One of our favorite moments with our patients is when we say, "Yes, we can help you." At Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery, we understand the impact your looks have on your self-image and confidence. We know you're considering plastic surgery to enable your physical self to reflect the way you feel inside and to achieve even greater satisfaction with your life. We pledge to do all we can to deliver the beautiful, natural results you're seeking.
Men and women interested in learning more about body contouring, breast/chest surgery and facial rejuvenation are welcome to come in for a consultation with our Sacramento plastic surgeons, Dr. David Kaufman and Dr. Christa Clark. When you visit, you'll find that along with a private, warm, relaxed atmosphere the plastic surgeons and their team will offer you the utmost in safety advantages. The on-site operating suite is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. And Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Clark always operate alongside board certified M.D. anesthesiologists who monitor patients closely during surgery.
If you don't live nearby you can still work with Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery by utilizing the virtual consultation and fly-in for surgery programs. Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Clark serve patients from across the United States and even from other countries.
About Dr. David Kaufman
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Dr. David L. Kaufman knows that the journey you're considering is uniquely your own. You may be feeling confident or confused, excited or maybe even a bit concerned. That's why he invites you to visit him and spend time getting acquainted in his offices in Folsom, just east of Sacramento. Plastic surgery can be a very rewarding experience when patient and surgeon understand each other well and make good choices together.
Dr. Kaufman specializes in facial rejuvenation procedures, body contouring and breast/chest enhancement surgery such as breast lift and breast augmentation. Sacramento men and women can choose him with confidence knowing he's certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In addition, he has a great deal of expertise in post bariatric plastic surgery - credentials that prompt patients from thousands of miles away to take advantage of his skills.
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Originally from Cleveland, Dr. Kaufman attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. There he earned his Bachelor of Science degree with highest honors. He relocated to California to attend Navy SEAL training and served in Operation Desert Storm.
After completing service to his country, Dr. Kaufman was accepted to Harvard University Medical School where he received his Medical Doctor degree. He performed his residency at Stanford University Medical School, training in both general and plastic surgery. Dr. Kaufman was then chosen for a fellowship with Interplast, where he was able to gain additional surgical experience and “give back” at the same time by performing plastic and reconstructive procedures for adults and children in the developing world.
When his training was complete, Dr. Kaufman served as a volunteer clinical faculty member at Stanford. He was honored to be chosen as director of the Regional Burn Unit at Valley Medical Center in San Jose. Looking for just the right place to raise a family, Dr. Kaufman and his wife, Kate, chose the Sacramento area. Dr. Kaufman opened his private practice in Folsom in 2005.
Dr. Kaufman and his wife are very happily settled near Sacramento, raising three young children. They enjoy a busy, active life, and the plastic surgeon still reserves two weeks each year to travel to the far corners of the world to donate his surgical skills to others.
About Dr. Christa Clark
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Dr. Christa Clark, like Dr. Kaufman, offers her patients the rare combination of technical expertise with a warm, compassionate approach to working with her patients. She enjoys performing all types of procedures, including tummy tucks in Sacramento for moms who want their figures back, breast surgery for women looking to rejuvenate or enhance their curves and facial plastic surgery.
Dr. Clark began her many years of education and training with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Literature and Economics from the University of Michigan in her home state. She then attended Wayne State University Medical School where she earned her M.D. in the top ten of her class. After graduation, she relocated to California for a combination general surgery/plastic surgery residency at Stanford University Medical School.
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After finishing her years of required training, Dr. Clark opted for more. She was selected to perform an advanced fellowship with a San Francisco plastic surgery pioneer with particular expertise in facial surgery, Dr. John Q. Owsley. Dr. Clark also chose to travel to countries like Haiti, Guatemala and Peru as part of humanitarian medical missions. There she performed reconstructive surgery on children and adults who otherwise would have no access to such services.
After these experiences, Dr. Clark relocated to Sacramento to join Dr. Kaufman in his private practice. Soon after she earned certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and she's a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, the American Medical Association and the American Medical Women's Association.
With her friendly, easygoing personality, developing strong connections with her patients comes naturally to Dr. Clark. She finds it fulfilling to educate her patients and help them make sound choices. She also enjoys bringing a woman's perspective to the process of plastic surgery.
Dr. Clark and her husband, James, make their home in Sacramento. They're raising a young daughter and enjoying all that life in Northern California has to offer.
Testimonials
"Thanks Dr. Kaufman for the wonderful job you did... during surgery, before and after!
