James E. Murphy, M.D.
A Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
A Nevada Native
In Practice Since 1991
Dr. James E. Murphy was born and raised in Reno, NV. He chose to earn his bachelor’s degree here at home from The University of Nevada, Reno, before attaining his medical degree from the same institution’s medical school in 1991.
His passion for his country then led Dr. James E. Murphy to enlist in the United States Navy. Our doctor spent two years as a medical corpsman during Desert Storm, proudly serving the nation.
Dr. James E. Murphy then completed a series of highly prestigious surgical residencies across the U.S. before deciding to return home to Reno. He chose to come back here because he wanted to raise his family in his hometown while creating the thriving surgery practice our city deserves.
A Thriving Practice
Providing Personalized Care
Owning and operating his own surgical practice was daunting at first, but our surgeon has consistently excelled for decades. His Reno plastic surgery office and med spa have grown to become both wildly popular and widely respected.
Patients especially love Dr. James E. Murphy’s easy-going bedside manner. They come to him struggling with cosmetic insecurities. He makes them feel at ease enough to discuss their desires, ask questions, and feel empowered about their choices.
Our surgeon specializes in breast surgery, providing superior results in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast. He performs more breast augmentations than any other surgery. He is also highly skilled in an array of other cosmetic surgeries spanning the breasts, body, and face.
Dr. James E. Murphy
Is a Reconstruction Expert
Dr. James E. Murphy provides both plastic and reconstructive surgery, and is an expert in facial reconstruction for patients injured in accidents. For over 25 years, he has provided cleft lip and palate surgeries for pediatric patients. Helping these young patients has proven to be an indescribably rewarding experience.
Dr. James E. Murphy Has Earned
Board Certification & Fellow Status
Our Surgeon’s Rigorous Residencies
General Surgery Residency
Our Surgeon completed five years of General Surgery Residency at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
Plastic Surgery Residency
He then completed two years of Plastic Surgery Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine/Bowman Gray in North Carolina.
Prestigious Tutelage
Dr. James E. Murphy studied under Dr. Louis Argenta, a renowned specialist in craniofacial deformity microsurgery.
Reno Raves About Our Surgeon
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At Our Reno Practice
We are dedicated to your convenience. Dr. James E. Murphy’s staff is also bilingual, allowing English and Spanish speakers to receive the high quality care they deserve.
Dr. James E. Murphy Can Enhance Many Areas
Facial Surgery
Breast Surgery
Medical Spa