Dr. Luke
Boone

Dr. Boone is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia (2014) and completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Missouri, Kansas City (2019). He is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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Dr. Boone is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring.

Originally from Alabama, Dr. Boone earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta (2014) and completed five years of general surgery training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2019). He excelled in his surgical residency and was awarded Consultant of the Year. Dr. Boone is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Boone lives in Sacramento with his partner and their three Goldendoodles, Reece, Reagan, and Rockford. He enjoys being outdoors hiking, skiing, camping, and relaxing with music in a hammock. He also enjoys traveling, particularly to destinations renowned for their excellent food and wine.

He completed three years of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Chattanooga. He is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and was nominated for the Harold Alper Humanitarian Award at UTHSC Chattanooga during his final year as chief resident.

Dr. Boone has published papers on surgical education and has presented on multiple topics within general and plastic surgery. He has been a speaker at several general rounds and was invited to present his clinical research at the Thuss Conference at Vanderbilt University. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Aesthetic Society, and the Greater Sacramento Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Internships and residency

2022 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, USA
2019 General Surgery – University of Missouri, Kansas City, US

School of medicine

2022 Doctor of Medicine, Georgia Augusta Medical College, USA

Postgraduate and undergraduate

2022 Master of Science, Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, US
2022 Bachelor of Science in Biology, magna cum laude, University of Alabama at Birmingham, US

Licenses and certifications

State of California: #A178276
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon: American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional associations

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Aesthetics Society
Sacramento Plastic Surgery Society

Awards and recognition

2022 Nominee for the Alper Humanitarian Award, UTHSC Chattanooga
2018 Consultant of the Year, UMKC
2017 American College of Surgeons, Missouri Chapter Poster Presentations, 2nd place
2017 Humanitarian Scholarship from the Kansas City Surgical Society
2013 Honorary Society of Humanism of Gold
2009 Award for Excellence in Teaching – GSU Biology Department

Publications

Boone L, Lypka M. Surgical correction of webbed neck deformity in a patient with Noonan-like syndrome. Plastic Surgery Education Network. 2017.
Vhalla BK, Boone L, Lewis F, Gucwa AL, Kruse EJ. The Usefulness of the Matrix Format for Surgical Morbidity and Mortality Conferences. Am Surg. 2015;81(5):503–506.

Research

Brzezienski M. Reconstruction using implants in large breasts and ptosis using autoaugmentation techniques. Principal investigator: Mark Brzezienski, MD, MS.
Lypka M. Neonatal mandibular distraction: clinical results. Principal investigator: Michael Lypka, MD, DMD.
Aylward CA. Improving the quality of life of patients with pressure ulcers undergoing flap reconstruction. Principal investigator: Dr. Carol Ann Aylward.

Presentations

Boone L, Mendoza D, Domingo F, et al. Breast reconstruction with implants in large, ptotic breasts. Nashville, TN, September 18, 2021.
Boone L, Hodges C, Thurston T. Improvement in eating habits in patients with cleft lip and/or palate. Chattanooga, TN, May 29, 2020.
Boone L, Goldstein J, Lypka M, et al. Analysis of craniofacial websites. Cancun, Mexico, October 24–28, 2017.
Boone L, Faisal F, Chhabra R, Cummings L. Complete weaning from total parenteral nutrition. Annual Meeting of the American College of Surgeons.

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