R Clark, MD

I agree with Su F. I really trusted him and made the right choice. When you are having surgery you want someone who is confident and cautious.

I can only attest to his Rhinoplasty services, as that was my only procedure. Although, from what I have read, heard, and my own observation of his attention to detail and safety, I would say his approach to other procedures should be similarly meticulous.
I had consultations over the course of two years with 9 surgeons, and ultimately chose Dr. Clark, who was actually the first I saw.
I am about 6 weeks post-​op and my nose looks exactly like the projected images.
The staff, punctuality, bedside manner etc are all fine but ultimately confidence in the result was my only deciding factor. I chose a surgeon that I felt could deliver a natural nose with a particular aesthetic (I especially was concerned with nose tip, as most rhinoplasties seem to have the same tip, one which I emphatically dislike).
The only other note is to take the two weeks off like recommended.
There is a one time consultation fee which I think will be taken out of the final cost. As mentioned, over a two year period I had at least 4 consults and never felt pressure to get surgery from the staff. I made the decision to get it done during finals week, and they made accommodations to adjust their scheduling just so I could have surgery less than a week later, during my school break.
In your search for any surgeon, definitely be aware of patient reviews and possible dangers but remember that there are those who are chronically unsatisfied, regardless of result (unfortunately it comes with the demographic of those of us unhappy with out bodies).
In short, I was hesitant to get this done because I thought what I wanted was unrealistic and was even regretful the day of the operation. What I saw at 3 weeks and now at 6 weeks post-​op exceeded my expectations – I would say he is one of the top 3 Rhinoplasty surgeons in USA.
Its your face – don’t gamble on having a secondary surgery, definitely have as many consults with as many surgeons as possible & make sure Clark is one of them.
I give 5 stars only based on the skill of the surgeon and not related to other aspects of the experience.
They sometimes run late but the consults are very in depth and not rushed.

I should have gone else where, now I have to have RE done from Bad surgery!!! And after ALL the money spent, I don’t feel I should have to pay again to have all my issues Re-​Done… This Is a Complete nightmare… what a joke… beyond upset… I AM Not a complainer, but this is ridiculous how I have been treated. And Money spent…

Dr. clark is awesome I got a breast lift and implants. He did such a amazing job on me! everything went so great! My scaring is barely showing and still disappearing:-) Id recommend him to everyone as I am now:-) great staff as well they are a great team.

I was referred to Dr. Clark by a couple friends and I’m so happy I went to him I am so pleased with the work he’s done on me it has changed my life he is amazing at breast surgery the staff was very helpful and supportive I’ll highly recommend Dr. Clark…

Dr. Clark performed a primary rhinoplasty on me on 4÷30÷14 and I am thrilled with the results! I originally chose to see him because he was referred to me by at least 4 people I knew personally. I also researched him and learned that he was double board certified in plastic surgery and otolaryngology. He spent over 90 minutes with me during my initial consultation and I left feeling well informed and excited. After surgery the pain was minimal and the healing process was much easier than I anticipated. I love my new nose and I can’t believe he was able to achieve this result without any outside stitches… it’s pretty amazing! The only regret I have is that I wish I would have done it sooner. I highly recommend Dr Clark and his friendly staff!

I had a procedure done 10 days ago, Sept 16^th 2013. Swelling is 80% gone and I am so happy!
My initial office visit is what sold me. Yes it didn’t happen at the exact scheduled time. I later learned that he would spend same quality time with me as he did with the last person. I’m very thankful he did, because 45 mins into it there was more that needed to be looked at. Who cares about time anyhow, its our body rite! Suck it up and be patient. He does not sugar coat things, and gives valid expectations/​warnings. He was very calculated in his evaluations. As a person who also has a job focused on details, I appreciated his care and attention to everything. This is a very sincere man.
My final cost of surgery was less then expected, and also less then the average rate for this procedure here in Sacramento. Could not ask for anything better.
For most my life I looked in the mirror and not happy. Only 10 days after surgery, and now I look in the mirror and I’m so happy at what I see.
Jeff

My son is in the NFL so I’m in a lot of pictures and on TV sometimes. We all age but a bit of refining at any age is what we deserve! Dr. Richard Clark is one of the finest plastic surgeons that you will find anywhere in the USA. Credentials and experience are of the utmost importance when searching for a surgeon and of course the quality of procedures. It’s so shocking the amount of surgeons that aren’t even board certified in procedures that they perform at your risk. I’ve had work done by Dr. Clark in the past which was amazing! Unfortunately I just broke my nose which is so stressful! We discussed my nose and he actually went a bit smaller than he recommended and IT IS JUST SO PRETTY! All done without cutting my nose open as most surgeons do! I’ve sent many people to his office over the years and I say don’t let anyone else else touch your face as they cut corners which Dr. Clark will not do. I see women all the time with tight as a drum faces and I feel so sorry for them, my husband calls them «stretchers». I plan on having a couple more little things done and no one else will I entrust my life with but Dr. Clark. Plastic surgery is serious and things can go wrong. Make the right decision your very life could depend on it.
The office staff is very educated and warm. You may have a bit of a wait time but its so very worth it. I hope this helps you in this big decision you are about to make.

