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Plastic Surgeon:
Dr. Joseph A. Mele

Surgeon's Location:
Walnut Creek, CA

Surgeon's Address:
130 La Casa Via
Walnut Creek, CA

Surgeon's Office #:
(925) 943-6353

Surgeon's Procedures
Face/Neck Lifts
Eyelid Lifts
Chemical Peel
Phenol Peel
TCA Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Lip/Chin/Cheek
Augmentation
Collagen
Breast Augmentation
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Arm Lifts

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Joseph A. Mele, III, M.D., F.A.C.S. Walnut Creek, California Plastic Surgeon Walnut Creek, CA Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon American Board of Surgery & American Board of Plastic Surgery Member Surgeon Since 2002 Plastic Surgeon Recommended by Site Visitor

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery ~ Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek Office 130 La Casa Via, Bldg. 2, Suite 206 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Phone: (925) 943-6353 Fax: (925) 977-6989   Walnut Creek Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 - 5 Walnut Creek Office Map Before & After Photos Prepare for Surgery Checklist

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This is not a testimonial submitted by the plastic surgeon or the plastic surgeon's office; this was sent to us directly by the patient through our surgeon survey.

"The greatest! Perfect Breast Augmentation Job!!! Very happy with the results! Dr. Mele is the best surgeon! He's the nicest person I have ever met. Dr. Mele goes the extra mile for his patients. So very informative regarding any questions. I am very pleased having him as my surgeon. My Breast Augmentation was perfect. The whole experience was tranquil. I felt utterly safe under his care. I immensely recommend Dr. Mele. He is the BEST!" ~Elisia (Breast Augmentation Patient & Site Visitor from Oakland, CA)

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Breast Implant Augmentation Surgery Options

Anatomical Implants · Spectrum Implants · Silicone Implants · Mentor High Profile Implants
McGhan High Profile · Trans ax · Complete Unders

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Behind Walnut Creek, California Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mele

After graduating from the University of California at Davis with honors, Dr. Mele was awarded the prestigious Regents' Scholarship to attend the University of California, School of Medicine.

Dr. Mele completed his surgical Internship at the University of California Davis Medical Center, his General Surgery Residency at San Joaquin General Hospital, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Mele sub-specialized with a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

As a plastic surgery fellow, Dr. Mele acquired three years of intense postgraduate instruction in General Plastic Surgery, as well as, specialized training in the areas of Cosmetic/Aesthetic Surgery, Micro Surgery, Burn Care and Rehabilitation, Hand Surgery, and the repair of Congenital Deformities (birth defects).

He has published articles on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and has presented his research at national state and local plastic surgery conferences.

Dr. Mele has volunteered on surgical missions to provide medical care for underprivileged children in Guatemala (Hospital de la Familia) and Argentina (Rotary International's Rotoplast).

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Plastic Surgeon's Certifications

1980-present: CPR Provider
1999-present: National Board of Medical Examiners
1990-present: Drug Enforcement Agency
1990-1998: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
1995-present:Multiple-Laser-Certified on-resurfacing, hair removal, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions and tattoo removal
1996-present: Integra™ Artificial Skin Certificate (#960253)
1997-present: Curative Courseware - John Muir Wound Care Center
2000 - present: N-Lite laser certification for non-ablative wrinkle reduction

Plastic Surgeon's Residency

1990-1994: Resident, General Surgery: San Joaquin General Hospital - Stockton, CA
1993-1994: Chief Resident, General Surgery: San Joaquin General Hospital - Stockton, CA
1994-1997: Fellowship, Plastic Surgery Saint Francis Memorial Hospital - San Francisco, CA

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Cosmetic Plastic Surgery ~ Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek Office 130 La Casa Via, Bldg. 2, Suite 206 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Phone: (925) 943-6353 Fax: (925) 977-6989   Walnut Creek Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 - 5 Walnut Creek Office Map Before & After Photos Prepare for Surgery Checklist

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