Summary

Dr. Schooler is the chief plastic surgeon at Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center along with his associate, Dr. David Buchanan, who has provided plastic, cosmetic, reconstructive and breast surgery in Santa Barbara with the utmost integrity and compassion for almost 30 years. Dr. Schooler brings expertise in all aspects of cosmetic surgery, breast reconstructive surgery, breast revision surgery, body contouring, facial rejuventation, fat transfer and hand surgery. His special interests include breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast implant exchange, abdominoplasty, “mommy make-overs” and body contouring after massive weight loss or bariatric surgery.

Dr. Wesley G. Schooler is a double board-certified Plastic and Hand Surgeon based in Santa Barbara, California. He practices in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula and Los Angeles. He joined Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center in 2012 after serving five years as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at LAC-USC Medical Center and as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California. Prior to moving to California, he served two years as an assistant professor of Plastic Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University.

Dr. Schooler is also a founding provider at the new Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, a cutting-edge multidisciplinary women’s health center that was featured in Pasadena Magazine. He has also been voted one of the top plastic surgeons in the region and nation by consumer organizations and his peers, including recognition in the Top Doctors in America, Pasadena Magazine’s Top Physicians 2010 and 2011, and in Southern California Super Doctors as published in January 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 issues of Los Angeles Magazine. He is routinely featured on ABC, FOX11, KEYTV Health Connections and has consulted for Greys Anatomy. He also serves as an expert physician consultant to the two largest breast implant companies in the United States.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.8
  • 31 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
  • 13 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Wesley Gordon Schooler has 2 locations

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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31 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
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Santa Barbara , CABeverly Hills , CAWest Palm Beach , FLBeverly Hills , CA
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College of Medicine, MD Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wesley Gordon Schooler

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wesley Gordon Schooler has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wesley Gordon Schooler has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • Hair Restoration
  • Hand Deformities
  • Hand Injuries
  • Hand Surgery
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery)
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
  • Skin Cancer
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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What languages does Dr. Wesley Schooler speak?
Dr. Wesley Schooler speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Wesley Schooler affiliated with?
Dr. Wesley Schooler is affiliated with Ventura County Medical Center.

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