You took the time to explain everything to me and that made the recovery very easy. There were no surprises. I'm absolutely THRILLED with my new breasts! I'm wearing clothing with confidence I could have never imagined before.
Your staff was so supportive and caring that I felt like I was with family. I've already recommended a friend to see you. You're a talented surgeon and a warm, doctor. Thanks again!"
- JS, 32 year old account rep
El Dorado Hills, CA
"Dear Dr. Kaufman and Staff,
I lost over one hundred pounds after my gastric bypass, but I was actually less happy than when I was heavy. Many of you spent time with me explaining my options and were very emotionally supportive.
By the time I had surgery, I was so ready to shed the stigma of my former self. The surgery went great and I'm literally half of my former self, but twice as happy. The body lift restored my confidence and made me emotionally whole! You all worked wonderfully as a team and made me feel like the star.
Thanks again for the wonderful care. I just can say enough wonderful things about you!"
- EB, 40 year old administrative assistant
Sacramento, CA
"Dr. Kaufman,
What a change! I still can't believe it when I look in the mirror... I'm still myself, but it's as if the clock got turned back 10 years! Thanks to your wonderful staff for making me feel so special... and thanks to your hard work. I'm just thrilled!"
- LJ, 48 year old software salesperson
Granite Bay, CA
"Dr. Kaufman,
Please pass along to your staff what a great job they do! It's a sensitive process having cosmetic surgery, but your staff made me feel so safe and secure. I wasn't even nervous - I knew I was in the best possible hands. I'm thrilled with the results. You guys are really the best!"
- Roseville, CA
"Dr. Clark,
We are so pleased with the results of our surgery, it really does seem to get better as time goes on. Our best to you and thanks for your fine work!"
- GA & HA 59 years old, consultants
San Anselmo, California
"Dr. Clark,
I couldn't be more grateful to have found you. The work that you have done so selflessly to help so many has made an everlasting impression on me. I hope to express that endless gratitude from myself and all of those you have helped!"
- AH 34 year old office manager
Carmichael, CA
"Dr. Kaufman and staff,
Thank you so much for making my experience so wonderful. You are all truly wonderful, helpful, and fun."
- KY 33 year old psychologist
El Dorado Hills, CA
"Dr. Clark and Staff,
I cannot express how pleased I am with my results from my surgery. Your office exudes such class and professionalism and I was treated with a level of care and respect that I have never experienced before from a medical office. Dr. Clark, your sincerity and care for me will never be forgotten. Everyone made me feel so calm and at ease whenever I made a phone call or walked in the door. I know I made the best choice for my recent surgery!"
- JK 42 year old
Rocklin, CA
"Dr. Kaufman and Staff,
Thank you so much for your kindness during my recent surgery. From my first call to the office, I have experienced only the utmost of caring and professionalism with each visit, pre and post-op."
- TR 52 year old
Roseville, CA
Giving Back
How Our Plastic Surgeons Help People Throughout the World
Plastic surgeons are capable of making positive change both at home and abroad. One of the wonderful things about plastic surgery is the ability to transform the lives of children and adults in need - safely and with minimal equipment and risk. In the Sacramento area, across the U.S. and worldwide, there are many organizations that provide the opportunity to help the needy.
Dr. Kaufman spent a year as the Jerome Webster Fellow for Interplast, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those across the globe who do not have access to plastic surgery. Since then, he has continued to do his part using plastic surgery to make the world a better place. Each year, Dr. Kaufman volunteers two weeks of his time to improve the lives of children and adults that have no other access to plastic surgery services.
Dr. Clark has also taken part in humanitarian medical missions. During her residency training, she traveled to Haiti, Guatemala, and Peru to perform reconstructive surgery on both children and adults. Her humanitarian efforts provided free care to people suffering from facial and body deformities caused by birth and trauma related injuries. Dr. Clark feels her experiences as a surgeon on these missions have been some of the most enriching of her life.
Bay Area Charities
Recently, Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Clark volunteered with Hospital de la Familia, a medical center funded by a Portola Valley group dedicated to improving the overall condition of the developing area of Central America. This unique model is a center for continued care in many disciplines, with continuity of care provided by local physicians in training. If you are interested in supporting these organizations, please contact our plastic surgery practice, the organizations directly, or The Smile Train, an international organization dedicated to repairing the cleft lips of the world's poor.
For more information on helping to remedy congenital deformities among those in need through plastic surgery, contact Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery. |
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