About Aaron Gilson, DO

Dr. Aaron Gilson, DO, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for his attention to detail, aesthetic precision, and patient-centered care. He holds certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He applies advanced surgical training and artistic expertise to achieve natural-looking results.

Dr. Gilson earned his undergraduate degree from Vassar College and his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University, where he was inducted into the national medical honor society, Sigma Sigma Pi, as a result of his academic honors. He subsequently entered a general surgery residency at Waterbury Hospital and completed a fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Tennessee. To enhance his skills and knowledge, Dr. Gilson completed a fellowship in aesthetic surgery with Dr. Kiya Movassaghi, Vice President of the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery, where he further refined advanced cosmetic surgery techniques – one of the highlights of his career.

As a practitioner of individualized care, Dr. Gilson personalizes each treatment plan, considering both the patient’s unique situation, needs, and goals. From the initial consultation to the postoperative follow-up, Dr. Gilson provides each patient a kind and detail-oriented experience, based on safety, accuracy, and trust. His focus on excellence has gained him a reputation as a surgeon who offers respectable care with natural, beautiful, and lasting results.

Education

Medical School
– Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013)

Residency
– Quinnipiac University Waterbury Hospital, General Surgery (2013-2018)
– University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018-2021)

Fellowship
– Movassaghi Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Certifications

– American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
– American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
– CT State License (2013-2018)
– MA State License (2015-2015)
– TN State License (2018-2022)
– OR State License (2021-2025)
– WA State License (2022-2025)

Memberships

– American Board of Plastic Surgery
– American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
– American Society of Plastic Surgery

Practice Locations

10201 SE Main St., Portland, Oregon