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Joan E. Lipa, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.S.(C.), F.A.C.S.
Associate Professor, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, UCLA
 Born
Toronto, Canada
Education
- Medical Degree (cum laude) : University of Western Ontario
, London , Canada (1992)
- Comprehensive Surgery Internship : The Toronto Hospital – General
Division, Toronto , Canada (1992-1993)
- Plastic Surgery Residency : University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
(1993-2000)
- Master of Science Degree : University of Toronto , School of Graduate
Studies, Toronto , Canada (1997)
- Microvascular Oncologic Reconstruction Fellowship : The University
of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX (2000-2001)
Board Certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2002
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
(Plastic Surgery), 2000
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honour Medical Society
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- GAM (Groupe pour L'Avancement de la Microchirurgie) Canada
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- The Plastic Surgery Research Council
About Joan Lipa, MD
Before joining the Faculty at UCLA, Dr. Joan Lipa has established herself as an accomplished
breast reconstructive surgeon. Over the past 7 years in practice at the University of Toronto
in Canada , she has become known for her expertise in microvascular perforator flap reconstruction,
combined with a keen aesthetic sense. She has also vast experience with the full spectrum
of silicone breast implants.
Dr. Joan Lipa has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. She pursues research
in microvascular flap physiology and mechanisms involved in breast implant capsular contracture,
in order to optimize patients’ outcomes from surgery. She has written book chapters
on breast and post-cancer surgery reconstruction, in addition to giving lectures for continuing
medical education.
Dr. Lipa is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and is a member of the
American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Her clinical interests include all forms of breast reconstructive surgery (DIEP, GAP,
TUG/gracilis, latissimus dorsi, and expander and implant surgery), microvascular reconstructive
surgery including surgery for facial paralysis and cancer reconstruction, in addition to
aesthetic surgery for the face and body.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Lipa, please contact her Assistant, Linda, at (310)
206-7520.
View complete list of publications,
presentations and awards for Dr. Joan Lipa (PDF) >>
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