For over 24 years as a Plastic Surgeon in Las Vegas, Dr. Garcia has provided incomparable aesthetic surgical support to valley residents. He also has had the privilege of caring for patients from around the country and around the world, from places such as Alaska, the U.S. east coast, to as far away as Israel, Italy, and Great Britain. As a full-service cosmetic enhancement facility, available treatments ensure patient’s confidence in having found a home for all their elective surgery needs. Heading a 5-member professional team comprised of nurses, medical assistants and administrative staff, Dr. Garcia’s practice performs a full spectrum of procedures. Always sensitive to the needs of his patients, Dr. Garcia strives to maintain a high standard of low stress service access. Along with a friendly, family type environment, Dr. Garcia’s practice takes their customized service to yet another level. In addition to the more traditional undergraduate educational background in biology, Dr. Garcia also holds a degree in art history. This enables him to analyze clients’ needs from a purely artistic perspective. As a rule, Dr. Garcia and his staff log in excess of 60 hours a year for training in new technologies, such as new types of laser surgery and liposuction. Dr. Garcia is a dynamic force in the medical community, having served on the Board of Trustees of the Clark County Medical Society, as former vice chief of staff at Humana Sunrise Hospital and Chief of Plastic surgery at both Humana Sunrise and Valley Hospitals. Dr. Garcia is a Plastic Surgeon in Las Vegas, Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery.
CURRICULUM VITAE
JULIO LUIS GARCIA, M.D., F.A.C.S.
6020 S. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
Phone: (702) 838-0571
Toll Free: (855) 786-2356
drgarcia@lvcosmeticsurgery.com
www.lvcosmeticsurgery.com
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
College of Medicine (1979-1983)
Doctor of Medicine, 1983
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Evanston, Illinois (1975-1979)
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major Biology/Art History 1979
RESIDENCIES
1987-1988:
Chief Resident, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:
University of Illinois Medical Center
1986-1988:
University of Illinois Medical Center; Division of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, Center for Craniofacial Anomalies
Cook County Hospital
West Side Veterans Administration Hospital
University of Illinois Hospital
1983-1986:
University of Illinois Medical Center; Department of Surgery
Cook County Hospital
West Side Veterans Administration Hospital
STAFF POSITIONS
1986-1988:
University of Illinois Medical Center
Clinical Instructor of Surgery
AFFILIATIONS
Fellow, American College of Surgeons 1993
Diplomate of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc.
Nevada Medical Association (Delegate)
Board Certified-American Board of Plastic Surgery
November 1991
Board Certified- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery 1997
Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgeons, Member, President 2005-6, 2006-7
Lipoplasty Society of North America, Board of Directors 1995-2002
Body Contouring Research Foundation, Board of Directors 2002-2009
Chairman 2008-2010
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Applicant Review Committee 2008-present
American Society of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Anti-Aging
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Nevada Medical Society 1988-present
Clark County Medical Society-Member since 1989
Membership Committee 1990-1991/1996-99
Member-Board of Trustees 1994-99
Community Relations Committee 1994-1995
Membership Committee of Internal Affairs 1997-99
Nevada Medical-Legal Screening Panel 1991-2003
Tactical Physician for Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
SWAT/TEMS 2001-Present, Medical Director 2009 to present
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal: manuscript evaluation reviewer.
2009-present
Aesthetic Surgery education and Research Foundation, Board member, 2013 to present
California Stem Cell Treatment Center affiliate, 2013
Awards
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s In Chul Song Award for
Philanthropic Service 2011
Clark County Juvenile Court Department of Juvenile Justice Citizens
Service Award, 2011
HOSPITALS
Valley Hospital and Medical Center
Vice Chief of Surgery 1993-1995
Chief of Plastic Surgery 1991-1996
Chairman of Credential Committee 1996-1997
Chairman of Surgical Case Review Committee 1992-1996
Chief of Surgical Quality Improvement Committee 1992-1996
Medical Review Committee Member 1992-1996
Chief of TQM Committee-Pharmacy 1992-1996
Member Surgery Committee 1992-1996
Member By-Laws Committee 1993-1996
Member I.R.B. 1993-1995
Desert Springs Hospital
Chief of Plastic Surgery 1990-1991
Chairman of Tissue Committee 1991-1993
Columbia Sunrise Hospital
Vice Chief of Staff 1997-1999
Chief of Plastic Surgery 1993-1996
Credentials Committee 1995-1996
Spring Valley Hospital
Health South Surgery Center
Medical executive Committee 2005-08
Specialty Surgery Center
Medical Executive Committee 2007-present
Valley View Surgery Center
Las Vegas Surgical Center
Plaza Surgery Center
Sahara Surgery Center
PUBLICATIONS
Garcia,J Hormone Administration in an Aesthetic Surgery Practice.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal 27 :212-214, 2007.
