Committed to enriching the lives of his patients

Dr. Grzeskiewicz (pronounced Gres`/ke/witz) is a graduate of the prestigious University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was awarded a U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship, and upon his graduation in 1987 he entered surgical internship at U.S. Naval Hospital San Diego. He then was selected into the U.S. Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute in Pensacola, Florida where he completed training to become a Navy Flight Surgeon. He served for another three and one half years as a Flight Surgeon with the U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton, California including overseas assignments. He was selected for Lieutenant Commander and was serving as Medical Department Head of Marine Aircraft Group 39 when he left the Navy to pursue his dream of becoming a plastic surgeon.

Dr. Grzeskiewicz was accepted into residency at The University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri, where he trained in general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and microsurgery under the guidance of Dr. C. Lin Puckett, Past Chairman of The American Board of Plastic Surgery and Past President of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Grzeskiewicz then completed a preceptorship in aesthetic surgery under the guidance of internationally renowned facial rejuvenation experts, Drs. Thomas Baker and James Stuzin in Miami, Florida. Dr. Grzeskiewicz distinguished himself during his training by achieving successive scores in the 99th percentile on the annual national in-service examination during each year of his plastic surgery residency.

Upon completion of his residency in 1998, Dr. Grzeskiewicz returned to his alma mater, The University of Virginia, for his eighth year of postgraduate surgical training under the tutelage of a nationally recognized expert, Dr. Raymond Morgan. After graduating from his fellowship in 1999, Dr. Grzeskiewicz entered private practice in La Jolla.

Dr. Grzeskiewicz specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery including breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation and laser resurfacing. He is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and an Active Member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of The California Medical Association, The San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, and The San Diego County Medical Society. He is on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Grzeskiewicz currently resides in Poway with Jan, his wife of over twenty years, and their daughters, Gabrielle and Nastassia.

My Philosophy

How do I summarize my philosophy in a word? Commitment.
My life has been underscored by a commitment to become the best physician that I can be. From my earliest recollections of wonder at listening to my own heart through a stethoscope at the age of three, or tutoring others throughout my own education, or completing Eagle Scout service projects, I have followed both my fascination with the study of the human organism as well as my joy in helping others to be the best that they can be. I create the possibility of possibility for my patients, and I produce that through my commitment to them.

Commitment to my patients: My patients are not just clients. A relationship between a surgeon and a patient is more than a merchant - consumer affiliation. It is not an employer - employee association. It is a partnership between a physician and a patient forged in trust and honest communication for the purpose of enriching the life of the patient. Commitment is that indescribable feeling you have when you know you have selected the right path, that comfort in discussing your most difficult topics, that peace of mind you have in knowing that someone is caring for you and shouldering the burden, that inner calm you have in knowing you have complete and accurate knowledge, that feeling that someone is . . . committed to you. It is that which I strive to bring to the relationship with my patients. I listen thoughtfully, understand what my patients want, and I commit myself to making that happen.

Commitment to professional excellence: I am committed to perfecting my surgical judgment, skills and problem solving capabilities for the benefit of my patients. My knowledge will continue to expand because of my lifelong devotion to education and training. I work hard to stay abreast of the latest technology and information available, and it is my continuing quest to understand the aesthetic ideals of beauty in the human form that keeps me fascinated by the rare combination of artistic expression and scientific analysis that plastic and reconstructive surgery offers. Our office staff is highly trained and motivated, and we are always ready to assist you and ensure that you are comfortable and content with your care.

Commitment to integrity: We operate with integrity and fairness. We endeavor to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical values. There are no efforts at marketeering or manipulation, and our rates are reasonable and competitive. We want you to be happy that you selected us for your surgical care, and we take it very seriously when you place your trust in us. We still believe in the Hippocratic Oath.

I sincerely hope that you will give us an opportunity to serve you, and if you do, I am quite confident that you will be pleased with our efforts.

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