Scott Imahara, M.D., FACS
Plastic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Hand Surgery
Accepting new patients
Reconstructive Surgery
Accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Hand Surgery
-
Reconstructive surgery, Trauma surgery
Plastic Surgery
-
Blepharoplasty (eyelid), Body contouring, Body lift, Breast augmentation, Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction, Carpal tunnel disease, Ear pin-back surgery, Extremity tumors, Facelift, Fat grafting, Filler therapies, Gender affirmation surgery, Gynecomastia (male breast reduction), Hand surgery
Affiliations
- Hospital Affiliations
-
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
- Medical Affiliations
-
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
-
Plastic Surgery
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
-
Georgetown University School of Medicine, D.C.
- Residency:
-
University of Washington, General Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Internship:
-
University of Washington
- Fellowship:
-
Surgical Research Fellowship, University of Washington
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
-
English
- Additional Language(s)
-
Spanish
Publications
The effect of the maze procedure on the secretion of arginine-vasopressin and aldosterone
- Article
- Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Ad N, Tian YY, Verbalis J, Imahara SD, Cox JL.
2003
Removal of a nail from the appendix
- Article
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Mallory MA, Lee AC, Imahara S, et al.
2004
The TLR4 +896 polymorphism is not associated with lipopolysaccharide hypo-responsiveness in leukocytes
- Article
- Genes and Immunity
Imahara SD, Jelacic S, Junker CE, O’Keefe GE.
2005
The influence of gender on human innate immunity
- Article
- Surgery
Imahara SD, Jelacic S, Junker CE, O’Keefe GE.
2005
SCORTEN overestimates mortality in the setting of a standardized treatment protocol
- Article
- Journal of Burn Care Research
Imahara SD, Holmes JH, Heimbach DM, Honari S, Klein MB, Engrav LE, Gibran NS.
2006
Patterns and outcomes of pediatric facial trauma in the United States: a survey of the National Trauma Data Bank
- Article
- Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Imahara SD, Hopper RA, Wang J, Rivara FP, Klein MB.
8/9/2008
Variation in the TLR4 gene influences the risk of organ failure and shock posttrauma: a cohort study
- Article
- Journal of Trauma.
Shalhub S, Junker CE, Imahara SD, Mindrinos MN, Dissanaike S, O’Keefe GE.
1/2009
Career Plans of Graduating Plastic Surgery Trainees in 2009: The Impact of an Uncertain Economic Climate
- Article
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Imahara SD, Scott JR, Neligan PC.
12/2009
Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in surgically-treated hand infections
- Article
- The Journal of Hand Surgery
Imahara SD and Friedrich JB.
1/2010
The plastic surgeon’s role in a multispecialty group practice: a recipe for success and longevity
- Article
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Scott JR and Imahara SD.
11/2010
Additional Information
Community Activities
American Society of Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeons
Personal Interests
Dr. Imahara enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys running, cycling, and rock climbing.
Related Service Lines
Disclaimer
This physician directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its affiliates. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. Sutter Health is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on this information. You should verify the accuracy of the information directly with the physician's office.
All doctors on this site are affiliated with Sutter's network of care - members of the medical staff of Sutter-affiliated hospitals, affiliated medical groups, and independent practice associations that participate in clinical initiatives. Doctors do not pay a fee to be included in this directory. If a physician ceases to fall within one of the categories noted, he/she would no longer be listed on the site. Doctors meeting your search criteria are presented in alphabetical order by last name, or by geographic proximity if a zip code has been used as search criterion. Find out more about star ratings.