«A Legend in his own mind» Good one! He’s such a narcissist that he can’t admit, when he has made a mistake. He tried to sell me 3 surgeries in one day. The day of, I told him I did not want a chin implant (his idea) and then he agreed it might masculinize my face. Geez… it’s a good thing I spoke up. He forgot to tape my areolas, where the incisions were made for B-​implants and the scars healed asymetically. A closed casulectomy he preformed caused a leak in an implant. Efforts to file a complaint were blocked and he cornered me at my place of work siting that «someone was trying to sue» him. When I went for a follow up visit complaining about longterm pain, he told me: «If you were my wife, I’d tell you it’s probably a little nerve ending» brushed it off and proceded to bitch about another patient during my time. That other patient had been yelled at by Dr. Clark during facial surgery and she was crying. He blamed all of this on «having a bad day». Poor bedside manner and extreme unprofessionalism. He prides himself as being a perfectionist… hmmmm

Dr. Clark is one of the best plastic surgeons in California. He’s double-​board certifed in plastc surgery and ENT. (Many plastic surgeons in Sacramento lack any board certification.) I spent a full year researching plastic surgeons in the Sacramento area. I checked with all the doctors I knew at UCD and Sutter, other plastic surgeons, people who had good and bad experiences, I checked with state and licensing authorities for lawsuit and complaint records, I checked everything and everyone. I really did complete due diligence. I even asked the doctors I knew well At UCD to whom would they send their daughters for plastic surgery. I came up with a list of 2 – 3 names from each of my many sources. One name was on every list: Dr. Richard P.Clark.
I lost 100 lbs and I needed a really good plastic surgeon who could redrape my size 22 skin suit onto my now size 10 body. That’s more than a mere tummy tuck. He did a breast lift and reduction (I went from a 40FFF to a 34D). Then he did a lower face lift, a nose tip rhinoplasty and a brachioplasty for my «bat wing» arms. He showed me that I didn’t need the blepharoplasty that the other doctors wanted to sell me. In 6 months I will go back for an abdominoplasty.
I come from a family of lawyers and medical professors. I’m not impressed by exoensive offices or slick brochures. I wanted the surgeon that other doctors respect and use, not the guy with the biggest ad in Sacramento Magazine. Dr. Clark is the doctors’ doctor. He is highly trained and experienced. He operates in his own certified surgery center with highly trained staff. He has an exquisite aesthetic sense and he won’t perform a surgery that he thinks is unnecessary or more than the patient can take in one session. He’s very direct– and I appreciate that. He’s a surgeon, not a car salesman, and he will respectfully decline to do anything that he doesn’t think is in the patient’s best interest. He’s also very creative and knows how to get the maximal result with the least surgical intervention.
He spends a lot of time with his patients to understand what they want and to explain what he could do for them. He encourages them to seek second opinions.
As for his fees, there were in the median of the surgeons I surveyed.
And as for single person who keeps maligning Dr Clark on this board, my conclusion is she either saw a different doctor or she wanted a result in contravention of sound medical practices. My three procedures with Dr Clark have been great experiences and next summer I will return for a tummy tuck. His other patients are very happy with his work. I’ve met many if them.
I am not in any way affiliated with Dr Clark or his staff other than being a very satisfied client. If you’d like more direct feedback, call Dr Clark’s office and ask for my number– they have permission to give it out.
— one very happy patient from Yolo

My daughter recently underwent primary rhinoplasty performed by Dr. Clark and I simply could not be happier with the results. At 17, my daughter was a bright, intelligent and happy girl, but had always been concerned with the shape and size of her nose. She had endured comments about her nose all through school and was ready for a change. A mother’s bias aside, she went from pretty to stunning in a little over 4 hours. Dr. Clark spent a considerable amount of time prior to the procedure explaining his techniques, what to expect and all possible side effects and risks. I am a clinical pharmacist, so my knowledge of the medical field is much more than casual. My daughter and I felt at ease with Dr. Clark from the beginning. He was thorough and discussed in detail the procedure, what to expect, the risks and possible adverse effects. He was professional and caring and our initial visit was not rushed in any way. Fees were discussed at length and I felt completely informed of everything. The aftercare my daughter received was superb and the follow-​up more than exceeded standard of care. We never felt as if my daughter was ‘just another patient’. Dr. Clarks techniques are state of the art and the quality of his work is flawless. I sincerely believe that my daughter would not have obtained any better results anywhere in the country. Her features are now perfectly balanced and her nose looks completely natural! I would (and have) recommended Dr. Clark to friends and colleagues and would not hesitate to recommend him to my patients as well. My daughter no longer wears her hair in her face, and has so much more self confidence now! Thank you, Dr. Clark, for giving her that confidence. You’re the best!

