Ethan Baughman, M.D., Ph.D.

For image-conscious women and professionals in Westlake Village and surrounding communities
dissatisfied with overdone, unnatural cosmetic surgery results or high-volume “factory” practices
due to a lack of personalized surgical planning, advanced anatomical expertise, and physician access,Ethan J. Baughman, MD, PhD, FACS offers a boutique, board-certified plastic surgery practice

that provides precision-driven, natural-appearing results with physician-led care from consultation through recovery, grounded in scientific rigor and surgical excellence.

Dr. Ethan James Baughman, MD, PhD, FACS is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, surgeon–scientist, and FAA-designated Senior Aviation Medical Examiner based in Westlake Village, California. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Ethan J. Baughman, M.D. Inc. and serves as Clinical Faculty in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Los Robles Medical Center, where he is actively involved in resident education and surgical supervision.

For mothers finished having children dissatisfied with persistent breast deflation, ptosis, abdominal laxity, and body contour changes after pregnancy due to incomplete correction from non-surgical treatments or generic surgical approaches, Dr. Ethan Baughman’s Westlake Village Plastic Surgery Practice offers comprehensive, customized breast and body rejuvenation procedures that provide restored shape, proportion, and confidence through anatomically precise surgery designed for long-term, natural outcomes.

Dr. Baughman completed his integrated plastic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis and earned both his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from UT Southwestern Medical Center. His dual training as a physician and scientist informs a disciplined, evidence-based approach to surgery—combining microsurgical precision, aesthetic judgment, and rigorous attention to patient safety.

For discerning patients who prioritize credentials, safety, and long-term outcomes dissatisfied with marketing-driven cosmetic clinics lacking depth of training due to concerns about complication risk, revision surgery, or suboptimal aesthetic planning, Ethan J. Baughman, MD, PhD offers a physician-owned, academically grounded plastic surgery practice that provides board-certified expertise, evidence-based technique selection, and meticulous operative execution to optimize both aesthetic refinement and surgical safety.

A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Baughman has authored peer-reviewed publications in craniofacial surgery and immunology, with hundreds of citations across the scientific literature. His clinical and academic interests include breast reconstruction, craniofacial trauma, peripheral nerve repair, biomaterials, and surgical safety systems.

Beyond the operating room, his experience in aviation medicine reflects a systems-based mindset that emphasizes risk assessment, human factors, and checklist-driven excellence. Patients benefit from a surgeon who integrates academic rigor, advanced surgical technique, and a commitment to refined, natural-appearing results tailored to each individual.

Dr. Baughman provides comprehensive plastic and reconstructive surgical care with a focus on technical precision, safety, and natural-appearing outcomes. His expertise spans aesthetic surgery, complex reconstruction, trauma, and systems-based surgical practice.

Aesthetic Breast Surgery

• Breast augmentation (silicone and saline implants)

• Mastopexy (breast lift)

• Augmentation–mastopexy

• Implant exchange and revision surgery

• Management of capsular contracture and implant complications

Body Contouring & Post-Pregnancy Surgery

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with rectus diastasis repair

• Liposuction of abdomen, flanks, hips, and back

• Mommy makeover procedures

• Scar revision and contour refinement

Breast Reconstruction

• Implant-based reconstruction

• Tissue expander placement

• Management of implant-related complications

• Revision reconstruction and symmetry procedures

Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

• Tendon and nerve repair

• Fracture management

• Soft tissue reconstruction

• Wound care and negative pressure therapy

Craniofacial & Trauma Surgery

• Facial fracture management

• Mandibular and midface reconstruction

• Complex soft tissue repair

Surgical Safety & Systems Expertise

• Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

• FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner

• Human factors, risk assessment, and checklist-driven safety systems

Dr. Baughman integrates academic rigor, operative precision, and patient-centered communication to deliver high-quality surgical care in both aesthetic and reconstructive domains.

Dr. Baughman completed his integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, one of the nation’s most rigorous and competitive surgical training programs. There, he received comprehensive training in aesthetic surgery, microsurgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, craniofacial trauma, and complex reconstructive procedures across high-volume academic and trauma centers.

He earned both his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. His doctoral research in Microbiology and Immunology provided a strong foundation in translational science, biomaterials, host response, and evidence-based medicine—principles that continue to inform his surgical decision-making today.

Dr. Baughman graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kansas State University, where he developed an early commitment to scientific inquiry and academic excellence.

His education reflects a rare combination of advanced surgical training and formal scientific research, equipping him to approach patient care with both technical mastery and analytical precision.

Dr. Baughman has been recognized throughout his academic and professional career for excellence in scholarship, surgical performance, and leadership.

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) – Recognition of professional integrity, surgical competence, and commitment to ethical standards.

• Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery – Demonstrating the highest standards of training, examination, and continuing certification in plastic surgery.

• Rohrich Family Excellence in Plastic Surgery Award – Honoring outstanding achievement and dedication during advanced surgical training.

• Barry Goldwater Scholar – Nationally competitive academic scholarship recognizing exceptional promise in scientific research.

• Diplomate, American College of Surgeons – Distinction awarded to surgeons who meet rigorous professional and ethical standards.

These honors reflect Dr. Baughman’s longstanding commitment to clinical excellence, academic rigor, and leadership within the surgical community.

Dr. Baughman lives in Conejo Valley with his wife and children and is deeply committed to family life and community involvement. Outside of the operating room, he enjoys mentoring pre-med students and surgery residents at Los Robles, coaching youth athletics, and supporting local educational and civic initiatives.

He is also a commercial multi-engine pilot and FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, reflecting his long-standing interest in aviation, systems safety, and human performance. The discipline, preparation, and checklist-driven precision required in aviation parallel his approach to surgery—where attention to detail and risk management are paramount.

Whether caring for patients, teaching the next generation of surgeons, or spending time with his family, Dr. Baughman values integrity, excellence, and lifelong learning.