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Burton Sundin

MD

Top 10 Plastic Surgeon in Virginia
ABPS
Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery · Richmond, Virginia

About Burton Sundin

Dr. Burton M. Sundin, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and co-founder of the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, with offices in Richmond (7611 Forest Avenue), Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Charlottesville.

Dr. Sundin is a Virginia native from Virginia Beach. He graduated valedictorian from Norfolk Academy. He earned dual degrees in Biology and Art History from Duke University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa (1993). He completed medical school at Duke University School of Medicine (1997) and his plastic surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center (1997–2003), making him a triple Duke graduate. He completed a hand surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky (2001), and an aesthetic and breast surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham under Dr. Luis Vasconez (2003–2004), where he also held a faculty appointment as Instructor.

He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (2006). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Virginia Medical Society, and the Richmond Academy of Medicine. He has been published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Annals of Plastic Surgery. He practices alongside his colleague Dr. Reps B. Sundin.

Services include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast revision, breast reconstruction, tummy tuck, liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, mommy makeover, gynecomastia surgery, facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, lip augmentation, facial fat transfer, labiaplasty, hand surgery, CoolSculpting, UltraShape, TruSculpt, Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, microneedling, Ultherapy, Clear + Brilliant, and vaginal rejuvenation.

What Sets Them Apart

Duke University triple graduate (BS+BA magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa + MD + Residency)
Dual advanced fellowships: Kleinert hand surgery + UAB aesthetic/breast under Dr. Vasconez (father of modern cosmetic su
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Virginia native (Virginia Beach) serving Richmond for 20+ years
ASPS Best Scientific Poster awards
Art History degree from Duke provides artistic foundation applied to aesthetic surgery

Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery

Richmond, Virginia(804) 290-0909

Recognition History

2026

Top 10 Plastic Surgeon in Virginia

Elite Aesthetics Guide 2026

Independently Evaluated & Recognized