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Ranked guide · Walnut Creek, California

The 8 Best Plastic Surgeons in Walnut Creek (2026)

Walnut Creek is the East Bay's cosmetic surgery hub, and its coverage is remarkably complete: all eight practices perform liposuction, facelifts, and mommy makeovers, with breast augmentation at seven, spread between downtown's North Main medical blocks and the Shadelands and Ygnacio Valley corridors. The market serves patients who could book in San Francisco but prefer parking and BART-adjacent convenience, at prices that undercut the city modestly rather than dramatically. Verify American Board of Plastic Surgery certification, the operating facility's accreditation, and annual volume for your specific procedure.

How we ranked these: by public Google rating weighted by review volume (a Bayesian average), as of 2026. This list is editorial and not influenced by payment. Always confirm current credentials, availability, and pricing directly with each practice.
  1. 6

    Elliott B. Lavey, MD

    913 San Ramon Valley Blvd #288, Danville, CA 94526

    4.7 (38) · Google

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.