ABOUT DR. SUNNY PARK
Dr. Sunny Park is a double board-certified Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon who has extensive training, knowledge and expertise in performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face and neck. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Park moved to the U.S. with her family when she was young. She grew up in Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dr. Park attended UC Berkeley where she received her bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology with Honors in Research, a minor in music, as well as a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH). Dr. Park received her Medical Degree (MD) from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There she completed her residency in Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State University, and was trusted to serve as Chief Resident. During her residency, she received the Best Scientific Research Award from the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a Research Travel Grant from the Korean-American Otolaryngology Society. She was then chosen for a prestigious fellowship to study under one of the foremost authorities in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Fred Stucker, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Dr. Park is fluent in English and Korean and pleased to offer her services in both these languages.
Awards & Achievements
Throughout her career, she has been recognized for excellence in clinical endeavors and teaching skills. She has received several teaching awards from Family Medicine and Dermatology residency programs while working as a Clinical Professor and Instructor. Dr. Park was the recipient of the “Top Doc” award from the South Jersey Magazine. In addition, every year since 2021, Dr. Park has been chosen as a Physician of Excellence in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery by Orange County Medical Association and Orange Coast Magazine.
Dr. Park is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; she is on several committees and speaks regularly at the annual meetings. She has written numerous papers and book chapters on topics such as nasal reconstruction, skin resurfacing techniques, stem cells and facial trauma. She has also contributed as a peer reviewer for medical journals such as Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Laryngoscope and Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
International Work & Continuing Education
Korea Trip
In recognition of Dr. Park’s commitment to providing exceptional patient care, she embarked on a focused learning experience. From mid-March to mid-April 2024, Dr. Park spent a month training with Dr. Yong Ju Jang, a world-renowned expert in rhinoplasty, at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Korea. Dr. Jang's mastery of advanced techniques, particularly those utilizing rib cartilage for augmentation, will allow Dr. Park to deliver even better patient outcomes.
Vietnam
In November 2019, Dr. Park joined a team of four fellow American facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons on a week-long medical mission trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Their primary focus was on knowledge exchange, collaborating with local physicians and surgeons at Ear Nose Throat Hospital and Cho Ray Hospital. They delivered lectures on reconstructive and facial surgeries while gaining valuable experience performing various surgical procedures. This trip provided a unique opportunity to share expertise, connect with Vietnamese colleagues, and broaden their perspectives through cultural exchange. The experience, while demanding extensive preparation and work, was incredibly rewarding for Dr. Park.
