Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD - The Aesthetic Institute
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Orange County | Fullerton, CA

Dr. Robert Wald

Dr. Robert Wald

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Wald has been in private practice since 1986. During this time, he has faithfully served his community, making a commitment to provide his patients with the best cosmetic and reconstructive services possible. Dr. Wald believes that what sets his practice apart is his desire and ability to truly listen to his patients’ wants and achieve beautiful, natural-looking results.

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Dr. Robert M. Wald., MD

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Wald is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Dr. Wald is a past President of the Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons and has won numerous awards throughout his career, including being named one of the Top Doctors in Orange Coast Magazine for the last 10 years. Dr. Wald is also on the clinical faculty at Harbor-UCLA where he teaches and trains plastic surgery residents, allowing him to keep abreast on all the latest plastic surgery procedures and techniques.

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Accredited Surgery Center

Dr. Wald’s fully accredited surgical center, Mesa Surgicenter, truly sets him apart from many other surgeons in the area as he believes in the personal, attentive nature his surgery center provides. Having your surgery in a crowded public hospital can place you at greater risk of developing an infection. Dr. Wald’s accredited surgery center also allows him to coordinate his efforts with a top-notch, highly skilled staff including Board Certified Anesthesiologists that all specialize in plastic surgery. Mesa Surgicenter has the added benefit of being conveniently located across from St. Jude’s Hospital.

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Associations

Dr. Wald’s Curriculum Vitae

  • Dr. Robert M. Wald, Jr. attended Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California where he achieved highest honors.
  • Following graduation in 1978, Dr. Wald spent two years at the University of Colorado performing general surgery.
  • Dr. Wald completed a four-year residency in otolaryngology, during which time he developed a passion for aesthetics, which ultimately influenced his decision to go into plastic surgery.
  • Dr. Wald then completed a two-year residency in plastic surgery at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
  • During his eight-year combined residency, Dr. Wald published numerous scientific articles and completed several research projects. Since completing his residency at UCLA, Dr. Wald has been in private practice in Fullerton, CA.
  • Dr. Wald is on the clinical faculty at Harbor-UCLA, teaching plastic surgery residents and staying up-to-date on the latest plastic surgery techniques and procedures.
  • Dr. Wald became certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in 1986 and the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1988 and has been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 1990.
  • Dr. Wald holds active privileges at St. Jude Medical Center and Placentia-Linda Hospital. At St. Jude Medical Center, he served as Director of Medical Education for eight years and was chief of surgery in 1995 and 2004.
  • As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Wald is an active member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) as well as the Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons.
  • Dr. Wald believes in giving back to his community and regularly volunteers his plastic surgery services to veterans and underprivileged residents of Orange County.

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Recognitions

Dr. Robert Wald’s Accolades

Dr. Robert Wald - America's Best Physicians 2023

2023 America’s Best Physicians

Dr. Robert Wald - America's Best Physicians for 2023

2023 America’s Best Physicians

2022 Award

2022 America’s Best Physicians

2022 Award

2022 10 Best Plastic Surgeons

2022 Award

2022 American Institute of Plastic Surgeons’ 10 Best in California For Client Satisfaction

2021 Award

2021 American Institute of Plastic Surgeons’ 10 Best in California For Client Satisfaction

2020 Award

2020 American Institute of Plastic Surgeons’ 10 Best in California For Client Satisfaction

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Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence

Award

Orange Coast Magazine California’s Top Doctors

Award

Orange Coast Magazine Physicians of Excellence

Award

Consumer Research Council of America Top Plastic Surgeons

Award

LA’s Best Doctors in America

Award

Los Angeles Magazine Top Southern California Physicians

Award

Orange Coast Magazine California’s Top Doctors

Award

Allergan Partnership Outstanding Commitment

Award

Southern California Super Doctors

Award

LA’s Best Doctors in America

Award

Orange Coast Magazine Physicians of Excellence / Plastic Surgery

Award

Patient Recognition Plaque

Award

Orange County Medical Association & Orange Coast Magazine Physician of Excellence

Award

Consumer Research Council of America

Award

Consumer Research Council of America

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St Jude Medical Center Physicians of Excellence Plastic Surgery

Award

Allergan Academy Partnership Award Program

Award

Allergan Academy Partnership Outstanding Commitment

Award

Orange Coast Magazine Top Medical Professional

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Orange Coast Magazine Top OC Docs

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2015 American Institute of Plastic Surgeons’ 10 Best in California For Client Satisfaction

Award

Allergan Academy Partnership Outstanding Commitment

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Robert Wald, MD
100 E. Valencia Mesa Drive, Suite 300
Fullerton, CA 92835


Phone: 714-312-3549
Fax: 714-738-1862

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