About Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Linda Waters, in Palo Alto
It is important to choose the best plastic surgeon to perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In Palo Alto, Dr. Linda Waters' extensive training and experience, coupled with a sincere dedication to her patients, has made Dr. Waters one of the finest surgeons in her field.
Linda M. Waters, MD, CM, FRCS, FACS
Dr. Linda Waters earned her Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MDCM) from McGill University Medical School in 1981. She completed her surgical internship at the Montreal General Hospital, and then completed her general and plastic surgery residency training at Stanford University and was Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery at Stanford in 1987. Later that year, she was board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. In 1990, she was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Professional Experience
Dr. Waters has been a part of the San Francisco Bay Area medical community since 1987. She was Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Hospital and also worked at Stanford University Medical Center, active in the Plastic Surgery Residency Program at Stanford and the Medical School Admissions. She was appointed as a Fellow to the prestigious Institute for Research on Women and Gender at Stanford University and was a member of the Stanford Medical School Women’s Steering Committee. In 1997, cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Linda Waters, opened her cosmetic surgery practice in Palo Alto to provide a more personal approach to her patients. She has a special interest in eyelid surgery, breast surgery, nose surgery (rhinoplasty), liposuction and abdominal surgery.
Research Interests
- Research funded by the American Cancer Society on Breast Reconstruction and Body Image, Sexuality and Mood with the Dept of Psychiatry, Stanford Hospital
- Early Burn Resuscitation with the synthetic colloid: Hetastarch
- Optimizing Skin Flap Survival with Nitropaste: A Comparative Pharmacologic Evaluation. ( California Society Award for Best Resident Paper)
- Secondary language acquisition in a comparative study between Kindergartners & 2 nd graders in the Elementary School setting; funded by the Palo Alto School District and the Palo Alto Foundation for Education. In collaboration with Prof Padilla at Stanford University.
Memberships and Associations
Dr. Waters is a member of the following medical organizations:
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- California Medical Association
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Stanford Zedplast Alumni Association
Surgical Privileges
Dr. Waters performs surgery at the following locations:
- Stanford University Medical Center
- Lucille Salter Packard Children’s Hospital
- El Camino Hospital
- El Camino Surgery Center
- Waverley Surgery Center
- The Plastic Surgery Center of Palo Alto
- Menlo Park Surgical Hospital
Personal Interests
Dr. Waters speaks English, French and Spanish as well as a smattering of Mandarin and Swahili. Dr. Waters is married and has three children, two of whom are university students. The youngest is in high school. She has completed three marathons, for Team in Training, raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. For two of these marathons, she was a Coaching Mentor for Team in Training. She has served on the Palo Alto Unified School District Foreign Language Task Forced for secondary language acquisition. She obtained research funding and established the language curriculum for a two year Comparative Spanish language program between kindergartners and second graders at Duveneck School in the Palo Alto Unified School District. She is also a volunteer lecturer for the Community Breast Health Project in Palo Alto and has received a Congressional Award from Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for her work in breast reconstruction. She has an ongoing interest in sending surgical supplies to Kitovu Hospital in Masaka, Uganda and is active in the Matibabu Foundation which works in western Kenya.
About the Practice
Located near Stanford University in beautiful downtown Palo Alto, Dr. Waters’ office provides the comforting atmosphere of a small private practice while maintaining access to the advanced technology and equipment available at a major university hospital. Her staff is committed to putting patients at ease from the moment they walk through the door. Her warm and personable manner along with a dedication to high professional and medical standards has made Dr. Linda Waters a premier reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon in Palo Alto and the Northern California Bay Area.
Financing
Financing is available for your convenience. Please contact us for details. Dr. Waters is a Medicare and Blue Shield medical insurance provider.
Participating Insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Pacific Care
- United Healthcare
Contact Our Cosmetic Surgery Practice in Palo Alto
If you are considering cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, please contact the office of cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Linda Waters, in Palo Alto to schedule your consultation whereby she will personally discuss the procedure(s) in depth and answer your individual questions.
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