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Practice Philosophy
We provide individiualized, state-of-the-art plastic and reconstructive surgical treatment for our patients. Our goal is to make each person's operative experience as easy and pain free as possible. Personal attention and expert professional treatment allow us to focus on each patient's individual problems.
Location & Office Hours
856 Munras Avenue
Monterey CA 93940-2914
Office Hours: Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Phone: 831-372-0200
Fax: 831-372-4710
Dr. Douglas Sunde, 's Shop
Specialty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Hand and Microsurgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1996
Education
Douglas Sunde, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He grew up in a suburb of Chicago and was an Eagle Scout, National Merit Scholar and valedictorian of his high school graduation class. He subsequently attended Stanford University, where he graduated with distinction. Dr. Sunde attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, and graduated as a member of the honor society AOA. He did his general and plastic surgery residency at Stanford University and performed additional fellowship level training in cosmetic surgery, hand, and microsurgery. Dr. Sunde began his private practice in Monterey, California, in 1994. He is an assistant clinical professor at Stanford University. Dr. Sunde has published in peer review journals and has made presentations both locally and nationally. He is a member of the California Medical Society, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
California Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
California Society of Plastic Surgery
Insurance
Community Health Plan
Payment Options
Medicare
Visa
MasterCard
Cash
Personal Checks
Facilities
Dr. Sunde operates at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Monterey Doctors Surgical Center, Natividad Medical Center and the Salinas Surgery Center. All facilities are accredited. Occasionally, small procedures done under local anesthesia without sedation, such as biopsies, are performed in the office.
Hospital Affiliations
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey Doctors Surgery Center
Natividad Medical Center
Salinas Surgery Center
Palo Alto Veteran's Administration Medical Center
He serves as a consultant at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Consultations
During your initial consultation you will be seen by Dr. Sunde personally, and he will spend time with you, discussing your specific needs. He will review your medical history and perform a physical examination of the areas of interest. He will the discuss at length the possible treatment options available to you.
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