Dr. Zewert

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Inc.
Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - The Mark of Distinction in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Yale University
Harvard Medical School
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Thomas Zewert, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Zewert particularly excels at discovering your body's unique design and transformation. With over 20 years of experience in plastic surgery, Dr. Zewert has an artistic eye for symmetry, contouring, and natural appearance.

Dr. Zewert graduated from Yale University as a National Merit Scholar with high honors and a master's degree. Before heading to medical school, he received a Ph.D. in chemistry and biophysics at the California Institute of Technology where he later became part of the faculty. There he worked with Nobel Prize winner Dr. Robert Grubbs, and patented several materials that are more like the body's own tissue (more natural) than presently available implants for breast, facial, and body surgery. Later at Harvard Medical School, he fell in love with surgery and patented several techniques that can be used with skin surgery and skin treatments.

After graduating from Harvard Medical School and thereafter completed a prestigious integrated residency at the Plastic Surgery Department at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has practiced cosmetic surgery on the beautiful Central Coast for over 20 years.

Dr. Zewert has published many articles in local newspapers and esteemed journals such as Science, as well as given lectures on topics such as new techniques in facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, and body contouring.

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
  • Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  • Undergraduate: Yale University, magna cum laude, B.S. and accelerated M.S.
  • Graduate: California Institute of Technology, Ph.D. in chemistry and biophysics
  • Professional: Harvard Medical School, M.D. (R)    Residency: University of Pittsburgh Integrated Plastic Surgery Program

Dr. Zewert has privileges at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (Monterey), Hazel Hawkins Hospital (Hollister), Natividad Medical Center (Salinas) and Las Ventanas Surgery Center, a licensed, accredited and certified facility.

Mission
  • We ensure that every patient feels acknowledged, comfortable, and educated about their desired procedure.
  • Our procedures aim to highlight the natural contours of your body, while targeting a desired outcome that transforms your inner beauty.
Philosophy
  • Plastic surgery amplifies a harmonious connection between a women's inner and outer beauty.
  • Every body has a story to tell, our job is to help you tell that story through transformation.
  • Loving yourself is defined by your standards and no one else's.
  • We are here to support you and help you discover possibilities that embody your inner beauty.