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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Kristelle Lusby, MD

Dr.

Kristelle Lusby is double board-certified in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, she went on to complete her medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA.  She then completed her General Surgery residency at University of California, Irvine. Dr. Lusby completed a 2-year Post-Doctoral NIH T32 Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Her research focus was on soft-tissue sarcomas and Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST).  After residency, she moved across the country to complete a Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN.

Dr. Lusby specializes in breast and body cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and she has a special interest in melanoma, soft-tissue tumors, oncologic reconstruction, and body contouring after massive weight loss.

Dr. Lusby is truly dedicated to providing the best care possible for her patients.  She believes in treating the patient as a whole, and choosing the best treatment plan that will achieve the patient’s goals and allow them to live their best life.  With her expertise and commitment to excellence, Dr. Lusby is a top choice for anyone seeking plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Lusby is a native of California who speaks French fluently.  Her music of choice in the OR is Taylor Swift and she has an impressively accurate recall of 90s country music lyrics.  Outside of the OR, Dr. Lusby is an avid runner, having completed 4 marathons and countless half-marathons.  After her board certifications in General and Plastic Surgery, her next biggest accomplishment is having visited all 50 states in the U.S.  She enjoys spending her weekends with her fiancé and her Scottish Fold, Calypso.

Dr. Lusby is one of the best plastic surgeons in the Bay Area, hands down. I’ve seen her for a few issues now and have been so pleased with the results each and every time. It’s so important for me to be able to trust my surgeon before having any type of work done and I definitely do trust Dr. Lusby. It’s always clear to me that she is really listening to my concerns, and is honest about what I should expect — without over-promising. She’s also a bit of a perfectionist I think and IMO that’s a must have for me for anyone who is doing “work” on me. Would highly recommend to others!

Peter F

Peter F

HEALTHGRADES

today I had surgery. I literally cried my eyes out when I saw them. I can’t believe these are my boobs. They look sooooooooooo AMAZING!!! They are so beautiful!! She was so kind & explained everything well. I’d definitely recommend her if you want a breast augmentation. She’s the best. I definitely was a harder case. But she did the job & she did it good!!! I cannot wait to see how they look when they are all healed!!!

Lacey A

Lacey A

YELP

Dr. Lusby is knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, the best. I’ve been to other plastic surgeons but Dr. Lusby is the best. She has conducted several surgeries on me, the last being my eyes…I now look 10 years younger with no scars and symmetrical, can’t tell I was operated on.  Bloody awesome!

David C.

David C.

YELP

 I had pre-melanoma surgery on my toe with Dr Lusby. She talked me through the surgery and recovery and immediately put me at ease. She is very personable, and extremely skilled. I would definitely see Dr Lusby again if a need should arise.

Pat H.

Pat H.

YELP

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have Dr. Kristelle Lusby for my plastic surgeon.  Over this past year I have had some serious skin issues that required multiple excisions on my arms and back.  Dr. Lusby has cared for me with supreme skill, professionalism and compassion.  She has listened to my concerns and customized my care to my particular situation. The skin repair she has done has healed remarkably leaving almost no trace of scarring which is no easy feat considering the extent of excisions required.  Dr. Lusby has help me regain a good body image.  I am a dedicated fan!

Kathi E

Kathi E

YELP

Dr. Lusby did an incredible job removing my ruptured implants. I didn’t want them replaced so she just removed them. Not only did she make me happy with what she did but she is a smart, friendly doctor who is not in a hurry to get in and out of the follow up room when I came for the return visits.

Deb

Deb

HEALTHGRADES