Practice Information
The single most important factor in the success of cosmetic surgery is the surgeon you select. That is why you need to know about the training and experience of your surgeon.

Dr. Fred Suess has practiced plastic surgery in San Francisco since 1979. He is on the staff at California Pacific Medical Center and Saint Francis Hospital. Dr. Suess also maintains a fully certified operating suite in his office that is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities.

Initially, Dr. Suess performed all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Over the years, he has chosen to specialize in cosmetic surgery involving facial and body contouring including ultrasonic liposuction.

Dr. Suess received his plastic surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Lipoplasty Society of North America, and the San Francisco Medical Society.

Dr. Suess has presented plastic surgery papers both at national and international meetings. He has also appeared on local as well as national radio and television programs discussing various aspects of plastic surgery.


Hospital Affiliation
Saint John’s Health Center
Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center Marina Campus
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Marina Outpatient Surgery Center