Kellie R. Satterfield, MD
Board-Certified Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Kellie Satterfield is a Board-Certified Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon based in San Diego who combines artistic finesse with surgical precision to redefine facial aesthetic standards.
Academic Excellence & Sub-Specialized Training
Dr. Satterfield has a long track record of academic excellence. First, a High School Valedictorian, she continued her education at The University of Oregon, where she graduated with honors in Biology on a full academic scholarship. She then attended the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, where she graduated top of her class, being awarded the Merck Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and the Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement. She then completed a highly competitive Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Washington Harborview Medical Center, one of the busiest trauma centers in the nation.
Dr. Satterfield then underwent two additional years of additional training in a highly competitive Aesthetic Fellowship sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Seattle to further subspecialize in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the eyes and face. This highly subspecialized training places her amongst only approximately 650 Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons in the nation.
Dr. Satterfield has published multiple articles and book chapters, and was one of the most cited physicians on Doximity in 2022. She regularly reviews for peer-reviewed journals and has presented at both national and international meetings. Dr. Satterfield is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is always seeking out the latest cosmetic medical advances and technologies to continually improve patient outcomes.
Her surgical repertoire includes upper eyelid blepharoplasty, lower eyelid blepharoplasty, festoon removal, midface lifting, ptosis repair (with her customized Scarless Ptosis Repair), customized brow lifting (such as browpexy, direct browplasty, pretrichial brow lifts, and endoscopic-style lateral brow lifting), canthoplasty, Xanthelasma excision, retraction repair, facial fat grafting, and revision surgery.
An Eye For Detail
Dr. Satterfield’s approach is not just about enhancing physical appearance; it’s about restoring confidence while honoring a person’s individual features. She has an appreciation for nuance, rooted in a life-long passion of art and craftsmanship. A left-handed, self-designated renaissance woman, Dr Satterfield regularly paints, sculpts, refinishes furniture, weaves, crafts, and designs. She feels each new artistic skill informs and improves her ability to think 3-dimensionally and creatively problem solve with her hands. Surgically ambidextrous, Dr. Satterfield is able to optimize minute details of each surgery she performs.
Humanism in Medicine
Dr. Satterfield is passionate about giving back and helping others. After college, she became involved in international outreach work, helping to provide ophthalmic care to children and adults in rural Coya, Peru. This initial experience was one of the foundational reasons that she decided to pursue a career in medicine to serve others. One of her first and most memorable patients was struggling with tearing and needed oculoplastic reconstructive surgery. (see photo, taken with permission)
As she continued her medical training, Dr. Satterfield remained involved in medical outreach. While at UCSD, she managed the student-run Ophthalmology free clinic, providing free comprehensive eye care to San Diego residents. During residency, she continued as a physician-volunteer at the King County Free Clinic in Seattle.
Dr. Satterfield is committed to giving back to our local community. If you are aware of an individual in need of pro-bono work, please reach out to our office.
Educator First Mentality
Dr. Satterfield believes that her role is first as an educator and then as a surgeon. She emphasizes that empowering patients through education leads to superior cosmetic outcomes and happier patients. She is constantly working on improving patient educational materials, with either handouts or video educational content. She has a firm commitment to continual internal quality improvement based on patient feedback and surgical outcomes.
Additionally, Dr. Satterfield believes in giving back by educating and mentoring premedical students and doctors in training. She actively mentors doctors resident and fellow trainees who are pursuing the field of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
DR. SATTERFIELD’S CREDENTIALS:
ACADEMIC SUMMARY
Undergraduate: B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Oregon
Medical School: M.D., University of California San Diego School of Medicine
SURGICAL TRAINING
Internship: Transitional Year, Scripps Mercy Hospital
Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Washington
Fellowship: Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Eye Associates
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Ophthalmology
MEDICAL LICENSES
Medical Board of California
Medical Board of Washington
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Women in Ophthalmology
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Dr. Satterfield’s Affiliations
Begin Your Transformation Journey
Your first step towards a rejuvenating experience with Dr. Satterfield begins with a comprehensive consultation, where your aesthetic and reconstructive needs are attentively addressed.
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