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Alfonso Oliva, M.D.

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Our office has been part of the Cowley Center for Plastic Surgery, a stand alone, fully accredited Surgery Center, since 2000. Dr. Oliva practiced Plastic Surgery in San Francisco since 1990 and moved to Spokane in 1994 with his family. Our office manager is Shannon Beckner, assisted by Eryn Ward. Therese Hubbard, RN is a full-time registered nurse and Becky Grigsby, LE is our full-time licensed Aesthetician.

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Testimonials


Testi "Thank you so much for your kindness and professionalism during my recent visit. You helped me get through such a difficult time and your compassion was so appreciated! I am so thankful you’ll be doing my surgery."
S.S.


Testi "Thank you for your gentle bedside manner, your ability to make me feel at ease, and for your caring attitude.

Thank you."
M.J.


Testi "Thank you for helping me put my life back together. I appreciate the caring and compassionate way that I was treated by both you…and your staff. I will truly miss all of you.”
J.A.


Testi "Words cannot express all that is in my heart! You are amazing and a miracle worker. You have given me such a gift! Thank you for your kindness and for using your talent to make such a positive change in my life.”
S.S.


Testi "You are a true champion! Thank you ever so much for your help and your concern. You will be remembered fondly.”
D.W.


Testi "Words can not express how grateful I am for you and your staff!”
L.I.


Testi "I have been wanting to write to you and tell you how grateful I am for your excellent care and expertise!” Regards and many, many thanks."
D.M.


Testi "There is no way to express the excitement I feel about my results. At 60, I'm a new person."
K.S.


Testi "Your surgical skills are truly amazing...equally important is the caring, supportive attitude you have shown me."
H.P.


Testi "My main goal was to balance my body and make myself feel more whole, and that is exactly what happened, thanks to Dr. Oliva."
M.R.



Qualifications

Education

B.S. Biology, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, 1978
M.D. University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL 1982


Postgraduate Training

University of Illinois Hospital and Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
Resident in General Surgery, 1982-1987
Administrative Chief Resident 1986-1987
Instructor in General Surgery, 1986-1987

University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1987-1989
Chief Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1988-1990
Davies Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

Microsurgical Replantation and Transplantation
Senior Microsurgical Fellow 1989-1990


Honors

Phi Beta Kappa, St. Louis University 1977
Summa Cum Laude, St. Louis University 1978


Honors

Phi Beta Kappa, St. Louis University 1977
Summa Cum Laude, St. Louis University 1978
President's Award, Best Paper 1991, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, 41st Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
Best Overall Paper 1993, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, 43rd Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA


Licensure and Certification

Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, 1983
Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, 1988
Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1993
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand, 1995
State of Illinois Medical License, 1982
State of California Medical License, 1987
State of Washington Medical License, 1994


Professional Societies

American College of Surgeons, Fellow 1982
American Medical Association, Active Member 1990
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2002
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 1987
American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery 1995
American Society of Peripheral Nerve 1996
California Medical Association 1990
Harry J. Buncke Microsurgical Society 1990
Northwestern Society of Plastic Surgery 2002
San Mateo Medical Society 1990
Spokane County Medical Society 1994
Spokane Surgical Society 1995
Warren H. Cole Society 1989
Washington State Society of Plastic Surgery 1996
Washington State Medical Society 1994


Current Hospital Appointments

Deaconess Medical Center, S pokane, WA 1994 Chairman, Department of Surgery 1996-1998, 2002-2004

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Reconstruction

Body Procedures

  • Lower Body Lift
  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Arm Lift
  • After Weight Loss Procedures
  • Hand Surgery - Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, Nerve Compression, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren's Contracture

Face Procedures

  • Otoplasty

General Procedures

  • Obagi Skin Care
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Chemical Peel
  • BOTOX®
  • Epionce
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Vein Therapy
  • Limelight Facial
  • Laser Genesis
  • Latisse
  • Clarisonic