Volunteer Surgical Team

Bari Cunningham, M.D. Comprehensive Dermatology Group Dr. Cunningham is a nationally recognized dermatologist and has been a Fresh Start volunteer since 2005. She is one of only 200 doctors in the nation who is Double Board Certified in Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology. Dr. Cunningham earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in ... Read more

Amanda Gosman, M.D. Dr. Gosman at UC San Diego Health Dr. Amanda Gosman has been a vital component of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts since 2006. when she became a Volunteer Surgeon. In 2009, Dr. Gosman became the Fresh Start Clinic Director at Rady Children’s Hospital. She was named a Healthcare Champion by the San Diego ... Read more

Steven Cohen, M.D. FACESplus Dr. Steven Cohen has helped transform the lives of countless Fresh Start patients since 2006. For his devotion to the children we serve, Fresh Start named him “Outstanding Surgeon of the Year” in 2009. Dr. Cohen has been a strong advocate for transforming San Diego into a prime hub for craniofacial ... Read more

Victor Chung, M.D. La Jolla Facial Plastic Surgery Before board-certified otolaryngologist Dr. Victor Chung became a facial plastic surgeon, he was a dedicated student and intuitive surgical resident learning the nuances of surgery through rigorous hands-on training. Get a complete picture of Dr. Chung’s impressive credentials here and learn why he is earning a reputation ... Read more

James Chao, M.D. Oasis MD Dr. James Chao is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at University of California, San Diego. He received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and completed his general and plastic surgery training at the world-renown Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery ... Read more

Michael Brucker, M.D. Brucker Plastic Surgery Dr. Michael Brucker is one of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts’ key surgeons. He began volunteering in 2005 and has served as Medical Director for over seven years. As a skilled La Jolla plastic surgeon, Dr. Brucker was awarded the Outstanding Physician Award for 2005 and was the 2005 Combined ... Read more