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Sanam Zahedi, MD Plastic Surgeon

About Dr. Zahedi

Dr. Sanam Zahedi is a double board-certified plastic surgeon serving patients in Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Hollywood, and Miami, Florida. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery: a distinction fewer than 10% of plastic surgeons hold and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Aesthetic Society.

Dr. Zahedi founded Zahedi Plastic Surgery with a commitment to natural-looking results and patient-centered care. She is known for her expertise in labiaplasty, breast reduction, breast lift, upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), rhinoplasty, and full-body cosmetic surgery. As one of a small number of female plastic surgeons in South Florida, Dr. Zahedi offers patients a level of personal understanding that is especially meaningful for intimate and gender-specific procedures.

During her Chief year at University of California Davis, Dr. Zahedi organized and spearheaded the Facial Injectables Clinic (Botox and Filler), enabling herself to further cultivate her expertise and refinement in the area.

Dr. Zahedi’s cultural background, warm demeanor and compassionate nature allow her to truly connect with all patients and listen to their needs and desires to individualize their care.

She believes in empowering her patients to make well-informed decisions through thoughtful education. As a Core Host of the LoupePodcast (a Plastic Surgery Educational Podcast), Dr. Zahedi has spent numerous hours working to offer free education to medical students, residents, fellows and patients.

Dr. Zahedi is also the Past-President of the American Pre-Medical Women’s Association at University of Florida and since then has always been passionate about mentoring women in Medicine.

She has been involved with multiple committees associated with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, most notably the Women Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee.

Dr. Zahedi in the Media & Awards

Education

Background:

Dr. Zahedi graduated from Benjamin High School in southern Florida. She then graduated with a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude and Alpha Epsilon Delta Honors from University of Florida with the highly coveted Florida Academic Scholarship award and received her Medical Degree from Florida State College of Medicine.

She was inducted to the Florida State College of Medicine Alumni Hall of Fame in November 2025 for her outstanding contribution toward the health of all people, dedication, compassion and respect for human dignity. During her medical training, she has had the privilege of traveling to Nicaragua on Medical Mission Trips.

University of Texas Medical Branch:

Dr. Zahedi then completed her General Surgery Residency at the Prestigious University of Texas Medical Branch, with a rich history as the First Department of Surgery in the State of Texas.

Throughout her training, she has worked with and was mentored by world-renowned Plastic & Reconstructive surgeons at her home institution in addition to MD Anderson Cancer Center, St. Joseph’s Cosmetic Center and Shriners Children’s Hospital, which led her to pursue a career in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.

University of California Davis:

Subsequently, Dr. Zahedi completed a Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University of California Davis, one of the nation’s Top West Coast Plastic Surgery programs, which led her to train under experts and international pioneers in the Field. After living outside of Florida for years, she has been truly excited to return to her home state to be able to serve her community.

Affiliations

  • Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery
  • Affiliated Clinical Faculty at University of Miami
  • Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Member of the Aesthetic Society
  • Core Host of the Loupe Podcast