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Dr. Shankar Lakshman, MD

Dr. Shankar Lakshman, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*

Dr. Shankar Lakshman, MD is a plastic surgeon in Pasadena, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Glendale and Huntington Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

10 Congress St Ste 360 Pasadena, CA 91105

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Dr. Lakshman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lakshman

4.3
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I had my hands Dupoitren surgery (finger triggering) with Dr. Lakshman. He is an excellent surgeon. I am very impressed with his professionalism.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vahe Mkrtchyan – Apr 01, 2021
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I recommended to friends and family they were all thankful to meet such a caring and talented Doctor he is a pleasure to visit his office
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 09, 2020
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I visited Dr Lakshman's office to have stitches removed from my chin, and he instead recommended what I am certain was unnecessary and over-the-top surgery. I got 7 stitches from the ER and thought a plastic surgeon would be the best place to go to have them removed. My dentist had seen my chin and said that I was healing nicely. Dr Lakshman, the next day, said that the ER did a "terrible job" and that my wound would "fall apart" if he took the stitches out. He said he needed to put me under anesthesia and and "clean it up" and scheduled a surgery at a surgical center. (The surgery center called me in advance-not to warn me about surgery with a concussion but to aggressively ask for my credit card.) Instead, I went to my primary care doctors office and had my stitches removed without incident. They were impressed at how well I had healed and actually commented on what a nice job the ER had done with the stitches. Nothing "fell apart" and there's hardly any scaring.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 09, 2019
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I am a client of Dr Lakshman's for injectibles. He has a soft, artistic hand and impeccable bedside manner. I absolutely love my results! He listens to my requests and understands the artistry of injectibles! His staff is always kind and cordial. I highly recommend Dr L for botox or for any injectibles! I love Pasadena Surgeons!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rebecca H. in Altadena, CA – Oct 20, 2016
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I was referred to Dr. Lakshman by another doctor at Glendale Adventist Medical Center who said that Dr. Lakshman is the doctor she would go to if she ever needed a procedure done on her face. I like to fact that Dr. Lakshman worked with me as a cash patient and did a great job removing a wart on my face and the scar is almost undetectable. I recommend Pasadena Surgeons to anyone needing plastic or cosmetic surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Steven in Glendale, CA – Sep 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

With board-certification in plastic surgery and hand surgery, I provide a unique level of expertise and care in Southern California. I personally see each patient from the one-to-one consultation to the post-operative care.I enjoy treating hand...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • University Of New Mexico / Main Campus

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • University Of New Mexico

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • University Of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Vanderbilt University

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Pasadena Surgeons10 Congress St Ste 360 Pasadena, CA 91105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Huntington Hospital

    100 W California Blvd
    Pasadena, CA 91105
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

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  • Adventist Health Glendale

    1509 Wilson Ter
    Glendale, CA 91206
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

    1812 Verdugo Blvd
    Glendale, CA 91208
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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