Meet Facial Plastic Surgeon William C. Cohen, D.O., F.A.O.C.O.

A skilled facial plastic surgeon, William C. Cohen, D.O., F.A.O.C.O., provides patients throughout Orange County with a holistic approach to facial plastic surgery, laser treatments, skin care, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, the QuickLift™ procedure, and more. Learn more about Dr. Cohen's background and approach to your health.

• Medical Background and Training
• Recognition in the Field
• Holistic Approach - Experience the D.O. Difference
• Community Connection
• Teaching Appointments
• Hospital Affiliations
• Memberships

Medical Background and Training

A facial plastic surgeon serving Orange County, William C. Cohen, D.O. is a fully-accredited and board-certified surgeon.

Having received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Cohen then earned his Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from Midwestern University at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.

After completing his General Rotating Internship at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan, he successfully fulfilled a year of General Surgery followed by a three-year combined residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery at Bicounty Community Hospital in Warren, Michigan.

In 1996, Dr. Cohen was selected as the Chief Surgical Resident of Bicounty Community Hospital, as well as being the Chief Resident of the Otolaryngology Department from 1995 to 1997. He was awarded "Best Paper" in 1997 for his work "Evaluation of Olfaction after Endoscopic Partial Middle Turbinectomy." Furthermore, Dr. Cohen has been published in various magazines on multiple topics in the field of nasal, sinus, and plastic surgery.

William C. Cohen, D.O. received his certification by the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS) in 1998.

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Recognition in the Field

Recognized as an innovative and progressive surgeon in the community, Dr. William C. Cohen has become an expert in the art of facial rejuvenation. This continued progress in the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery led to the development of THE SKIN CENTERx. Successfully combining his expertise in facial plastic surgery and skin care, Dr. Cohen became the first in Orange County to bring the latest in minimally invasive face-lifting techniques, the Quicklift™ procedure. This office-based "one-hour face lift" erases up to 10 years in one day allowing a patient to return to daily activities within days.

Utilizing his background as an osteopathic physician and his training as a surgeon, Dr. William C. Cohen has continually demonstrated his skill and artistry in the field of facial plastic and cosmetic surgery. He has received additional training in plastic and cosmetic surgery from some of the most respected and innovative surgeons in the United States. In 2004, the Consumer's Research Counsel of America honored Dr. Cohen with receiving prestigious recognition as one of "America's Top Physicians."

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Holistic Approach - Experience the D.O. Difference

Osteopathic training emphasizes a personal "holistic" approach to patient care. Patients are treated as individuals, as opposed to focusing primarily on their disease. Doctors of Osteopathy attend four-year accredited medical schools similar to their M.D. counterparts. In addition to traditional medical training, osteopathic physician students receive specialized training that emphasizes structure/function relationships of the human body. By incorporating manipulation techniques as an additional treatment modality, one can affect organ systems and thereby influence healing.

Specializing in the management of ear, nose, throat, and plastic surgery needs of both adults and children, Dr. Cohen utilizes the "holistic" approach to patient care. This methodology considers all aspects of a patient's condition and its effect on the patient as a whole, rather than focusing specifically on the disease. This style, combined with the traditional training of the structure/function relationships of organs and diseases, makes facial plastic surgeon William C. Cohen, D.O. the ideal choice for your ear, nose, throat, and plastic surgery needs, especially if you live anywhere in Orange County.

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Community Connection

As a native of Orange County, facial plastic surgeon William C. Cohen, D.O. maintains ties in the community where he lives with his wife and children. Dr. Cohen is involved in many local programs and charity organizations and gives lectures to community groups and professional societies in the fields of ear, nose, and throat disorders and current modalities in facial plastic and cosmetic surgery.

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Teaching Appointments

Dr. William C. Cohen enjoys being able to share his knowledge with future physicians. Dr. Cohen is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology) at Western University of Health Services.

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Hospital Affiliations

To better serve his patients from Orange County, facial plastic surgeon William C. Cohen, D.O. is affiliated with hospitals throughout the area, including:

• Anaheim Memorial Medical Center
• Chapman Medical Center
• Fullerton Surgical Center
• Placentia Linda Hospital
• St. Joseph Medical Center
• St. Jude Medical Center
• St. Jude Outpatient Surgery Center
• Val Mesa Surgery Center
• Western Medical Center, Santa Ana

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Memberships

Dr. William Cohen understands the importance of staying current with advances and other changes in the medical field. Because of this, Dr. Cohen is a member of the following professional organizations:

• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
• American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
• American Osteopathic Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
• American Osteopathic Association
• Orange County Osteopathic Medical Association
• Orange County Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California

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Contact Our Facial Plastic Surgeon Serving All of Orange County and Surrounding Areas

Patients from Newport Beach or elsewhere in Orange County should meet with facial plastic surgeon William C. Cohen, D.O. to discuss what treatment may be best for them. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Cohen or to learn more about the facial rejuvenation and skin care treatments offered at THE SKIN CENTERx, contact one of our two Orange County facial plastic surgery offices today.

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