Dr. Max R. Lehfeldt CV – Curriculum Vitae

Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Max Lehfeldt, has an extensive resumé and is a member of several renowned medical organizations. We invite you to take a look at Dr. Lehfeldt’s Curriculum Vitae (CV) below to familiarize yourself with his professional background and credentials. If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lehfeldt, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. 

Education

• 2001-2007
  University of Southern California 
  Combined Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency 
  Los Angeles, California. 
  Chief Resident 2006-2007. 
• 1997-2001
  University of Southern California – Keck School of Medicine 
  Los Angeles, California. 
  Doctor of Medicine, May 2001. 
• 1992-1996
  Yale University 
  New Haven, Connecticut. 
  Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. 

Work Experience 

• 1/2011-Present
  Allergan Medical Physician Consultant & Clinical 
  Investigator 
  Breast Reconstruction & Breast Aesthetic Surgery 
  Pasadena, California. 
• 3/2008-Present
  Private Practice Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 
  Coast Dermatology, Torrance, California. 
• 8/2007-Present
  Private Practice Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 
  Pasadena, California. 
• 2001-2007
  Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Hospital 
  Los Angeles, California. 
  Combined Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency. 

Teaching Appointments 

• 3/2008-Present
  Western University Health Sciences Teaching Staff 
  Coast Dermatology, Torrance, California. 
• 8/2007-Present
  University of Southern California Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Volunteer Attending Faculty 
  LAC + USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.

Hospital Affiliations 

• 8/2007-Present
  Arcadia Outpatient Surgery Center 
  Arcadia, California. 
• 1/2007-Present
  Southern California Methodist Hospital 
  Arcadia, California. 

Research & Publications 

• 2012-Present
  Allergan SURE-004 (Seri Scaffold TRAM Donor Site) Investigator 
• 6/2012-9/2012
  Lotus Clinical Research Pro-Fibrix Hemostatic Agent Investigator 
• 2011-Present
  Allergan SURE-001 (Seri Scaffold Two-Stage Breast Reconstruction) Investigator 
• 2006-2007
  Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery CME Module: 
  Evaluation and Management of Acute Flexor Tendon Injuries 
  Dr. Randolph Sherman, M.D., USC-Keck School of Medicine. 
• 1994-1996
  The Effects of Alkylating Chemotherapeutic Agents on DNA-O-Alkyltransferase and Other Cellular Repair Enzymes 
  Peter Beardsley, M.D., Yale University School of Medicine.  

Professional Memberships 

• 2011-Present
  American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 
• 1997-Present
  American Medical Association 

Certification 

American Board of Plastic Surgery 
California Medical Licensure 
Drug Enforcement Agency Registered 
Advanced Cardiac Life Support / Basic Life Support 

Professional Interests 

Facial Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery 
Breast Enhancement and Reconstructive Surgery 
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss 
Microsurgical Soft Tissue and Bony Reconstruction 

Personal Interests 

Skiing, scuba diving, water sports, and traveling. 

To learn more about Max Lehfeldt, MD, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Teleos Plastic Surgery today.