First contact I had with Dr. Stoker's office is when I brought a friend to her post surgical appointment. I met Tammy, Dr. Stoker's nurse, she was amazing(love you Tammy). This gave me the courage to set up my own appointment. After three kids I had some skin and fat that need to be removed …
Although many people may not think of breast surgery as a post-weight loss procedure, many women need surgery to restore breast volume and shape. I offer many laser breast surgery procedures at my Los Angeles practice that are particularly helpful for women who want to address two common concerns after weight loss: Decreased breast volume …
I am proud to announce that I will be joining the team on Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition as the plastic surgery specialist on body contouring after weight loss. I will be working alongside two renowned experts, Dr. Terry Schaack, serving as the Medical Director, and Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, serving as the Director of …
Having performed literally thousands of body contouring procedures for Los Angeles liposuction patients, it makes sense that Dr. David Stoker has also become a leader in liposuction alternatives. Whether you’re looking for a choice other than surgery or simply seeking some fine-tuning, you can count on Dr. Stoker to recommend the right strategy for achieving …
One group of patients I particularly enjoy working with is the community of men and women who have lost large amounts of weight. Whether these patients have conquered obesity on their own or undergone weight loss surgery, Los Angeles area residents who have fought to achieve their ideal weight are inspirational patients. It’s particularly …
I am so incredibly happy with the results from my surgery with Dr. Stoker. It all started for me with a deviated septum that was causing me a lot of sinus infections and migraines. I went to Dr. Stoker on a recommendation from a trusted friend to see what could be done. In addition to …
The field of medicine advances largely through clinical research performed by doctors and scientists around the world. Within an individual practice like mine, participating in research projects not only benefits my particular specialty, plastic surgery, it also brings opportunities to my patients. I’ll give you a couple of examples. Several years ago, as silicone …
As any professional devoted to their field will tell you, it’s challenging to find time to achieve every career goal. As a Los Angeles plastic surgeon, I find that to be especially true. Of course, my first priorities are my patients. Whether I’m consulting with a new patient, performing surgery or conducting a postoperative …
Dr. Stoker is a fantastic doctor who gave me the incredible body that I always wanted. He carefully listened to my concerns/desires, and gave me exactly what I asked for and needed. I am an athlete who trains triathlons and martial arts. He was very sensitive to both my desires about my body and my …
Dr. Stoker is a fantastic doctor who gave me the incredible body that I always wanted. He carefully listened to my concerns/desires, and gave me exactly what I asked for and needed. I am an athlete who trains triathlons and martial arts. He was very sensitive to both my desires about my body and my …