Meet Dr. Doezie
About Dr. Doezie, M.D., FACS
Dr. Allen Doezie’s undergraduate education was at Brigham Young University where he graduated magna cum laude in 1994, with a B.S. in biochemistry. He then completed medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, one of the most highly acclaimed medical schools in the country. After this he completed a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Doezie is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has also been honored by being inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Doezie has been a plastic surgeon in the South Orange County area since 2004. He is on staff at many of the local hospitals including Mission, South Coast, Saddleback Laguna Hills, Saddleback San Clemente, and Hoag. He is especially active at Mission Hospital where he serves as the chief of plastic surgery. He has also served on various committees including the surgical executive committee and trauma committee.
Dr. Doezie was featured on the PBS’ Wellness Hour. He was voted “Hidden Gem” in the 2009 issue of the Orange County Register’s Best of OC Guide.
Dr. Doezie currently resides in Ladera Ranch and spends most of his time outside of the operating room with his family. He and his wife Kelli have been blessed to have four children who keep them busy.
Dr. Doezie has been a plastic surgeon in the South Orange County area since 2004. He is on staff at many of the local hospitals including Mission, South Coast, Saddleback Laguna Hills, Saddleback San Clemente, and Hoag. He is especially active at Mission Hospital where he serves as the chief of plastic surgery. He has also served on various committees including the surgical executive committee and trauma committee.
Dr. Doezie was featured on the PBS’ Wellness Hour. He was voted “Hidden Gem” in the 2009 issue of the Orange County Register’s Best of OC Guide.
Dr. Doezie currently resides in Ladera Ranch and spends most of his time outside of the operating room with his family. He and his wife Kelli have been blessed to have four children who keep them busy.
Choosing an Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Choosing to have cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery is an important decision; so is selecting a plastic surgeon. Consider these important guidelines:
Board Certification
Not all physicians who perform plastic surgery or who use the title plastic surgeon are board certified in plastic surgery. The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certify physicians in plastic surgery of the face and entire body. To be certified by either board, a plastic surgeon must:
- Graduate from an accredited medical school
- Complete a minimum of five years of surgical training following medical school, including accredited plastic surgery residency program
- Pass comprehensive written and oral exams
Privileges
Your surgeon should have operating privileges at an accredited, local hospital for the same procedure you plan to have performed – even if that surgeon suggests your procedure be performed in an accredited office –based surgical facility or at an ambulatory surgery center.