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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi

Board-Certified Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas, Nevada

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Dr. Christopher Khorsandi
  • Professional Title: Board-Certified Multi-Specialty Plastic Surgeon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Institutional Background: Cleveland Clinic, Temple University

Credentials & Background

  • Education
    • Doctor of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine
    • Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine Combined Program, Villanova University
  • Training
    • Fellowship, Advanced Aesthetic Surgery, Beverly Hills
    • Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL (Chief Resident)
    • Residency, General Surgery, University of Pennsylvania

Experience & Expertise

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • 20+ years of cosmetic, reconstructive, and hair restoration experience.
  • Known as 'DocVegas' and recognized with multiple top surgeon awards in Nevada.

Biography

Dr. Christopher Khorsandi, known as "DocVegas™," is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Chief Plastic Surgeon for VIP Plastic Surgery, one of the most reputable plastic surgery practices in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Khorsandi offers comprehensive cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive procedures for the breast, body, face, and skin, as well as specialized hair restoration services.

Dr. Khorsandi completed a combined B.S./M.D. program at Villanova University and attended Temple University School of Medicine (Lewis Katz School of Medicine), graduating in 2003. His advanced medical training took him to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), two institutions consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Dr. Khorsandi was accepted into the prestigious Plastic and Reconstructive Training Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, where he spent two years refining his skills in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, ultimately becoming the program's Chief Resident. He co-authored a textbook chapter on wound healing and continued working on several research projects in plastic surgery. To further develop his expertise, Dr. Khorsandi completed an Advanced Aesthetic Fellowship in Beverly Hills, where he learned to perform some of the most challenging surgical procedures.

Dr. Khorsandi has received numerous prestigious awards including multiple "Patient's Choice Awards" and "Compassionate Doctor Awards" from Vitals. He has been recognized as "Best of Las Vegas: Best Breast Augmentation Gold Medal Winner," Vegas Inc. Top Plastic Surgeon for multiple consecutive years (2014-2017), and HealthTap #1 Plastic Surgeon in Nevada. He has also been listed among Castle Connolly's Top Plastic Surgeons.

His comprehensive practice includes breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, and an extensive range of non-surgical treatments including liquid facelifts, injectable treatments, and skin rejuvenation options. Dr. Khorsandi personally performs all injectable treatments and offers cutting-edge hair restoration procedures, specializing in MAX DENSITY® FUT & FUE hair transplant procedures as one of only three doctors in the U.S. offering this technique.

Dr. Khorsandi has trained in Houston, Texas in minimally invasive hand surgery and peripheral nerve reconstruction and has pursued training in groundbreaking migraine surgery techniques. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at national conferences on topics including facial reanimation, craniosynostosis reconstruction, and advanced surgical techniques.

Dr. Khorsandi is affiliated with multiple hospitals including Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. He maintains a 4.9/5 patient rating and is known for his artistic approach, advanced surgical skills, and compassionate patient care. His practice philosophy emphasizes producing natural, gorgeous results using proven and progressive surgical techniques.

Contributions to Essos

  • Contributes plastic surgery expertise to Essos's physician review standards.
  • Supports quality and outcomes evaluation for aesthetic procedures across partner clinics.

Published: April 6, 2026

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