Eric Ashby, M.D., F.A.C.S.

“My staff and I love what we do, and commit to you our utmost care, respect and attention. One of the most gratifying aspects of what we do is to see how plastic surgery enhances emotional and physical well being as well as self confidence. We hope to gain your trust and to establish a long-term relationship.”
-Dr. Eric Ashby

The importance of making sure your doctor is properly trained and certified is paramount. With the soaring popularity of plastic surgery, many licensed physicians now claim to be plastic surgeons. It can be easy to become confused about a doctor’s qualifications, and the impact it can have on your safety.

Dr. Ashby is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the foremost authority on cosmetic plastic surgery. The ASPS is the leader in patient safety initiatives and its membership criteria is very selective.

As a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ashby is well trained and highly experienced in creating the effects his clients’ desire, with several thousand happy surgery patients. He is also highly skilled in administering beauty enhancing injectables, such as BOTOX, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse.

Combining excellence in clinical technique and artistry to expand each patient’s naturally given beauty, Dr. Ashby will improve your look by providing a naturally appearing yet enhanced result. There are numerous ways that different cosmetic procedures can be combined to obtain the best optimal result, so he offers cost free consultations so you can discuss your best options with him.

Practice

1997-present: Partner and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at Tanner Memorial Clinic
Physician owned multi-specialty group practice, approximately 60 physicians, Bruce Burtenshaw M.D. Chairman of the Board.

Educational Background

1985-1989: University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine-M.D.
Top 25% of graduating class. UCSF provides no official class ranking nor grades. Honors in senior surgery, anatomy, anesthesiology, microbiology, epidemiology, physiology, biochemistry, plastic surgery, and dermatology. (CA lic.#G69946, PA lie. # MDOS7342L, DEA # BA2559271)

Training and Experience

Jan 2008
Laser Certified, SCITON, Erbium, ND-Yag, Broad Band Pulse Light/ Intense Pulse Light( IPL), ProFractional, MicroLaser Peel, Skin Tyte, Laser Hair Reduction, Vascular Treatments, Full Facial Resurfacing.

Dec 9, 2006
Laser Training, SYNERON, the Fotofacial RF Pro Advanced Certification Workshop.

2001-present
Participating Investigator, Silimed/Sientra Saline Mammary Implant Clinical Study and Silimed/Sientra Saline Mammary Implant Clinical Study-Continuing Access, at Tanner Clinic.

2003-present
Participating Investigator, Silimed/Sientra Silicone Gel Clinical Study and Silimed/Sientra Continuing Access Study at Tanner Clinic.

1997-present
Participating Investigator, Mentor Silicone Mammary Implant Adjunct Study, at Tanner Clinic.

Oct-1996
Laser Training (Luxar C02 laser)

1995-1997
Residency of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Maxillofacial Surgery, J, William Futrell, M.D., Division Chief. Training included ultrasonic assisted Lipoplasty (UAL), microsurgery, head and neck reconstruction, endoscopic surgery, laser surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery and aesthetic surgery.

4/26/1997
Clinical Instructor, Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty Regional Course UAL Task. Force, Pittsburgh, PA.

1989-1995
Residency, General Surgery, UCLA Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, E. Carmac Holmes, M.D. & Michael Zinner, M.D., Department Chairmen.

1991-1993
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow, UCLA Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Under the direction of Timothy A Miller, M.D., Professor of Plastic Surgery UCLA, Chief of Plastic Surgery, VA Medical Center West LA. Projects: 1) Cellular Events of Bone Regeneration, 2) PDGM in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, 3) Lymphedema Treatment.

1991-1992
Burn Surgery Fellow (part-time, non-paid position), Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children, Los Angeles, Program Director Susan Kay, M.D., Surgical and clinical responsibilities.

1988-1989
Transplantation Immunology Research, UCSF Department of Surgery, Division of Liver Transplantation, Director Nancy Ascher, N.D., Ph.D. Project: Effects of Locally vs. Systemically Administered Methyprednisolone on Local Systemic Immune Function.

1984-1985
Staff Research Associate, UCSF Department of Laboratory Medicine/ U.S. Naval Bioscience Laboratory, Hybridoma Facility, Oakland, CA, Director Alex Karu, Ph.D. Duties involved the supervision and coordination of mononclonal antibody production for a multi-institutional study.

Associations

1989-present
Professional Associations:
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Utah State Plastic Surgery Society
Utah Medical Association
Davis County Medical Association

1972-present
Other Associations:
National Eagle Scout Association
Order of the Arrow (BSA service organization)
Lay Priesthood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Grants

1993-1996
Veterans Affairs Merit Review Grant, Co-investigator, $342,000:
Studies in Bone Regeneration: Osteogenesis, Osteoconduction, and Ostcoinduction. Principle Investigator Timothy A. Miller, M.D.