Ranked guide · Santa Cruz, California
The 7 Best Plastic Surgeons in Santa Cruz (2026)
Two medical campuses hold nearly all of Santa Cruz County's surgical bench: the Research Park Drive building in Soquel lists four tracked surgeons, including Dr. Scott Imahara's five-star book of 88 reviews and Dr. Suzanne Kerley's broad facial and breast practice, while the Chanticleer Avenue offices near Dominican Hospital add Dr. Matthew Hansman and Dr. Kathleen Hertzer. Review depth is modest at 404 total but the ratings run high, with five perfect five-star books among seven surgeons. Breast work has the widest coverage at three surgeons; several tracked profiles list no public procedure menu, so consults do the sorting. Verify American Board of Plastic Surgery certification and an accredited operating facility.
Photos from each practice's Google Business Profile.
How to vet a plastic surgeon
Three checks before any consultation deposit: certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (in Canada, Royal College certification, FRCSC), surgery performed in an accredited facility, and a direct answer to "how many of my exact procedure do you perform each year?" A reputable surgeon welcomes all three questions. Be cautious with heavy discounting and package deals: surgery is the wrong purchase to optimize on price.