H. Michael Roark, M.D. is La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre's Medical Director and has many years experience as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He is the immediate past founding Medical Director of The Alvarado Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Roark obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Calgary after graduating from the Oregon State University. Dr. Roark completed his General Surgery and Plastic Surgery residencies at the University of Toronto's famed Gallie postgraduate surgical program.
Board certified in general and plastic surgery, Dr. Roark is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
Dr. Roark has had extensive experience in performing all cosmetic procedures of the face and body. He has a particular interest in the middle face lift and finds that a mid-face lift procedure combined with a classic face lift procedure creates dramatic, enhanced results.
Dr. Roark is well known for his skill in body contouring surgery including large combination procedures for patients after massive weight loss. He performs lifts on breasts, abdomens, arms and thighs.
A life-long student, Dr. Roark participates in continuing medical education to incorporate the latest knowledge and techniques for optimal surgical care. Additionally, Dr. Roark has studied extensively the new science of natural hormone replacement therapy as an advance in medicine to restore energy, youthfulness and vitality.
A skier, avid scuba diver and photographer, Dr. Roark enjoys travel. He discovered the flavors of Provence at a cooking school in the south of France. Dr. Roark is married to the love of his life, Margaret. They share their happy home with a Yorkie, "Mila", and a calico cat, "Riley". |
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Dr. Roark really knows how to make you feel comfortable and he really cares about how you feel and perfecting his work. His nurses are wonderful and really put you at ease.
