Stanford-trained, fellowship-trained, double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Koch is a renowned expert in minimally invasive procedures such as the Awake Facelift, Eyelift, Rhinoplasty and laser procedures- www.drkochfacialplasticsurgery.com. He is the founder of Koch Facial Plastic Surgery, located in San Mateo, California. Dr. Koch completed his specialty training with a fellowship i
n Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University, where his achievements earned him an appointment to the full-time faculty at the Stanford University School of Medicine. While there, he held the positions of Associate Professor, Director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Director of the Fellowship for Advanced Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Director of the Wound Healing Laboratory. While at Stanford, he also mentored undergraduates, medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Koch was voted "Teacher of the Year," given the "Resident Advocate Award" by Stanford residents, and was the recipient of several grants and other awards. He has authored two books, including the recently published medical textbook, “Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures,” 15 book chapters, and more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has also given 205 national and international lectures. In addition, Dr. Koch's expertise crosses specialty lines as he frequently gives the keynote address at Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Facial Plastic Surgery meetings. Dr. Koch is a renowned expert in minimally invasive procedures such as in-office facelift, eyelift, and laser procedures. He has trained the most physicians in the in-office facelift in the country. He also has special expertise in neck lifts, browlifts, neck liposuction with skin tightening, scar revision, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), and rhinoplasty revisions. Dr. Koch's expert knowledge of wound healing serves his patients well in individualized procedure selection and through the recovery process. Dr. Koch’s combined background in university hospital teaching and physician training, and in the private practice setting allow him to deliver the most up-to-date and quality patient care. His background truly offers prospective patients the best of both worlds! To make an appointment, call Koch Facial Plastic Surgery today at (669) 279-3663 or request your consultation online at www.drkochfacialplasticsurgery.com.