Born in Santa Ana California and raised in Newport Beach, Paul loves helping people and making them feel beautiful. With an artistic plastic surgeon as his father and an aspiring model as his mother; Paul’s entry into the field of cosmetic surgery seemed the natural choice.

Working tirelessly to learn everything he could, Paul completed his undergraduate career at the University of California San Diego. After graduating with a bachelor of science in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, Dr. Chugay began his medical career in Guadalajara, Mexico then completed his medical education in New York City, while attending Ross University.

Following an internship in general surgery in Virginia, Paul traveled to Stamford, Connecticut to complete his general surgical training. Paul is married to his lovely wife, Tonya, and has one son, Thomas.

Dr. Chugay’s interests include total body reconstruction following bariatric surgery, breast augmentation, and breast reconstruction.

Education

• Undergraduate Education
  University of California San Diego
  San Diego, California
  Degree: B.S. Animal Physiology & Neuroscience

• Basic Sciences Education
  Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
  Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

• Clinical Sciences Education
  Ross University
  Dominca, West Indies

• Medical Doctorate
  Ross University

Residency

• Preliminary Year General Surgery
  Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia
  Chairman: Dr. Stephen ReMine
  Department of Surgery

(General Surgery Residency Completed)

• Categorical General Surgery Residency
  Resident, PGY-V
  Stamford Hospital, Stamford, Connecticut
  Chairman: Dr. Timothy Hall
  Department of Surgery

Fellowship (Not yet completed)

• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
  Tulsa Surgical Arts, Tulsa, Oklahoma
  Program Director: Angelo Cuzalina, MD, DDS