Marek Dobke

Dr. Marek Dobke is a professor of surgery, mentor, researcher, international author, editor and speaker.

Since 2000, Dr. Dobke has been the Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of California San Diego, training residents and inspiring medical students to become plastic surgeons. Currently, his research interests include the physiology and pathology of healing processes, scientific foundations and evidence-based aesthetic surgery, research in biomaterials, and recently applications of stem-cell based technologies for plastic surgery. He also advocates for the use of telemedicine to reach out to patients in remote locations who need access to plastic surgery specialists.

Dr. Dobke is an active member of several plastic surgery associations (AAPS, ACAPS, ABPS, ABA, ASPS, ASBS, CSPS, ISBI, ISAPS, SDPSS) and is currently on the Editorial Boards for the Journal of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as international journals Oncosurgery and Journal of the Head and Neck (Russian/English).

He graduated from the Medical Academy in Gdansk in 1974. He is Board Certified in plastic surgery in both the United States and Poland. He has developed a large practice in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with a special interest and clinical expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. His philosophy is that “Academic plastic surgery brings you state-of-the-art services enhanced by the newest technologies and exposure to therapies which are still subject of research and trials.