Dr. Matthew Mingrone - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Matthew Mingrone offers a full range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatment at his Northern California offices.

Dr. Mingrone's specializes in rejuvenation and vitality. It is headquartered in Palo Alto, California . Offices are also located in San Jose, California.

Dr. Mingrone is highly specialized with Botox and he serves on the National Educational Faculty of Allergan, its manufacturer, training physicians in the use of the wrinkle eraser.

Dr. Mingrone is a cosmetic surgeon certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which include sub-certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, as well as numerous local and national medical societies.

Dr. Mingrone graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. where he obtained his medical degree and graduated with honors. Dr. Mingrone completed his residency in Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago . Dr. Mingrone received a prestigious fellowship for advanced study from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and trained alongside Dr. Frank M. Kamer, an esteemed Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon.

Dr. Mingrone has appeared in national publications and has made national presentations. Teaching is a top priority. He has authored several textbook chapters on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Mingrone is a volunteer and sponsor for "Face to Face". This program aids victims of domestic violence through counseling and provides, free of charge, cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for facial injuries.

Fabiola Mendoza - Surgical and Clinical Assistant Fabiola (Ms. Mendoza) has over fifteen years of experience in cosmetic surgery and skin care having worked with well respected physicians in Beverly Hills . Her caring nature, combined with standards of excellence, make her a client favorite. Fabiola guides patients through the consultation process, outlines recommendations, coordinates treatments, and follow up care with Dr. Mingrone. She is Dr. Mingrone's assistant in surgery. She is also the director of our skin care program. Questions regarding our office and the treatments offered can be directed to Ms. Mendoza.

Please contact us if you would like more information about the California Face Institute, or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mingrone.

EDUCATION

High School: Bellarmine College Preparatory 1982 - 1986 San Jose, California
Undergraduate: Loyola Marymount University 1986 - 1990 Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine 1990- 1994 Washington, District of Columbia
Doctor of Medicine
Postgraduate: University of Illinois at Chicago 1994-1995 General Surgery Internship
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995-1999 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency
Postgraduate: The Lasky Clinic and UCLA Medical Center 1999-2000
Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director: Frank M. Kamer, MD
Beverly Hills, California
Certification: The American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
The American Board of Otolaryngology
LICENSURE California Physician and Surgeon License: A067205

HONORS AND AWARDS

Undergraduate: Magna Cum Laude
Ignatian Award (Valedictorian) 1990
Dean’s List - Eight Semesters
Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society 1988
Presidential Citation for Achievement 1990
Alfred Kilp, S.J. Service Award 1990
Outstanding Student Award - Department of Biology 1990

Medical School: Alpha Omega Alpha 1993
Santa Clara County Medical Society Scholarship 1991-1992
Postgraduate: First Place - 1999 Lederer-Pierce Research Competition
Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society, Chicago

EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate: President, The Crimson Circle, Service Club, 1989-1990
President, The Jesuit Alumni Club, Service Club, 1989-1990
Vice President, Alpha Sigma Nu, Honor Society, 1989-1990
Biology Lab Instructor, Department of Biology, 1988-1989
Chemistry Lab Instructor, Department of Chemistry, 1988-1989
Men’s Crew Team 1986-87

Medical School: Liturgy Coordinator, 1994 Baccalaureate Mass
Class Representative Chaplain’s Advisory Council, 1990-1994
Histones, Barbershop Quartet, 1990-1994
Postgraduate: Administrative Chief Resident 1998-99
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Illinois at Chicago

MEDIA APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS

Regular and featured guest quarterly on the critically acclaimed Ronn Owens Radio Show, KGO Radio 810 am, San Francisco, CA.

PUBLICATIONS

Kamer FM, Mingrone MD. Deep Plane Rhytidectomy: A Personal Evolution. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. February 2002. Vol 10; Number 1; 63-75.

Kamer FM, Mingrone MD. Experiences with transconjunctival blepharoplasty. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. July — September 2000 Vol 2; 213-216

Mingrone MD, Porter J, Lovice DB, Keenan M, O’Orady K, Bhattacharrya TK, Toriumi DM. The effects of resorbable fixation devices for stenting cartilage. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 1999:1:177-181

Lovice DB, Mingrone MD, Toriumi DM. Implants in Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America 1999. February; 32(1): 113-141.

Mingrone MD, Lovice DB, Toriumi DM. Autografts, homografts, and alloplasts in rhinoplasty. In: Controversies in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Pensak M (Ed). Thieme Publishers

PRESENTATIONS

Enhancement of nerve regeneration with growth factors.
Lederer-Pierce Resident Research Competition
Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society, Chicago, Illinois, May 6, 1996

Enhancement of nerve regeneration with growth factors.
Research Symposium, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, June 19, 1996

Work Type I first branchial arch cysts. The Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago experience.
Research Symposium, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of illinois at Chicago, June 18, 1997

An analysis of tissue particles produced by dermabrasion and C02 laser.
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting San Francisco, California, September 4-6, 1997

Powered instrumentation for modification of the nasal dorsum.
Research Symposium, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, June 24, 1998

The use of Dermabond as an occlusive dressing after cutaneous laser injury.
Lederer-Pierce Resident Research Competition Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society, Chicago, Illinois, April 5,1999

Structural grafting in rhinoplasty. Moderator.
Rhinoplasty For The New Millenium, The Advanced Rhinoplasty Course of the Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1999

The use of Dermabond as an occlusive dressing after cutaneous laser injury.
Research Symposium, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, June 23, 1999

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Diplomate, The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
Fellow - American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
California Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons
Santa Clara County Medical Association
Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Omega Alpha

Fabiola Mendoza - Clinical Assistant

Surgical and Clinical Assistant Fabiola (Ms. Mendoza) has over fifteen years of experience in cosmetic surgery and skin care having worked with well respected physicians in Beverly Hills. Her caring nature, combined with standards of excellence, make her a client favorite. Fabiola guides patients through the consultation process, outlines recommendations, coordinates treatments, and follow up care with Dr. Mingrone. She is Dr. Mingrone's assistant in surgery. She is also the director of our skin care program. Questions regarding our office and the treatments offered can be directed to Ms. Mendoza.

 

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