Dr. Michael C Glafkides M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
1001 Sneath Ln Suite 200 San Bruno CA, 94066About
Specialties Dr. Glafkides is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Hand Surgeon who is dedicated to the overall health and well being of his patients. Of Greek decent, his philosophy ...
Education and Training
Stanford University BA Psyhology/Biology 1978
Harvard Medical School MD 1982
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS- 1992
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Split bipedicle transverse rectus abdominis flaps: expanding their uses in breast reconstruction.
- Immediate breast reconstruction with deepithelialized TRAM flaps: techniques for improving breast reconstruction.
- The role of tissue expansion in the treatment of atypical facial clefting.
- Effects of group confrontation with death and dying.
Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa 1978 Stanford University
- Departmental Honors 1978 Stanford University
Treatments
- Cosmetic Surgery, Body Contouring After Weight Loss, Botox And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons 1992
- Fellow American College of Surgeons 1994
- Member California Society of Plastic Surgeons 1990
- Member California Medical Association 1990
Fellowships
- Royal Melbourn Hospital Microsurgery 1990
Experience & Accolades
- Chief Department of Plastic Surgery2000 - 2002Mills Peninsula Hospitals
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