Newport Beach & Beverly Hills
Medicine is both a science
and a relationship
Growing up as the daughter of an anesthesiologist and a pediatrician, Dr. Kieu was raised to understand that medicine is both a science and a relationship. The technical knowledge matters enormously — but so does the way a surgeon makes a patient feel when they're trusting someone with something as personal as their face.
That belief has shaped everything about the practice Dr. Kieu has built in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills. Every patient who comes through the door receives her full attention — in consultation, in the operating room, and through every stage of recovery. The goal is never just a surgical result. It's a patient who feels genuinely cared for, seen, and better than they did before.
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Background
Education & Training
Dr. Kieu trained at institutions that pushed her — and she chose them deliberately. The foundation of good surgery is rigorous training, high volume, and the kind of mentorship that only comes from the best programs in the country.
Medical Degree
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA — Graduated with honors
Residency
Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Michigan State University / Detroit Medical Center — Chief Resident
Fellowship
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
University of Toronto — one of the most competitive facial surgery fellowships in North America
Additional Training
Hair Restoration Surgery
Fellowship-trained in advanced hair restoration techniques
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Credentials
Board Certification
Every hour of Dr. Kieu's training, every case in residency and fellowship, every procedure she performs today is on the face and neck. That subspecialty depth translates directly into better outcomes for her patients.
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery
FACS Designation
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
An honor reflecting peer-reviewed excellence in surgical practice and patient care
DO Designation
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Training in whole-body, patient-centered medicine alongside conventional surgical expertise
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Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
- American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- American Rhinologic Society
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Honors
Recognition & Awards
Dr. Kieu's recognition reflects not just surgical outcomes, but the full patient experience — the standard she holds herself to every day.
LA Magazine Top Doctor
Named one of Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors — reflecting peer and patient recognition across the greater Los Angeles area.
Top 3 Plastic Surgeons in Newport Beach
Recognized by BusinessRate.com as one of the top three plastic surgeons in Newport Beach, based on patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.
RealSelf Fellowship Grant
Grant recipient supporting humanitarian surgical missions providing care to underserved communities around the world.
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Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Privileges
Hospital privileges are granted by a hospital's credentialing committee after a rigorous review of a physician's training, board certification, experience, and outcomes. For a surgeon, active hospital privileges are one of the most meaningful markers of professional standing — they confirm that an independent peer review process has validated the qualifications to operate at that institution. Not every surgeon who claims a specialty has them.
Active Privileges
Active
MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
Orange County, CA
Active
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
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Southern California Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Outpatient Surgery Centers
The majority of Dr. Kieu's surgical procedures are performed at accredited outpatient surgery centers, offering patients a private, efficient, and personalized surgical experience.
Outpatient Surgery Center
Newport Beach Surgery Center
Newport Beach, CA
Outpatient Surgery Center
Surgical Suites of Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
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Academia
Teaching & Academic Appointments
Teaching is something Dr. Kieu takes seriously — not as an obligation but as a genuine extension of her work. When training residents and teaching other physicians, she is contributing to better outcomes for patients she will never meet. That matters deeply to her.
Michigan State University
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgical Services
Touro University, Nevada
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgical Services
Speaking Engagements
Regular Lecturer & Live Surgical Demonstrator
Including the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting and Empire Medical Training
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Research & Presentations
Author of numerous papers and presentations in peer-reviewed medical journals and conferences
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Mission
Humanitarian Work
Dr. Kieu's commitment to facial plastic surgery extends far beyond her practices in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills. She regularly travels to Vietnam, Mexico, and Malawi to perform reconstructive facial surgeries — including cleft lip and palate corrections — for patients who would otherwise have no access to care.
For many of these patients, a single surgery changes the entire trajectory of their life: the ability to eat, speak, smile, and be seen differently by the world around them. This work shapes how Dr. Kieu approaches every patient she sees.
"Great surgery isn't just technical precision — it's understanding what it means to someone to feel whole."
— Dr. Monica Kieu
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Approach
Dr. Kieu's Surgical Philosophy
The patients Dr. Kieu sees are discerning, well-researched, and often have consulted multiple surgeons. What they consistently say they're looking for: a surgeon who listens, tells the truth, and delivers results that look like them — only better.
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Natural Results Above All
The single standard Dr. Kieu holds every procedure to: would a person who didn't know you had surgery be able to tell? She is technically capable of more dramatic change than she ever recommends — because restraint, proportion, and harmony produce results that last and that patients never regret.
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Ethnic Identity Is Not an Obstacle
Dr. Kieu performs a significant volume of surgery for patients of Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, African American, and mixed ethnic backgrounds. Her approach is always the same: refining and enhancing, never erasing. A patient's ethnic identity is an essential part of what a beautiful, natural result looks like for them.
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The Relationship Is the Foundation
Dr. Kieu keeps her practice intentionally small. She sees fewer patients than she could, because she wants every patient to have her actual attention. Consultations are unhurried. Patients are never made to feel like a number — from the first appointment through the last follow-up.
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Patient Voices
What Patients Say
"I am 83 years old and know many of the top doctors in Beverly Hills, and she is one of the best."
Patient of Dr. Kieu · Beverly Hills
"The transformation has been life-changing. I can actually breathe way better than before — and it looks AMAZING. I can't thank her enough for the outstanding work."
Revision Rhinoplasty Patient
"Dr. Monica Kieu actually took the time to help me come up with a plan. Her patience, knowledge, and honesty were a much-needed breath of fresh air in this industry."
Cosmetic Injectables Patient
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