Dr. Blum is board certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He received his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia (1968) and his postgraduate training in general surgery at Allentown Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.  He then trained for three years at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 

Cosmetic Surgery Associates Dr. Mitchell Blum (front row, second from the right), Dr. Jason Solomon (left of Dr. Blum) and the staff of Cosmetic Surgery Associates form an expert clinical team for all types of cosmetic surgical procedures. Dr. Blum's practice emphasizes facial surgery, including facelifts and laser surgery as well as non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Solomon, a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, focuses on the body, performing breast augmentation., lifts and reductions, and contouring procedures such as tummy tucks and liposuction. Cosmetic Surgery Associates is committed to providing excellence from the first consultation through the last post operative visit. Return To Top

From 1973 to 1975 he was chief of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, California. Although he was already trained in many cosmetic facial procedures, he expanded his knowledge and experience while there by also becoming an associate clinical instructor at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. After practicing in Allentown, Pennsylvania for three years, he returned to the Sacramento area and has practiced in Carmichael to the present time.

Professional Societies

Dr. Blum is board certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. His associations include Fellowships in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S), the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, and many other local and national societies.

Dr. Blum is also a certified fellow of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He is medical director of the Outpatient Surgery Center of the North Area, a freestanding AAAHC certified surgery center serving the Carmichael area. He is also former chief of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael and is an active member of the Trauma Team.

Personal

Dr. Blum is married with five children ranging in age from 14 to 41. He is a grandfather of three. An avid skier and former National Ski Patroller, he also golfs, kayaks, plays tennis, and loves the Sunday New York Times Crossword Puzzle.  He is active in his community in Rotary (a past president) and as a member of the local school district health advisory board.  When he isn't busy with all this, he helps his wife manage Sacramento's favorite European bistro, "Gonul's J Street Cafe."