Meet Dr. James Chan Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. James Chan is a Stanford-trained facial plastic surgeon specializing in comprehensive and minimally invasive facial aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He has been honored as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Portland since 2010 and is known for delivering reliable, beautiful results.

Credentials at a Glance

Education

  • Fellowship – Stanford University
  • Residency – The Cleveland Clinic
  • Medical School – University of Rochester School of Medicine
  • Undergraduate – University of Chicago

Credentials

  • Board Certification – American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • License – Oregon Medical Board, California Medical Board

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Castle Connolly – Top Doctor
Dr. James Chan's credentials: realself Top Doctor, ABFPRS - American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ABOHNS - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. James Chan's credentials: realself Top Doctor, ABFPRS - American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ABOHNS - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Training & Education

Dr. Chan earned his BA in biological science at the world-renowned University of Chicago, where he graduated with honors. He attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. His high academic achievements there led to his induction into Alpha Omega Alpha, a prestigious medical honor society that accepts the top 20% of candidates nationwide.

Following medical school, Dr. Chan completed his surgical residency in otolaryngology at the Cleveland Clinic before accepting a 1-year facial plastic surgery fellowship at Stanford University.

Special Clinical Interests

Dr. Chan is a specialist in Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, and Asian facial plastic surgery and is known for his work with challenging revision cases. Using meticulous surgical techniques that require smaller incisions, Dr. Chan delivers natural-looking results with a quick, smooth recovery period.

Among his many clinical specialties are:

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Chan is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has served as an assistant clinical professor at Stanford University Medical Center and worked as an attending surgeon at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center. While there, Dr. Chan provided care to injured Iraqi veterans by performing life-changing facial reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Chan holds memberships in the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Since relocating to the Portland area in 2009, Dr. Chan has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor each year since 2010—a highly prestigious, peer-nominated accolade that puts Dr. Chan in the top 7% of American doctors.

Start Your Plastic Surgery Journey With Dr. Chan

Dr. Chan brings his specialized facial plastic and reconstructive surgery skills to the Pacific Northwest, where he has earned a reputation for his compassionate, attentive approach to patient care. He is uniquely gifted in creating treatment plans that are personalized and effective and utilize the latest evidence-based technology.

To discuss your aesthetic goals with Dr. Chan in person, please request a consultation or call us at (503) 953-1230 to get started.

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