Overview
Dr. Iyengar was born in Manchester, Connecticut and raised in Puyallup, Washington, spending his formative years in the South Puget Sound region. He attended Bellarmine Preparatory School, graduating as Valedictorian and entered the highly selective eight-year combined BS/MD program at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
As a medical student, he distinguished himself by receiving awards and national recognition for his basic science and clinical research work. Dr. Iyengar worked closely with lifelong friends and mentors at Brown who inspired him to pursue a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He then completed the prestigious and rigorous six year integrated plastic surgery residency at Yale University.
Following graduation, Dr. Iyengar pursued additional advanced training as a fellow in hand, upper extremity and microvascular reconstruction at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. In this clinically busy year, he managed complex trauma, nerve/brachial plexus pathology, pediatric congenital hand anomalies and a high volume of common upper extremity concerns including peripheral compression neuropathies such as carpal tunnel and age-related osteoarthritis.
He has published numerous articles in peer reviewed publications in the realms of hand and upper extremity surgery, pediatric craniofacial surgery and aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body with well known leaders in the field. Dr. Iyengar is passionate about helping restore and enhance form.
His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
4210 10th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
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Dr. Iyengar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Seattle Childrens Hospital
Dr. Susarla is the Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, the Marlys C. Larson Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery, and the Surgical Director of the Craniofacial Center at Seattle Children's Hospital. He is a Professor of Surgery (Plastic) and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington.Dr. Susarla is an internationally-recognized expert in pediatric and adult craniomaxillofacial reconstructive surgery. His clinical practice includes management of congenital craniofacial differences such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and craniofacial syndromes as well as secondary craniomaxillofacial reconstruction.Dr. Susarla completed his medical degree (MD) at Harvard Medical School and his dental degree (DMD) at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He completed residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Plastic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. His fellowship training in craniomaxillofacial surgery was at Seattle Children's Hospital. He is one of the few craniomaxillofacial surgeons in the United States board certified in Plastic Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.Dr. Susarla has a robust research portfolio, with over 300 publications. He is on the editorial boards for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has given over 100 invited talks nationally and internationally on craniomaxillofacial reconstructive surgery. Dr. Susarla is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Susarla is board certified in Plastic Surgery and Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery.
Seattle Childrens Bellevue Clinic And Surgery Ctr
Craig Birgfeld is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Birgfeld is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Birgfeld is currently accepting new patients.
Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake
Neal Futran is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Futran is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Futran is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rajiv J. Iyengar
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What conditions does Dr. Rajiv J. Iyengar specialize in?
While Dr. Rajiv J. Iyengar is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Rajiv J. Iyengar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rajiv J. Iyengar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Rajiv J. Iyengar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rajiv J. Iyengar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rajiv J. Iyengar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-840-5397 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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