David R. Alfonso, MD, FACS
Bengtson Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery
2155 East Paris Avenue SE | Suite 100 | Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Office: 616.588.8880
Fax: 616.588.8881
Toll: 877.822.8880
Website: www.bengtsoncenter.com
Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Born: Akron, OH
Spouse: Heather
Children: Eva, Vivienne and William
Hospital Appointments: Spectrum Health System – Active Staff
Surgical Facilities: New Vista Surgical Suites – Director, Spectrum Health Hospital Facilities – Active Staff
Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, Minor: Neuroscience
Education Cum Laude
Miami University / Oxford, Ohio
1993 - 1996
College of Medicine
Education Northeastern Ohio Universities / Rootstown, Ohio
1998 - 2002
Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
Fellowship The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Education New York, New York
2007 - 2008
Plastic Surgery Residency
Fellowship Michigan State University
Education Grand Rapids, Michigan
2005 - 2007
General Surgery Residency
Fellowship Michigan State University
Education Grand Rapids, Michigan
2005 - 2005
Wagner, D.S., Alfonso, DR. The Influence of Obesity and Volume of Resection on Success in Reduction Mammaplasty: an Outcomes Study. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2005;4:115.
Blount, A, Martin M, Alfonso, DR Capsular Contracture Rate in a low-risk population after Primary Augmentation Mammaplasty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Submitted for publication March 2012
Alfonso, DR, Ford, RD. The use of a Deepithelialized Flap in Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction. Presented at 20th Annual Virgin Islands Workshop in Plastic Surgery, St John, USVI, January, 2006.
Ringler, S, Alfonso, DR Orbicularis suspension: A Simple Step in Lower Blepharoplasty. Presented at 20th Annual Virgin Islands Workshop in Plastic Surgery, St. John, USVI, January, 2006.
Alfonso, DR, Bengtson, BP Early Results with the New Style 410 Shaped Cohesive Gel Implants in Primary Breast Augmentation. Presented at the Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Mackinac Island, MI, July, 2004.
Alfonso, DR, Wagner, DS. The Influence of Obesity and Volume Resection on Success in Reduction Mammaplasty. Presented at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, June, 2001.
Neamann, K Alfonso, DR Vertical Reduction Mammaplasty utilizing the Superiomedial pedicle: Is if fot Everyone? The Aesthetic Journal Accepted for publication Feb 2012
Alfonso, DR The use of Acellular Dermal Matrix in Breast Reconstruction a case review presented at the British Virgin Islands Plastic Surgery Workshop Tortola, BVI January 2012
Alfonso, DR, Ford, RD. Plastic surgeons practices and attitudes towards breast reconstruction. Presented at 20th Annual Virgin Islands Workshop in Plastic Surgery, St John, USVI, January, 2006.
Alfonso, DR, Bengtson, BP Eagle’s Syndrome: An Unusual Cause of Cervicofacial Pain. Presented at 20th Annual Virgin Islands Workshop in Plastic Surgery, St. John, USVI, January 2006.
Alfonso, DR, Leppink, D Internal Carotid Artery Injury Associated with Contralateral Facial Fractures: A Case Report. Presented at Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Mackinac Island, MI, July, 2004.
Alfonso, DR, Gradisar. I Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty, Co-morbidities and Complications Summa Health System Musculoskeletal Research Lab, June-August, 1999.
1. 2019 Top Plastic Surgeon in Grand Rapids by the International Association of Health Care Professionals (IAHCP)
2. 2015-Present RealSelf Top Doctor and Top 100/500 Hall of Fame Inductee
3. 2014 Vitals Top Doctor & Michigan’s Top 10 Plastic Surgeon Specialist
4. 2001 Minority Scholarship Recipient NEOUCOM
5. 2002 Induction to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
6. 2002 Douglas M. Evans, MD Award for Outstanding Clinical Work in Surgery NEOUCOM
7. 2011 Compassionate Doctor Award
8. 2011 Patients Choice Award
9. 2012 Patients Choice Award
10. 2013 Compassionate Doctor Award
11. 2014 Michigan’s Top 10 Plastic Surgeon Specialist
12. 2015-Present RealSelf Top Doctor and Top 100/500 Hall of Fame Inductee
13. 2019 Top Plastic Surgeon in Grand Rapids by the International Association of Health Care Professionals (IAHCP)
Mountain Biking, Reading, spending time with my family.
If you are ready to take the next step to an even more beautiful you, contact Dr. David Alfonso at the Bengtson Center online or phone (616)588-8880.
Are you ready to take the next step to a more beautiful you? Plastic Surgeons Dr. Bengtson and Dr. Alfonso, along with the team at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, provide advanced plastic surgery and cosmetic treatment for patients from Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Detroit, and Kalamazoo, Michigan. We specialize in breast augmentation, breast implants, and tummy tuck surgery, as well as laser hair removal, Micro-Needling, BOTOX Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM, and other dermal fillers. Results may vary from person to person.