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Practice Philosophy
His belief is that Plastic Surgery is more than simply the movement of tissue; it should be an expression of an art form. In his office each patient's needs are Dr. Sofonio's most important concern, and he will strive to make your aesthetic surgery a pleasant and satisfying experience.
Location & Office Hours
Kiewit Building, Suite K407
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage CA 92270
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 760-341-5555
Fax: 760-341-8054
Specialty
Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1997
American Board of Plastic Surgery Recertification, 2005
Education
Medical School - University of California Los Angeles, 1988
General Surgery Residency - University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 1988-1991
Burn Fellowship, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 1991-1992
Plastic Surgery Residency - Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH 1992-1994
Cosmetic Fellowship - Connel Surgery Center, Santa Ana, CA 1994-1995
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, AMerican College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Burn Association
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Medical Association
Insurance
Medicare
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Payment Options
Medicare
American Express
Discover
Visa
MasterCard
Patient Financing
Cash
Personal Checks
Care Credit
Facilities
Dr. Sofonio utilizes his own on site state of the art surgical center approved by the state of California Institute for Medical Quality. In addition, Dr. Sofonio always requires the use of Board Certified M.D. Anesthesiologists for all anesthetic related surgery.
Hospital Affiliations
Desert Regional Hospital, P.S., CA
Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA
Consultations
Dr. Sofonio's consultations are complimentary to each patient. Dr. Sofonio brings to the desert community the quality, compassion and individualized care that is essential when choosing a Plastic Surgeon. He combines this caring approach with a highly refined eye for aesthetic detail. His belief is that Plastic Surgery is more than simply the movement of tissue; it should be an expression of an art form. In his office each patient's needs are Dr. Sofonio's most important concern, and he will strive to make your aesthetic surgery a pleasant and satisfying experience.

Procedures Face: Face Lift, Neck Lift, Cheek Lift, Brow Lift, Upper Eyelids, Lower Eyelids, Cheek Implants, Chin Implants, Nose Reshaping, Otoplasty, Lip Augmentation, Laser Resurfacing/Peels, Hair Transplants.

Procedures Body: Liposuction & Liposculpture, Breast Enlargement, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast (cancer) Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck, Thigh Lipo, Arm Lift, Buttocks Lifts, Knee & Hand Contouring.

Wrinkle Reducers (Non-Surgical): FotoFacial, Skin Pores, Skin Discoloration, Rosacea, Irregular Pigmentation, Spider Veins, Hair Removal, Tattoo Removal, Microdermabrasion, Ultrasounds, Turbo Lift, Restylane, Botox, Thermage, Electrical Stimulation, Revitalight.
Dr. Sofonio