Dr. Mills Education & Background Curriculum Vitae

Thank you for taking the time to visit my practice web site. I hope that after visiting my web site, you have a better understanding of my approach to plastic surgery. My ultimate goal is to make you happy, giving you the beautiful results that you desire by using the latest in plastic surgery techniques and technology. I believe this goal fundamentally starts with a strong patient-doctor relationship. I aim to treat every person, whether patient or staff, like family, which impacts the effort and energy I invest into each surgery. I understand that each person who walks into my office has individual needs and expectations. My office staff and I strive to take the time to build trust and confidence by listening to each patient's needs and educating them on all available surgical and non-surgical alternatives.

Since trust has to be earned, I believe in spending a significant amount of time consulting with each patient. I feel that consultations are a forum for both the patient and surgeon to gather and communicate information to each other. My staff and I aim to spend the majority of each consultation listening and understanding your needs as a patient.

I want to ensure that you have all available information at your disposal to make a well-informed decision that is in your best interest. In addition to patient pictures, educational videos and materials, we would be happy to connect you with prior patients who have been through the surgical process. The bottom line is that I want each patient that enters my office to feel more comfortable and well informed when they leave than when they walked in.

I feel that my office staff and facility reflect my own values and standards for patient care. We understand that you, the patient, are making a significant decision in your life and we want to provide you the highest level of support and care possible. My staff is committed to serving your needs as a patient and supporting you through your decisions. We want to ensure optimal results so we encourage routine follow-up care. Additionally, most of our surgical procedures are performed on an out-patient basis at the private and discrete, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical facility adjacent to our office suite, Oceanview Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc. This facility is certified by Medicare, which means it meets the strictest of compliance standards.

I know that any decision you are considering will not be made lightly and I look forward to any opportunity to serve your needs relating to aesthetic plastic surgery.

Thanks again for visiting my site. Please do not hesitate to email or call my staff to ask any further questions. I hope to see you soon for your own consultation.

Very Truly Yours,

Dr. Mills continues a family legacy in the medical profession; he was born into a family that has grown to have sixteen medical doctors. He completed his medical education at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and his general surgery post-graduate education at Wright State University . Following his general surgery training, he finished his plastic surgery residency at the Medical College of Ohio and elected for an additional fellowship year of specialty training in aesthetic surgery in Phoenix , Arizona .

Dr. Mills is an active member in good standing with the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Plastic Surgery and is currently serving as the President of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons.

In addition to 15 years of experience in private practice, 10 years of plastic surgery residency teaching at Loma Linda University , Dr. Mills has been recognized for his innovations and contributions to plastic surgery. Dr. Mills has published numerous books and papers and has presented in front of national and international audiences at plastic surgery meetings. (For a complete listing of training, affiliations, publications and presentations, see Dr. Mills' curriculum vitae listed below.)

Beyond his practice, staff positions and society affiliations, Dr. Mills believes whole-heartedly in using his plastic surgery skills to benefit the lives of others. He partners with a charity in Baja , Mexico called "Amigos de los Ninos" and operation Good Samaritan to provide plastic and reconstructive surgery for impoverished children with congenital and acquired deformities, such as cleft lip and palate and burns. In addition to these missionary trips, Dr. Mills works hand-in-hand with Community Services Project. Specifically, Dr. Mills removes the visible tattoos that typically hinder reformed gang members from getting jobs.

Dr. Mills hopes that his education and experience will not only carry on his family's legacy in the medical profession, but will leave a lasting impression on the lives of his patients and community at large.



CURRICULUM VITAE

• Operation Good Samaritan: Providing plastic and reconstructive surgery through Loma Linda University Plastic Surgery residency for impoverished children with congenital and acquired deformities. 03/95 1997 06/99 04/00 2002 Montamorelos, Mexico (with Dr. Donald Sargeant) Los Cabos, Mexico Los Cabos, Mexico Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (in conjunction with Amigos de los Ninos) Los Cabos, Mexico Community Services Project (with Max Madrid): Removing tattoos on reformed gang members to enable them to integrate into the workplace, since 11/97