Facial Plastic Surgeon in Augusta and Evans, Georgia – About Achih H. Chen, M.D.

When considering facial plastic surgery or any other kind of aesthetic enhancement, finding a qualified, experienced doctor is one of the most important decisions you will make. Our facial plastic surgeon in Evans, Georgia, serving Augusta and the surrounding region, is a board-certified physician who has spent his career perfecting the skills he uses in facial plastic surgery. Prior to his arrival in the Central Savannah River Area, Achih H. Chen, M.D. performed facial cosmetic enhancement procedures in Beverly Hills, California, an area known the world over for the quality and quantity of its plastic surgery. Dr. Chen is committed to achieving your goals with safe, compassionate care that produces beautiful, natural-looking results.

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Achih H. Chen M.D., FACS, FAAFPRS, FAACS

Dr. Achih H. Chen grew up in the Midwest. He attended college at the University of Iowa, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with a minor in Mathematics. Dr. Chen was awarded High Distinction for graduating in the top 5% of his class. He completed his medical training at the University of Iowa College of Medicine, receiving the McCabe Research Award for his investigation into the molecular basis for hearing loss.

After graduation, our facial plastic surgeon serving Augusta and Evans, Georgia was recruited to the prestigious residency program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Iowa, a perennial top-three program as ranked by the U.S. News and World Report.  He completed a National Institutes of Health post-doctoral fellowship in research during his residency and was named Chief Resident. After the completion of his residency, Dr. Chen was selected from a nationwide pool of top applicants to complete his sub-specialty training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the world-renowned Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills, best known for its celebrity clientele.

Achih H. Chen, M.D. was recruited to Augusta by the Medical College of Georgia, where, in addition to holding the position of director of the Georgia Center, he also serves as Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Chen is a member of the editorial board of the medical journal Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology and serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Rhinology. He has published more than 17 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored four book chapters. In addition to his many contributions to journals and publications, our facial plastic surgeon in the Augusta region has lent his expertise to many news stories and articles. Dr. Chen has also been an invited speaker for numerous medical societies.

Achih H. Chen, M.D. has been selected as one of the "Best Doctors in America" for 2007 - 2008 by Best Doctors, Inc. and as one of "America's Top Physicians" for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 by the Washington, D.C.-based Consumer's Research Council of America. Additionally, he has been distinguished as one of "America's Top Plastic Surgeons" for 2006, 2007, and 2008 by the Consumer's Research Council of America.

See the results of facial plastic surgery procedures performed on some of our previous patients as examples of Dr. Achih H. Chen's commitment to success, or contact our cosmetic surgery center for more information. Our facial plastic surgeon serving Augusta and Evans, Georgia aims to help you look and feel better about yourself through aesthetic enhancement results that look natural, giving you a more youthful appearance without any sign of having had "work done."

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Education

University of Iowa College of Medicine

• Medical Doctorate

University of Iowa College of Medicine

• Graduate Studies in Department of Physiology

University of Iowa

• B.S. with High Distinction in Physics; Minor – Mathematics

Training

Lasky Clinic/UCLA, Beverly Hills, CA

• Fellow, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

• Resident, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

NIH/University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

• Research Fellow, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI

• Intern, Surgery

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Certifications

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

Memberships

• American College of Surgeons (2005 - present) – Fellow
• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (2004 - present) – Fellow
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1998 - present)
• American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (1998 - present) – Diplomate
• Association for Research in Otolaryngology (1996 - 2002)

Hospital Affiliations

• University Health Care System, University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia: Courtesy
• Children’s Medical Center, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia: Courtesy
• Medical College of Georgia Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia: Active

Awards and Honors

• Best Doctors in America 2009-2010, Best Doctors, Inc. Boston, MA, 2009
• America's Top Plastic Surgeons 2009, Consumer's Research Council of America, Washington DC, 2008
• America's Top Physicians 2009, Consumer's Research Council of America, Washington, DC, 2008
• America's Top Plastic Surgeons 2008, Consumer's Research Council of America, Washington, DC, 2008
• America’s Top Physicians 2008, Consumer’s Research Council of America, Washington, DC, 2008
• Best Doctors in America 2007 - 2008, Best Doctors, Inc., Boston, MA, 2007
• America's Top Physicians 2007, Consumer's Research Council of America, Washington, DC, 2007
• America's Top Plastic Surgeons 2006, Consumer's Research Council of America, Washington, DC, 2006
• America's Top Physicians 2005 - 2006, Consumer's Research Council of America, Washington, DC, 2005
• America’s Top Physicians 2004 - 2005, Consumer’s Research Council of America, Washington, DC, 2004

Complete Curriculum Vitae

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Contact Our Facial Plastic Surgeon in Evans, Georgia

Our facial plastic surgeon serving Augusta and Evans, Georgia and the surrounding area offers an array of aesthetic enhancement procedures, including endoscopic forehead (brow) lift, facelift, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and laser skin resurfacing, that can rejuvenate your face and reduce the signs of age. Contact our cosmetic surgery facility and set up a consultation with Achih H. Chen, M.D. today.

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