Education

Dr. Steven S. Traikovich, D.O., F.A.O.C.O., F.A.A.C.S., graduated cum laude from Ohio State University with a B.S. in Human Nutrition. He then received his medical degree from Ohio University - College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Traikovich completed extensive post graduate training: Internship at Doctors Hospital Columbus, Ohio; General Surgery at Suburban General Hospital Philadelphia, PA; Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery/Facial Plastic Reconstructive residency at northeast Missouri Regional Health Systems Kirksville, MO; Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at Indiana University/Beeson Aesthetic Surgery institute. During this time, he also completed the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive surgery Advanced Training Fellowship and received the John Orlando Roe Award for Best Clinical Research in Cosmetic Surgery of North America 1998.

Dr. Traikovich is board certified in cosmetic surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery. Dr. Traikovich is licensed in the state of Arizona to practice medicine.

He has published, produced instructional video tapes and lectured extensively throughout the country in the field of Cosmetic, Facial Plastic Reconstructive, and Head & Neck surgery.

Dr. Traikovich is a member and participating consultant for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, among other organizations.

He acts as associate professor for Midwestern University - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Traikovich is also an oral board examiner and national instructor for residency training programs on cosmetic surgery throughout the United States.