Dr. Matthew Zeiderman, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board-certified plastic surgeon at Napa Solano Plastic Surgery with advanced training in aesthetic breast surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, and hand surgery. More than 4,000 procedures performed for patients across the North Bay and Greater Sacramento.
Plastic Surgeon in Napa & Vacaville, CA
Dr. Matthew Zeiderman is a board-certified plastic surgeon and partner at Napa Solano Plastic Surgery, practicing at 1175 Trancas Street in Napa and 1001 Nut Tree Road in Vacaville. He performs face, breast, and body surgery for patients from Napa Valley, Solano County, Davis, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, Vallejo, and surrounding Northern California communities.
Every consultation is personal. Dr. Zeiderman listens to each patient’s goals, explains the available options clearly, and develops a surgical plan around the patient’s anatomy and priorities. He performs every procedure himself and remains directly involved throughout recovery.
Training That Informs Every Plan
Where Did Dr. Zeiderman Train?
A Northern California native whose training runs through some of the most competitive programs in the country, ending back where it started.
His training in reconstructive microsurgery, hand surgery, and aesthetic technique gives him a broad understanding of anatomy, function, proportion, and surgical planning.
Clinical Practice, Teaching & Service
Dr. Zeiderman combines private practice with academic teaching and service to Northern California veterans.
Napa Solano Plastic Surgery
Partner and board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in Napa and Vacaville, 2023 to present.
UC Davis
Volunteer Community Faculty for the UC Davis Plastic Surgery Residency, 2024 to present.
Veterans Affairs
Staff plastic surgeon at the Veterans Affairs Hospital Northern California, 2024 to present.
Certification, Licensure & Hospital Privileges
38 Peer-Reviewed Surgical Publications
Dr. Zeiderman has contributed to peer-reviewed research in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, facial and lower-extremity reconstruction, microsurgery, hand surgery, trauma, nerve surgery, surgical telemedicine, and regenerative medicine.
Trapeziectomy With Suture Suspensionplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis
Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Modification of the Zancolli Lasso Procedure for Simultaneous Correction of Wartenberg’s Sign
Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Modified Frailty Index Identifies Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications in Geriatric Patients After Distal Radius and Ulna Fracture Repair
Annals of Plastic Surgery
Free Tissue Transfer to the Knee for Complex Wound Coverage When Good Recipient Vessels Are Not Available
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
All Peer-Reviewed Publications 38 total
- Trapeziectomy With Suture Suspensionplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis: A Novel, Economical Alternative to Suture Button Suspensionplasty. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 2025.
- Modification of the Zancolli Lasso Procedure for Simultaneous Correction of Wartenberg’s Sign. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 2024.
- Modified Frailty Index Identifies Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications in Geriatric Patients After Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Distal Radius and Ulna Fractures. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2023.
- Free Tissue Transfer to the Knee for a Complex Wound Coverage When Good Recipient Vessels Are Not Available. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2023.
- Correlation of Time to Soft Tissue Coverage With Clinical Outcome in Lower Extremity Trauma in the Modern Era. ePlasty, 2022.
- Sensorimotor Outcomes of Upper Extremity End-to-Side Nerve Transfers: A Meta-Analysis. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2022.
- Substance Addiction and the Hand Surgery Patient: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Hand Surgery, 2021.
- Contemporary Approach to Soft-Tissue Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity After Trauma. Burns & Trauma, 2021.
- Modified Wound Closure Technique in De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. Indian Journal of Surgery, 2021.
- The Biomechanical Effects of Augmentation With Flat Braided Suture on Dorsal Intercarpal Ligament Capsulodesis for Scapholunate Instability. Journal of Hand Surgery, 2021.
- Trends in Flap Reconstruction of Pelvic Oncologic Defects: Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 2021.
- Targeted Liposomal Delivery of Echinomycin Induces Autophagy-Mediated Death in Treatment-Resistant Pancreatic Cancer. Cancers, 2020.
- The Neutral Red Assay Accurately Evaluates Cell Viability in Autophagy or Acidic Microenvironment Conditions In Vitro. Biotechnology and Histochemistry, 2020.
- Personal Finance for the Plastic Surgery Resident. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2020.
- Free-Style Perforator Flaps in Lower Extremity Reconstruction. Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 2020.
- Advances in Surgical Telemedicine During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2020.
- Should We Consider Preparing the Patient for Future Face Transplant When Managing an Extremely Complex Facial Traumatic Wound? Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 2020.
- Anterior Tibial Vessel Turnover as Recipient Vessel for Complex Free Tissue Transfer Around the Knee. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 2020.
- Contemporary Reconstruction After Complex Facial Trauma. Burns & Trauma, 2020.
- Geriatric Patients Carry Increased Risk for Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in Reduction Mammaplasty. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2020.
- Purpura Fulminans Following Immediate Bilateral Breast Reconstruction: A Case Report and Literature Review. Burns Open, 2019.
- Reply to Updated Guidelines on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Adults. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 2019.
