Tamburrino Plastic Surgery & Med Spa: Joseph F. Tamburrino, MD
800 W State St Ste 300
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone
215-348-3415
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Trained Across Three Elite Institutions. Practicing in Doylestown.
Most plastic surgeons train at one institution. Dr. Joseph Tamburrino trained at three.
After earning his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completing his general surgery residency at Temple University Hospital, he pursued plastic surgery training at Cleveland Clinic Florida, one of the most selective programs in the country. He then completed two elite fellowships: aesthetic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat in New York (historically the birthplace of modern cosmetic surgery in America) and reconstructive microsurgery at UCLA.
Fewer than 7% of plastic surgeons complete two or more fellowships. The combination of Cleveland Clinic, Lenox Hill / MEETH, and UCLA (three nationally ranked institutions across three states) is so rare that no published academic study tracks it as a category.
Then he made a choice most surgeons in his position don’t make. He left the academic track, turned down big-city practices, and built a boutique practice in Doylestown, where he could deliver elite surgical results without the ego, the upsell, or the impersonal conveyor belt of a high-volume clinic.
Credentials at a Glance
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Double board-certified
Medical Degree
Jefferson Medical College,
Thomas Jefferson University
Advanced Training
Fellowship, aesthetic surgery (Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC)
Fellowship, microvascular breast reconstruction (UCLA)
Residency Training
Plastic surgery (Cleveland Clinic Florida)
General surgery (Temple University Hospital)
Awards & Recognition
Best of Bucks County Plastic Surgeon 2023
Published Research
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Clinical Cancer Research
What Sets Dr. Tamburrino Apart
Five things distinguish Dr. Tamburrino from most plastic surgeons in the region:
- Double Board-Certified – Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Most plastic surgeons hold one board certification; Dr. Tamburrino holds two.
- Three-Institution Training – Cleveland Clinic Florida, Lenox Hill Hospital / MEETH (NYC), and UCLA. A breadth of surgical education that fewer than 7% of plastic surgeons pursue.
- Published Researcher – Four peer-reviewed publications cited 390+ times. The median plastic surgery paper receives about 8 citations; most private-practice surgeons publish none.
- Boutique Practice by Choice – One surgeon. One team. Every consultation, every procedure, every follow-up personally overseen.
- Best of Bucks County 2023 – 4.9 stars across 150+ patient reviews.
Whether you’re considering a subtle enhancement or a transformative procedure, Dr. Tamburrino’s meticulous attention to detail delivers results that complement your unique features and aesthetic vision.
Education & Advanced Training
Dr. Tamburrino’s training spans nearly a decade of specialized education beyond medical school, across four institutions in three states.
- Medical Degree – Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- Master’s Degree – Biochemistry, Thomas Jefferson University
- Bachelor’s Degree – Chemistry, Temple University
- Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship – Lenox Hill Hospital & Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York, NY
- Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship – UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
- Plastic Surgery Residency – Cleveland Clinic Florida
- General Surgery Residency – Temple University Hospital
This combination of full general surgery foundation, plastic surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic, and two fellowships at Lenox Hill / MEETH and UCLA is the kind of training most patients would otherwise have to travel to Manhattan or Los Angeles to access.
Special Clinical Interests
Dr. Tamburrino offers the full range of plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments. He holds a particular clinical interest in these procedures:
Whether surgical or nonsurgical, Dr. Tamburrino’s approach focuses on precision, artistry, and achieving results that enhance each patient’s natural beauty.
Patient-Centered Care & Philosophy
Dr. Tamburrino could practice anywhere. He chose to build a boutique practice in Doylestown where he personally oversees every consultation, every procedure, every follow-up. No assembly line. No rotating physicians. One surgeon, one team, one standard.
From the first consultation through long-term follow-up care, you’ll experience the attentive, unhurried care that only a boutique practice can deliver. That care is combined with surgical expertise honed across nearly two decades and three of the country’s most prestigious training programs.
Awards, Publications & Recognition
Dr. Tamburrino’s work has been recognized by patients and peers alike. His commitment to advancing aesthetic medicine is reflected in his published research, his speaking engagements, and his community recognition.
- Best of Bucks County Plastic Surgeon 2023
- 4.9 stars across 150+ patient reviews
- Four peer-reviewed publications cited 390+ times:
- Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery (2010): laser-assisted angiography for evaluating mastectomy flaps in immediate breast reconstruction. 157 citations.
- Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery (2011): laser-assisted angiography in TRAM flap breast reconstruction. 48 citations.
- Molecular and Cellular Biology (2003): regulation of BRCA1 transcription. 90 citations.
- Clinical Cancer Research (2001): Fez1/lzts1 alterations in gastric carcinoma. 97 citations.
- For context: the median plastic surgery paper receives about 8 citations after 5 years.
- Invited speaker at the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgery
With a strong foundation in surgical expertise and a passion for advancing aesthetic medicine, Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. continues to set the standard for exceptional results. His accolades and contributions underscore his reputation as a leader in plastic surgery.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you’re considering plastic surgery or a nonsurgical cosmetic treatment, Joseph Tamburrino, M.D., can help you achieve results you’ll love. Call us at 215-348-3415 or request a consultation to schedule your consultation today.
