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Dr. Jason Toranto, MD

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Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School (2004)

Professional interests include: reconstructive surgery, cosmetic procedures, biopsy, and more.

5395 Ruffin Road Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 266-0575

Dr. Jason Toranto, MD is a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Jason Toranto, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp HealthCare, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Sharp Memorial Hospital, HEALTH ALLIES CLINIC INC and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

Address:

5395 Ruffin Road Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92123

Some issues Dr. Jason Toranto, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

Age spots
Fine lines and wrinkles
Freckles
Rough skin
Sun-damaged skin
Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

Commonly referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers or pressure sores are areas of injured skin that result from staying in one position for a long period of time. Being bedridden or confined to a wheelchair puts a person at a high risk of developing such sores. The most commonly affected sites are the buttocks, hips, lower back, shoulder blade and spine areas, and backs of arms and legs. A pressure ulcer typically starts out as tender, reddish skin and may turn into a shallow wound that appears like a blister. At the next stage, it becomes a deep wound with yellowish dead tissue and some exposed fat. The most severe pressure ulcers are large wounds with dark dead tissue and exposed muscle or bone. Early detection and treatment are crucial as ulcers tend to develop rapidly and cause infections that could eventually lead to organ failure.

Mild sores may heal on their own when pressure on the affected area is reduced. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the body every hour. If the sores are painful or infected, medications such as pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed. Cleaning the wound and changing dressings regularly also help the healing process. Severe pressure ulcers, on the other hand, may require surgery, which involves removal of any damaged, infected, or dead tissue and closing the wound. Wound closure can be achieved either by stitching the skin edges together or by using a flap of the patient's own tissue.

If a patient needs to have pressure ulcer surgery, they will likely be on bedrest for a few weeks to allow the wound to heal completely. The patient and their family members will be given instructions on positioning and transfer techniques to help keep pressure off the wound. When the doctor thinks the patient is ready, he or she will give the patient special exercises to help them regain their range of motion. To prevent the recurrence of ulcers, patients or their caregivers should be diligent about changing positions regularly, observing for early signs of new pressure sores, and replacing any worn-out mattresses or cushions.

In The News

“I think every doctor in California will gladly do it as long as there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow," said Dr. Jason Toranto, chief of plastic surgery at Senta Clinic. "”—"As opioid death toll worsens, California doctors will soon be required to perform database checks", Los Angeles Times, September 2018

doctor visit	13

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	32

doctor visit	46

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	28
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	89
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

doctor visit	151
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

doctor visit	141
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

doctor visit	130
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

doctor visit	176
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Toranto, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason Toranto, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	110
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Toranto, MD.

**Gender**
Female	21
Male	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	23
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	19

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Toranto, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Toranto, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Jason Toranto, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2004. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2004)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2014)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason Toranto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Sharp HealthCare

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Sharp Memorial Hospital

HEALTH ALLIES CLINIC INC

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jason Toranto, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$28,695 VERSAJET II $14,703	Versajet $11,439	OASIS MICRO $2,500	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $53
Synthes GmbH	$7,265 $7,265
KLS Martin L.P.	$4,663 Osteosynthesis $86	Power $69	Distraction $59	$4,449
Kerecis Limited	$2,125 Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $2,125
Allergan Inc.	$713 NATRELLE $205	AlloDerm $137	NATRELLE INSPIRA BREAST IMPLANTS $135	TEFLARO $132	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $104
Other	$1,472 tretinoin $180	AQUAMANTYS $161	DALVANCE $138	No Related Product $123	MEDPOR $121	Other $748

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$22,062
Travel and Lodging	$7,162
Food and Beverage	$4,570
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$4,000
Consulting Fee	$2,940
Other	$4,197

Research Payments

Dr. Jason Toranto, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $590.

Biography

Dr. Jason Toranto practices plastic surgery in San Diego, CA. He is conversant in Spanish. These areas are among Dr. Toranto's clinical interests: blepharoplasty, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School. His medical residency was performed at Duke University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. According to Sharp HealthCare, Dr. Toranto is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.