Dr. Safa Sharabi, Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA
Health, confidence, and natural-looking results begin with a surgeon who sees the whole person, not just the procedure. While aesthetic goals often start on the surface, true transformation requires a deep understanding of anatomy, wellness, and the path toward maintaining long-term outcomes. This is the foundation of Dr. Safa Sharabi’s practice.
Since 2017, she has performed thousands of surgeries in one of the nation’s highest-volume systems. Her advanced fellowship training in 2016 at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she specialized in microvascular and complex reconstructive surgery, shaped her into a surgeon trusted with the most challenging cases, including revision procedures that were previously botched or that have not aged well.
Dr. Sharabi has a healthy obsession with patient safety, having served as Assistant Director of Risk and Patient Safety at Kaiser Permanente, a role that reflects her unwavering commitment to safety, ethics, and evidence-based care. Patient safety is the backbone of her career. What truly sets Dr. Sharabi apart is the way she cares for her patients. She is known for her thorough consultations, where she listens intently, asks thoughtful questions, and explores each patient’s overall health, lifestyle, and motivations. She does not oversell, overpromise, or push unnecessary procedures. Her goal is to have happy, healthy patients with results that stand the test of time.
Why Choose Dr. Safa Sharabi in Santa Monica, CA?
Choosing a plastic surgeon for your aesthetic journey is a deeply personal decision. You deserve someone who brings exceptional skill, genuine compassion, and unwavering integrity to every step of your journey. Dr. Safa Sharabi offers a patient experience grounded in safety, transparency, and long-term well-being.
Extensive Experience & Advanced Training
With a post-training surgical career spanning from 2016 to today and thousands of procedures performed, Dr. Sharabi brings unmatched depth of experience to her practice. Her fellowship at the world’s leading institute for microvascular and complex reconstructive surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, has equipped her to handle even the most challenging or previously botched cases with confidence and precision.
Patient Safety Above All
Safety is the foundation of Dr. Sharabi’s career. Having served as the Assistant Director of Risk and Patient Safety at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Sharabi has dedicated years to improving surgical safety standards. Her patients benefit from this rigorous, detail-oriented approach every single day.
Personalized, Thoughtful Care
No two patients share the same goals, health history, or motivations. Dr. Sharabi takes the time to understand the full picture, often sharing an hour or more in consultation to learn about lifestyle, wellness, weight-loss journey, and emotional readiness. Every treatment plan is tailored, intentional, and designed to support long-term success.
Realistic Expectations & Honest Guidance
Dr. Sharabi believes in results that are safe, achievable, and sustainable. She does not oversell or overpromise. Instead, she partners with patients to create plans that align with their health, anatomy, and goals.
Expertise in Complex & Corrective Cases
Her advanced reconstructive background allows her to take on cases that require a higher level of skill, including revisions of procedures that have aged poorly or were performed elsewhere. Patients trust her to restore both their appearance and confidence.
A Surgeon Who Sees the Whole Person
With her natural creative eye and a love for hands-on craftsmanship, Dr. Sharabi is driven to help people feel whole, healthy, and confident in their own beauty. Her work focuses on restoring confidence rather than creating unrealistic ideals.
Dr. Sharabi’s Education & Training
Dr. Sharabi began her academic journey by obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree at UCLA, nurturing both her scientific curiosity and her natural creativity.
She completed medical school as well as an integrated residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, widely considered one of the highest regarded and most rigorous residency programs in the country. Her dedication and aptitude led her to pursue additional fellowship training at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she specialized in microvascular and complex reconstructive surgery. This elite fellowship equipped her with the advanced skills required to perform intricate reconstructions, manage challenging surgical cases, and revise procedures that have not aged well or were performed elsewhere.
Since completing her training in 2017, Dr. Sharabi has continued to refine her expertise, performing thousands of surgeries. Her training and experience have shaped her into a surgeon trusted for both her technical precision and her ability to handle complex, corrective, and restorative cases with confidence and compassion.
Dr. Sharabi’s Certifications and Affiliations
Dr. Safa Sharabi’s commitment to excellence is reflected not only in her advanced surgical training but also in her professional certifications and active involvement in leading medical organizations. Her credentials demonstrate her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety, ethics, and surgical expertise.
Board Certification
- Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Dr. Sharabi is affiliated with organizations that uphold rigorous standards in surgical practice, patient safety, and continuing medical education, including:
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Leadership in Patient Safety
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sharabi served as the Assistant Director of Risk and Patient Safety at Kaiser Permanente, a role that underscores her deep expertise in surgical safety, quality improvement, and patient care.
Schedule Consultation with Dr. Safa Sharabi Today
At Safa Sharabi MD Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica, Dr. Sharabi combines world-class training with a deeply personal approach to care. Dr. Sharabi offers patients the highest level of expertise grounded in compassion and integrity. Whether you are seeking aesthetic refinement or complex reconstructive care, Dr. Sharabi is committed to delivering results that are thoughtful, natural, and built to last—helping you feel confident, safe, and fully supported every step of the way.