Dr. Hoefflin is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.).

Dr. Hoefflin was Assistant Clinical Professor (1979-1989) and Associate Clinical Professor (1989-2003) in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center.  He received the Teacher of the Year Award, (1985-1986), and Best Clinical Faculty Teacher (2002-2003). He was Chief of Plastic Surgery at UCLA-Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center, (1982-1989) and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Brotman Medical Center, (1980-1985). He is a visiting professor for the International School of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 

Dr. Hoefflin is the Immediate Past President of the Los Angeles Plastic Surgery Society. Dr. Hoefflin is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society for Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Lipoplasty Society, Bay Surgical Society, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, The Rhinoplasty Society, The Royal Society of Medicine, and is a Fellow of The International College of Surgeons. 

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

Notre Dame High School

Sherman Oaks, California

 

California State University- Northridge

Northridge, California

Bachelor of Arts- Biology, 1968

 

UCLA School of Medicine

Rank:  First in Class of 136

Los Angeles, California

Doctor of Medicine, 1972

 

INTERNSHIP: 

UCLA Medical Center

General Surgery

1972-1973

 

RESIDENCY: 

UCLA Medical Center

General Surgery

1973-1974

 

UCLA-Wadsworth Veterans Administration Hospital

General Surgery

1973-1974

 

UCLA Medical Center

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1976-1977

 

 

 

Professional Organizations

1. •Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons, Board of Directors-  Immediate Past President
   

2. •American College of Surgeons
   

3. •American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
   

4. •American Society of Plastic Surgeons
   

5. •International College of Surgeons
   

6. •California Medical Association
   

7. •Royal Society of Medicine
   

8. •American Medical Association
   

Training and Degrees

1. •B.A. California State University
   

2. •M.D.: UCLA School of Medicine (graduated 1st in class)
   

3. •Internship: UCLA Medical Center
   

4. •General Surgery Residency: UCLA Medical Center
   

5. •Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency: UCLA Medical Center
   

6. •Honors:  Alpha Omega Alpha, UCLA Surgical Medal
   

Certifications

1. •Diplomat, American Board of Medical Examiners, 1972
   

2. •American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1978
   

3. •Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 1983
   

4. • Fellow, International College of Surgeons, 1999
   

Hospital Affiliations

1. •St. John's Hospital and Health Center