About Dr. Milind K. Ambe

French Canadian born, Dr. Milind Ambe moved from Montréal, Canada with his family to Southern California when he was two years old. Dr. Ambe was brought up in a family of scientists and musicians, both of which ultimately served to shape his professional career. With all five of his family members being musicians, Dr. Ambe was exposed to the piano at a very early age, and he ultimately went on to become an accomplished concert pianist in his teenage years. Interestingly, as all family members were doctors as well, when it came time for Dr. Ambe to choose a vocation, he ultimately made the choice of pursuing a career in medicine instead of music.

With this background strongly influenced by both science and music, Dr. Ambe was drawn towards a field in Medicine which allowed for a blend of creativity and artistry — Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ambe completed his undergraduate education, medical school, and seven years of intensive surgical training all in Southern California. After completing his Plastic Surgery surgical training at University of California, Irvine, Dr. Ambe followed through with additional fellowship training in aesthetic breast, facial, and body contouring surgery.

He has had his own solo private practice in Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach for over seven years, and he has gained the reputation of being one of the top plastic surgeons in the community in a relatively short period of time. With his artistic background, his reputation for operating with meticulous attention to detail has gained widespread attention. He is known for expertise in all aspects of cosmetic breast, cosmetic facial, and cosmetic body contouring surgery.

Dr. Ambe is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons. Additionally, he has been an Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at U.C. Irvine since 1995, assisting in the teaching of plastic surgeons in training.

Besides having a continued avid interest in piano, Dr. Ambe is a sports enthusiast, enjoying tennis and skiing.

Education

Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine, CA, July 1980 - June 1984, Major: Biology Degree: B.S.
Graduate: University of California, Irvine, CA, July 1984 - 1988, Degree: MD
Postgraduate: Internship: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, General Surgery, July 1988 - June 1989

Residency

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, Orthopaedic Surgery, July 1989 - June 1993
University of California, Irvine, CA, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, July 1993 - June 1995

Specialty Board Status

Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Academic Appointment

Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine (1995 - present)

Professional Societies

American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons
California Medical Association
Orange County Medical Association

Hospital/Surgical Center Affiliations

Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Medical Center
Hoag Surgicare
Newport Beach Surgery Center
Preferred Surgical Center, Inc.
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Newport Bluffs Surgical Center
Los Alamitos Medical Center

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Practice Information

As we enter the new millennium, the entire practice of Plastic Surgery is undergoing its own dramatic “face-lift” as doctors race to keep up with the scientific breakthroughs that are transforming this entire field of science and beauty. Tiny fiber optic cameras have given us the ability to create faster and easier “facial rejuvenations” with less overall stress and scarring. Laser and “Power Peel” micro-dermabrasion are creating a sensation in skin resurfacing. New compounds such as Collagen and Botox are opening up whole new possibilities for “light cosmetic procedures” that are less intrusive and more accessible for a wider range of patients.

As one of only six Plastic Surgeons in the nation with a seven-year dual training in Orthopedic Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Milind K. Ambe is uniquely trained to utilize the full range of these new scientific tools, techniques and technology.

Through his extended residencies at Harbor-UCLA and UC Irvine Medical Centers, Dr. Ambe has had the rare opportunity to learn the latest in endoscopic/fiber optic techniques (as originally developed for intricate Orthopaedic surgeries) as well as the latest in laser technology currently being used at UCI’s renowned Beckman Laser Institute.

Combined with this highly specialized training in technology and technique, Dr. Ambe is also a classically trained pianist with a fine appreciation for the arts. Together this gives him a unique perspective from which to orchestrate his own personal blend of beauty and science.