About the Surgeons

Dr. Grant Stevens		Dr. Michelle Spring		Dr. David Stoker
Dr. Stevens, Medical Directory of Marina Plastic Surgery, has authored numerous publications and lectured nationwide ... Read More		Dr. Spring is a board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon. As a former fellow of Dr. Stevens ... Read More		In 2005, Dr. Stoker was chosen by The New York Times as one of the top cosmetic plastic surgeons in the nation ... Read More
Meet Our Physician Assistants

Dr. Grant Stevens

Women looking for a breast reduction surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA should put Dr. Grant Stevens on their list. Dr. Stevens' patients call him an artist — and rightfully so. Dr. Stevens pioneered the innovative Stevens Laser Bra breast lift and the laser-assisted breast reduction. He is equally respected by his peers in the medical community, having been named one of America's Best Physicians in "The Guide to Top Doctors." In addition, Dr. Stevens was appointed to the Medical Board of California Medical Quality Review Board by the governor. He has also received The Distinguished Service Citation from The Medical Board of California, the Special Congressional Certificate of Recognition and the California State Assembly and California State Senate Certificate of Recognition.

Dr. Stevens currently serves as the Medical Director of Plastic Surgery Associates in Marina del Rey and Beverly Hills. He is also past Co-Director of The Breast Center and past Chairman of the Liposuction Committee at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, as well as a staff member at St. John's Medical Center and the Marina Outpatient Surgery Center.

Dr. Stevens is a Board Certified Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and The International College of Surgeons. His memberships in other medical associations include The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The International College of Surgeons, The American College of Surgeons, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Stevens has lectured before numerous international, national and regional associations including The American Association of Plastic Surgeons, The Swiss Plastic Surgery Society, and the Danish Plastic Surgery Society. He is also regularly invited to teach at such prestigious institutions as The University of Switzerland, The University of Denmark, the University of Southern California, and Loma Linda University. Dr. Stevens himself graduated with honors from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis. He completed his general surgery training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, then completed a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Washington University- Barnes Hospital.

As one of the nation's premier breast reduction surgeons, Dr. Stevens has authored a number of articles for professional journals, as well as appearing in articles written for USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, Forbes, Glamour, Business Week, Men's Fitness, to name a few. He has also publicly appeared on CNN, Discovery, MSNBC, The Learning Channel, Discovery, CBS News, Leeza, and many other TV and radio shows.

As an accomplished breast reduction surgeon, Dr. Stevens prides himself on providing his patients with the finest personalized care and the highest quality surgical techniques available.

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Dr. Michelle Spring

Dr. Michelle Spring is a board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon. As a former fellow of Dr. Stevens, she has received advanced cosmetic training and has established herself as a talented and compassionate plastic surgeon with a diverse set of skills and experiences. She holds California, Idaho, and Wisconsin Medical Licenses and has been a part of two Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery practices before joining Marina Plastic Surgery Associates.

Dr. Spring has a reputation for her exceptional patient care and uses her skills as a surgeon to provide care for those with no access to surgery. She takes an individual approach to each procedure she performs and takes the time to get to know you and your concerns. Above all, she strives to provide results that exceed her patients' expectations and fosters a one-on-one connection with each patient she treats. As a woman who performs plastic surgery, Dr. Spring understands the female perspective, allowing her to have a deep connection wtih her patients.

Background & Education

Dr. Spring earned her B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she graduated with Distinction. She continued her study at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and went on to earn her Medical Degree as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. After graduation, she went on to complete a 5-year Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and an Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Stevens in Marina Del Rey, California.

As part of her commitment to helping those who have no access to plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Spring volunteered with international humanitarian organization Interplast that provides free reconstructive surgery to underprivileged children and adults with cleft lips, cleft palates and severe, disfiguring burns and hand deformities. During her time with Interplast, she traveled to Bangladesh, Bolivia, China, Ecuador, India, Peru, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

Dedication to Patient Care

Dr. Spring believes that establishing a personal connection with her patients is one of the most rewarding parts of her job. She believes that patient care does not end with your surgery; she ensures that you receive proper care during and after your recovery. Bringing joy and greater self-esteem to her patients, as well as improving form and function, are the motivations behind all of her patient interactions.

Philanthropy & Volunteer Work

Dr. Spring is dedicated to working with humanitarian organizations to improve health worldwide. Volunteer work is at the heart of her personal philosophy and is an integral part of her approach to personal and individualized patient care. Among other work, Dr. Spring has volunteered with the following organizations:

• Eduplast. A non-profit organization dedicated to training plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Nicaragua and Ecuador. (2001 - current)
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team in Training (2008)
• Medical Tent Physician Volunteer – Wisconsin Ironman (2004)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer, Madison, WI (2002 - 2005)
• Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer, Shorewood Hills and Middleton, WI (1994 - 2001)
• MEDIC Volunteer and Drug Supply Coordinator. Health care and supplies for the homeless. Salvation Army, Madison, Wisconsin (1997 - 1998)
• American Red Cross volunteer, Madison, WI (1993 - 1994)

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Dr. David Stoker

Dr. Stoker is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery specializing in cosmetic surgery. He was chosen by The New York Times, in the The New York Times Style Magazine, as one of the top cosmetic plastic surgeons in the nation with special mention of his experience in liposuction, tummy tucks and breast surgery. Dr. Stoker teaches the course on liposuction and body contouring for his colleagues at the annual meetings of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the clinical faculty of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. For his expertise in cosmetic surgery, he has been featured on the Today show, Dr. Phil, People Magazine, The Learning Channel, Discovery Health channel, Access Hollywood, Women's Entertainment Network and Style Network.

Dr. Stoker graduated with honors from Stanford University where he majored in biology and political science. At Stanford he was awarded the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Major Grant for Undergraduate Research. Dr. Stoker studied medicine at the University of California at San Francisco where he graduated at the top of his class as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. During medical school Dr. Stoker was actively involved in plastic surgery research and was awarded a first place prize by the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation.

Dr. Stoker did his residency in General Surgery at the New York University Medical Center with Department Chairman Frank C. Spencer, M.D. There he received the British Journal of Surgery Award for the highest score in the department on the National In-Service Training Exam. Dr. Stoker completed his residency in Plastic Surgery at the prestigious Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at the NYU School of Medicine. He was trained in plastic surgery by Drs. Joseph McCarthy, Gerald Pitman, Sherrell Aston, Daniel Baker, and the distinguished faculty of the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital.

Dr. Stoker has authored over a dozen publications on state of the art cosmetic surgery topics. These include distinguished plastic surgery journal articles on cosmetic facial, breast and body contouring procedures. It also includes authoring the chapters, "Liposuction and Body Contouring" and "Pure Aspirative Lipoplasty" in two of the premier textbooks on plastic surgery. Dr. Stoker has been nationally recognized for his research in power-assisted liposuction and the anatomy of the facial nerve as it relates to facelifts. Dr. Stoker's pioneering research with power-assisted liposuction, the safest and most effective lipoplasty method available, contributed to a major advance in the field of body contouring. Dr. Stoker is one of a handful of surgeons honored by being chosen by two leading breast implant manufacturers to be a clinical investigator for the newest generation of silicone gel breast implants. These cohesive gel implants, otherwise referred to as gummy bear implants, are form stable and less likely to leak or ripple.

Dr. Stoker is extremely well trained in all facets of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He is on the plastic surgery staff at Saint John's Health Center, Marina del Rey Hospital, Centinela Hospital Medical Center, and the Marina Outpatient Surgery Center.