Cynthia Wolfensberger

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Get to know Dr. Wolfensberger, a highly regarded expert in his field and passionate advocate of her patients health and well being. Cynthia Wolfensberger, MD, earned her medical degree at the University of Zürich Faculty of Medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. She began her career working at the University Hospital of Zurich in radiology prior to discovering her passion for plastic surgery. More than 8,200 employees from 90 countries work at the University Hospital Zurich. They include 1,500 doctors, 2,600 highly trained nursing professionals and 900 medico-therapeutic and medico-technical employees. In addition, there are 2,000 employees in non-medical and support areas such as finance, IT, facility management and catering. At the UHZ, a total of 120 occupations are represented by more than 500 roles. The next step on the her career journey was a surgical position in Männedorf. The second surgery position was in Frauenfeld. She went on to work in a burn unit treating children. In her role she learned there was not just a physical component to the healing process but a psychological one as well and got involved in treating their psyche as well as their physical burns. This role led to her involvement in plastic and restorative surgery at Cantonal Hospital of Basel and at the University of Basel. Wolfensberger open her own practice beginning in 2000. As a plastic surgeon, she has dedicated training and unique experience in the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the body. She performs reconstructive surgery which includes microsurgery, and the treatment of burns. She also performs elective cosmetic procedures with the intention to improve a person’s cosmetic appearance. Dr. Wolfensberger has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-eight years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in tummy tuck, scar removal, breast reconstruction, mastopexy, augmentation, and reduction, fat transplantation, removal of skin tumors, facelift, neck lift, liposuction, scar revision, eyelid lifting, otoplasty, earlobe correction, etc. Throughout her many years of experience, she has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice, as evidenced by her sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work. She attributes her success to the love and support of her family and passion for what she does for people. She treats the overall well being of her patients and this trust creates for longstanding physician/[patient relationships. As a result of the bonds she creates with her patients, her practice continues to thrive. Dr Wolfensberger is a spokesperson and consultant in her field. She is a member of the Swiss Society of Plastic Surgery, and the Zurich Medical Association.

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