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Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available
in the Detailed Report.
Years Since Graduation
41
Other Education Training
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine (surgical Internship And First Year General Surgery Residency), Bronx, NY
Hospital For Joint Diseases Mount Snai School Of Medicine (hand Surgery Fellowship), New York, NY
Five-Star Recognition
HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
After observing, evaluating and qualifying a patient (both physically and emotionally), Dr. Ellenbogen tries to instill trust so that he can come as close as possible to delivering just what the patient expects. 'My word is very important to me. I never promise what I can't deliver. I have dedicated myself to the highest standards of the Art of Plastic Surgery, but I never forget the human element. The goal of a plastic surgeon is to improve a patient's self image, and I take that responsibility very seriously. My staff and I try to give patients a very positive experience with as little inconvenience and discomfort as possible. We are experienced professionals, who strive to the highest standards available.*
State License Information
Licensed in California, October 24, 1975 through February 28, 2010
What is Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery is surgery to repair or reconstruct physical defects of the skin, head and body. A plastic surgeon performs structural cosmetic surgery for aesthetic reasons to change the shape of features on the head or body, or can perform reconstructive surgery to correct deformities of the head or body caused by injury, disease, or birth defects. This specialist deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, hand, extremities, breast, trunk and external genitalia. The plastic surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures, but in all more »
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Medical Association
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medical Surgery
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEONS
California Medical Association
International College of Surgeons Fellow
Lipoplasty Society of North America
Los Angeles County Medical Association
LOS ANGELES SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS
National Board of Medical Examiners Diplomate
Participation in Clinical Trials
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Publications
- Dr. Ellenbogen co-authored an article entitled "Facial Reshaping using Minimally Invasive Methonds" which was published in the March/April 2005 issue of The Aesthetic Surgery Journal
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- Aesthetic Surgery Journal (official publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) published an article in its Dec 2004 issue entitled "The Volumetric Face Lift" which was co-authored by Dr. Ellenbogen
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- GQ Magazine interviews the two best plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, Dr. Richard Ellenbogen and Dr. Garth Fisher in the October 2004 issue on male plastic surgery
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured in the March 2004 issue of Plastic Surgery Products Magazine in the article, "Sound Off: Silicone Implants"
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- Dr. Ellenbogen co-authored "Eyebrow Elevation", an article focusing on brow lifts. Featured in the Sept. 2003 issue of Plastic Surgery Products Magazine
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- Dr. Ellenbogen is a consultant to TV Guide on plastic surgery
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- Dr. Ellenbogen contributed to an article in The Enquirer - "Celebrity Noses"
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- Cosmetic Surgery Times article featuring Dr. Ellenbogen: Secondary Rhinoplasty Corrects Bad Nose Job
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was quoted in the Nov. 10th, 2003 issue of US Weekly and the Nov. 17th, 2003 issue of Newsweek
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured in Allure, May 2002
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured in Parade Magazines Oscar edition, March 2002
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured in Los Angeles Magazine, Nov. 2000
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured in US Weekly, Nov. 2000
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured in Celebrity Focus Magazine, July 2000
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was highlighted in Entertainment Today, a feature article in Oct. 6, 2000 Health and Beauty Issue
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was selected by National Enquirer to evaluate celebrities plastic surgery
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- Dr. Ellenbogen has been quoted in Time, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Harpers Bazaar, GQ, Los Angeles Times Magazine, National Geographic, Money, Bazaar, Shape, and Ladys Home Journal to name a few.
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was quoted in the February 9, 2005 article "Surgeons Torn on Ethics of Reality of Plastic Surgery" written by Shayla Dressler on Montana Kaimin (www.kamin.org)
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Television
- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured on E!s TV show series, Doctor 90210 in its first season, and also occasionally in season 2. The series began in July 2004 and featured Dr. Ellenbogen -- from his travels to the Vancouver Plastic Surgery Conference back
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured on Entertainment Tonight in July 2004 with a model makeover
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured LIVE in the 3rd and final May TV Sweeps piece on Plastic Surgery on Forehead Lifts on Wednesday, May 26th, 2004 on KTLAs Channel 5 in Los Angeles from 7am to 9am with Gayle Anderson
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured LIVE Tuesday, May 18th, 2004 at 6:30am to 8:30am on KTLAs Channel 5 in Los Angeles and LA County local channels featuring Nose jobs. Dr. Ellenbogens rhinoplasty technique (which many refer to as the "no one knows" nosejobs becuase of their natural look) was featured
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured Monday, May 10th, 2004 on a LIVE Remote TV segment on KTLAs Channel 5 morning show with Gayle Anderson, featuring Dr. Ellenbogens famous fat grafting technique
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured on the CNBC show, Scarborough Country, discussing "Hollywood Under the Knife" from the Playboy Mansion in a special segment about celebrities and plastic surgery
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured on Entertainment Tonight on Saturday Feb. 24th, 2004 where he performed nose, chin and facial reshaping on an Israeli actress for an Extreme-Type Makeover
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured on Entertainment Tonight, May 2002 discussing how breast implants can be made softer
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- Dr. Ellenbogen was featured on Foxs Good Day LA, Feb. 22, 2001
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- Dr. Ellenbogen has been featured on CNNs Showbiz Today, Geraldo, Marilu, Donahue, Hard Copy, 48-Hours, American Journal, A Current Affair, Montel Williams, and other national news programs.
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Newspaper
- Dr. Ellenbogens new technique for facial reshaping was mentioned in the April 27th, 2004 NY Times article, "Plastic Surgery Gets a New Look"
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- Dr. Ellenbogen has been quoted in USA Today and Wall Street Journal
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Radio
- Dr. Ellenbogen chatted with Laura Ingram on her nationally syndicated radio talk show on Monday June 20th, 2005. In Los Angeles, the show airs on KRLA AM 870
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Awards and Honors
, Dr. Ellenbogen was invited to give presentations at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery/ASERF Annual Meeting April 16-21, 2004 in Vancouver*
, Dr. Ellenbogen was named one of the Best Plastc Surgeons in America - Town & Country Magazine*
, Dr. Ellenbogen was invited to teach courses at the annual ASAPS meeting in 2003, including presentations on breast augmentation, liposuction, facelift and rhinoplasty, and minimally-invasive techniques*
, The International College of Plastic Surgeons gave Dr. Ellenbogen the award for Best Presentation, 2002-2003*
, Dr. Ellenbogen was selected for inclusion in the 2002-2003 "Guide to Americas Top Surgeons" by the Consumers Research Council of America, an independent research company based in Washington, D.C., that evaluates professional services throughout America*
, Dr. Ellenbogen gave two lectures and a course; a lecture on facial reshaping, a lecture on less invasive operations, and a course on faster healing variations of standard operations*
, Dr. Ellenbogen was selected as the visiting professor for the South African Plastic Surgical Conference in Sun City, Oct. 2001*
, Dr. Ellenbogen was chosen as one of four experts to be a panelist for the "Malar Rejuvenation" article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, March/April 2001*
, Dr. Ellenbogen is recommended by Working Actors Guide*
, Dr. Ellenbogen received the AMA Physician Recognition Award three times*
, Dr. Ellenbogen received the California Medical Association Physician Recognition Award twice*
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