Beverly Hills - Plastic Surgery, inc.

The Surgeon

Dr. Gabriel Chiu is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in the art of aesthetic cosmetic surgery. He received his degree in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of California, Berkeley and went on to complete medical school at the Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California. After an internship in the Henry Ford Health System at Bi-County Community Hospital, Dr. Chiu continued his general surgery residency in the St. John's Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During training, he transferred to Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in the Cleveland area of Ohio, where he was chosen as Chief Resident in General Surgery.

After completing his residency, Dr. Chiu began a challenging fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His training encompassed all aspects of plastic surgery, including hand, burn, craniofacial, wound care, microvascular, pediatric, reconstructive, trauma, and cosmetic surgeries. Dr. Chiu was selected as Chief Fellow of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and oversaw the training of plastic surgery fellows, general surgery residents, oromaxillary-facial residents, and medical students at Hahnemann University Hospital (Philadelphia, PA), Medical College of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA), Westchester Medical Center (Valhalla, NY), St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (Philadelphia, PA), and St. Mary's Medical Center (Langhorn, PA).

After successfully completing his training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Chiu returned to California, where he has been practicing in Encino and Beverly Hills.

Dr. Chiu's effervescent personality and warm demeanor makes him an ideal plastic surgeon for patients of all ages. His passion for and dedication to artistic perfection, as well as his diligent attention to detail is evidenced by unparalleled surgical results and thousands of satisfied patients. Patients frequently praise Dr. Chiu for his candid recommendations and professional integrity. Read real patient testimonials. Though delivering exceptional results in all facets of plastic and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Chiu is most well known for flawless body contouring, breast augmentation, and facial procedures.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. and Dr. Gabriel Chiu is honored to be the recipient of the 2008 Patients’ Choice Award. Every month, more than 40,000 patients across the U.S. provide online feedback about their experiences with their doctors. They rate various components such as bedside manner, doctor-patient face time, degree of follow-up, courtesy of office staff, and overall opinions.

Over the course of 2008, these reviews have totaled hundreds of thousands patient opinions. While physicians generally receive positive reviews from their patients, only a select few receive uniformly rave reviews across the board. Of those that receive rave reviews, only a few physicians with near perfect scores have been voted by their patients for this honor. In fact, of the nation’s 720,000 active physicians, less than 5% were accorded this honor by their patients in 2008.

Physician Testimonials

"His [Dr. Chiu's] clinical acumen and bedside manners are admirable. Dr. Chiu has proven to be an excellent source of information and I frequently find myself adopting his recommendations. Judging by the number of his referrals, his treatment plans more than satisfy his patients' needs.

Dr. Chiu's surgical habits are as meticulous as one would hope for. He organizes a sound surgical plan, but has the flexibility to adjust to any situation that may arise. He is efficient with his time, yet is artistic to his patient's individual needs.

He has always shown himself to be ethically responsible and upstanding. Dr. Chiu cares very much for his patients. I have always known him to look out for his patients' welfare and health above any personal gain. Dr. Chiu exemplifies the spirit of professionalism and care.

I am proud to call him a colleague and recommend him to you without reservation."

- Dr. Payman Simoni

"I have known Dr. Chiu for more than five years; from 2003-2005 we worked for the same surgical specialty group. During this time, I personally observed his clinical and surgical skills. He is highly respected by our peers and patients for his technical and artistic ability.

Dr. Chiu also has a deep respect for our surgical practice. He often attends meetings, above and beyond what is needed for CME requirements, in order to stay abreast with the latest changes in our profession. Although we no longer work for the same surgical group, I still maintain a robust academic relationship with Dr. Chiu, and often we consult each other for suggestions and advice on different topics involving plastic surgery.

Dr. Chiu has proven himself to be an outstanding and caring surgeon, and I recommend him to you without reservation."

- Dr. Howard Hu

"I have known and worked with Dr. Chiu for four years. I have worked with him in the operating room as well as in patient care. I have found him to be of superior knowledge in his field of Plastic Surgery. He is excellent in the operating room where his technique is wonderful and his care of patients superb. Lastly, he is wonderful with his patients, who love him."

- Dr. Richard Hodnett

Dr. Chiu enjoys spending his free time with wife (and business partner) Christine, and dog Koko. He is an avid photographer, and has an acute talent for capturing the complexity of nature's beauty. Dr. Chiu is a member of In His Presence Church in Woodland Hills, California. Both he and his wife serve at this Christian organization.

Gabriel H. Chiu, Jr., D.O. (Abbreviated) Curriculum Vita

Active Medical License in California; Inactive Licenses in: Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY EXPERIENCE

Beverly Hills Physicians Medical Institute – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Bucks County Plastic Surgery Center – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
St. Mary's Medical Center – Plastic, Facial Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery
Philadelphia Center for Plastic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children – Pediatric, Trauma, Burn, and Craniofacial Surgery
Hahnemann University Hospital – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical College of Pennsylvania – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Westchester Medical Center – Facial, Reconstructive, Trauma, Burn, and Hand Surgery

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

7/02 - 06/03 CHIEF FELLOW, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Philadelphia, PA

07/01 - 07/02 FELLOW, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Philadelphia, PA

07/00 - 06/01 CHIEF RESIDENT, General Surgery
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. Cuyahoga Falls, OH

04/00 - 06/01 RESIDENT, General Surgery
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. Cuyahoga Falls, OH

07/97 - 03/00 RESIDENT, General Surgery
Detroit Riverview Hospital - St. John's Health System. Detroit, MI

07/96 - 06/97 INTERN, Rotating Internship
Bi-County Community Hospital - Henry Ford Health System. Warren, MI

EDUCATION

06/96 D.O., College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Western University of Health Sciences.
Pomona, CA

06/89 B.A., Microbiology and Immunology, University of California at Berkeley.
Berkeley, CA

MEMBERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, BOARD, AND AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Osteopathic Association
Member, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California
Member, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Member, American Association of Physician Specialists
Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Life Member, Alpha Phi Omega Human Service

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Olympia Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS

Specialty Surgery Centers, Beverly Hills, CA
Rexford Surgical Center, Beverly Hills, CA
Spalding Drive Surgery Center, Beverly Hills, CA

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery 2007
Annual Clinical Assembly 2004, 2005, 2007
Multi-Specialty Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery 2005, 2008
Dallas Rhinoplasty and Facial Cosmetic Symposium 2003
ASPS Annual Meeting 2002
Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium 2002
Manhattan Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic 2001
Facial Plastic Symposium 2001
American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery 2008