Physician Profiles

After receiving his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Cornell University, he attained his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and went on to complete his residency in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, New York. Dr. Hove then went through subspecialty fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, California.

A member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Hove has written numerous medical articles, published medical illustrations, given scientific presentations, and served as a frequent guest lecturer at Stanford University Hospital's division of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Drawn to plastic surgery and its emphasis on technical proficiency and artistry, Dr. Hove is the first Board Certified facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon in the Temecula Valley. Dr. Hove has performed hundreds of Face Lift procedures. He specializes in facial cosmetic surgery as well as difficult reconstructive procedures for facial trauma or cancer removal. As Dr. Hove is also Board Certified in head and neck surgery, he has extensive expertise in nasal obstruction and sinus problems, sleep disorders, and difficult airway anatomy. He is excited and passionate about the work he does, a fact that is exemplified in his service to the Vascular Birthmark Foundation, which provides care for children with vascular birthmarks, and the Face to Face program, a group that gives pro-bono cosmetic work to victims of domestic violence.

Dr. Bruce can be seen on "Medical Breakthroughs" for CNN Headline News, The LearningChannel, Lifetime Live and the Discovery Channel. She has been featured in articles in national magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Health, Natural Health, and Healthy Living.

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, she is also a member of numerous medical societies such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the John Staige Davis Plastic Surgery Society and the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr Bruce offers a full range of plastic surgical procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposuction, lipectomies after massive weight loss or gastric bypass, rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid rejuvenation, browlifts, and others.

She completed her General Surgery Residency training at New York Medical College, New York, N.Y. Dr. Leimer is a consummate student of cosmetic medicine and is continually updating her skills and knowledge of this rapidly expanding industry by attending various workshops and seminars in areas such as Advance Filler techniques and minimally invasive liposuction techniques. Dr. Leimer has studied SmartLipo and Vaser techniques under 2 different renowned experts in the US and has successfully performs 40-50 Vaser/SmartLipo cases each month, more than any other physician in the Delaware Valley.

He is the former Chief of Plastic Surgery at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland for over 16 years and presently is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Alonso was the President of the Medical Staff at St. Agnes Hospital as well. He is actively involved in training surgical residents, medical students and organizes surgical missions to under developed countries performing surgeries for the underprivileged and needy.

Dr. Alonso received a Governor's Citation in 1992 for his outstanding service to the community. He completed his plastic surgery training at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and completed his five years general surgery training at St. Agnes Hospital. Dr. Alonso is an active member of the John Staige Davis Society of plastic surgeons and also a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Alonso has been practicing cosmetic surgery for the past 25 years.

After Dr. Youseffi graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland, he continued on to medical school at the Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. He did his general surgery residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University and fellowships in plastic surgery and microsurgery at the Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan and the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, respectively.

Dr. Youseffi is a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and The American Medical Association. He frequently lectures on a variety of topics in plastic surgery, and has published multiple articles in medical journals.

Dr. Youseffi enjoys painting, sculpting, and mixed media art.. He uses his skill and artistry to specialize in producing beautiful and natural results. He says, “The reason I decided to specialize in plastic surgery was to give my patients more choices. As an accomplished artist, I believe I add an important dimension to the work I perform for patients. In order to meet my patients' high expectations, I need to be able to give them the attention to aesthetic detail that is required, thereby making the results rewarding for them. This has been the foundation of my practice since day one, because nothing but the very best will do for my patients."

Dr. DeLone’s credentials are excellent. He earned his undergraduate degree at Penn. After attending Jefferson Medical College, he did his residency in Plastic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He spent a year abroad, working in England as a Plastic Surgery Fellow at the Derby Royal Infirmary. Presently he teaches residents from the University of Pennsylvania, and is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery there. He is an active member of several medical societies including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

A Quote from Dr. DeLone: “It is rewarding to work with my fellow professionals at Monarch, where there is a unified goal of patient service and improvement. Ideally, I would like to make every patient outcome a success. This is a lofty goal, and begins by listening to our patients and setting a mutual goal. I look to achieve this through honesty, solid medical principles and careful attention to patient wishes.”

Dr. DeLone has practiced in the Delaware Valley for over 20 years, and is presently Chief of Plastic Surgery at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pennsylvania, which is part of Main Line Health.