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Dr. Martin O'Toole, MD

Dr. Martin O'Toole, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Martin O'Toole, MD is a plastic surgeon in Pasadena, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Huntington Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

542 S Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91105

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Dr. O'Toole's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Toole

3.6
20 ratings, 15 with a written review
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I am beyond satisfied with my recent liposuction and tummy tuck experience. The results have exceeded my expectations and I feel more confident and beautiful in my own body. The doctor's bedside manner was invaluable—he made me feel reassured and cared for throughout the entire process, from consultation to healing. His work is truly exceptional, and he, along with his amazing team, treated me with such kindness, compassion, and professionalism every step of the way. I felt completely at ease and supported, knowing I was in the best hands. Not only has Dr. O'Toole transformed my confidence, but his incredible work has also been life-changing for many women in my family. Each of us has had procedures with him, and we are all overjoyed with the results. His genuine care for his patients and the extraordinary outcomes speak volumes about his talent and dedication. I would first recommend Dr. O'Toole to anyone seeking excellent care and stunning results.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sonia – Mar 22, 2025
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I have known him for over , Twenty Five Years
He always been very respectful friendly kind and professional and I feel very grateful to have met him . His staff have been always very friendly and professional too. I will never go somewhere that somewhere else .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Nevins – Mar 19, 2025
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Very Satified
After 22 years, one of my implants deflated. I returned to Dr. M. O’toole for a consultation about removing them. Dr. O’tool candidly shared his thoughts on the situation, articulating why he advised against a particular procedure and presenting a range of alternative options. His focus was on recommending the best course of action for me, rather than simply suggesting the most expensive approach. I appreciated his sincerity and genuine concern for my well-being.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 2024
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His staff and bedside manner were very kind, except for the pre-op nurse. I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, but unfortunately, he didn’t respect or listen to my preferences regarding the size. I wanted to go from a C to a D, but he made me a DDD, insisting that a smaller size wouldn’t look right based on his own beauty standards. After surgery, I developed what I initially thought was a frozen shoulder, but it turns out the implant is too large and heavy, causing ongoing issues for nearly two years. I’ve been attending weekly physical therapy, but my tummy is too tight, leading to severe back pain. My belly button also didn’t heal well, though that’s due to my body’s response, not his work. Now, I’ll need reconstructive surgery to alleviate the pain
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Brooke – Aug 20, 2024
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Highly recommend Dr. Martin O’Toole
Dr O’Toole has performed a few procedures on me but the one I highly recommend is a Tummy Tuck….BEST IN HIS FIELD!! I had it done 16 yrs ago and my stomach is still tight and flat! I’ve sent several friends to him and will continue to recommend him to everyone!! I am a client for life!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michelle Smith – Apr 27, 2024
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Never doubt he can perform magic
Dr. O'Toole can repair mistakes a previous doctor made. That requires surgical agility, and the gift to be able to adapt whatever method of correction is available to the individual patients' needs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ania – Mar 02, 2024
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Dr O’Toole is A++
Dr. O’Toole and his staff are fantastic ! In addition to his warm bedside manner, Dr. O is thorough and graciously took the time I needed to review procedural steps and answer questions….a comfortable environment and I never felt hurried. I am so pleased with the result and highly recommend him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Miller – Apr 04, 2022
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Dr. Martin O'Toole is very meticulous about his work. I consulted with him about an inner thigh lift. He recommend a medial thigh lift, and gave me no other option. I wholeheartedly agree with his recommendations. He has integrity and wants the best possible outcome for his patients. His demeanor is calm but serious. I have nothing but respect and admiration for he and his staff. I would highly recommend Dr O'Toole to anyone in need of an elective surgery in which he specializes in.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 03, 2021
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I had a great experience with Dr. O' Toole. Very professional and well knowledgeable, took time to discuss everything in detail, and not pushy to sell his services, which made me very comfortable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Fiona Sahakian – Jul 09, 2021
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I did a lot of research before choosing who I was going to have do my mommy makeover. Dr O'Toole was clearly the most experienced, and conscientious. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift, lipo and hernia repair. Dr O'Toole not only did great work, but when I developed a common complication after surgery, went really out of his way to ensure that it was addressed immediately. He is clearly dedicated to the well being of his patients, and I really, really appreciate it. I would recommend his services without hesitation to anyone considering plastic surgery of any kind. He is a great physician first, as well as a true artist!
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sierra Madre Mom – Nov 24, 2020
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I went to Dr. O'Toole to have fat pads removed from my abdomen, flanks, and inner thighs by SmartLipo and he insisted that my pelvic area would have to be done at an additional cost. During the procedure, because of time restraints, Dr. O'Toole was only able to do my abdomen & pelvic area, where he removed skin above my pubic hair, without explaining that this would disturb my lymph nodes, which caused my legs to swell and me having to pay for acupuncture for 2 years to get my legs back down to the size they were. When I went back for the flanks, inner thighs, and abdomen, which I had paid to have done, Dr. O'Toole refused to do the Lipo and insisted I needed a tummy tuck at an $7600 cost. I asked him to refund my money so I could go elsewhere; he refused. I asked him to set up mediation; he refused. So, Dr. O'Toole obviously believes it is okay to have patients pay for services and then keep the money for services he refuses to do.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2020
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He said I was a perfect candidate for neck Lipo and I trusted him! he removed fat unevenly on my jaw line and created jowls!!!! Very aggressive Lipo! Also when he injected me before the surgery it hurt so much!!.I look older at least by 20 years in my neck! I am so disappointed I wish I never went to him!! This surgery has caused depression also I don’t want to go anywhere because I look old!!! This surgery was so expensive and I don’t want to go back to him to fix it So now I am just stuck looking like this. Please think twice before having any neck lipo done!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2019
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All I can say is great things about Dr O’Toole and his staff. They are very friendly knowledgeable and work together as a team. Facility is beautiful and clean. Dr O’toole Explained my procedure in detail, answered all my questions as well as my husbands. I never felt rushed and not to mention that I am extremely happy so far with my 4 week post op results of my tummy tuck and liposuction. Thank you for making me feel great again Dr O’toole you are a great professional!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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LM – Feb 21, 2018
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Worst Dr ever!!!!!! He will leave you with terrible scars and then he will offer to fix them with a heafty price!!!! I totally regret my tummy tuck! My belly button looks like it has been chewed off and the sewn back on Terrible TERRIBLE TERRIBLE!!!!! He came into surgery late and rushed! Rushing thru marking my body for surgery! I should have stopped it right then and there!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Sep 01, 2017
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My columella scar is among the worst I have ever seen. I am 1 yr post op and my tip is extremely bulbous, I am not breathing any better, my columella now droops from all the scar tissue that has accumulated, and the inside of my nostril has a very prominent hard bump protruding that is very unsightly. My nose has never looked worse. He simply tells me to "massage" and that everything will heal fine. I have been obsessively massaging for months and there is no progress at all. Find another doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Pasadena, California – Jan 27, 2017
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Dr. Martin O'Toole, MD is a plastic surgeon in Pasadena, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Huntington Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Tex A&m U-scott & White Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Tex A&m University Scott And White Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
  • University Of California Irvine

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Practice

Martin A. O'Toole MD FACS A Professional Corporation542 S Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Huntington Hospital

    100 W California Blvd
    Pasadena, CA 91105
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

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