Cohen, M., Pollak, R., Garcia, J., Mozes, M. Reconstructive
Surgery for Immunosuppressed Organ-Transplant Recipients.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 83:291-295, 1989.
DasGupta, T., Garcia, J., Gregor, J. Localization of Human
Sarcoma with Radio labeled Monoclonal Antibody.
Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy. 23:148-154, 1986.
PAPERS SUBMITTED
Craniofacial Approach for Severe Facial Injuries
Calcium Channel Blockade for Augmentation of Skin Flap
Survival in Rats
MEDIA ARTICLES
Healthy Aging
“For Men, Too”
September/October 2005 Issue
“Timeless Beauty with Chemical Peels”
July/August 2005 Issue
“Skin Essentials”
May/June 2005 Issue
Unique Opportunities-The Physician’s Resource
“Make Your Practice Thrive During Lean Times”
May/June 2004 Issue
Cosmetic Surgery Times
“Use of Growth Hormones in Age Management”
May 2004 Issue
Network – Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants
Network – APSA – 2002 – Volume 16- Number 2
Estrogen Therapy Fears
Network – APSA – 2002- Volume 17- Number 3
That Sweet Tooth is Killing You
Network – APSA – 2001 – Volume 15 – Number 4
Just Say No – Coffee and Its Effect on Aging
Network – APSA – 2001 – Volume 15 – Number 3
Body Fat and Cancer Risk
Network – APSA – 2000 – Volume 14 – Number 2
Keep It on the Level – Practicing Anti-Aging Medicine
Safely
Network – APSA – 2000 – Volume 14 – Number 1
Anti-Aging – Part Two of a Series – Anti-Aging Experts
Recommend Keeping Homocysteine Levels Low
Network – APSA – 2000 – Volume 13 – Number 4
Don’t Let the Sands of Time Drop through Your Hands
Anti-Aging Medicine – A Preventative Approach
Network – APSA – 1999 – Volume 13 – Number 3
The Ego-Ectomy – Treating Patients as People – Listening,
Caring, Healing
Network – APSA – 1998 – Volume 13 – Number 1
Not By the Hair of My Chinny Chin Chin
Laser Hair Removal
Network – APSA – 1997 – Volume 12 – Number 4
Burn, Baby Burn – Lipo Inferno – Practicing Safe Liposuction
Network – APSA – 1997 – Volume 12 – Number 3
Reflections in a Neon Eye – Using the Best Techniques
LV Health Magazine
LV Health Magazine – August 2002
Estrogen Therapy Fears
LV Health Magazine – April 2002
Cosmetic Surgery – One on One with Dr. Garcia
LV Health Magazine – November 2001
Just Say No, Joe – Coffee and Its Effect on Aging
LV Health Magazine – August 2001
Does Body Weight Affect Our Cancer Risk?
LV Health Magazine – July 2001
Too Much! Breast Reductions
LV Health Magazine – May 2001
Botox – Is It Safe?
LV Health Magazine – February 2001
Anti-Aging: For Mind & Body
LV Health Magazine – January 2001
Liposuction – Is It For You?
Fun & Fit Magazine
Fun & Fit Magazine – October 2001
Just Say No, Joe – Coffee and It’s Effects on You
Fun & Fit Magazine – July 2001
The Art of Perfection – Too Much! Breast Reductions
Fun & Fit Magazine – June 2001
The Art of Perfection – Facial Implants
Fun & Fit Magazine – February 2001
Lasers Schmazers
Fun & Fit Magazine – December 2000
Liposuction Questions and Answers
Fun & Fit Magazine – October 2000
Sun Exposure
Fun & Fit Magazine – September 2000
Wrinkles, Wrinkles, Go Away!
