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Why Choose Dr. Hoffman?

When it comes to choosing a cosmetic plastic surgeon in San Jose or Palo Alto, you want to find a doctor who understands and appreciates your desires and concerns. At the same time, you want a surgeon with a keen mastery of surgical technique, expertise, and a depth and breadth of education and experience. You want someone with roots in your community who is well respected and highly regarded in the plastic surgery field.

Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He trained in Plastic Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center with additional training in Miami Beach and Tokyo. He has been in the same practice since 1991, yet offers the most modern treatments and techniques, such as Fraxel®, JUVÉDERM®, Smartlipo®, ZERONA®, and others. His expert staff assists in delivering the highest quality care; however, he still sees every patient personally.

To learn how Dr. Hoffman can help you accomplish your surgical goals, request your consultation online or call us at (650) 325-1118 (Palo Alto) or (408) 292-1118 (Los Gatos) to schedule an appointment.

Trained at Stanford, Teaches at Stanford

After completing his extensive medical education, Dr. Hoffman came to Palo Alto to complete his residency with a 6-year program in both General and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center. For nearly 2 decades, Dr. Hoffman has been an acclaimed surgeon in the areas of aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgery with a busy private practice in Palo Alto and San Jose, while maintaining close ties with the University. Dr. Hoffman has been an adjunct clinical faculty member there for 20 years.

An Understanding of Your Needs and Goals

For many patients in the San Jose and Palo Alto areas, cosmetic surgeons may seem intimidating. Dr. Hoffman, however, is a plastic surgeon that provides a warm, caring and supportive atmosphere at his practice. From your first consultation to your final post-operative visit, Dr. Hoffman and his staff will provide you with personalized care and attention. You will appreciate Dr. Hoffman's gentle approach as he takes the time needed to answer questions and formulate a treatment plan in partnership with you. His goal is to ensure that you are comfortable with the decisions that you make and are pleased with the results of your surgery.

A Well-Established Practice

Dr. Hoffman has been in private practice since 1991. In that time, he has provided thousands of patients with an enhanced image through procedures such as liposuction, facial plastic surgery, and breast augmentation near San Jose. You can see actual patient photos to get a sense of how pleased his patients are. His patients and his peers consider Dr. Hoffman as a highly skilled and talented surgeon.

Respected in His Field

When you are looking for a cosmetic surgeon, you want one who has specialized knowledge and skills. Dr. Hoffman has earned board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a credential indicating specialized training and demonstrated skill in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In addition, Dr. Hoffman's articles have been published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery and other medical journals, and he was a contributor to a guidebook for breast reconstruction. He has also been a speaker at many important industry events and conferences.