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Dr. Manish C. Champaneria, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California

Dr. Manish C. Champaneria, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
San Diego, California
NPI: 1437356375· License: MD60337579 (WA) verify

13+ years of experience · self-reported

Medical school: University Of Minnesota Medical School · Graduated 2007(~19 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $1,765 across 16 payments (what this means)
4.75(71 ratings)

Consultation $75

In Dr. Manish C. Champaneria's own words

How Dr. Manish C. Champaneria describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • I’m especially grateful for the opportunity to support my LGBTQ+ patients
  • There's a fair amount of education and outreach to lymphedema therapists in the community as well as your own hospital about who to refer to, how do we get the surgery done, what is the benefit of this surgery, and which patients are good for these type of surgeries
  • Revision surgery is not only about refining anatomy — it’s about helping patients feel more fully themselves
  • The goal of the practice's surgery is never to change someone's identity.

Specialization

  • Specializes in face, breast, and body procedures.

Technique

  • Dr. Manish C. Champaneria is proficient in performing vascularized lymph node transfers and is familiar with the associated surgical techniques.

Training & credentials

  • During his fellowship at the University of Washington, Dr. Manish C. Champaneria learned to perform deeps, vascularized lymph node transfer, and LVAs.
  • Dr. Manish C. Champaneria completed a fellowship in microsurgery.
  • Dr. Manish C. Champaneria completed a residency at Loma Linda.

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About

Dr. Manish C. Champaneria is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California. He specializes in face, breast, and body procedures, including breast reduction, augmentation, reconstruction, tummy tuck, and lifts. Dr. Champaneria considers it a great privilege to care for patients during important life moments, emphasizing that compassion, respect, and affirming care are as crucial as diagnoses and treatments. He believes every patient deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for, and is especially grateful for the opportunity to support his LGBTQ+ patients. His approach is highly patient-led, aiming to bring each individual's vision to life. For facial procedures like facelifts, neck lifts, and lip lifts, his philosophy is to achieve a refreshed rather than transformed look, restoring harmony, definition, and softness in an effortless, timeless way without changing a patient's identity. He also performs revision chest masculinization surgery, viewing it as helping patients feel more fully themselves. Dr. Champaneria himself underwent top surgery almost 2.5 years ago and attributes his current well-being to gender-affirming care, expressing enduring gratitude for the care he received.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Manish C. Champaneria

Sourced directly from Dr. Manish C. Champaneria's social posts and replies.

What is the typical healing process after double-incision top surgery with free nipple grafts?
Patients can heal beautifully, with thin and well-positioned scars along the pectoral border and a natural, masculine chest contour settling in nicely, as early as 3 months post-op. Healing continues to evolve over the coming months.
What is involved in revision chest masculinization surgery?
Dr. Champaneria performs revision chest masculinization surgery for patients who have undergone prior top surgery elsewhere and present with residual breast tissue or contour fullness that no longer aligns with their goals. This is because not every gender-affirming journey concludes after the initial operation. As early as 4 weeks post-op, patients can achieve a flatter, tighter, more defined chest contour with improved symmetry and confidence. Scars are expected to continue softening, thinning, and fading over time. For Dr. Champaneria, revision surgery is not only about anatomical refinement but also about helping patients feel more fully themselves.
What does Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) achieve?
Brachioplasty, or arm lift surgery, improves the contour of the upper arm. It can also tighten the axillary roll and lateral chest/breast region, creating a smoother, more elegant transition from arm to torso. The result is natural definition, improved fit in clothing, and renewed confidence in sleeveless silhouettes, often through subtle changes.

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Patient Experience

Dr. Manish C. Champaneria Review Summary

4.7
Dr. Champaneria receives stellar reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars across multiple platforms. Patients consistently praise his skill, bedside manner, and the natural-looking results he achieves.

Ratings from Other Platforms

scripps.org

4.5 out of 5

Based on 83 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 67 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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realself.com

5 out of 5

Based on 96 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 101 reviews

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Dr. Manish C. Champaneria, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California

Main Office

12395 El Camino Real Suite 112, San Diego, California

(858) 554-9950

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Consultation fee: $75

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$1,765

Payments

16

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Manish C. Champaneria received $1,765 across 16 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Kerecis Limited.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

12395 El Camino Real Suite 112

San Diego, California 92130

Office Information

Phone: (858) 554-9950

Where does Dr. Manish C. Champaneria practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

12395 El Camino Real Suite 112, San Diego, California 92130

(96 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified By The American Board Of Plastic Surgery®

Frequently Asked Questions

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What do patients have to say about Dr. Manish C. Champaneria?
Patients rave about Dr. Champaneria's surgical skills, expressing extreme satisfaction with their results and the overall experience. Many highlight his genuine and caring personality, describing him as phenomenal and expressing gratitude for his work. Reviews mention life-changing outcomes, particularly with breast reduction, and minimal scarring.
What areas of care does Dr. Manish C. Champaneria cater to?
Dr. Champaneria specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, as well as microsurgery. His areas of expertise include facelifts, breast augmentation, body contouring, breast reduction, mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and mole removal. He provides care in the San Diego metro area, including La Jolla, Del Mar, and Solana Beach. Dr. Champaneria considers it a great privilege to provide compassionate, respectful, and affirming care during important life moments, ensuring every patient feels seen, heard, and cared for, with special gratitude for his LGBTQ+ patients. His highly patient-led approach focuses on bringing each individual's vision to life. For facial procedures, his philosophy is to achieve a refreshed rather than transformed look, aiming to restore harmony, definition, and softness in an effortless and timeless way—never changing a patient's identity, but enhancing natural contours like the jawline, neck, and lips to maintain their unique appearance.