A. Chasby Sacks, M.D., M.B.B.Ch., F.A.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., is the Medical Director of Arizona Cosmetic Surgery. As you read about Dr. Sacks' training, experience, and certificates that attest to his knowledge, you should know also that his surgical skill and caring attitude are the basis of his greatest recognition. Dr. Sacks was the first  plastic surgeon to perform liposuction in Arizona. His practice is internationally based.

Training
Dr. Sacks is originally from Johannesburg, South Africa where he completed medical school. He immigrated to the United States in 1973 and completed residencies in two specialties-General Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He trained at Wadsworth V.A. Hospital in Los Angeles (affiliated with U.C.L.A.) and Queen of Angeles Hospital, Los Angeles. He completed his Plastic Surgery residency in Phoenix, Arizona where he now resides.

Certifications
Dr. Sacks is board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and he is also a full Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. For a surgeon to be certified by the Board, he must have already performed at least 1,000 cosmetic surgeries and pass an extensive written and oral examination about all aspects of cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Sacks is currently an examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.He is a member of the American Academy of Liposuction Surgery, the American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery and is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. He is on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, where he currently serves as Treasurer.

Experience
Dr. Sacks has performed over 15,000 cosmetic procedures to-date and he has an excellent reputation for achieving a very natural appearance in his patients. He has more than 15 years experience with lasers and their application in cosmetic surgery.

The artistry and talent necessary to perform delicate surgical procedures passes on easily to Dr. Sacks' secondary interest of being an artist and sculptor. View Dr. Sack's Art Gallery. He has produced stained glass windows and large crystal pieces set in sculpted resin bases. The sculpture on the pages of this site were designed and carved by Dr. Sacks in stone. His sculptures have been exhibited at various libraries and art centers in Phoenix and Scottsdale and in other cities in Arizona. He is a juried member of the Arizona Artists Guild and the Arizona Arts Alliance.