Mark Berman, MD, FACS

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark Berman, who serves patients in California.

With offices in Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, Dr. Berman has practiced cosmetic surgery since 1983 and started his stem cell investigative practice in 2010. He not only facilitates breast surgery for primary breast augmentation but also for difficult to repair capsule contractures. Often times, he also revises breasts that have had multiple revisions.

World-renowned as a pioneer in the area of stem cell research, Dr. Berman is one of the first aesthetic physicians to pioneer and employ fat grafting to restore three-dimensional volume to the aging face. Together with Urologist Elliot Lander, MD, he Co-Founded the California Stem Cell Treatment Center that eventually led to the formation of the largest worldwide clinical stem cell network – the Cell Surgical Network.

Professionally, he also serves as a Clinical Instructor of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, a member of the Board of Directors at the International Cell Surgical Society, a member of the Board of Directors at the Academy of Regenerative Practices, and on the Advisory Board for the Medical Protective Company.

Following the completion of his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from UCLA in 1974, Dr. Berman went on to obtain his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School in 1979. He completed his internship in general surgery at Loma Linda University / White Memorial Medical Center in 1980, followed by his residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the same educational venue in 1983. 

In addition to being a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the doctor is board-certified through the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, whose mission is to serve the public by promoting the safe and ethical practice of the specialty of cosmetic surgery. 

To advance his professional efforts, he remains a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Fellow), the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (Fellow), the American College of Surgeons (Fellow), the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Los Angeles County Medical Association, the California Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.

Named a Top Doctor in Southern California by Los Angeles magazine, Dr. Berman is the recipient of the Luisa Award by the International Society of Cosmetogynecology (2010), the Guardian of the Practice Award by the California Association of Nurse Anesthetists (2010), the Best Scholarly Article Award by the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery (2011), and the Andrew P. Ordon Lifetime Achievement Award by The Aesthetic Show (2016). 

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done. 

In his personal life, Dr. Berman enjoys many different sporting activities, plays the guitar, and loves to read and write. In fact, he has written a comprehensive book on Cosmetic Surgery, What You Really Need to Know About Cosmetic Surgery. He has also authored a novel, Substance of Abuse, currently available through Amazon.com, as well as has written numerous papers, publications, and presentations. 

Still, after over 20 years in practice, his favorite time of day is when he is performing surgery in the operating room. Happily married, he and his wife, Saralee, have a son, Sean. They also have two dogs, Vinnie and Lola.

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