Meet the Doctors

Juris Bunkis, M.D. is an innovative plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Bunkis had a large private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area for 20 years. In 2002, Dr. Bunkis followed his family to Coto de Caza and relocated his 5-Star practice in South Orange County.

Upon graduating from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1974, Dr. Bunkis completed a general surgery residency at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Columbia University in New York and the Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard University in Boston. This was followed by board certification in general surgery. He subsequently returned to Harvard University to complete a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery. In 1981, he joined the plastic surgery faculty at the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine, as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. During this time, Dr. Bunkis served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at the San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Bunkis has been in private practice, specializing in aesthetic surgery, since 1984.

Dr. Bunkis is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, among them the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Plastic Surgery Research Council, the Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery, the Latvian Medical and Dental Association and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has operated, lectured and presented scientific papers throughout North America and Europe. Dr. Bunkis has published a wide range of scientific articles and has also contributed chapters to various medical textbooks on the subject of plastic surgery.

Dr. Bunkis has operated on indigent children in Central America for many years. In 1995, in recognition of his volunteer efforts, Dr. Bunkis was knighted by the Cavelieri Di San Marco (Knights of St. Marc) in Venice, Italy. He served on the Board of Directors of the Hospital de la Familia Foundation as well as the Tassajara Valley Little League and the Nor Cal Baseball Club. In 2000, he received the Angel Wings Award for his philanthropic work. And in 2001, a full feature film Dr. Bunkis helped produce won the Silver Medal at the Houston Film Festival. Dr. Bunkis is a volunteer deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, serving on the Special Services Bureau and the Aero Squadron. Dr. Bunkis is an instrument rated commercial pilot. In 2006, Dr. Bunkis was honored by receiving the Man of Character Award, presented by the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America, in recognition of his philanthropic work.

With his years of experience and artistic touch, Dr. Bunkis brings to his patients a knowledge and expertise in aesthetic surgery that makes him a leader in the field.

Dr. Bunkis is happily married with children. He enjoys a variety of activities such as flying, exploring the Alps, baseball and spending quality time with his family.

Juris Bunkis, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Orange County Plastic Surgery
30212 Tomas, Suite 275
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone: (949-) 888-9700
Fax: (949) 888-9724