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Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD

(69 Ratings)

Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery

Albany Medical College (1991)

Professional interests include: breast revision, neck lift, cheek (mid-face) lift, and more.

450 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

(650) 721-8800

Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA specializing in facial plastic surgery. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD is affiliated with Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.

Office Locations

1000 Welch Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 498-9868

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300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 723-4000

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450 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

(650) 721-8800

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Stanford Medicine Children's Health

730 Welch Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 723-4883

(650) 721-2884

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900 Blake Wilbur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Some issues Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD can help you with:

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion, also known as dermaplaning, uses a high-speed rotating device to scrape away outer layers of the skin and create a smoother surface. This surgical procedure is most commonly used on the face, but it may be performed on other parts of the body as well. It treats the following skin issues:

Raised scars due to accidents, previous surgery, or acne.
Deep wrinkles.
Skin growths, like precancerous lesions.

During dermabrasion, a nurse or other healthcare professional holds the skin taut so that the doctor can apply gentle but constant pressure on the skin using the device. Depending on how much skin needs treatment, it may take a few minutes to over an hour to complete the surgery.

A waxy or moist dressing is placed on the skin at the end of the procedure. The treated area will be red and swollen for about two to three weeks. Itchiness and tingling will likely be present for some time. Although less common, enlarged pores, cold sores, rashes, and permanent skin discoloration may also occur. Normal activities may be resumed about two weeks following dermabrasion. However, swimming in chlorinated water and sports that involve the use of balls should be avoided for four to six weeks.

Eyelid Reconstruction

Eyelid reconstruction is a surgical procedure to correct defects that typically arise from traumatic injury to the eye or after skin cancer removal on the eyelid. The surgery aims to preserve eyelid function and to improve its appearance.

The choice of reconstruction technique depends on the size and severity of the defect. If tissue loss is small to moderate, the wound may simply be sutured close. For larger defects, however, tissue from other parts of the body may be needed. Tissue may be taken (or harvested) from the ear, scalp, abdomen, roof of the mouth, inside of the check, or the eyelid itself.

The Hughes procedure and the Cutler-Beard procedure are reconstruction techniques that use eyelid tissue. In the Hughes procedure, a piece of neighboring tarsoconjunctival tissue is cut, slid onto the wound, and then sutured together. The tarsoconjunctiva is made up of the connective tissue that provides support to the eyelid, called tarsus, and the membrane covering the white of the eyes, called conjunctiva. This technique is suited for defects that are located on the sides of the eyelid. The Cutler-Beard procedure requires a thicker segment of tarsoconjunctival tissue and is used to repair defects in the center of the eyelid.

Eyelid reconstruction is commonly done at an outpatient facility. There will be bruising and swelling for about four to ten days following surgery. Patients should keep their heads elevated, use cold compress, and apply antibiotic cream on their eyelids for the first few days. Strenuous activities must be avoided for four weeks, but patients may be able to return to work after about a week.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

excisional debridement

In 2024, Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD performed more excisional debridement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

excision

surgical debridement

In 2024, Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD had a list price for excision, and surgical debridement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

debridement

In 2012, Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD had a list price for debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2014

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	151
doctor visit	89
excision	151

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	19
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	242
doctor visit	56
excision	242
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	28
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	175
doctor visit	45
excision	175

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	156
doctor visit	50
excision	156

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	13
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	12
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	101
doctor visit	30
excision	101

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	13
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	95
doctor visit	80
excision	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	109
doctor visit	41
excision	109

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	74
doctor visit	47
excision	74

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	13
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA during 2024 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	56
doctor visit	67
excision	56

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	12
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	128
doctor visit	57
excision	128

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD.

**Gender**
Female	59
Male	32

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	64
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	18
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	16
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 1991. He completed residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (1991)

Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery (2001)

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.48 out of 5 stars based on 69 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Mark Kahn, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sientra, Inc.	$543 SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $429	SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAT IMPLANT $113
Allergan Inc.	$328 SERI $144	NATRELLE $124	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $19	BOTOX $17	$24
Apyx Medical Corporation	$208 $208
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$198 CMF CERAMICS & ALLOGRAFT $167	MATRIXORTHOGNATHIC $31
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$150 $150
Other	$550 Reconstruction $116	ZEJULA $113	Cellfina $85	SPY-PHI SYSTEM $41	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $32	Other $164

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,792
Consulting Fee	$185

Biography

Dr. David Kahn is a physician who specializes in facial plastic surgery. After attending Albany Medical College for medical school, Dr. Kahn completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a hospital affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). His areas of expertise include the following: cleft lip and palate, nasal obstruction, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). He is rated highly by his patients. His distinctions include: Lester Hovey Teaching Award, Stanford University; Marquis Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who; and Marquis Who's Who In Medicine and Healthcare, Marquis Who's Who. In addition to English, Dr. Kahn speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Sequoia Hospital, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, and Stanford Health Care. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Dignity Health.