We are thrilled to announce that we have won Best Plastic Surgery Group in Sarasota Magazine’s Best of 2025. We couldn’t be happier to have received this award, and we look forward to continuing to offer the very best care to our patients in Sarasota and the surrounding areas.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Patients
We wouldn’t be here without our patients, so we want to say a truly heartfelt thank you to everyone who has come into our office. It’s you who voted for us, and we are delighted that you felt cared for and taken care of when you came to us for all your plastic surgery and aesthetic needs. We are honored you put your trust in us.
You can count on us to continue to stick to our high standards and provide expert results and compassionate care.
About Sarasota Magazine Best of 2025
Every year, Sarasota Magazine asks readers to vote for their favorite restaurants, shops, businesses, and yes, even plastic surgery offices. This year, they received more participants than ever, and the results have just come in.
It’s an honor for anyone to receive this award, which is why Dr. Mobley, Dr. Engel, Dr. Derby, Dr. Barratta, and our team could not feel more privileged to have won this award. The fact that so many of our patients chose to share their praise could not feel more gratifying.
What Sets Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center Apart
So, what sets Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center apart from other offices in the area? Our team of highly-skilled plastic surgeons all have years of experience, are accredited, and understand that compassionate care and listening to our patients is just as important as expert skills during surgery.
Our team also consists of a knowledgeable med spa staff, who will not only rejuvenate your appearance but also listen to your concerns and provide a relaxing experience. When you choose Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center, you are choosing the very best. Just ask the readers of the Sarasota Magazine!
Looking Ahead
Our team is never one to rest on its laurels. We’ll continue to improve to ensure we are providing the best care possible.
Looking to see for yourself why we were chosen for this prestigious award? Don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation today. Call our office or message us via our online contact form. We can’t wait to help you achieve all your aesthetic goals.
David L. Mobley, MD
Dr. David L. Mobley, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Sarasota, FL, has more than 30 years of experience specializing in facial and breast surgery, with expertise in procedures such as facelifts, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, rhinoplasty, laser resurfacing, facial fat grafting, breast augmentation, breast lifts, and breast reduction using advanced techniques like Galaflex mesh support. Voted a “Top Doctor” in Plastic Surgery by Sarasota physicians and recognized annually by Castle Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors” since 2007, Dr. Mobley has completed extensive training at prestigious institutions including Baylor College of Medicine, the Medical College of Virginia, LSU Medical Center, and a specialized fellowship in cosmetic procedures. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of leading professional societies, with staff appointments at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center.
Scott J. Engel, MD
Dr. Scott J. Engel, a board-certified Sarasota plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is renowned for his natural-looking results, compassionate care, and dedication to patient education. Specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, he offers procedures such as breast augmentation with advanced implants, lifts, reductions, fat grafting, abdominoplasty, liposuction, body lifts, mommy makeovers, Brazilian butt lifts, and labiaplasty, as well as facial surgeries including facelifts, brow lifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and laser resurfacing. Dr. Engel completed his education at Rutgers College and Jefferson Medical College, followed by residency at Saint Louis University and an aesthetic fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic, where he trained extensively in all aspects of cosmetic surgery. A recipient of multiple research awards, he is an active member of leading surgical societies, serves on the staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center, and holds an adjunct faculty role at The Cleveland Clinic.
Brian M. Derby. MD
Dr. Brian M. Derby, a board-certified plastic surgeon and partner at Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center, is recognized for his ethical, artistic, and compassionate approach, treating every patient as family while creating natural, life-enhancing results. He earned his M.D. from the University of South Florida and completed six years of residency at Southern Illinois University’s Institute for Plastic Surgery, followed by two additional fellowships focused on advanced facial, breast, and body techniques with world-renowned surgeons. Specializing in eyelid surgery, facelifts, breast augmentation with “gummy bear” implants, breast lifts, reductions, tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, and post-weight loss surgery, he is known for customizing procedures to achieve undetectably natural outcomes. Dr. Derby is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Director on the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, and an active member of ASAPS, ASPS, and SESPRS, while also contributing to the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and ASAPS RADAR Resource. Nationally recognized for his research, publications, and lectures, he has received numerous awards, including ASAPS Best Research Paper of the Year, America’s Most Honored Professionals, Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors, and Sarasota’s “Top Surgeon” Reader’s Choice Awards in 2023 and 2024.
Michael D. Baratta, MD
Dr. Michael D. Baratta, a board-certified plastic surgeon, brings extensive training and a patient-focused approach to Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center. After earning his B.S. at the University of Florida and M.D. at Florida State University, he completed general surgery residency at Mayo Clinic Florida, followed by plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and an elite aesthetic fellowship at HKB Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte, NC. Highly recruited nationwide, Dr. Baratta is known for natural, patient-tailored results across facial rejuvenation (facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, lip lift, facial fat grafting), breast procedures (augmentation, lift, reduction, implant removal, fat grafting), and body contouring (tummy tuck, liposuction, body lift, arm and thigh lifts, bra-line back lift, buttock lift). An active researcher, he has presented at national and regional surgical meetings, co-authored journal publications, and was awarded a scholarship to present fellowship research at the annual Aesthetic Surgery Meeting. Known for his approachable, communicative style, Dr. Baratta provides advanced surgical expertise.
