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Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD is a Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 69
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD is a Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD is a Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA and has 45 years experience. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Tri-city Medical Center. At present, Dr. Chaffoo received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chaffoo is board certified in Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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  1. 1 Office
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 480, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Oct 01, 2023
Dr. Chaffoo is the most compassionate and talented surgeon.
Tara Barber — Oct 01, 2023
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Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Chaffoo is triple board certified, with certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. This is a remarkable achievement that can be claimed by only a handful of surgeons. He has more than 20 years of experience performing facial aesthetic surgery. His outstanding talent attracts patients from across the United States and around the world.

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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD is a cosmetic, plastic & reconstructive surgery specialist in La Jolla, CA and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1979. He specializes in Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Ear, Nose, and Throat.
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Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    1979
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  • Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • Stanford University Medical Center|Uscd Medical Center
    1987
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chaffoo's profile.

Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Tri-city Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA

  • Tri-city Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA