East Bay Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is a multidisciplinary center offering comprehensive skin care and plastic surgery services—from initial consultation through cosmetic procedures and recovery. Our team is recognized for advancing the art and science of plastic surgery and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes.

Dr. Douglas Chin is a premier cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area, recognized for his exceptional training and deep commitment to patient care. A graduate of Harvard College, Dr. Chin began his medical career as an immunologist at the National Institutes of Health. He went on to earn both his medical and graduate degrees through a joint program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School.

He completed his general surgery training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital, followed by a plastic surgery residency at the world-renowned NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. He then pursued subspecialty fellowship training in Microsurgery and Hand & Upper Extremity Reconstruction at UCLA, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor in both the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Chin is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, jointly administered by the American Boards of Plastic and Orthopedic Surgery. He is an active member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
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A respected voice in his field, Dr. Chin has authored numerous scientific publications and delivered lectures across the country. He is known not only for his surgical expertise, but also for his deeply personalized approach to care—treating each patient with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to both medical and aesthetic excellence.