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Gary H. Manchester, M.D.

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The Manchester Clinic of Plastic Surgery in San Diego has seen over 70,000 patients and performed nineteen thousand plastic and cosmetic surgeries since opening.

Dr. Gary Manchester received his medical education and surgical training at Harvard Medical School where he served as a clinical instructor at two of their teaching hospitals (Peter Bent Brigham and Beth Israel Hospitals).

Dr. Manchester also founded the division of Plastic Surgery at the San Diego Scripps Green Hospital where he served as director for four years.

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Dr. Machester has been featured on many programs and magazines, including San Diego Magazine and Ranch and Coast Magazine.

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Testi "Your abdominal surgery has done more for my chronic back pain than anything has, since my accident and lumbar rupture back in February of 1996. I chose you for two reasons. My best friend considers you the best Doctor on the face of the planet. Secondly, as an RN, I recognized your Harvard education and surgical training as what it is: the best...I wanted to give you this good report, because it's been a year and a half now, since you stitched me up. Here's the Big Bonus: I can now ballroom dance with the best! I have my body back. I have my life back. Thank you Dr. Manchester."
K.O.


Testi "Congratulations on thirty years of sharing your gifts with others. I am one who benefited from your skill. The blepharoplasty you performed on me a few years ago lifted my spirits so much that I was able to teach another five years without anyone saying, 'Gee, you look so tired!"
J.


Testi "You were always a most memorable person and an outstanding 'down to earth' guy as well as an exceptional surgeon. Thank you very much for remembering this old war horse. I sincerely appreciate the thoughts expressed and the many fine compliments. You're a good guy, Doctor Gary, and I'm so glad that our paths crossed those some 25 years ago."
R.H.


Testi "Eight or nine years ago I came to you after living for over five years with the world's most hideous breast implants. The consequence of the first doctor's work was disastrous...You assured me you would do your best. Boy, did you! The results were truly beautiful. A couple of weeks ago I was examined in the radiology department at Kaiser...I was seen by more than half a dozen medical professionals, all of whom praised your work as the best they have ever seen. The SURGEON I was referred to even initially asked where my scars were! I am proud to be a Manchester miracle."
D.N.


Testi "The result is completely natural. You've removed all the defects that made me hate looking in the mirror in the morning, and no-one even suspects that I have had surgery. Everyone just tells me how wonderful I look."
A.


Testi "Dear Dr. Manchester, I wanted to thank you and let you know that the corrigator muscle surgery you performed has been nothing less than amazing. I have suffered from migraines since I was a teen. Over the last thirty years, I have tried just about every drug promoted for migraines without any relief. Since the day of the surgery, I have not had a single migraine. It is truly wonderful to wake each morning pain free. This is the longest period of time that I can remember going without prescription pain medication. It's also pretty nice to look in the mirror and not see scowl lines anymore. Being a paralegal, it's always been hard working under the fluorescent lights in my office. Now thanks to you I can work in a bright office and look forward to work again. I would urge anyone who suffers from migraines to visit your office. I only wish I had met you years ago!"
P.B.


Testi "I am ever grateful to you - you are truly an artist and a great surgeon. Take care - continue your good work."
T.



Qualifications

A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Gary H. Manchester is board certified in plastic, reconstructive and general surgery. He served as an instructor at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Kansas. In addition, Dr. Manchester was instrumental in developing the plastic surgery unit at Green Hospital - Scripps Research Foundation, serving there as chief of plastic surgery for five years. Dr. Manchester also spent two years as chief of plastic surgery at the Donald Sharp Hospital. He has traveled and lectured extensively around the world and authored a number of scientific articles.

Dr. Manchester is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In addition, he is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and is an inspector for accreditation of the American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers. He is on the staff of Scripps Hospitals of La Jolla and Mercy as well as consultant to Sharp Memorial Hospital.


Education

Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire - B.A.
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts - M.D.


Post Graduate Training

Surgical Intern, University of California Hospital, San Francisco
Assistant Resident Surgery, Harvard Medical School,Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Resident Surgery, Harvard Medical School,Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Chief Resident Plastic Surgery, University of Kansas, Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas


Fellowships

N.I.H. Research Fellowship, Biophysics and Cardiac Surgery, University of Chicago Medical School, Chicago, Illinois
Teaching Fellow, Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts


Specialty Certification

Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners of U.S.A.
Diplomat, American Board of Surgery
Diplomat, American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery


Memberships

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASPRS)
Associate, Royal Society of Medicine, London, England


Lecturer and Guest Professor

Guest Lecturer, University of Kansas Medical Center; The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Los Angeles, California
Guest Lecturer, University of Tennessee
Guest Professor, University of Venezuela, Caracas; Diagnostic Institute and Hospital, San Juan de Dios


Appointments

Acting Chief section of Plastic Surgery, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, California: 1976-1980
Consultant, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, California
Medical Staff, Mercy Hospital, Donald N. Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital, San Diego, California


Media Appearances

T.V. Consultant, Consultant in Plastic Surgery to ABC, NBC and CBS: 1983-Present
T.V. Consultant, Channel 8 and 10 News
Programming on Mini-Lift Plastic Surgery, Liposuction, Male Facelifting and Pediatric Plastic Surgery


Military Service

U.S. Army, Captain. Nominated for Bronze Star and Bronze Star with "V"


Licensure

California
Massachusetts
District of Columbia

Procedures

Breast Procedures

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

Body Procedures

  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Armlift
  • C-Section Scar Removal
  • Belt Lipectomy

Face Procedures

  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Mid Face Lift
  • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
  • Brow Lift
  • Neck Lift
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Skin Procedures

  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Chemical Peel
  • Laser Tattoo Removal
  • Dermabrasion
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Skin Fillers

Corrective Procedures

The following is a list of problems commonly seen in patients coming to our practice:

  • Poor Breast Surgery
  • Poor Facelift
  • Poor Eyelid Surgery
  • Poor Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
  • Poor Abdominoplasty
  • Poor Liposuction