In 2008 I saw an in-​network (United Health Care) Otolaryngologist who referred me to an in-​network surgeon. For the sake of brevity, I’ll simply state that the consultation with this guy was hands-​down the worst ever! Not only did dude have two interns «observing» the entire consultation, he concluded our appointment on an assertion that there was a good chance the desired results could not be achieved due to my ethnicity (i.e. «African American people heal less than desirable.» Meanwhile, I’m Creole). And to top it off, this charlatan billed me over $ 1000 for the sub-​par consultation/​office visit, which lasted no more than 20 minutes. Needless to say, this experience was a real eye-​opener and thus compelled me to do much more research over the next two years – which resulted in me finding Dr. Richard P. Clark.
After meeting with Dr. Clark for the first time (note i did experience a ~30min wait, but totally worth it.), I was completely impressed with his overall expertise, extensive client history, and most comprehensive consultation. During the hour or so I met with Dr. Clark, I became quite comfortable with the idea of him successfully negotiating the holistic repairing of my nose. So I decided to act on what I felt was sound judgment and scheduled the surgery. And the results were well above target: minimal swelling, no nasal packing, back to work within a week, and most importantly, I could now breath amazingly through BOTH nostrils! (And of course the cosmetic results were most on point too.)
That all being said, if you’re looking for a solid rhinoplasty surgeon, do yourself a favor, schedule a consultation and see for yourself. If you’re an objective person that isn’t too sensitive (Dr. Clark can be blunt about things), you’re going to be very happy with this gent. «Trust me on this!»
P.S.
Meanwhile, I can’t believe I got my initial reviewed removed by Unilocal for seemingly «inappropriate commentary.» So basically I called olé «Elizabeth M.» a nutter and blah, blah, blah. Clearly this hater had something to do with Unilocal’s actions based on the updated review she provided (11/​29/​2010) and simply: who gets their review removed by Unilocal — have you seen the stuff that gets posted on here? Anyway, thanks for proving my point, Liz… I’m totally fine with you behaving like a nutter. But seriously, chill this time homegirl and lay off the hater-​rade.

I had primary rhinoplasty in 2007. Since then I have had three revision surgeries in an attempt to correct the first botch job and my nose still isn’t right. The first rhinoplasty I had extensive scar tissue around my nostril which caused it to heal incorrectly. The stitches were removed too early — which Dr. Clark admitted to. Dr. Clark attempted to fix this 3 times, each time ripping out the stitches and then restitching the nostril. One of those times the anesthesia ran out and I had tears streaming down my face from the pain. The second revision was to shave down a small bump. He admitted (AGAIN) that he shaved too much off and I was left with NO bridge. Also the valves in my nose collapsed and I could NOT breathe. I had to PAY for the third revision surgery! Now I have a visible bone implant and a slope (after stupidly having him perform the third revision) — WHICH I DID NOT WANT. How can he charge me for HIS MULTIPLE mistakes??? How is that ethical? Also, I ended up being AWAKE for the revision and begging the nurse for more pain killer — I still have nightmares. I do not recommend at ALL. I think it’s time for this doctor to retire and stop harming patients.
By the way, I have a horrible scar (along with an implant poking through my skin) — with pictures to prove it.

I went to Dr. Clark for rhinoplasty. I was reluctant to do so because I couldn’t find any great reviews online, but his work was the best that I had seen for rhinoplasty. His staff is no nice, and explains everything in detail to make you feel comfortable. I worked mostly with Kiki who is amazing! My consultation with Dr. Clark was the most thorough consultation I have ever been to. He not only measures your nose and the inside as well, but he explains everything in detail as well as give you photo imaging on what you might expect after surgery. Long story short one week after surgery I was happy with the results. I almost cried tears of joy! After one week only and I was happy! I have wanted to have this surgery for at least 15 years and have waited as I could not find a doctor with results that made me feel comfortable. I am elated with my decision to go with him. He specializing in rhinoplasty and I have NO SCARS! Also, I felt very safe going with him as he does thorough blood tests to ensure a successful and easy recovery. I highly recommend him and his office! Thank you Dr. Clark and your staff for doing such a great job! I won’t forget it!