About Dr. Paul Chugay, Lafayette Cosmetic Surgeon
Since he was a small boy, Dr. Paul and his father discussed on multiple occasions working side-by-side in the field of aesthetic surgery. That has now become a reality and now Dr. Paul Chugay continues the long-standing tradition of excellence in full-body cosmetic surgery alongside Dr. Nikolas Chugay.
Dr. Paul Chugay grew up in Orange County, California. He attended the University of California San Diego, where he completed his bachelor of science in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience. After graduating Dr. Chugay began his medical career in Guadalajara, Mexico. He then completed his medical education in New York City, while attending Ross University.
Following an internship in general surgery in Virginia, Paul traveled to Stamford, Connecticut to complete his general surgical training at Stamford Hospital, a Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He then traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma to complete his training in full-body cosmetic surgery, performing over 1200 cases while in his fellowship program.
Dr. Paul Chugay is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr. Paul’s interests include total body reconstruction following bariatric surgery, breast augmentation, and breast reconstruction. Along with his father, Dr. Nikolas Chugay, the two have published multiple papers on the topic of body implant augmentation and most recently published a textbook on the topic of body implants for the entire body entitled Body Sculpting with Silicone Implants.
To learn more about Dr. Chugay or your options for cosmetic surgery please visit our body implants page or drop us an email.
Education
September 1997-May 2001
- Undergraduate Education
University of California San Diego
San Diego, California
Degree: B.S. Animal Physiology & Neuroscience
September 2001- June 2003
- Basic Sciences Education
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
June 2003 – May 2005
- Clinical Sciences Education
Ross University
Dominca, West Indies
May 2005
- Medical Doctorate
Ross University
Residency
July 2005 – June 2006
- Preliminary Year General Surgery
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia
Chairman: Dr. Stephen ReMine
Department of Surgery
July 2006 – July 2011
- Categorical General Surgery Residency
Resident, PGY-V
Stamford Hospital, Stamford, Connecticut
Chairman: Dr. Timothy Hall
Department of Surgery
Fellowship
July 2011 – June 2012
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
Tulsa Surgical Arts, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Memberships
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association