About Us

Dr. James L. Pertsch and his staff know that selecting the right surgeon can be a difficult process. Patients want the comfort of knowing that their concerns will be heard, understood and reflected in the results of their plastic surgery. At our offices in San Mateo, California, we are dedicated to helping you make the best decisions. We will educate you regarding the procedures available to you along with their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Our entire staff of medical professionals is dedicated to the art of detail and compassion.

No matter the type of cosmetic procedure you undergo, our staff is consistently attentive to your needs, and looks forward to helping you make the right choice. We are dedicated to helping our patients develop a strong sense of comfort and confidence in the decision-making process, such as educating them on the importance of maintaining realistic expectations. In order to go forward with plastic surgery, we know that it is crucial for a patient to have an optimistic and healthy psychological outlook throughout the entire process. Therefore, we are devoted to creating a down-to-earth environment and friendly atmosphere for patients to embrace.

JAMES L. PERTSCH, M.D. CURRICULUM VITAE

• 1988-1997: 1720 El Camino Real Burlingame, California 94010
• 1997-present: 104 St. Matthews Avenue San Mateo, California 94401-2807

Voice number: 650-342-1511
Fax number: 650 344-8187

EDUCATION

• 1977 B.S. Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland
• 1981 M.D. University of Maryland Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: INTERNSHIP AND RESIDENCIES

• 1981-1982 Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
  Intern in General Surgery
• 1982-1985 Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
  Resident in General Surgery
• 1985-1986 Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
  Chief Resident in General Surgery
• 1986-1987 Harvard University/ Brigham/ Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
  Resident, Plastic Surgery
• 1987-1988 Harvard University/ Brigham/ Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
  Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery

LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION

• 1982-1988 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
• 1986-1990 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• 1988-present State of California
• 1987-1997 Certified, American Board of Surgery
• 1990-present Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

• 1985-1986 Brown University School of Medicine, Assistant Clinical Instructor in Surgery
• 1986-1988 Harvard University, Clinical Fellow in Surgery
• 1990-1995 Stanford University School of Medicine, Voluntary Clinical Faculty

AWARDS AND HONORS

• 1973-1977 Presidential Scholarship
• 1987 Von L. Meyer Award

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• 1985- present American College of Surgeons – Associate Fellow
• 1986- 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society
• 1986- 1995 American Medical Association
• 1987- 1990 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association
• 1988- present San Mateo County Medical Association
• 1988- present California Medical Association
• 1988- 1995 San Francisco Medical Society (Associate member)
• 1989- 1995 Santa Clara County Medical Association (Associate member)
• 1990- present California Society of Plastic Surgeons
• 1990- present American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. (formerly: American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc.)
• 1994- 2000 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.(Candidate member)
• 2001-present American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OFFICES

• 1983-1984 Vice President, Rhode Island House Officer Association
• 1984-1985 Instrument and Procedure Committee, Rhode Island Hospital
• 1985-1986 Utilization Review Committee, Rhode Island hospital
• 1989-1993 Peninsula Hospital Clinical Research Committee
• 1989-1997 San Mateo County Medical Association Fee and Insurance Mediation Committee
• 1990-present San Mateo County Medical Association Medical-Legal Liaison Committee
• 1990-1994 Professional Advisory Committee Visiting Nurse Association of San Mateo County
• 1992-1995 Chairman, San Mateo County Medical Association Fee and Insurance Mediation Committee
• 1993-present CEO, ABJ Surgery Center, Inc. A Medical Corporation
• 1994-present San Mateo County Medical Association Finance Committee
• 1998-2000 California Medical Association Alternate Delegate
• 1998-2000 San Mateo County Medical Association Board of Directors
• 2000-present Chairman, San Mateo County Medical Association Finance Committee
• 2000-present Secretaty/Treasurer San Mateo County Medical Association

INVITED LECTURESHIPS

• 3/27/87 “Pierre Robin Syndrome”, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, The Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
• 4/20/87 “Facial Trauma”, Emergency Room Rounds, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
• 10/22/87 “Plastic Surgeon’s Approach to Pediatric Facial Trauma”, The Children’s Hospital Emergency Room Grand Rounds, Boston, Massachusetts
• 12/04/87 “Pierre Robin: The Children’s Hospital Experience”, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode island
• Regional/National Conference Presentations
• 3/09/88 “Pierre Robin: What’s in an Eponym”, Biannual Boston Plastic Surgery Residents Dinner, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
• 3/28/88 “Pierre Robin Management: The Children’s Hospital Experience”, Senior Residents Conference, Memphis, Tennessee
• 4/28/88 “Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Following Pharyngeal Flap Procedure”, American Cleft Palate Association, Memphis, Tennessee

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Journal Articles: Pertsch, J. L., Kenny, P. R. Bilateral Axillary Aneurysm. A Case report. Contemporary Surgery. 1984; 24:47-49.

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