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Dr. Catherine Chang

Harvard-Trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Beverly Hills, California

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Dr. Catherine Chang
  • Professional Title: Harvard-Trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
  • Location: Beverly Hills, California
  • Institutional Background: Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia

Credentials & Background

  • Education
    • Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Bachelor's Degree, Columbia University (magna cum laude)
  • Training
    • Fellowship, Cranio-maxillofacial Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    • Residency, Plastic Surgery (Integrated), University of Pennsylvania

Experience & Expertise

  • Specialization: Harvard-Trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
  • Published over 15 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters, and is currently co-authoring a textbook in her field.
  • Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and designated as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Biography

Dr. Catherine S. Chang is a Harvard fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon with subspecialty expertise in cranio-maxillofacial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. She practices at Privé Beverly Hills, where she has established herself as one of the premier facial plastic surgeons in the region, combining impeccable surgical skill with an innate artistic eye for beauty and elegance.

Dr. Chang's educational background reflects quadruple Ivy League training from start to finish. She graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University in New York City before earning her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society—a national honor reserved for top medical school graduates. She completed her combined general surgery and plastic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was selected to serve as chief resident during her final year.

Following her residency, Dr. Chang was accepted for fellowship training at Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital, one of the most competitive and prestigious programs in plastic surgery. There, she trained under world-renowned experts in cranio-maxillofacial surgery, gaining advanced expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face, skull, and facial bones.

Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and designated as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Dr. Chang specializes in facial rejuvenation and aesthetic surgery. Her practice focuses on facelifts, neck lifts, mini-facelifts, revision facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid rejuvenation, ear surgery, and custom-designed facial implant surgery. She also maintains expertise in reconstructive plastic surgery, including trauma and cancer reconstruction of the face and body.

Dr. Chang is actively engaged in clinical research and has published over 15 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters. She is currently co-authoring a textbook in her field. Her research contributions have advanced the understanding of facial aesthetics, surgical techniques, and patient outcomes in plastic surgery. She maintains academic affiliations and continues to contribute to the education of future surgeons.

Her innovative approach to facial surgery combines cutting-edge techniques with artistic sensibility, consistently delivering natural-looking results that enhance patients' inherent beauty. Dr. Chang's reputation for excellence has made her a sought-after surgeon for patients seeking the highest level of facial aesthetic enhancement in Beverly Hills and beyond.

Contributions to Essos

  • Medical Board member contributing board-level oversight of clinic quality and standards.
  • Supports Essos's safety-first model with Harvard-trained expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Published: July 7, 2026

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