About
Phoenix, AZ

Visiting Phoenix for Plastic Surgery | Jude LaBarbera, MD

Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona and the fifth biggest in the United States. In fact, it is the largest state capital by population with more than 1.55 million residents. Phoenix is located in the northeastern reaches of the Sonoran Desert and has been the capital of Arizona since 1889.

Phoenix has a canal system that – in spite of the hot desert climate – led to a thriving farming community. The crops farmed by the original settlers still remain an important part of the Phoenix economy to date. These include the likes of alfalfa, citrus, cotton, and hay. Following the Second World War, high-tech companies became a significant part of the state’s economy. 

Air conditioners also helped make the city’s hot summers more bearable.

Phoenix is a city that cherishes its culture. It has many performing arts venues within and around its vicinity. These include the Phoenix Symphony Hall, Opera Center, Orpheum Theatre, and Dorrance Theatre. The Herberger Theatre Center is one of the largest performing arts venues and houses three performance spaces. Phoenix also has dozens of Museums which include the Phoenix Art Museum, Musical Instrument Museum, Arizona Capitol Museum, and the Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum.

Welcome to Phoenix

We welcome you to Phoenix for any reconstructive or cosmetic procedure of your choice with Dr. LaBarbera. Dr. LaBarbera is devoted to providing the highest quality of surgical excellence and a superior level of care that plastic surgery Phoenix patients can count on. With skill and expertise in the latest cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques, Dr. LaBarbera can help you achieve astounding results that can enhance your appearance as well as your confidence. As a highly trained Phoenix plastic surgeon, his knowledge, surgical talents, and patient-focused approach ensure you are guided by caring hands through each step of the way. Dr. LaBarbera is ready to reveal your full potential with today’s most popular cosmetic surgery and has extensive experience in breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation with both surgical and non-surgical techniques. His reconstructive expertise is focused on Mohs reconstruction, breast reconstruction, and breast reduction. Dr. LaBarbera will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan designed to help you reach your goals.

Dr. LaBarbera’s
Training & Qualifications

A native of Amite, Louisiana, Dr. LaBarbera attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate studies, and he earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. LaBarbera’s outstanding surgical training began with a complete five-year general surgery residency at Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (now Banner University Medical Center). He then completed an additional plastic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. During both of his surgical residencies, Dr. LaBarbera demonstrated the leadership and skills necessary to achieve Chief Resident status. Jude LaBarbera, MD is fully-trained and board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). As a board-certified plastic surgeon Phoenix can count on, he is a member of ASPS and board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons (ABPS). Dr. LaBarbera has received special training in breast revision surgery and the highly technical field of microsurgery. He has authored publications and presentations on a variety of important subjects, including ways to minimize the scars that result from surgical procedures performed on different parts of the body.