"Very little can compare with the sense of gratification a physician feels when he (or she) knows they have made a positive impact on a patient's life. This knowledge was what led me to medical school following my experiences as an infantry medic. My fascination with the intricacy of facial anatomy and the artistic nature of plastic surgery led me to focus on Head and Neck Surgery and to subspecialize in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. I enjoy the artistic nature of facial plastic surgery, and the challenge of continuously striving for improvement and perfection. Whether turning back the clock for a patient who shows signs of premature aging, or giving a rhinoplasty patient the look they have always dreamed of, I truly enjoy mywork."

San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Roy A. David is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and specializes in plastic surgery exclusively of the Face, Nose, Eyes, Neck, and Scalp. Dr. David has a special interest in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgery, and sees patients from throughout the country who are seeking a true specialist for their procedure.

Dr. David is double-board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is one of a select group of surgeons to complete a prestigious Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery under the auspices of the AAFPRS.

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As an accredited outpatient surgery facility, La Jolla Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Inc., is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety and service in outpatient surgery. Dr. David is proud to serve as a certified facility inspector for AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities).

Dr. David commonly performs facial cosmetic surgery and procedures which include the following:

• Facelift
• Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
• Revision Rhinoplasty
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
• Ear-reshaping Surgery (Otoplasty)
• Skin enhancing procedures which include Laser Resurfacing, Dermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Botox®,and Collagen Injection.

His practice philosophy is based first and foremost upon careful attention to the patient's specific desires for improvement. This is facilitated through an in-depth consultation, as well as the use of cutting-edge computer imaging technology. This exciting innovation allows the patient to become more involved in the surgical planning process by seeing what they may look like after surgery.

Dr. David utilizes state of the art surgical techniques including endoscopic forehead lift, laser skin resurfacing, and follicular unit hair transplants, which are also time-tested and effective. The goal is to achieve a natural appearing, highly aesthetic result.

Raised in Northern California, Dr. David moved temporarily with his family to Israel as a teenager. He later served for three years in an elite paratrooper unit where he gained experience as a medic. Following military service, Dr. David returned to California and attended college at the University of California at San Diego, where he was appointed a regents scholar and graduated summa cum laude. He went on to attend medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, one of our nation's top medical schools. Dr. David then completed a five year surgical residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago, which included intensive training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. Following residency, Dr. David was chosen for a fellowship position at the renowned Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic in Birmingham, where he further refined his skills in this highly specialized field. In addition to his private practice, Dr. David is a Volunteer Clinical Instructor in the University of California, San Diego, Department of Surgery.

Dr. David's Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Doctor of Medicine, May 1997

University of California at San Diego; San Diego, California
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology, June 1993

HONORS

Regents Scholar, 1992, Goldwater Scholar, 1992, Phi Beta Kappa, 1993, Summa Cum Laude, 1993

RESIDENCY TRAINING

Resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
University of Illinois at Chicago

FELLOWSHIP TRAINING

Fellow in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic
Birmingham, Alabama

BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

NATIONAL/REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Roy A. David, Steven Dayan
The Effects of Aluminum Oxide Microdermabrasion on Photo-damaged Skin
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Meeting
Denver, CO, 2001

Roy A. David, Arvind Kumar
The Test-Retest Variability of Air Versus Water Caloric Testing
American Otologic Society, Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Conference
Palm Desert, CA, April 24, 1999

Roy A. David, Maria Chand, Kevin O’Grady, Dean Toriumi
The Use of Alpha-Bone Substitute Material in a Canine Mandible Defect Model
Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society
Chicago, IL, April 5, 1999

AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1999-
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1998-
Agnew Surgical Society, 1993-1997
Nu Sigma Nu Medical School Fraternity, 1993-1996
Martial Arts Instructor, University of Pennsylvania, 1995
First Degree Black Belt, Taekwondo,  American Taekwondo Assoc., 1992
Volunteer Big Brother, Big Brothers of San Diego County, 1991-1993

BASIC SCIENCE RESEARCH

Further Characterization of the Chick Endocochlear Potential following Acoustic Trauma, with J. Saunders, PhD, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 1996.

Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma in Rats using Recombinant Adenovirus Vector, with S. Albelda, M.D., Thoracic Oncology Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 1994.

Elucidation of the Tryptophan Biosynthesis Pathway, with S.E. Mills, PhD, Department of Biology, University of California at San Diego, 1993.

PUBLICATIONS

Abstracts

David R, Dayan S. The Effects of Aluminum Oxide Microdermabrasion on Photodamaged Skin. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Meeting, 2001.

Kumar A, David R . The Air versus Water Caloric. American Otologic Society,  Abstracts of the One Hundred Thirty-second Annual Meeting, 1999.

Manuscripts

David R, Goldberg AN. Chronic Rhinitis: A Manifestation of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 1999; 20: 328-331.

David R, Young NM. Facial Neuroma in a Five-year-old Child. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2001; 127:213-216.

David R, Dunham ME. Bilateral Choanal Atresia with Nasal Dermoid Cyst and Sinus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.  2001; 58 (1): 81-85.

David R, Altman K, Zaheer S: Neurilemmoma of the Hard Palate. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2002; 60 (9):1069-1071.

David R, Danahey D, Ferrer K, Maffee M. Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Presenting with Airway Obstruction in a Pregnant Female. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2002; 23(6): 362-367.