Board Certified
American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. James Heinrich received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University in 1988. The following year he completed his post-graduate internship and Surgery training at Loma Linda Medical Center. Dr. Heinrich completed four years of residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

During his Head and Neck training, Dr. Heinrich developed a strong interest in plastic surgery of the face, head and neck. He added to his experience a year of specialized training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the head and neck at the University of Illinois. His specialized training is specifically in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the nose, eyes, face, head and neck and microvascular surgery.

In 1994, Dr. Heinrich returned to Loma Linda University and was appointed the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In 1999 he was appointed as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and taught facial plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques to residents in training. He continues to maintain that appointment and serve in that capacity at Loma Linda University.

In 1999, Dr. Heinrich founded Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center, Inc. in order to provide high quality Facial Aesthetic Procedures to individuals who desire to improve their appearance. Dr. Heinrich continues to treat head and neck patients in his practice, while at the same time offering a complete range of Facial Aesthetic Procedures. Along with his highly trained team of medical professionals, Dr. Heinrich is dedicated to providing his patients with the best available procedures, treatments, services and products.

Dr. Heinrich trains physicians both nationally and internationally on various procedures in the field of laser technology. He recently completed a clinical study comparing the efficacy of two new cutting-edge laser procedures and has been featured on the television program American Health Journal.

Dr. Heinrich is a respected member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and currently serves as a member of their Public Information Committee. He is also involved in FACE TO FACE, the National Domestic Violence Project sponsored by the Educational Research Foundation for the AAFPRS.

He is a member of the Mission Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the 2007 Mission Hospital Holiday Gala.

Dr. Heinrich resides in Laguna Niguel, California with his wife and four children.