Dr. Daniel Suissa

Beverly Hills

Dr. Suissa is known for his objective, yet warm-hearted approach to providing patients with safe, consistent, natural-looking results. A highly trained plastic surgeon with an interest in sculpture, he specializes in aesthetic procedures contouring the breast and body. A published expert on advanced techniques and safe practices using fillers, De Suissa has performed over 150 AirSculpt® procedures. His training includes a medical degree from the University of Montreal with fellowship training at Yale University and the University of Toronto.

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION AND RESIDENCY TRAINING

Residency – University of Montreal – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – 2008 – 2014
M.Sc. – McGill University – Clinical Epidemiology – 2005 – 2007
MD – University of Montreal – Medical School – 2003 – 2008

POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

Fellowship – Yale University – Breast Surgery – 2015-2016
Fellowship – University of Toronto – Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – Jan-Jul 2015

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
Board Certification in Plastic Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
License, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
California Medical License, The Medical Board of California

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Full privileges at St Vincent Medical Center – Verity Health (2016 – present)
Full privileges at St Francis Medical Center – Verity Health (2016 – present)
Clinical instructor at Yale University – Yale New Haven Hospital (2015 – 2016)
Surgical assistance at Sacré-Coeur Hospital in Montreal, Quebec (Aug to Dec 2014)

BURSARIES

Medical School Bursary – Canada Millennium Scholarship – 2003-2008
MSc Bursary – McGill University Health Center – Student Grant for Excellence – 2005 – 2006

PUBLICATIONS

Mofid MM, Teitelbaum S, Suissa D. Report on Mortality from Gluteal Fat Grafting: Recommendations from the ASERF Task Force. Aesthet Surg J. 2017 Jul 37(7):796- 806.
Born T, Airan L, Suissa D. Soft-tissue fillers (Book Chapter). Plastic Surgery: Fourth Edition. Volume 2 Chapter 5. Quality Medical Publishing, Inc. 2017.
Coeugniet E, Tremblay-Champagne MP, Paek LS, et al. Effective Management of Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcers by Surgical Restoration of Foot Architecture: A Retrospective Study of 134 Cases. Can J Diabetes. 2015 Aug 39(4):278-84.
Suissa S, Dell’Aniello S, Suissa D, et al. Friday and weekend hospital stays: effects on mortality. Eur Respir J. 2014 Sep 44(3):627-33.
Suissa D, Delaney JA, Dial S, et al. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the risk of Clostridium difficile-associated disease. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2012 Aug 74(2):370-5.
Suissa D, Brassard P, Smiechowski B, et al. Number needed to treat is incorrect without proper time-related considerations. J Clin Epidemiol. 2012 Jan 65(1):42-6.
Suissa D, Danino A, Nikolis A. Negative-pressure therapy versus standard wound care: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Nov 128(5):498e-503e.
Benabu Y, Mark L, Suissa D, et al. Cerebral venous thrombosis presenting with subarachnoid haemorrhage. Am J Emerg Med. 2009 Jan 27(1):96-106.
Suissa D. Basal cell carcinoma and therapeutic radiation in childhood: methodological issues. Ann Plast Surg. 2007 May 58(5):589.
Suissa D. Surgery for basal cell carcinoma: study biases. Br J Dermatol. 2005 Apr 152(4):822-3.
Suissa D. Long-term anticoagulation after acute thromboembolic limb ischemia. Can J Surg. 2003 Apr 46(2):147.