David C. Yao md Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Board-certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Board-certified, American Board of Surgery
- Fellowship trained by the premier Manhattan aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgeons at Manhattan Eye,
Ear & Throat Hospital (affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and New York University) - Specializing in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery in all areas including the face, eyes, nose, ears, breasts and body
- Involved in training students, residents and fellows at Mayo Clinic, NYU,
Columbia University, Cornell University, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and Midwestern University - Instructor at Mayo Clinic Rochester, "Rhinofest" (Rhinoplasty Course)
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
"Plastic Surgery is the blend of art and science to meet our patient's goals."
Dr. David C. Yao is proud to be a part of Forma Plastic Surgery, where premier plastic surgery meets and exceeds the desires of our patients. Dr. Yao is board- certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and by the American Board of Surgery. His extensive education and experience allows him to offer his patients the most advanced aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery procedures.
Education and Training
Dr. Yao is a native of southern California and attended the University of California, San Diego where he received his bachelor's degree in physiology. He went to the Medical College of Virginia (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine) in Richmond, VA for his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. He relocated to Arizona where he completed his general surgery program with the Maricopa Integrated Health Systems. While here, he obtained significant experience in trauma, burn, reconstructive and emergency surgery.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Yao gained extensive plastic and reconstructive surgery experience with his fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. His training included work in cosmetic, craniofacial, hand, and general reconstructive surgery as part of a well-rounded plastic surgery education. Dr. Yao was then selected for a cosmetic plastic surgery fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital (Lenox Hill Hospital/NYU) where he worked in the prestigious Upper East Side of New York City. While there, he had independent privileges and attained significant plastic surgery operative volume. He also worked with world-renowned Park Avenue and Manhattan plastic surgeons perfecting many of the techniques he applies today. Prior to returning to Arizona, Dr. Yao held the position of Attending Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Health System. Dr. Yao returned to Arizona in 2011 to continue his plastic surgery practice.
You May Be Interested
When searching for the right doctor, it is important to know the facts. Make sure you are consulting with a surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Plastic surgery training does include both cosmetic and reconstructive training. Fellowships in cosmetic plastic surgery include even further experience and work, with which Dr. Yao has an extensive background. Rhinoplasty and facelifts are procedures not performed by every plastic surgeon, however, they are areas which Dr. Yao has additional training. Most recently, Dr. Yao has teamed up with his fellow doctors, Dr. Walsh and Dr. Sabeeh, to create Forma Plastic Surgery. At Forma Plastic Surgery patient satisfaction, safety and optimal results are the keys to continued success.
