Michael A. Persky, MD

16311 Ventura Blvd, Ste 600
Encino, CA 91436

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Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Board certification

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery +Board certification in Facial Plastic Surgery indicates that a licensed physician has been certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) through a voluntary process. The ABFPRS requires physicians to meet a defined standard of knowledge, education and training and pass a series of examinations in order to be certified in Facial Plastic Surgery. The ABFPRS also requires physicians to have previously obtained board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology, the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in otolaryngology or plastic surgery in order be certified in Facial Plastic Surgery.

American Board of Otolaryngology +Board certification in Otolaryngology indicates that a licensed physician has been certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto) through a voluntary process. The ABOto requires physicians to meet a defined standard of training, education and knowledge and pass a series of examinations in order to be certified in Otolaryngology or a related subspecialty. The ABOto is a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Education

Medical School:
Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia

Post-medical school training

Residency:
Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles County

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“So Far, So Good - Encino, CA”

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"Dr. Persky is a caring doctor, very professional, and he takes pride in his work. He explained everything in detail, was patient and even apologetic when I cringed in pain. He's a very warm person and I felt comfortable from the start. Everyone on the staff is extremely nice, and I feel that I'm in good hands there (literally)."

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“Finally a Dcotor who Truley Cares - Encino, CA”

"I went for a FREE consultation with Dr. Persky for him to "fix" a botched filler job that another doctor messed up on and he was SO KIND and sympathetic and understanding. I went to see like 4 other doctors because of my traumatic experience and all the other doctors seemed so elusive and cold. He made me feel really comfortable and cared for and UNDERSTOOD(he had human compassion). Because of my traumatic experience, I've been skeptical of doctors touching my face again so getting as many consultations as possible but so far he has been the kindest and really seems to care so I will be making the appoinment with him. I just feel that there aren't as many doctors who truly care anymore... it's become all about the money so it's so refreshing to find a doctor like him. oh and he wasn't trying to make money off me, he was really just trying to help me so was being very conservative and i trust he truly wants to help me and is passionate about helping people look and feel good! thank you doctor persky for actually caring about people!"

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