Richard A. Baxter, M.D., F.A.C.S.

"I was honored to have been nominated for KING5-TV's Best of Western Washington poll and to have taken first place for "favorite plastic surgeon." - Richard A. Baxter, M.D., F.A.C.S.

After graduation from the University of California School of Medicine in San Diego in 1983, Dr. Baxter completed residency training programs in general surgery and Plastic Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a past President of the Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons. He holds an appointment as a Clinical Instructor in Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and has worked and taught plastic surgery internationally. Dr. Baxter has pioneered several advanced new techniques in the Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and has been recognized as a plastic surgery expert by regional and national media. Dr. Baxter has a certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery.

Medical Degree

University of California School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

General Surgery Residency

Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, WA 1983-1988

Plastic Surgery Residency

Oregon Health Sciences University 1988-1990

Dr. Baxter has been in private practice in Edmonds since 1990.

Certification/Professional Memberships

American Society of Plastic Surgeons ASPS
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons
Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Washington State Medical Association
King County Medical Society