Richard V. Balikian
25220 Hancock Ave Ste 115, 115, 
Murrieta, CA 

Overview

Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS, is a facial plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck. He is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

With more than 20 years of focused surgical experience, Dr. Balikian’s clinical interests include preservation deep plane facelift surgery, neck lifting, upper and lower blepharoplasty, brow and temporal lifting, facial fat transfer, lip lifting and comprehensive facial rejuvenation. His approach is grounded in a detailed understanding of facial anatomy and the relationships among the skin, facial retaining ligaments, SMAS, platysma and deeper support structures.

Dr. Balikian develops individualized surgical plans based on each patient’s anatomy, pattern of aging and goals. He emphasizes restoring structure and balance while preserving facial identity and natural expression. His objective is to help patients appear refreshed and rejuvenated without looking tight, artificial or noticeably different.

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Balikian has contributed to medical journals and textbook chapters addressing facial plastic surgery. He remains committed to surgical education, continued study of facial anatomy and the advancement of techniques that support patient safety, natural results and long-term outcomes.

Dr. Balikian is board certified in American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery and American Board Of Otolaryngology–Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Balikian is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Boston University Medical School, 2001

Residency

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Specialties

Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology

Licenses

Physician's and Surgeon's License in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
American Board Of Otolaryngology–Head And Neck Surgery

Fellowships

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Languages Spoken

English
Armenian
Spanish

Gender

Male

Awards

Davidoff Award for Excellence in Resident and Medical Student Teaching
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
RealSelf Top Doctor

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • POS
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Inland Empire Health Plan
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Kaiser Permanente
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LA Care
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Managed Medicaid
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Premera Blue Cross
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SCAN Health Plan
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SelectHealth
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  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Balikian Plastic Surgery
25220 Hancock Ave Ste 115, 115, Murrieta, CA 92562
Other Locations
Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery
1431 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
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