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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.

Affiliations & Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Memorial Hospital (La Jolla, CA)
Sharp Memorial Hospital (San Diego, CA)
Grossmont Hospital (San Diego, CA)
Children’s Hospital (San Diego, CA)
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital (San Diego, CA)

Society Memberships

Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 2001
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2002
Fellow, College of Surgeons of South Africa (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), 1995
Fellow, South African College of Medicine, 1995
Fellow, South African Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 1996
Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2002
Member, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2001
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2002
Member, San Diego Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, San Diego County Medical Society
Member, San Diego County Medical Association
Member, South African Society for the Surgery of the Hand, 1996
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member, California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Full Registration, General Medical Council, United Kingdom
Aesthetic Surgery and Educational Research Foundation (ASERF)
Certified Plastic Surgeon, Joint Commission for Higher Surgical Training, United Kingdom
College of Medicine of South Africa
International Federation of Plastic Surgeons
General Medical Council & Royal College of Surgeon’s specialist register in plastic and reconstructive surgery (United Kingdom)

Honors and Awards

George Sacks Prize (November 1992) - The Faculty of Medicine, University of Cape Town
Davis and Geck Research Scholarship (1992) - Davis and Geck, South Africa
Bunny Angorn Prize (1992) - Surgical Research Society of South Africa Congress
Travelling Scholarship (August 1992) - International Transplantation Society
Davis and Geck Research Scholarship (1993) - Davis and Geck, South Africa
Lennox Gordon Prize (March 1994) - The Faculty of Medicine, University of Cape Town
Association of Surgeons of South Africa Medal (1995) - Association of Surgeons of South Africa
Smith and Nephew Travelling Fellow (1997) - Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon's of South Africa
Teacher of the Year Award (1998-1999) - Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Emory University
Best Paper (­­­­­2000) - Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
Leroy Stynchcombe Award (1998-1999)
Protea Surgical Prize for the final year student to demonstrate most clinical ability
Harwood Nash Memorial Medal for Surgery
SA Society of Anesthetists’ Medal for Anesthetics
Gordon Grant Medal for Gynaecology

Additional Information

Office Staff:

Sharon Martin was born and raised in San Diego, graduated as a medical assistant in 1996. Sharon has been with Dr. Bolitho since 2001 and is currently Dr. Bolitho's office manager as well as his medical assistant. She assists him in the clinic and in operating room when needed. What she enjoys most is taking care of pre and postoperative patients.

Kandi Spurlock has been working with Dr. Bolitho and his practice since 2004. Initially as the receptionist and is currently the Patient Coordinator. Kandi multi-tasks throughout the office, though her primary role is scheduling consultations, postoperative appointments as well as coordinating all surgeries. She also assists in special projects and marketing.
 
Victoria Bell was born and raised in California and graduated from Fresno State with a degree in science. She became a certified surgical technician in 2003. Victoria enjoys assisting Dr. Bolitho in the OR caring for patients.
 
Jacqueline Kahn has been a surgical tech for 20 years with a background in orthopedics and plastic surgery. As a surgical tech, Jacqueline enjoys working as a part of the nursing team and assisting patients both in the operating room and in recovery. 

Becki McClendon has been a nursing professional since 1995. Becki was born and raised in Texas, though she now calls San Diego home and loves being a part of Dr. Bolitho’s team.  As the OR Supervisor, she enjoys assisting in the OR, giving patients quality care, and coordinating the nursing staff.

Julia Unger, a California native, graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Business Administration. As Office Manager, Julia spends most of her time in the back office taking care of Human Resources, Marketing and PR and other office tasks.