Fun & Fit Magazine – July 2000
Cosmetic Dreams…
PRESENTATIONS
2012 American Society of Plastic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA ”Incorporating Anti-Aging into a Plastic Surgery Practice”
2009 American Society of Plastic Surgery, Seattle Wa., Panel, East Meets West: Cultural Differences in Breast Augmentation
2009 Facial Plastic Surgery Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
“The Use of Barbed Sutures in Facelifts”
2009 California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Squaw Valley, Ca
“Weight Loss through Hormones”
2008: Cosmetic Medicine Symposium/ASAPS
“Hormone Replacement in Cosmetic Medicine”
2007: The Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic Surgeons
“Ancillary Plastic Surgery Panel”
2007: Faces Symposium
“The Open Forehead Lift Technique”
2007: ASPS Annual Meeting
“Hormone replacement in a Plastic Surgery Practice”
2007: Young President’s Organization
“First Impressions Happen Only Once: Plastic Surgery and
It’s Role in This Social Commentary”
2006: ASPS/PSEF/ASAPS Anti-Aging, Skin Care and Non-Invasive
Cosmetic Procedures Symposium
“Age Management Program in a Plastic Surgery Practice”
“Testosterone and Adrenal Androgens in Men and Estrogen and
Progesterones in Women”
2005: Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants
“Weapons of Mass Destruction for Dummies”
2004: California Society of Plastic Surgeons
“Tumescent Fluid and Fluid replacement in Liposuction cases”
2004: ASAPS/PSEF Rejuvenation Medicine: Take Charge of
Aging Symposium
“How Growth Hormones Fit Into Your Anti-Aging Practice”
“Testosterone and Adrenal Androgens in Men:
Estrogen and Progesterone Replacement in Women”
“Female Hormone Replacement: Horse Urine or Horse Hockey”
2003: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
“Chemical Peels for Skin Rejuvenation”
2003: Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants
“Practice Acquisitions”
“Incorporating Hormone Replacement into an Age Management
Clinic”
2003: ASAPS/PSEF Anti-Aging Symposium
“Human Growth Hormone: Clinical Applications in my Private Practice”
“Androgens and Prohormones: Utilization for Clinical Supplementation in Private Practice”
“How to Incorporate Hormone Replacement into a Clinical Practice”
2002: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
“Chemical Peels for the Non-Plastic Surgeon”
2002: Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants
“Female Hormone Replacement: Horse Urine or Horse Hockey”
2002: Lipoplasty University
“Difficult Challenges in the Post-Operative Lipoplasty Patient”
“Incorporating Anti-Aging into Your Clinical Practice”
2002: ASAPS/PSEF Anti-Aging Symposium
Human Growth Hormone: Clinical Applications in my Private Practice”
“Androgens and Prohormones: Utilization for Clinical Supplementation In Private Practice”
“Estrogens and Their Clinical Use in Plastic Surgery”
“How to Incorporate Hormone Replacement into a Clinical Practice”
2002: California Society of Plastic Surgery
“Testosterone Replacement in Men – Indications and Treatment Plan”
2002: California Society of Plastic Surgery
“Human Growth Hormone – Indications and Treatment Protocol”
2002: Association of Surgical Technologists “Anatomy in Plastic Surgery”
2000: Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants
“Internal Plastic Surgery: How to Make Your Present Practice Obsolete”
1999: Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants
“Anti-Aging for the Plastic Surgeon: Rejuvenate from Within”
1998: Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants
“UAL Complications – Burn Baby Burn”
1993: Nevada Academy of Physician Assistants
“Glycolic Acid Treatments”
1992: Nevada Association of Medical Assistants
“Silicone Breast Implant Controversy”
1990 Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
“Incidence of Capsular Contracture in Textured Breast Implants”
1990 Southern Nevada University of Cosmetology
“Cosmetic Chemistry & Use in Skin Care”
TELEVISION APPEARANCES
(non-news interviews)
2004
EXTRA
Susan Hawk “Survivor” Extreme Makeover for
Season Finale
Discovery Health Channel
Plastic Surgery Series-Massive Weight Loss Surgery
2004
EXTRA
Sin City Facelift
1998-2000
Ageless…Forever
Weekly local cable television program bringing the consultation
to the patient’s home educating the patient about the
latest cosmetic procedures for the new millennium.
Aired on Cable 61/TV 63 (show titles avail.)
OTHER DATA
Date of Birth: September 14, 1957
Language: English Proficiency: Spanish