Dr. Glynn Bolitho, MD, PhD, FACS

Bolitho MD
San Diego, CA
Cosmetic Surgery
- AAAASF-accredited
- Virtual consults
- Financing available
Facelift
24 results
Eyelid surgery
11 results
What Bolitho MD offers
Bolitho MD is a plastic surgery practice in San Diego, California. It has published 35 before-and-after results on Afters: 24 facelift and 11 eyelid surgery.
Its surgeon is Dr. Glynn Bolitho. Consultations are offered virtually, and financing is available through CareCredit and PatientFi.

Dr. Glynn Bolitho, MD, PhD, FACS
Board certified
Dr. Glynn Bolitho is a plastic surgeon in La Jolla. Born and raised in South Africa, he is a second-generation physician who completed residencies and fellowships in Cape Town, Oxford, Emory University and UCSD, and serves as an Associate Professor at UCSD. He reports more than 30 years of experience. His listed certifications include Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa, the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Credentials & affiliations
- Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa
- General Medical Council, United Kingdom
- Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
The team

Elizabeth Reed is an aesthetic nurse with more than 15 years of nursing experience in burn ICU, breast cancer and plastic surgery. She spent six years at The Few Institute in Chicago, where she earned the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist designation, and joined Dr. Bolitho's practice in 2015 as a preoperative, operating room and postoperative nurse. She now offers Botox and fillers, laser resurfacing, microneedling, chemical peels, Hydrafacial and fractionated radiofrequency.

Courtney DiCerbo, RN, BSN, joined the practice in 2021 as lead OR nurse. She provides care for surgical patients during their procedures and throughout their recovery, and has more than 13 years of nursing experience. She is originally from Massachusetts and has lived in San Diego for the past nine years.

Lauren Fielding, RN, BSN, is an operative nurse with more than seven years of nursing experience, including pediatrics and pre- and postoperative care. She holds bachelor's degrees in nursing and nutrition and is a Virginia Tech alumna. At the practice she guides patients through their surgical procedures as one of the operative nurses.

Tida Good is an overnight post-operative care registered nurse with 12 years of nursing experience. She provides one-on-one care for patients after surgery, including wound care, pain management and post-surgical education. Her approach is described as calm and caring, with a focus on keeping patients safe and comfortable.
Treatments
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Plastic surgery and medspa in La Jolla
Bolitho MD is a plastic surgery practice and medspa in La Jolla, California, led by plastic surgeon Dr. Glynn Bolitho, MD, PhD, FACS. Procedures include facelift, deep plane facelift and neck lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, lift and reduction, abdominoplasty and liposuction. The medspa offers injectables, laser treatments, microneedling, HydraFacial and chemical peels.
What to know
- virtual consultations
- FinancingCareCredit, PatientFi
- AAAASF-accreditedSurgery at On-site operating suite
- AnesthesiaBoard-certified anesthesiologists
Where it is
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Reviews
16 Google reviews
“This office has outstanding customer service. The ladies here are so friendly. I had a great experience with Laura. She gave me a great hydrafacial. Procedure room was relaxing and super clean. Thank you Karen and Laura!”
“I can’t say enough about the care I received from Dr. Bolitho and his entire team. From the very first consultation through recovery, I felt supported, informed, and genuinely cared for. What stood out most was not just the surgical expertise, but the level of attentiveness and follow-up. When I experienced a complication during recovery, Dr. Bolitho was proactive, thorough, and incredibly responsive—monitoring me closely and adjusting care in real time. I always felt like I was in capable, experienced hands. He quite literally helped me through a challenging recovery—and we’re now on the other side of it. The office staff and nurses were equally kind and attentive, making what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable and supported. I’m so grateful for the professionalism, skill, and compassion shown throughout this process. I would absolutely trust this team again and highly recommend them to anyone considering a procedure.”
“Highly recommend Dr. Bolitho. From the front office to the operating table, I felt completely cared for every step of the way. The entire staff was professional, kind, and attentive, which made the entire experience feel seamless. Karen was thorough and so patient , answering all of my questions. I am beyond pleased with my outcome—truly a flawless experience from start to finish.”
“Words cannot describe how thankful I am to have been under the care of Dr. Bolitho and his incredible team. From my first consultation to my final follow-up, every step of the process was handled with the utmost professionalism, care, and attention to detail. Dr. Bolitho and the entire staff made me feel comfortable and informed throughout the entire journey. They took the time to answer all of my questions and address any concerns I had, ensuring I felt confident and prepared. The results exceeded my expectations, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The whole team showed genuine care for my well-being, both physically and emotionally, making this experience one that I’ll always be grateful for. Thank you for giving me a renewed sense of confidence and helping me feel like the best version of myself!”
“I had a facelift and was disappointed by the quality of the work. I had heard good things about Dr. Bolitho, that he took his time and wasn't doing the quickie "new school" method. However, I was wrong. He has changed his methods, and his work is not as good. If you had seen the old patient pictures, you would see a noticeable difference in the quality of his work. I don't know if he has lost the passion or what, but my facelift was meh.”





























