Volunteer Surgical Team

Ervin Wheeler-MD, FACS La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Dr. Wheeler a highly respected cosmetic plastic surgeon at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, which he joined after many years in his own private practice in La Mesa. His excellent reputation for natural results drew many of his patients from La Jolla and the coast. He is ... Read more

Jeffrey Umansky, M.D. Dr. Sarah Marietti at Rady Children’s Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Umansky is a highly accomplished San Diego plastic surgeon who dedicates his free time to ensuring that children with deformities receive the highest quality medical care. Dr. Umansky has been a volunteer with Fresh Start Surgical Gifts since 2009. Because of Dr. Umansky’s ... Read more

Sarah Marietti Shepherd, M.D. Dr. Sarah Marietti at Rady Children’s Hospital Dr. Sarah Marietti is a board-certified pediatric urologist at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and an assistant professor at UC San Diego. Dr. Marietti earned her medical degree at the University of Arizona before completing her urologic training at the University of Connecticut. She then ... Read more

Salvatore Pacella, M.D., MBA Dr. Pacella at Scripps Clinic Dr. Salvatore Pacella is a plastic surgeon at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. Dr. Pacella’s practice includes all aspects of cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, with a specialized interest in facial and oculoplastic (eyelid) surgery. Dr. Pacella has been a volunteer since 2009 – his surgical ... Read more

Gregory Ostrow, M.D., F.A.A.O., F.A.A.P. Dr. Ostrow at Scripps Clinic Dr. Gregory Ostrow is the Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. A highly accomplished pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Ostrow brings a wide range of skills to Fresh Start. Dr. Ostrow received his medical degree from State University of New ... Read more

Eric Nudleman, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Nudleman at UC San Diego Health Eric D. Nudleman, M.D., Ph.D. is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute. He joined UC San Diego (UCSD) after completing his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the renowned William Beaumont Hospital. Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Nudleman ... Read more

Asa Morton, M.D. Eye Care of San Diego Dr. Morton is an ophthalmic facial plastic surgeon and completed an intensive two-year fellowship in facial plastic surgery. He applies the meticulous micro surgical skills he developed as an eye surgeon to the delicate tissues of the face. In addition to his regular practice, Dr. Morton has ... Read more

Samuel Lance, M.D. Dr. Lance at UC San Diego Health Dr. Samuel Lance is a plastic surgeon who specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, with expertise in pediatric and adult craniofacial surgery. He is a member of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and an assistant clinical professor at ... Read more

Bobby S. Korn, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Shiley Eye Institute UC San Diego Dr. Korn is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology in the Department of Ophthalmology, UCSD. Dr. Korn completed his undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He then attended the medical scientist-training program (M.D./Ph.D.) at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School ... Read more

Don O. Kikkawa, M.D., F.A.C.S. Shiley Eye Institute UC San Diego Dr. Kikkowa is a Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Chief of the Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Vice Chairman at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) Department of Ophthalmology and UCSD Shiley Eye Institute in La Jolla. Dr. Kikkawa joined ... Read more