Gareth W. Strand, M.D., F.A.C.S. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon – Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Board Certified Since 1977 – Retired January, 2011

Dr. Gareth Strand retired in January of 2011. A prominent, giving, and gifted surgeon, he practiced for 30 years in the Reno area. Dr. James E Murphy joined Dr. Strand in practice in 1995, and is gladly accepting and continuing to care for Dr. Strand’s patients.

Dr. Strand brings over 29 years of experience to Northern Nevada Plastic Surgery. He holds the distinct title as Chief of Surgical Services for St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Strand is also a clinical professor of surgery at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is a trusted name in plastic surgery in Northern Nevada.

Dr. Strand is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. After graduating with a medical degree from the University of Illinois, he completed his plastic surgery training at the University of Wisconsin. He went on to complete a fellowship in hand surgery at Northwestern University.

Dr. Strand is committed to providing the finest in cosmetic surgery to improve and enhance the appearance of his patients. He specializes in surgery of the breast including breast enlargement, breast lift, and breast reduction. Dr. Strand also specializes in reconstruction of the breast following breast cancer. He has extensive experience with both implant reconstruction and the use of your body’s own tissue in the form of flaps to reconstruct a natural appearing breast. Dr. Strand’s extensive practice also includes liposuction, laser resurfacing, abdominoplasty, ear surgery, and facial rejuvenation.

Medical Education: University of Illinois
Plastic Surgery Residency: University of Wisconsin
Fellowship: Hand Surgery, Northwestern University
Board Certified: American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations: Renown, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center

Medical Societies:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Medical Association
Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Nevada Medical Society
Reno Surgical Society
Washoe County Medical Society

Twenty-seven years of practice at Northern Nevada Plastic Surgery Associates

Specializing in the following Procedures: