Guests

Alisha Rose Merlo has dedicated over 20 years of her professional life to the medical aesthetic space. Her true passions lie in helping practices deliver next-level patient experiences, optimizing operational efficiencies, and boosting treatment and product sales. Working for leading organizations …

Amber, our talented medical photographer, is the friendly face behind your before-and-after photos and keeps track of your progress if you’re on our weight loss program.Beyond the camera, Amber is also part of our marketing team, bringing her fun and energetic personality to our social media co…

Amy helps keep our practice running smoothly day-to-day so we can make sure each and every patient gets our full attention.In addition to taking calls throughout the day, helping our team get what they need, and keeping our records safe and secure, Amy is also our resident techie—and we don’t k…

Dr. Anna Steve is a Cosmetic Breast Specialist at Neinstein Plastic Surgery in NYC. She specializes in the full spectrum of breast surgery from breast implants, breast revisions, and tuberous breast reconstruction to breast reconstruction revision surgery.

With two decades at LJCSC, Brittney has grown alongside the practice, shaping what the 5-star patient experience looks and feels like. As Patient Experience Manager, she works behind the scenes to keep every detail running smoothly—whether that means supporting surgeons and nurses, coordinating log…

After 20 years, it’s safe to say that Carmen provides incredible care. As a key member of LJC’s dream team, Carmen assists with consultations, performs pre-operative care, and helps with post-op visits—in addition to advocating on behalf of patients.

With over 10 years of experience as a medical assistant, Cynthia wears many hats at LJCSC. Whether she’s at the front desk greeting patients, answering phone calls, helping with scheduling, or in the back assisting with rooming and follow-up procedures, she’s always ready to jump in wherever she’s …

Practicing in a field that focuses on beauty and confidence for over 20 years, Dr. Diana Breister has become fluent in understanding the general self-image of women. Though she is skilled at several types of procedures, she is most known for her excellence in doing face and neck lifts, eyelid surge…

Elise is the Digital Marketing Manager at Frank Motors in San Diego. She also sits on the advisory board of Humble Design, an organization that serves individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness in San Diego. Elise was born and raised in San Diego. Frank Motors is her family'…

Anesthesiologist Dr. Jerry Haas has been at LJCSC helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for before, during, and after surgery for over 25 years.When Dr. Haas isn’t by patients’ side during surgery, he’s there throughout their weight loss journey to help them safely reach their goals …

With more than eight years of experience behind the camera, Gretchell brings both artistry and strategy to her role as LJCSC’s Videographer & Digital Content Specialist. From producing patient stories to creating scroll-stopping visuals for our surgeons, she combines her love of photography and vid…

You can find Hannah's bubbly, positive copywriting in LJCSC's podcast descriptions, social media captions, website pages, emails and more. She delivers the friendly voice of LJCSC and helps produce our podcast.

Having dedicated 17 years of his life to achieve the best medical training, Dr. Salazar’s philosophy is centered around providing beautiful results safely and ensuring each and every patient feels well cared for from their first appointment to their last.In addition to being an American Board C…

Janelle began her time at LJCSC as a Marketing Coordinator before transitioning into Administrative Lead and then a Patient Care Coordinator. Now, Janelle’s role is to manage the Centre’s daily operations and ensure the proper processes are in place to provide outstanding patient care.

Jason Pozner, MD, is the co-founder and medical director of Sanctuary Medical Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Pozner was an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland and currently serves as adjunct clinical faculty in the Department of Plastic Surgery at …

As a Patient Care Coordinator, Jessica is the friendly voice you’ll hear first when you reach out to LJCSC. She’ll listen to your goals, answer your questions, and make sure you’re feeling great about your consultation. And she’ll be there every step of the way, guiding you through the process.…

Jillian brings over a decade of experience in cosmetic surgery to her role, combining professionalism with genuine care. Her blend of creativity, organization, and compassion makes every patient feel seen, supported, and confident throughout their aesthetic journey.

Jocelyn is a dedicated nurse with over 16 years of experience, specializing in outpatient surgery where fast-paced care meets meaningful patient connections. Her love for people, sports, and laughter shines through in every patient interaction, making everyone feel cared for and at ease.

Dr. Johan Brahme is a board certified plastic surgeon with a reputation for his kind bedside manner, commitment to safety, and beautiful results.Dr. Brahme’s philosophy in patient care is essentially the application of the Golden Rule… to care for every single patient the way he would want his …

During his 30 years as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, John D. Smoot, MD, FACS has earned a reputation for providing excellent care and beautiful cosmetic surgery results. Dr. Smoot is the Medical Director of La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa.Dr. Smoot has an extrao…

Juliana is often the first friendly face you’ll see after meeting with a coordinator. As a medical assistant, she loves being part of your journey and seeing your transformation from consult to post-op care.