Dr. John Diaz is an Ivy League graduate from Cornell University. He received a scholarship to attend the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr. Diaz graduated medical school with the highest honors and for this he received the Alpha Omega Alpha Award, which is given to only the top 10% of medical students in the country.
He completed his training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in N.Y.C. where he had the privilege of working alongside some of the most famous plastic surgeons in the world. Dr. Diaz is a published author of articles on plastic surgery. He received a degree with Distinction in Plastic Surgery Research for his work.
He has received awards from the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Diaz is a medical staff member of the renowned Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA and has a private practice in Beverly Hills. He serves as the President of the Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons and has presented lectures on plastic surgery throughout the United States.
He has been featured as a plastic surgery expert on a variety of television programs including CNN, Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers, and HLN, to name a few.
EducationRegis High School 1988-1992
Four Year Academic Scholarship
Manhattan, NY
Cornell University, B.S. 1992-1996
Biological Sciences
Ithaca, NY
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, M.D. 1996-2000
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Award
Distinction in Plastic Surgery Research
New York, NY
TrainingInternship, General Surgery 2000-2001
Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM)
New York, NY
Residency, General Surgery 2001-2003
Montefiore Medical Center, AECOM
New York, NY
Fellowship, Plastic Surgery 2003-2005
Montefiore Medical Center, AECOM
New York, NY
Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship 2005-2006
Private Practice
Beverly Hills, CA
AwardsNew York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons Prize
Resident competition for research in plastic surgery.
Distinction in Plastic Surgery Research
Special diploma given in recognition of outstanding research.
Investigators Symposium Prize
Prize given for original research conducted at Montefiore Medical Center.
House Staff and Alumni Association Award
Annual award given for outstanding volunteer service to Montefiore Medical Center.
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Award
Given to top 10% of graduating medical students in the country.
Albert Einstein Student Scholarship
A two-year academic scholarship awarded by the faculty and administration of the medical school.
Publications/ PresentationsTeitelbaum, S., Diaz, J., Singer, R. Can Outpatient Plastic Surgery Be Done Safely During a COVID-19 Surge? Results of a July 2020 Los Angeles Survey and Literature Review. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 41(1): 98-108.
Diaz, J.F. Moderator, Breast and Body Contouring Panel, Los Angeles Multi Specialty Cosmetic Academy (LA-MCA), August 21, 2020.
Diaz, J.F. Moderator, Webinar “Management of Capsular Contracture” Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons, April 29, 2019.
Diaz, J.F. Moderator, Scientific Session, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2018, New York, NY.
Diaz, J.F. A Comprehensive Guide to Breast Augmentation, Published 2017.
Diaz, J.F. Review of 494 Consecutive Breast Augmentation Patients: System to Improve Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal 20; 5(10): e1526. 2017
Diaz, J.F. Presenter, The Use of 3D Imaging to Optimize Breast Augmentation Outcomes. Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Division of Plastic Surgery, Grand Rounds. August 2015.
Diaz, J.F. Presenter, Advanced Body Shaping Technologies, Part One. The Aesthetic Show, Las Vegas, NV. July 2015.
Strauch, B., Herman, C., Diaz, J. Facial Surgery in the Massive Weight Loss Patient Encyclopedia of Body Sculpting in the Massive Weight Loss Patient Thieme, 2009.
Ellenbogen, R., Diaz, J., Motykie, G. Poster Presentation, Volumetric Facelift, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA 2006.
Diaz, J., Liebling, R. Wm., Smith, M.L., Carey, J. Cosmetic Surgery Complications: An Increasing Trend of Mycobacterial Infections Acquired Abroad Poster Presentation at the 2005 Aesthetic Surgery Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Diaz, J., Gerut, Z., Presenter, Periorbital Soft Tissue Augmentation and Rejuvenation 2005 Senior Resident’s Conference, Houston, Texas.
Strauch, B., Herman, C., Diaz, J. Nerve Conduits in Peripheral Nerve Repair Atlas of the Hand Clinics 10(1): 125-133, 2005.
Strauch, B., Rodriguez, D., Diaz, J., Yu, H., Kaplan, G., and Weinstein, D. Autologous Schwann Cells Drive Regeneration through a 6 cm Autogenous Venous Nerve Conduit Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 17(8): 589-595, 2001.
OrganizationsPresident, Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member, Rhinoplasty Society
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Recipient/ Member, Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society
Member, American Medical Association
Dr. John Diaz believes it is a privilege and honor to be a physician. He has a passion for using his knowledge and skills to help others. In addition to using his surgical skills to help patients, Dr. Diaz also spends time mentoring and teaching students. Read below to learn more about his charitable work.
Dr. Diaz is passionate about education. He has been a volunteer for an incredible organization called Thrive Scholars. This organization helps disadvantaged, but highly motivated, inner city high school and college students. These students have demonstrated tremendous academic potential, but lack strong support systems in their lives. Dr. Diaz works with students by providing advice and guidance. Whether it is helping edit college application essays or just talking on the phone, Dr. Diaz offers his time to these special students in need.
Cedar Sinai Medical Center provides free healthcare for patients who demonstrate need and qualify for the program. Dr. Diaz spent many years volunteering at this clinic. Every month, he would see patients with a variety of problems, such as skin cancers of the face or body, benign masses hand injuries, and other plastic surgery issues. Dr. Diaz performed the reconstructive surgery they needed as a charitable service. It was very rewarding for him to use his plastic surgery knowledge and skills for patients who were in need.
Dr. Diaz loves teaching and mentoring younger students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. He created a summer internship program for motivated and talented college students majoring in pre-medical studies. Students in this program have the opportunity to observe selected surgeries and to participate in research. They also receive instruction in the basic concepts of surgery. Lastly, Dr. Diaz also provides them with advice and guidance to achieve success in college as they prepare to apply to medical school.
Dr. Diaz is honored to have worked with the Guardian Scholars Program at the Universty of California at Riverside. This program provides a network of resources for students who have aged out of the foster care system or who have been legally emancipated. This program provides educational support, counseling, financial resources and guidance to help students in their pursuit of higher education. It was a privilege for Dr. Diaz to participate as a mentor in this very special organization.
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