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Gary R. Donath, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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GARY R. DONATH, MD (RETIRED) REVIEWS

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Worth It8 months Post-Op
Best doctor ever!
Dr. Donath was recommended by a friend and within minutes of meeting him I knew I’d found “my doctor”. He is very professional, but also funny and relaxed. From the start he set very realistic expectations and had even my mother at ease about both the procedure and the results. From start to finish my experience was excellent. His staff is lovely and both his office and the medical facility where he performed my surgery was clean, comfortable and well staffed with amazing people.
Excellent bedside manner!
Excellent. Dr. Donath is kind and explains in detail what he will be doing during the procedure. I had my neck muscles under my chin tightened as well as a facelift. He has a wonderful bedside manner.
Positive & Encouraging Experience
I am very happy with my reconstruction results and credit Dr. Donath for his knowledge, dedication, and professionalism. Dr. Donath listened to my concerns and provided me with realistic and genuine information pre and post surgery. I had a positive and encouraging experience with Dr. Donath, his staff, and their services. I highly recommend him.
Worth It12 months Post-Op
39-year-old Wanting to Defy Gravity and Add Lost Fullness - Pismo Beach, CA
Dr. Gary Donath has the best bed-side manner on the Central Coast; he is easy to talk to and always willing to explain the confusing. Dr. Donath made me feel understood; like I had a teammate in my endeavor to recapture the fullness of my breasts without looking over done. He listened to what I wanted and didn't impose his aesthetic on mine. The result was complete satisfaction with the final outcome of my breast augmentation. You might think having your breast scrutinized by
Worth It6 months Post-Op
6 Month Post Op - Sientra Implants
I am a 32 year old mom of two. I always wanted breast augmentation but waited to get consultations until I was finished breastfeeding and having children. I had two consultations and my husband and I both knew Dr. D was the one for us. Every question and concern I had was addressed and I felt very well taken care of. I was set to put my deposit down when we found out that Sientra was went off the market. I was devastated. It was hard to try to decide whether to go with a
I tried to have children in my twenties and I last two pregnancies. I figure I've lived long enough now that I know I'm not having children so I'm focusing on my future without that possibility. I have always (since childhood) carried a load of fat in my mid-section even when I was running and going to aerobics as a lifestyle. Even as a child my mean Big Brother called me Jabba the Hutt and told me there were ditches because I laid on the ground (and many other mean things consistently
Worth It
Breast Implants After Breastfeeding - San Luis Obispo, CA
I have always had small breasts, but after breastfeeding two children for over a year each, my breasts were non existent. I never liked the way that clothes fit on my chest and felt that my body was out of proportion. After implants I am so happy with the results and getting dressed is so much fun!
Worth It16 months Post-Op
Breast Reconstruction Due to Cancer - San Luis Obispo, CA
On my 59th birthday I was diagnosed with stage 3+ invasive lobular breast cancer which was followed by a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. Dr. Donath has walked every step with me - the initial surgery and placement of expanders, extensive post-op, chemo, radiation, final implant surgery and the continuing follow-up. Now, at 60 and 1 year after the surgery, I continue to be happy with the results of his expertise and truly appreciate his compassion along this difficult
Worth It9 months Post-Op
Iam 38-year-old with Three Kids - San Luis Obispo, CA
I'm very happy with Dr. donath he did a great job on my breast implants. I had Seline implants and was having problems with ripples and dicided to see dr Garry and Made my decision to change to gel implants the best decition I ever made.. I highly recommend them. He is my surgeon doctor and to all my friends and family. he also does my Botox and family and friends as well and we are very pleased to get everything done with him he is my number one in San Luis obispo
Worth It5 months Post-Op
Eyebrows - San Luis Obispo, CA
One of my eyebrows was higher than the other. Dr. Donath injected botox above my right eyebrow as well as along my lower forehead. It corrected the raised brow and kept my forehead from wrinkling too with excellent results. He did a super job! His staff has always been caring and courteous. The wait times have always been to a minimum to see the doctor. Very pleasant experience.