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Practice Philosophy
Anaheim Plastic Surgery Center is dedicated to excellence in plastic surgery utilizing the latest techniques and equipment. The patient's needs are considered foremost and our staff is friendly, warm, caring and professional. Our goal is to listen to patients needs and concerns provide you with all the information needed to meet their needs allowing them to make an informed decision. Our facility is accredited and we are adjacent to Anaheim Memorial Medical Center.
Location & Office Hours
Suite 609
1211 West LaPalma Avenue
Anaheim CA 92801-2815
Office Hours: 9 - 12 am, 2 -5 pm
Phone: 714-776-4690
Fax: 714-776-9471
Specialty
Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1977
American Board of Otolaryngology, 1974
Education
PreMedical: Stanford University BA 1961
Medical School: U.C. San Francisco 1967
Residencies: General Surgery: Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 1969
Otolaryngology: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston MA 1974
Plastic Surgery: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 1976
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
California Medical Association
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Orange County Medical Association
Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons
Insurance
Medicare
Payment Options
Visa
MasterCard
Patient Financing
Facilities
Our surgical facility (Anaheim Plastic Surgery Center) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality, a subsidiary of the California Medical Association. Our staff consists of a Board Certified Physician, certified RN's, CRNA's and O. R. Scrubs. All equipment is up to date and preventive maintenance is preformed annually.
Hospital Affiliations
Anaheim Memorial Medical Center, Anaheim, CA
St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA
West Anaheim Medical Center, Anaheim, CA
Consultations
Our consultation includes a warm friendly welcome, information booklets and sheets, coordinated video film, meeting the physician and a history and physical, sizing if necessary and written quotes for procedures as well as a letter describing Dr. Klein's qualifications. Dr. Klein ascertains the patient's needs and expectations and explains all risks and complications involved as well as describe the procedure in detail to patient graphically drawing what is to be done. We try to meet the patient's needs as much as possible in a realistic fashion with patient's informed consent.
Andrew W. Klein, MD
Anaheim Plastic Surgery Center
Breast Augmentation
Plastic Surgery.com
Mentor
CA Society Plastic Surgeons