Dr. Arthur E. Flynn, MD
Arthur E. Flynn, MD is a plastic surgeon in Ventura, CA. Dr. Flynn has been in providing plastic surgical care at Community Memorial since 1994 following completion of surgical and plastic surgical training at the University of California, San Francisco, and New York University.
Dr. Flynn specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face and breast. He has vast experience in reconstruction and cosmetic surgery including breast lift, breast augmentation, and breast reduction, and has long been an area leader in facial cosmetic surgery including facelift, eyelid, and nose surgery. In addition, Dr. Flynn has a special interest in skin cancer treatment including facial reconstruction.
Born in Southern California and raised in a family of physicians, Dr. Flynn is an active participant in the lifestyle that the Central Coast offers. He is a lifelong surfer and skier and enjoys cycling, rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean paddling, and listening to and playing music.
Medical Licensure & Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Certified
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
State of California Medical License
State of New York. Medical License
Education & Post Doctoral Training
Medical Doctorate, University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine,
San Francisco, CA 1984
Bachelors of Arts, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
Resident, Plastic Surgery, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, NY Resident,
General Surgery, University of California San Francisco Medical Center,
San Francisco, CA
Resident, School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY
Intern, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Professional Appointments
Community Memorial Healthcare, Ventura, CA
Anacapa Surgical Associates, Ventura, CA
Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura, CA
Private Practice, Ventura, CA
Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura, CA
St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
Visiting Scientist, Kawasaki Medical School, Kurasbiki, Japan
Professional Societies
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Association of Plastic Surgeons
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Heart Association
Dr. William Starr has specialized in plastic reconstructive and hand surgery in Ventura County since 1987. His current practice includes management of Dupuytren’s contracture, tenosynovitis, carpal and cubital tunnel disease, trigger finger, tendon and nerve repair, facial trauma, complex wounds, skin cancer management, and burn care.
Dr. Starr attended medical school at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, and completed his residency in plastic surgery at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. He has additional fellowship training in Burn Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery. He is Board Certified in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery as well as Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. He has additional qualifications in Hand Surgery from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has served as the Director of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Ventura County Medical Center.
Medical Licensure & Board Certification
Diplomate of American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Diplomate of American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery
Education & Post Doctoral Training
BA at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
MD at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico
Burn Unit, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical
Center · Albany, New York
Professional Appointments
Community Memorial Healthcare, Ventura, CA
Anacapa Surgical Associates, Ventura, CA
Director Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Ventura County Medical Center
Director Cleft lip and Palate Clinic, Ventura County Medical Center
Director Hermosa Outpatient Surgery Center
Channel Islands Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Professional Societies
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
American Association of Hand Surgery
American College of Rejuvenology
American Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Association
Ventura County Medical Society
Shawn Steen, MD is a surgical oncologist practicing in Ventura, CA. His expertise is in the removal of cancerous tissue and the use of plastic surgery techniques for reconstruction. Dr. Steen’s practice frequently involves checking lymph nodes for cancer using the sentinel lymph node biopsy technique. Dr. Steen trained at the prestigious John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA with the originators of this specialized technique.
Dr. Steen has authored numerous publications on treatment of cancers of the skin and soft tissues. He specializes in treatment of cancer of the skin, breast, and soft tissues and looks forward to continuing to provide excellent care for patients in Ventura County.
Medical Licensure & Board Certification
American Board of Surgeons, General Surgery
State of California Medical License
Education & Post Doctoral Training
Medical Doctorate, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO, 2004
Bachelors of Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology,
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO,
Resident, General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Fellow, Surgical Oncology John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA
Professional Appointments
Community Memorial Healthcare, Ventura, CA
Anacapa Surgical Associates, Ventura, CA
Institute for Head & Neck Surgery, Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura, CA
General and Oncologic Surgical Associates, Thousand Oaks, CA
City of Hope, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology,
Duarte, CA
John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Gene Therapy and Quantitative PCR Division of Althea Technologies, La Jolla, CA
Professional Societies
Society of Surgical Oncology
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Lindsay Loft is a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery, with a particular passion for the hands-on, procedural aspects of patient care. Lindsay serves as a first assist in the operating room, providing critical support during surgeries, and takes care of patients in the clinic both pre- and post-operatively. In addition, she performs aesthetic injections in the office, helping patients achieve their desired appearance with precision and care. Lindsay also has experience in family medicine, hand surgery, and gynecologic oncology.
Driven by a deep commitment to patient care, Lindsay earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner from California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), following a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (BAS) from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis).
Lindsay is passionate about promoting wellness and supporting individuals through various stages of healing and transformation. She combines medical precision with a compassionate, holistic approach to help patients achieve their desired outcomes.
Growing up in Ventura County, Lindsay has always been drawn to the natural beauty of California. She enjoys hiking, spending time at the beach, and practicing yoga. As a passionate traveler, Lindsay has expanded her global perspective on healthcare through educational courses in Panama and Guatemala. Fluent in conversational Spanish, she connects with a diverse range of patients and provides culturally competent care.
