Dr. David Sayah, Plastic Surgeon
Board-certified plastic surgeon in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
Biography
Dr. David Sayah is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 26 years of clinical experience and a distinguished background in academic medicine, surgical research, and complex aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. His extensive training and experience, combined with his involvement in medical-legal case review, provide him with a well-rounded perspective on surgical care, medical decision-making, and standards of practice.
Dr. Sayah earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA, where he was a member of the Honors College. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research on immune-related proteins and developed a novel molecule to study enzyme function. His work earned him a prestigious scholarship and the opportunity to continue his research under Kenneth Reid at the University of Oxford.
He returned to UCLA for medical school, where he continued to pursue clinical and translational research. He was awarded a research grant for his work investigating innovative treatments for prostate and kidney cancers and conducted additional research examining cardiac injury following coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Sayah graduated at the top of his medical school class, completed an honors thesis in surgery, and was selected to deliver the distinguished “Hippocratic Speech” at commencement.
Dr. Sayah completed his General Surgery residency at NYU Medical Center, gaining extensive experience in trauma, critical care, and complex surgical management. He subsequently completed fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA Medical Center, one of the nation’s leading programs in the specialty. During his surgical training, he conducted research in breast reconstruction, ultrasonic liposuction, Endermologie, and the molecular biology of keloid scar formation. His research has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at scientific conferences.
He subsequently completed additional fellowship training in endoscopic plastic surgery, developing advanced expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Over the course of more than 26 years in practice, Dr. Sayah has developed extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, including the evaluation and management of complex surgical issues and complications.