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Daniel Yamini, M.D., F.A.C.S. 

About the Practice

Sunset Cosmetic Surgery
Date Practice Established: July 2002

Dr. Daniel Yamini is passionate about understanding human biology and behavior. Dr. Yamini has devoted himself to mastering the art of surgery. As a California plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he has pursued an advanced fellowship in facial and body cosmetic surgery. He currently practices at Sunset Cosmetic Surgery in West Hollywood, California.

Patients trust Dr. Yamini for his skills and expertise. His many years of training and experience have earned this Beverly Hills plastic surgeon earned him the recognition as one of ‘America’s Top Surgeons’. Dr. Yamini performs common procedures such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and liposuction.

Locations

West Hollywood, California 90069
Consultation (Days/Hours/Fees):

Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Saturdays by appointment only.  Consultations are $150, but for 1800mysurgeon.com patients they are $50.  Full amount of consultation fee is applied towards surgery costs. 


Procedures performed by this surgeon

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Professional Profile
Medical License Number: A55046
Patient Satisfaction Rating: Excellent
Medical License Status: Active

Board Certification
Specialty in: Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Licensed by the California Board of Medicine

Education & Training
Undergraduate School: Stanford University
Graduation Year: 1990
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Graduation Year: 1994
General Surgery Residency: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Harbor General Hospital, Torrance California
Residency Year: 1994-2000
Plastic Surgery Residency: Providence Hospital and Medical Centers & The Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Detroit, Michigan
Residency Year: 2000-2002
Fellowship Residency: Subspecialty plastics training in facial, breast, and body cosmetic surgery at Richard Ellenbogen, M.D., Inc., Beverly Hills, CA
Residency Year: 2002
Honors and Awards:
  • First Prize: Resident Research Award, Providence Hospital Research Symposium. (April 2002)
  • First Prize: Resident Research Award at the American College of Surgeons, Southern California Conference. (Jan 1998)
  • Winner of the Society of Academic Surgery Student Research Award. (June 1994)
  • Based on his extensive educational and training expereince, as well as excellent ethical and professional standing, Dr. Yamini was invited to join the prestigious ranks of "Americas Top Surgeons." 
Publications:

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

  • Jackson I, El-Musa K, Gonzalez A, Yamini D. Tissue expansion to reposition the displaced frontal hairline in craniofacial deformity. European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2002 Oct;25 (4).
  • Oliak D, Yamini D, Udani V, et. al Initial nonoperative management for periappendiceal abscess. Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 Jul;44(7):936-41.
  • Farooq M, Kling K, Yamini D, et al. Penetrating ulceration of the infrarenal aorta: case reports of an embolic and assymptomatic lesion. Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2001 Mar;15(2):255-259.
  • Oliak D, Yamini D, Udani V, et. al. Can perforated appendicitis be diagnosed preoperatively based on admission factors? Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2000 Sep-Oct;4(5):470-4.
  • Stuntz M, Yamini D, Moss J, et al. Bilateral orbital metastases as the presenting finding in a male patient with breast cancer: a case report and review of the literature. The Breast Journal. 2000 May;6(3):204-208.
  • Oliak D, Yamini D, Udani V, et al. Nonoperative management of perforated appendicitis without periappendiceal mass. American Journal of Surgery. 2000 Mar;179(3):177-181.
  • Yamini D, Vargas H, Bongard F, et al. Perforated appendicitis: is it truly a surgical urgency? American Surgeon. 1998 Oct;64(10):970-5.

Textbook Chapter

  • Yamini D, Khalkhali I, “Breast Scintigraphy.” In: A. Bonifacino, M Halliwell, A Buzdar (eds.) Carcinoma della Mammella (Italian: “Breast Cancer”). Poletto Editore, 1999.

Scientific Abstracts

  • Nasal augmentation With Surgicel-Wrapped Diced Cartilege: A Rreview of 67 Consecutive Cases. Ian T Jackson, MD, FACS, Mohammed M Elahi, MD, Dan Yamini, MD, Andrea Moreira-Gonzalez, MD. (ASAPS, April 2002)
  • Nonoperative Management of Perforated Appendicitis. David Oliak, Roger Lewis, Dan Yamini, Vikram Udani, Hernan Vargas, Michael Stamos. (Presented at the American College of Surgeons, Clinical Congress. October 1999)
  • Epidermal Growth Factor Iimmunostaining as a Prognostic Indicator for Colon Cancer. Sasa Periskic, Sven Seiwert, Dan Yamini, Antonio Guglietta, Michael Stamos. (Presented at the American Gastrointestinal Association meeting. May 1998)
Professional Organizations:
  • American Medical Association
  • California Medical Association
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons "F.A.C.S." stands for Fellow, American College of Surgeons. It means that Dr. Yamini's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the American College of Surgeons.