic surgery treatment goals often vary from patient to patient. To help each patient get the most out of a plastic surgery procedure, Dr. Lee works directly with a patient. Dr. Lee helps a patient plan for plastic surgery and establish realistic treatment goals. Plus, Dr. Lee collaborates with a patient throughout each stage of a plastic surgery treatment program. He offers full details about what to expect during plastic surgery, as well as information about the postoperative recovery period. And when a patient undergoes plastic surgery, Dr. Lee continues to work with this individual during the recovery cycle to help him or her achieve the optimal results.

Not all San Diego plastic surgeons are created equal, and Dr. Lee represents one of the city’s best plastic surgeons. To learn more about Dr. Lee and his plastic surgery experience, let’s take a look at some of Dr. Lee’s industry accomplishments, along with patient reviews.

Plastic Surgeon Awards

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Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery. Voted for the 15th year in a row as one of San Diego’s Physicians of Exceptional Excellence by his peers in the San Diego County Medical Society (top 4%).
Best of North Coast Readers Poll, Best Cosmetic Surgery
City Beat News Spectrum Award 5 Star Rating for providing exceptional service and experiences to their clients and customers.
Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor 2018. Selected as Top Doctor in plastic surgery by Castle Connolly, the leading source consumers rely on to find top physicians in their specialty.
Recognized as a Real Self Top Contributor. Top Contributor status is based on high ratings in patient reviews, significant time spent answering consumer questions, and favorable community votes on those answers. Fewer than 10% of medical professionals earn this status.

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A consultation is your opportunity to discuss which procedure you are interested in and learn about various options to achieve your goals. Dr. Lee will outline a treatment plan and you will receive a free quote as well. For most cases, 3D Imaging is included at no charge with your consultation.

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Gilbert W. Lee, MD

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Title/Office Held

Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery, non-salaried, U.C San Diego,
President, San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
2008
Vice President, San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
2007
Treasurer/Secretary San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
2006
Chief of Plastic Surgery, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA

Board Certification

Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, November, 1996
Diplomate, American Board of Surgery, June 2, 1992 #37336
Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, American
Board of Surgery, August 19, 1996 #212
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1, 1987 #321560

Academic Background

Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO

Plastic Surgery Residency
July 1, 1991, to June 30, 1993
Training Director: Dr. Paul M. Weeks
Plastic Surgery Administrative Chief Resident
July 1, 1992, to June 30, 1993
Fellowship in Hand, Microvascular, and Peripheral Nerve Surgery:
July 1, 1993, to June 30, 1994
Traveling Fellowship to UCLA and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY

General Surgery Chief Resident
July 1, 1990, to June 30, 1991
General Surgery Residency Training Director: Dr. Seymour I. Schwartz
July 1, 1986, to June 30, 1991

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, June, 1986. Graduated with Highest Honors.
Medical School
September 1982 to June 1986
Traveling Clerkships at University of London, University of Edinburgh, UCSF, Stanford University

University of California, Davis

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry
June 1982
Undergraduate Studies
September 1978 to June 1982
U.C. Davis Regents Scholarship (Highest scholarship awarded by University)
Graduated with Highest Honors
Dean’s Honor Roll
Member of PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society
Awarded American Heart Association Cardiovascular Research Fellowship
Member U.C.D. Men’s’ Volleyball Team

Certification/Membership

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Member, American Medical Association
Member, California Medical Association
Member, California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, San Diego County Medical Association
Member, San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
Member, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction Certified, April 19, 1997
Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Certified, 1996
LASER Certification: CO² Laser, Erbium, Ruby Hair Removal Laser, KTP Laser, Nd: Yag
Laser, Fraxel, FX CO2.
California State Medical License #G63907

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, San Diego, CA
UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Thornton Hospital, La Jolla, CA

Gilbert Lee, MD

Gilbert Lee, MD

Rated Best Plastic Surgeon in San Diego

What are Patient’s saying about Dr. Lee?

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