Melinda Lacerna, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Lacerna was born in the Philippines and migrated to the US with her family when she was 8 years old. She became inspired to pursue a career in Plastic Surgery after learning about various volunteer mission trips that Plastic Surgeons are involved with all over the world.

Dr. Lacerna’s motivation enabled her to finish her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from California State University, Fullerton near the top of her class, while working three jobs to support herself. In 1998, she obtained her Medical Degree from University of California in Irvine; she then pursued her training in General Surgery at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles followed by Plastic Surgery residency at Temple University in Philadelphia. She is Board Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lacerna has extensive experience in all aspects of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with special interests in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Body Sculpting, and Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss.

She is involved in numerous charitable activities both locally and internationally and has treated children with cleft lip deformities in the Philippines and burn victims in Ghana, West Africa. She lives in Camarillo, CA with her husband, Dr. Brian Kimbrell, and son Caden. She is also an accomplished artist and oil painter, and enjoys travel, gourmet foods, and scuba diving.

Education

Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine College of Medicine (1994-1998)
Irvine, CA

Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences
California State University, Fullerton (1990-1994)
Fullerton, CA

Board Certifications

Board Certified, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certified, General Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
California Society of Plastic Surgeons

Surgical Training

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (2003-2005)

General Surgery
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA (1998-2003)

Hospital Privileges

Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC)
Community Memorial Hospital (CMH)
St. John’s Medical Center
Pleasant Valley Medical Center