“I treat the human body with respect and admiration for its wonderful complexity and see it as a canvas upon which I can create positive results that may improve quality of life.”

Dr. John M. Anastasatos, MD, FACS, is a plastic surgeon with offices in Beverly Hills and Athens, Greece. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Hellenic Society of Plastic Surgeons, and an Expert Reviewer for the Medical Board of California. A former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he performs cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, body, and hand, and he has lectured at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on advanced facelift techniques, including the deep plane facelift.

Early Life and Education

The son of a Greek shipping executive, Dr. Anastasatos was born in New York during one of his father’s overseas assignments. Returning to Athens, Greece, at the age of eight, he quickly discovered a love for science and math and a deep interest in medicine. As an honor student at the prestigious Athens College prep school, Dr. Anastasatos observed his first surgery at the age of 16 and found his calling. By the time he graduated from high school, he had assisted on over 30 surgical procedures and had received the Greek National Prize for academic excellence three years in a row. He earned a full scholarship to continue his education at Brown University, where he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Economics at the famed Ivy League institution in only three years and was immediately accepted by the School of Medicine, where he was awarded his medical degree with honors four years later.

Surgical Training at Columbia and UAB

General surgical training followed at the esteemed Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, an affiliate of Columbia University in New York. Leaving New York City, Dr. Anastasatos moved south to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he completed a fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery and then his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency under renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Luis O. Vasconez, serving as Chief Resident. Upon his certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he joined the UAB faculty and was appointed Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery. During this time, Dr. Anastasatos also served as Attending Surgeon at UAB Hospitals, The Children’s Hospital, and the Veterans Administration Hospital. The UAB health system is recognized as a southeast regional center of excellence in medicine and surgery.

Private Practice in Beverly Hills and Athens

He accepted a job offer to work with the busy cosmetic practice of a former trainee of Dr. Vasconez in Newport Beach in 2005, where he offered his skill as a cosmetic surgeon of face, breast, and body procedures to the demanding masses of savvy patients in Southern California. In 2007 he moved to Beverly Hills and established his own private practice. With family roots in Greece, he later opened a second office in Kifisia, Athens, and today he cares for patients from around the world at both locations.

Dr. John Anastasatos performs both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, including facelift and facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation and breast surgery, tummy tuck and body contouring, and hand surgery. That also includes revision cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, body, and nose.

His Philosophy of Care

“I have two major goals when I perform plastic surgery. The first one is to give each and every patient what she or he wants. Therefore I listen a lot to my patients during the pre-operative consultations in order to understand what they seek. Often I will see my patients two or three times pre-operatively to make sure we have proper communication, understanding of expectations, and rapport. Successful cosmetic surgery, after all, is about happiness. When I listen, I understand better and can deliver effectively and accordingly. The second goal has to do with me being happy with my work and my results. With every single operation I have the personal challenge to offer an impressive result with the least possible downtime. Furthermore, I consider it a privilege to be selected by each and every one of my patients,” says Dr. Anastasatos.

Teaching, Lectures, and Publications

Teaching has remained part of Dr. Anastasatos’s career since his years on the UAB faculty. He has lectured at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on advanced facelift techniques and returned as a featured speaker in 2026, presented at Cedars-Sinai plastic surgery grand rounds, and delivered plenary lectures on endoscopic breast surgery and body contouring at the Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. His published work includes a discussion with Dr. Vasconez on endoscopic brow lift fixation in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a book chapter on full abdominoplasty in Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdominal Wall, and an eMedicine reference article on pectoral implants. His full list of training, presentations, and publications is available in his curriculum vitae, and his media appearances are collected on the In The Media page.

Beyond the Operating Room

Dr. Anastasatos is an active supporter of children’s charities and victims assistance organizations in Los Angeles and Orange County. He is fluent in English and Greek, and his hobbies include sailing, cycling, regular exercise, travel, and fine dining.

Credentials and Memberships

• Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Member, Hellenic Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California
• Former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• US News and World Report Top Doctor