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As a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), this physician is among a select group of board-certified plastic surgeons who have attained the highest level of achievement in cosmetic surgical training, continuing education and clinical experience.

Background & Specialties

Board Certification

Board certified in plastic surgery (Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada)
Board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery (South Africa)
Board certified in plastic surgery (United Kingdom)

Professional Background

MBBCh from University of the Witwatersrand - Johannesburg, South Africa   (cum laude)
Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DPEC) from the College of Medicine of South Africa
PhD in Surgery from the University of Cape Town

Residency/Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (July 1997 - July 1999) - Emory University, Division of Plastic Surgery
Hand Fellowship (1996) - Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Hand Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Resident in Plastic Surgery (1993 – 1995) - Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Residency training in plastic surgery, including complete plastic surgical training in all aspects of the field.
Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery (1992) - University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
MRC Research Fellowship (1991) - University of Cape Town, Medical Research Council Liver Unit and Surgical Research Laboratory
General Surgical Resident (1990 – 1991) - University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
Elective Period in General Surgery (1989) - Royal Gwent Hospital
Resident in Orthopedic and General Surgery (1988 – 1989) - 1 Military Hospital
Internship (1987) - Johannesburg Hospital

Teaching Appointments

Assistant Professor, Emory University (1998 – 2000)
Associate Professor, University of California San Diego (2000-present)

Publications and Presentations

Print Media
Plastic surgery is a logical next step for patients who have gastric bypass procedure June 21, 2002
Breast reduction surgery can eliminate neck, shoulder and back pain, and improve self-esteem August 20, 2002
More men are seeing the value and rewards of plastic surgery September 9, 2002
Awareness and knowledge helped patient in fight against breast cancer October 10, 2002
Local plastic surgeon performs a rare toe-thumb microsurgery transplant on a 35 year-old patient December 31, 2002
New short scar technique in breast reduction surgery improves aesthetics. Surgical procedure eliminates neck, shoulder and back pain, and improves self-esteem January 2, 2003

Television
Dr. Bolitho has become a respected resource with media on topics related to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He has appeared as a medical advisor and community resource with San Diego's and the national electronic media on the following topics:
Discovery Channel. Dr. Bolitho was featured in a segment regarding breast reconstruction.
NBC 7/39 Evening News. Dr. Bolitho was featured in a segment about the large number of women who get breast implants each year.
KFMB Local 8 Early Edition. Dr. Bolitho was featured in a live studio on the possibility of the FDA lifting the ban on silicone implants.
KFMB Local 8 at Four. Dr. Bolitho was interviewed on the topic of America's growing obsession with plastic surgery.
KFMB local 8 at Four. Dr. Bolitho was featured on how to choose a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
KFMB Weekday Evening News. Dr. Bolitho participated in feature story on the FDA’s possible approval of silicone breast implants. KUSI Morning News. Dr. Bolitho was interviewed live in studio on FDA’s consideration of the approval of silicone breast implants.
KUSI Weekend Morning News. Dr. Bolitho was interviewed live on set concerning the FDA regulation of liposuction and dieting.
KUSI Morning News. Dr. Bolitho was interviewed live on set on the topic of ear piercing.
FOX 6 Morning News. Dr. Bolitho was interviewed live on set on the topic of neck liposuction.
FOX 6 Morning News. Dr. Bolitho was interviewed on the topic of saline and silicone breast implants.
FOX 6 Morning News. Dr. Bolitho was featured live on set to discuss breast reduction surgery and the problems associated with large breasts.