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Board-certified and award winning plastic surgeon, Dr. Shahram Salemy specializes in cosmetic surgery in Seattle, Washington. He is highly regarded for his experience, skillset and for having earned exceptional professional distinctions and credentials in plastic surgery.
A native of Austin, Texas, Dr. Salemy attended Yale University and graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. While at Yale, he was involved in several activities and organizations, most notably The Yale Men’s Varsity Soccer Team, which he captained in 1994.
Dr. Salemy was then accepted at The Yale University School of Medicine and graduated in 1999. While in medical school, he conducted and published research in both Pediatric Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, and upon graduation was awarded The Connecticut Society of The American Board of Surgeons Prize, an honor reserved for the single graduating medical student
who demonstrates excellence in the surgical sciences.
Dr. Salemy spent the next six years of training in Seattle at The University of Washington School of Medicine residency program in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of America’s finest plastic surgery training programs.
During his residency he conducted research in the fields of Pediatric and Adult Craniofacial Surgery, research which was subsequently published and which he presented at national plastic surgery meetings.
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In Washington, Dr. Salemy joined one of the area’s most prestigious cosmetic surgery practices, where he specialized in facial and body rejuvenation. In 2006, he completed the rigorous two year board certification process by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board recognized by The American Board of Medical Specialties.
In addition, he was honored to be named Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at The George Washington School of Medicine, and that same year, was named one of “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” by The Consumers’ Research Council of America, an award which he has won multiple times. In 2008, Dr. Salemy was once again honored to be named a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Salemy is one of the very few distinguished plastic surgeons in Washington to be appointed as an Associate Clinical Professor in The University of Washington’s Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. As a Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Salemy trains plastic surgery chief residents in the area of cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Salemy is recognized for his commitment to his patients, and was honored with The Patients’ Choice Award for 2008 and again in 2009, an award voted on by patients in the Greater Seattle area for his outstanding patient care and surgical results, as well as being named a Finalist for the King 5 Best of Western Washington Award in the category of Best Local Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Salemy’s most recent distinction is being chosen as one of Washington’s 10 Best Plastic Surgeons by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons (AIOPS). Additionally, he has been named a Seattle Magazine Top Doctor, a distinction bestowed upon him by his peers.
Dr. Salemy lives in Seattle with his wife, Dr. Sarah Salemy, and their three daughters, Hannah, Lilah, and Mina. They enjoy running, soccer, and travel.
A board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Shahram Salemy strives to provide outstanding medical care and patient results by obtaining the highest credentials and accreditations in the field of plastic surgery.
Read more about Dr. Salemy’s board certification, credentials and teaching appointment below.
Along with rave patient reviews and testimonials, board certified Seattle plastic surgeon Dr.Shahram Salemy has received multiple awards over the course of his distinguished career and is recognized as one of the best providers of plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body.
Since 2008 Dr. Salemy has been a consistent recipient of The Patients’ Choice award for physicians that go above and beyond to make a real impact on the lives of their patients. Every year between 2009 and 2017 Dr. Salemy has been recognized for his bedside manner with The Compassionate Doctor Award. In 2014, Dr. Salemy was voted a Top 10 Doctor for the Seattle metro area, as well as the state of Washington, after millions of visitors to Vitals.com voted for the very best doctors in their areas.
Dr. Salemy has recently been recognized once again in this list in 2015. The prestigious list is compiled by the Consumers’ Research Council of America to find the best cosmetic surgeons in the country, and Dr Salemy is proud to have been frequently included since 2006.
RealSelf.com awards the Top Contributor status to less than 10% of doctors in the RealSelf doctor community based on actual patient satisfaction, favorable feedback, and contributions to Q&A and other Realself activities.
Bestowed by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons (AIOPS), the Washintgon’s 10 Best Doctors designation is based on nominations from patients, fellow physicians or AIOPS itself. AIOPS recognizes plastic surgeons who attain the highest levels of achievement in their field.
Dr. Salemy made the Castle Connolly Top Doctor list in 2019 and 2022. For a physician to be named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor requires peer nomination and an extensive review led by a physician research team to curate the “best” doctors in their specialties.
Dr. Shahram Salemy is proud to have earned a place on the Healthgrades Honor Roll, which recognizes top physicians in the United States who meet stringent requirements and criteria, including board certification in their specialty.
With the exception of Before & After photos in the Photo Gallery and other photos that indicate otherwise, the photos on this website are of models and not actual patients.
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