Robert Singer, MD “This man is the best in his business.”

—Amy, 5-Star Google Review

  • Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
  • Accredited Onsite Surgical Center
  • ASERF Career Achievement Award Recipient
  • Virtual Consultations
Dr. Robert Singer in the operating room

Meet Robert Singer, MD FACS

The success of any plastic surgery depends primarily on your choice of plastic surgeon. Patients who expect the best choose Dr. Robert Singer.

Since 1976, Dr. Singer has established himself as both a world-class surgeon and a force for positive change in the field. He has written more than 375 scientific publications and presentations on facial cosmetic surgeryliposuction, patient safety, and other topics. Alongside his practice, he is a voluntary Clinical Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at the University of California San Diego.

“It's very, very rewarding when you see someone come back and say ‘You made such a difference in my life.’ You can’t put a price tag on that. The emotional changes are often better than the physical changes for my patients.” - Dr. Singer

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ASERF Career Achievement Award

The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) Career Achievement Award is the most prestigious award in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery. Dr. Singer is the ninth surgeon to have ever received this honor.

Masterful Rejuvenation by Dr. Singer

Patients who want to look like a refreshed and rejuvenated version of their best selves choose Dr. Singer. His mastery of facelift techniques and other procedures achieves results that look completely natural.

Internationally Renowned

Dr. Singer’s reputation as an expert plastic surgeon is known throughout the world. Dr. Singer appears regularly on radio and television programs such as Larry King Live, and other media. Dr. Singer has also been a plastic surgery information resource for the Medical Board of California and the United States Congress.

Dr. Singer is a popular speaker who lectures to prominent surgical organizations and non-medical audiences in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Central America, including the prestigious Young Presidents’ Organization and World President's Organization.

“I had a great experience with Dr. Singer. I got exactly what I wanted. Followed all of his instructions and got great results. I sincerely recommend him. You won’t regret it. The staff that works with him Julie, Lyn, Vanessa are really friendly and make you feel welcomed. I’m glad Dr. Singer was so helpful and listened to what I wanted and worked with me. Thank you... Dr. Robert Singer and staff.”

Damari, 2023 Google Review

Facelift Results By Dr. Robert Singer

Dr. Robert Singer's patient before facelift surgery
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Dr. Robert Singer's patient after facelift surgery
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Dr. Singer focuses on showcasing the patient's natural beauty so they look just like themselves, only better. His integration of the latest facelift techniques with a customized approach to every case regularly provides results that exceed patient expectations.

Training & Education



Military Service

  • USNR - Retired Lt. Commander
  • Balboa Naval Hospital Emergency Department
  • Active Duty in Vietnam
  • USN - Honorable Discharge

State University of New York-Buffalo

M.D. Degree

Vanderbilt University

Plastic Surgery Chief Resident

Vanderbilt University

Plastic Surgery Residency

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Residency in General Surgery

Stanford University Medical Center

Residency in General Surgery

Dr. Singer's Awards and Recognitions

Other Awards and Honors

  • The Robert Singer Award for Best Hot Topics Presentation.
  • Town & Country Magazine – BEST COSMETIC SURGEONS IN THE COUNTRY
  • Presidency of The Aesthetic Society
  • Best Doctors in America
  • Who’s Who in the West
  • Who’s Who in America
  • Best Plastic Surgeons in San Diego – San Diego Magazine (selected by peers).
  • Best Plastic Surgeons in La Jolla – La Jolla Light Newspaper.
  • Plastic Surgery Leadership Award – The Aesthetic Society
  • Invited examiner for the American Board of Surgery
  • Traveling visiting professor for The Aesthetic Society
  • Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors 2000 – 2020
  • ASERF Career Achievement Award, 2019
  • ASERF/The Aesthetic Society Lifetime Achievement Award. 
  • PHI BETA KAPPA
  • PI MU EPSILON –National Mathematics Honor Society
  • The Aesthetic Society Traveling Professor
  • Best Panel Moderator: The Aesthetic Society's Annual Meeting 2003 and 2009
  • Town and Country Magazine – “Best Aesthetic Surgeons in America”
  • San Diego Magazine- Selected by peers, “Best Plastic Surgeons in San Diego” – multiple years
  • La Jolla Light Newspaper- selected by the community
  • “Best Plastic Surgeon in La Jolla” – multiple years
  • The Aesthetic Society Plastic Surgery Leadership Award
  • The Aesthetic Society Distinguished Service Award for Plastic Surgery Leadership 2010
  • CSPS Presidential Award for Leadership
  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctors – Multiple years in a row
  • San Diego Business Journal: Health Care Champions Award 2010
  • Thuss Lecturer: to Vanderbilt Department of Surgery and Plastic Surgery 2016
  • UC San Diego School of Medicine Plastic Surgery: Teacher of the Year 2016
  • ASERF Career Achievement Award 2019
Dr. Robert Singer

Robert Singer, M.D.

Contact Us Today

Dr. Robert Singer is a board-certified plastic surgeon and former President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Aesthetic Society who gives his patients life-changing results. He is a member of several prominent organizations, including:

  • Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, Founder and Prior President
  • QUAD A, Prior President
  • San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, Prior President
  • California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Prior President
  • Chosen by his peers as the inaugural visiting professor of California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS) for all academic plastic surgery programs in California
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Prior Chairman of the Board of Trustees
  • International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, member of numerous task forces including Patient Safety
  • American College of Surgeons

To discover what Dr. Singer can do for you, request a consultation with our form or call us at (858) 455-0290.

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