James L. Pertsch, MD

 

Photo: Dr. PertschDr. James Pertsch and his staff know that selecting the right cosmetic surgeon can be a difficult process. Patients want the comfort of knowing that their concerns will be heard, understood and reflected in the results of their plastic surgery. At our office in San Mateo, California, we are dedicated to helping you make the best decisions. This means that we will not try to “sell” you a procedure; rather we will educate you regarding the procedures available to you along with their respective advantages and disadvantages.

 

Our entire staff of medical professionals is dedicated to the art of detail and compassion. No matter the type of cosmetic procedure you undergo, our staff is consistently attentive to your needs, and looks forward to helping you make the right choice. We are dedicated to helping our patients develop a strong sense of comfort and confidence in the decision-making process, such as educating them on the importance of maintaining realistic expectations. In order to go forward with plastic surgery, we know that it is crucial for a patient to have an optimistic and healthy psychological outlook throughout the entire process. Therefore, we are devoted to creating a down-to-earth environment and friendly atmosphere for patients to embrace.

 

 

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James L. Pertsch, M.D. Curriculum Vitae

 

James L. Pertsch, M.D.

1988-1997: 1720 El Camino Real Burlingame, California 94010
1997-present: 104 St. Matthews Avenue San Mateo, California 94401-2807

Voice number: 650-342-1511
Fax number: 650-344-0190

 

Education

1977 B.S. Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland

1981 M.D. University of Maryland Medical School

 

Postgraduate Training: Internship and Residencies

 

1981-1982 Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island

Intern in General Surgery

 

1982-1985 Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island

Resident in General Surgery

 

1985-1986 Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island

Chief Resident in General Surgery

 

1986-1987 Harvard University/ Brigham/ Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Resident, Plastic Surgery

 

1987-1988 Harvard University/ Brigham/ Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery

 

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Licensure and Board Certification

 

1982-1988 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

1986-1990 Commonwealth of Massachusetts

1988-present State of California

1987-1997 Certified, American Board of Surgery

1990-present Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

 

Academic Appointments

 

1985-1986 Brown University School of Medicine, Assistant Clinical Instructor in Surgery

1986-1988 Harvard University, Clinical Fellow in Surgery

1990-1995 Stanford University School of Medicine, Voluntary Clinical Faculty

 

Awards and Honors

 

1973-1977 Presidential Scholarship

1987 Von L. Meyer Award

 

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Professional Societies

 

1985- present American College of Surgeons - Associate Fellow
1986- 1990 Massachusetts Medical Society
1986- 1995 American Medical Association
1987- 1990 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association
1988- present San Mateo County Medical Association
1988- present California Medical Association
1988- 1995 San Francisco Medical Society (Associate member)
1989- 1995 Santa Clara County Medical Association (Associate member)
1990- present California Society of Plastic Surgeons
1990- present American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. (formerly: American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc.)
1994- 2000 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.(Candidate member)
2001-present American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.

 

Other Professional Activities and Offices

 

1983-1984 Vice President, Rhode Island House Officer Association
1984-1985 Instrument and Procedure Committee, Rhode Island Hospital
1985-1986 Utilization Review Committee, Rhode Island hospital
1989-1993 Peninsula Hospital Clinical Research Committee
1989-1997 San Mateo County Medical Association Fee and Insurance Mediation Committee
1990-present San Mateo County Medical Association Medical-Legal Liaison Committee
1990-1994 Professional Advisory Committee Visiting Nurse Association of San Mateo County
1992-1995 Chairman, San Mateo County Medical Association Fee and Insurance Mediation Committee
1993-present CEO, ABJ Surgery Center, Inc. A Medical Corporation
1994-present San Mateo County Medical Association Finance Committee
1998-2000 California Medical Association Alternate Delegate
1998-2000 San Mateo County Medical Association Board of Directors
2000-present Chairman, San Mateo County Medical Association Finance Committee
2000-present Secretaty/Treasurer San Mateo County Medical Association

 

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Invited lectureships

 

3/27/87 "Pierre Robin Syndrome", Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, The Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
4/20/87 "Facial Trauma", Emergency Room Rounds, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
10/22/87 "Plastic Surgeon's Approach to Pediatric Facial Trauma", The Children's Hospital Emergency Room Grand Rounds, Boston, Massachusetts
12/04/87 "Pierre Robin: The Children's Hospital Experience", Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode island

Regional/National Conference Presentations

3/09/88 "Pierre Robin: What's in an Eponym", Biannual Boston Plastic Surgery Residents Dinner, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
3/28/88 "Pierre Robin Management: The Children's Hospital Experience", Senior Residents Conference, Memphis, Tennessee
4/28/88 "Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Following Pharyngeal Flap Procedure", American Cleft Palate Association, Memphis, Tennessee

 

Bibliography

 

Journal Articles: Pertsch, J. L., Kenny, P. R. Bilateral Axillary Aneurysm. A Case report. Contemporary Surgery. 1984; 24:47-49.

 

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