Courtney El-Zokm, MD

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Courtney El-Zokm, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

Dr. El-Zokm, or Dr. Courtney, as his patients call him, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas with extensive training and a deep passion for empowering others to look and feel amazing. 

By closely listening to his patients’ needs and concerns, he strives to deliver balanced, natural-looking results and outstanding patient care — and always with patient safety as a priority.

“I like to see the immediate results after each procedure and the positive effect it has on patients. I enjoy working with my hands and operating from head to toe. I also find the diversity of plastic surgery to be fascinating, as each case is different” expressed the doctor. 

With his aesthetic eye, meticulous attention to detail, and years of training, Dr. Courtney’s surgical precision and technical skills offer patients newfound confidence in their appearance. Serving the greater Houston area, he is dedicated to understanding and attaining the personal cosmetic goals of his patients. With his warm, caring nature, he particularly enjoys being part of each patient’s journey and is honored to be a partner in boosting self-confidence.

A native of Texas, Dr. Courtney obtained his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M and went on to study medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center. For more than a decade, he underwent rigorous training through his residency and fellowship programs in general surgery and plastic surgery at The Texas Medical Center, an advanced plastic surgery center that is also one of the largest in the world. For these reasons, patients are drawn from all over the world for plastic surgery procedures at The Texas Medical Center.

During Dr. Courtney’s surgical residency, he spent years honing his technical and surgical skills at one of the busiest trauma centers in the country. The experience gained through hundreds of complex operations exposed him to different approaches and techniques, allowing him to become well-equipped and qualified to perform intricate surgeries that require finesse.

Being fortunate to spend his entire medical and surgical training at the largest and highly renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston, Dr. Courtney was mentored by prominent and esteemed plastic surgeons. It was during this time that he advanced his skills and proficiency in custom cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, having been called upon to perform very complex and technically challenging plastic surgery procedures.

Completing hundreds of surgeries and gaining progressive skills and techniques — both surgical and non-surgical — Dr. Courtney continues to deliver beautiful, natural-looking results.

“Patients choose me because I am honest and truly have their best interest at heart. I give my patients realistic, reasonable expectations. I am constantly learning new techniques and strive to provide my patients with the latest procedure options. When patients choose me as their surgeon, I take care of them for life” he stated. 

Maintaining membership status, he is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Aesthetic Society, and the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Furthermore, he is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, whose mission is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.

In the state of Texas, Dr. El-Zokm is affiliated with Bay Area Aesthetics, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast, and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.

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.

Beyond his surgical skills, Dr. Courtney is dedicated to working closely with his patients to help achieve the ideal outcome. His process includes setting realistic expectations and providing personalized, compassionate guidance through each step of the plastic surgery process.

Dr. Courtney grew up in a household with three sisters, and his family background prepared him well for his career in aesthetic surgery. Now with two daughters, he understands the challenges and social pressure that women face — especially mothers — and connects with genuine compassion and understanding for his female patients. He closely listens and understands his patients’ needs and goals, developing a personalized surgical plan for each unique individual. He provides a high level of care before, during, and after the procedure.

During his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his family, quality time creating arts and crafts with his two daughters, and spending time outdoors.

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