Meet Dr. Brock Lanier

Dual-Board-Certified Plastic & Cancer Surgeon in Newport Beach

Brock Lanier, MD, FACS

A double board-certified Plastic Surgeon & Cancer Surgeon

Dr. Brock Lanier is a double board-certified plastic & cancer surgeon. He is the founder of SoCal OncoPlastic Surgery, a boutique private practice dedicated to complex aesthetic & reconstructive surgery. The practice is intentionally structured to offer a highly personalized experience, with a limited patient volume and direct access to Dr. Lanier at every stage of care.

With a focus on natural, balanced results, Dr. Lanier provides advanced surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments tailored to each individual. By blending sophisticated technique with an artistic sensibility & a thoughtful, patient-centered philosophy, he creates customized treatment plans that prioritize refinement, longevity, and continuity of care.

Dr. Lanier also serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Los Angeles General Medical Center and is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, where he teaches & mentors the next generation of surgeons & medical students.

Georgetown University

National Cancer Institute

USC

Stanford

Education & Training

Dr. Lanier is a native of Memphis, TN and earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in 2006.

After medical school, he began his surgical training by completing five years of general surgery residency at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Dr. Lanier was one of a select few surgeons in the nation admitted as a fellow at the National Cancer Institute (National Institutes of Health, NIH). At the world-renowned NIH Surgery Branch, Dr. Lanier completed three years of specialized cancer surgery & immunotherapy fellowship.

In 2015 Dr. Lanier earned his first board certification by the American Board of Surgery.

In 2017 Dr. Lanier finished a second residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the top ranked University of Southern California.

He then moved to Stanford University and completed a second fellowship in microsurgery and complex reconstruction.

In 2019 Dr. Lanier earned his second board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, receiving the highest score in the country on the examination.

Expertise in Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments

Dr. Lanier offers a wide range of services, combining precision surgical techniques with state-of-the-art non-surgical treatments, including:

  • Facelifts, neck lifts, & eyelid surgery

  • Breast augmentation, breast lift, & breast reduction

  • Liposuction, tummy tuck, & body contouring

  • Injectables, neuromodulators (Botox), and dermal fillers

  • Laser, light-based, and skin rejuvenation therapies

He believes in crafting individualized treatment plans that balance artistry, safety, and the patient’s unique goals, so each person leaves looking and feeling their best.

Commitment to Excellence and Leadership

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Lanier serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Los Angeles General Medical Center. In this role, he leads a high-volume reconstructive surgery service and mentors the next generation of surgeons residents, bringing advanced expertise and academic insight to both his clinical work and his teaching. This dual experience allows him to blend the precision and innovation of academic medicine with the personalized attention of a boutique practice.

  • Founding Program Director of the Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery fellowship training program.

  • Course instructor teaching other plastic surgeons safe injection techniques.

  • Instructor at Stanford University’s Plastic Surgery Board Preparation course.

Notable accomplishments

  • Conducted cancer treatment trials, translating new cancer discoveries from the laboratory to patients - performing first in people trials in the field of immunotherapy. These treatments were subsequently successful, gained regulatory approval, and are now in wide use treating and curing cancer.

  • Author of multiple medical publications in surgery, cancer, immunotherapy, & plastic surgery.

  • Member of multiple professional societies including the American College of Surgeons (ACS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), & many more.

  • Invited speaker at California, national, and international meetings.

  • Participant in international outreach trips with the Shriner Children’s Hospital for disadvantaged children with congenital defects and traumatic/burn injuries.

  • Television cameo on Gray’s Anatomy (season 13, episode 16), as an assistant surgeon!

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Lanier approaches every patient with thoughtfulness, clarity, & respect. Everyone should “Be An Individual.”

He emphasizes open communication, realistic expectations, and tailored treatment strategies, ensuring that patients feel informed, comfortable, & confident in their decisions.

Whether the goal is subtle enhancement or transformative results, his focus is on achieving outcomes that are natural, harmonious, and aligned with each patient’s goals & lifestyle.

Be An Individual.