Patients who come to Dr. David Thao entrust their care to a surgeon with outstanding education, training and an exemplary reputation in the medical community.

Form and function are the foundations of Dr. Thao's practice where his ability to enhance physical beauty is only matched by his exceptional skill as a surgeon.

Dr. Thao is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, an elite group of surgeons dedicated to the highest standards of patient care and surgical excellence. Dr. Thao holds medical licenses in Minnesota and Michigan and is one of the most highly requested plastic surgeon for cosmetic surgery especially breast augmentation.

Dr. Thao’s areas of expertise are in cosmetic surgery; particularly facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and breast surgery. He uses advanced techniques in breast augmentation, short scar breast reduction, breast lift, and endoscopic brow lift. Dr. Thao is trained in breast reconstruction using autogenous tissues such as the abdominal muscles, latissmus muscles, and prosthetic implants.

Dr. Thao has extensive experience in body contouring for massive weight-loss patients and performs abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), total body lifts, liposuction, and Asian cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Thao is genuinely concerned and interested in his patients' wishes and their well-being. He prides himself on being thorough in his explanation of procedures, and exceeding his patient's expectations.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2008
American Board of Surgery, 2004

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

Brown University, Providence, RI, 1993

Medical:

University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, 1998

Residency:

General Surgery, St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI, 2003
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Summa Health, Akron, Ohio, 2005

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Minnesota Society of Plastic Surgeons
Minnesota Medical Association
East Metro Medical Society