- Facial Fracture Patterns Associated With Traumatic Optic Neuropathy. Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, 2018.
- Vapocoolant Anesthesia for Cosmetic Facial Rejuvenation Injections: A Randomized, Prospective Split-Face Trial. ePlasty, 2018.
- The Vertical Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flap as a Versatile and Viable Option for Perineal Reconstruction. ePlasty, 2017.
- Safe Plastic Surgery of the Breast II: Saving Nipple Sensation. ePlasty, 2017.
- Reduction Mammoplasty: Intraoperative Weight vs. Pathology Weight and Its Implications. ePlasty, 2017.
- Pseudoptosis Correction With 270 Degree Pedicle Reduction Mammoplasty: An Anatomic and Clinical Study. ePlasty, 2016.
- Acidic pH-Targeted Chitosan-Coated Mesoporous Silica-Coated Gold Nanorods Facilitate Detection of Orthotopic Pancreatic Tumors. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 2016.
- The Double Opposing Semiocclusive Drain Dressing. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2015.
- Plastic Surgery of the Breast: Keeping the Nipple Sensitive. ePlasty, 2015.
- Targeting Acidity in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography Detects pH-Low Insertion Peptide Probes In Vivo. Clinical Cancer Research, 2015.
- Review of Nipple Reconstruction Techniques and Introduction of V-to-Y Technique. ePlasty, 2015.
- Lower Lip Suspension With Gore-Tex Suture: Technique and Literature Review. ePlasty, 2014.
- Double Opposing Perpendicular Linear Repair of Gauge Ear-Piercing Deformity. ePlasty, 2014.
- Targeting of BRAF-Resistant Melanoma via Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinase Inducer Receptor. Journal of Surgical Research, 2014.
- Mechanisms of Action of hESC-Secreted Proteins That Enhance Human and Mouse Myogenesis. Aging, 2014.
- hESC-Secreted Proteins Can Be Enriched for Multiple Regenerative Therapies by Heparin-Binding. Aging, 2013.
Recognized for Scholarship, Surgery & Service
Honors spanning surgical achievement, research, leadership, and public service, from Eagle Scout and high school valedictorian through residency recognition at UC Davis.
- 2022 Outstanding Resident in Plastic Surgery
- 2022 First Place, Plastic Surgery Research Award
- 2020–2021 UC Davis Bruner Political Advocacy Fellowship
- 2016 Morton and Ann Kasdan Plastic Surgery Outstanding Student Award, University of Louisville School of Medicine
- 2015 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2013 NIH R25 Cancer Research Program Student Scholar
- 2011 California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Undergraduate Scholar Research Fellowship
- 2008–2012 University of California Alumni Association Leadership Award Scholar
- 2008 Robert C. Byrd National Honors Scholar
- 2008 Amador High School Valedictorian
- 2007 Eagle Scout Award
Research, Teaching & Memberships
Dr. Zeiderman contributed to the UC Davis Center for Health Technology-funded Hand-Therapy App Video-Visit Optimized Care study, focused on maintaining hand surgery outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also authored the V-Y Nipple Reconstruction chapter in Nipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction: Principles and Clinical Techniques.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Zeiderman
Dr. Matthew Zeiderman is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Napa Solano Plastic Surgery with offices in Napa and Vacaville, California. He performs cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, breast, and body and serves patients throughout the North Bay and Greater Sacramento.
Dr. Zeiderman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He earned a BA in Biochemistry with honors from UC Berkeley, earned his medical degree cum laude from the University of Louisville, completed an Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at UC Davis Health, and completed a hand surgery fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University followed by advanced aesthetic breast training in Newport Beach.
Dr. Zeiderman performs face, breast, and body procedures including facelift, neck lift, deep plane facelift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast revision, explant surgery, tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover, and arm lift. His practice also includes breast reconstruction and hand surgery.
Dr. Zeiderman has performed more than 4,000 procedures and cared for thousands of patients across aesthetic, reconstructive, and hand surgery. He personally evaluates each patient, develops the treatment plan, and performs every procedure himself.
Yes. Dr. Zeiderman performs deep plane facelift surgery for appropriate candidates seeking comprehensive facial and neck rejuvenation. During a consultation, he evaluates the patient’s anatomy, aging pattern, concerns, and goals to determine whether a deep plane facelift or another approach is most appropriate.
Yes. Dr. Zeiderman serves as Volunteer Community Faculty for the UC Davis Plastic Surgery Residency and as a staff plastic surgeon at the Veterans Affairs Hospital Northern California. He is also the author or coauthor of 38 peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Zeiderman sees patients at Napa Solano Plastic Surgery at 1175 Trancas Street in Napa and 1001 Nut Tree Road, Suite 130, in Vacaville. His practice serves Napa Valley, Solano County, the North Bay, Greater Sacramento, and nearby communities.
Dr. Zeiderman has hospital privileges at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, John Muir Health Medical Center in Walnut Creek, and NorthBay Health in Fairfield and Vacaville. He also performs procedures in AAAASF-accredited operating rooms at both Napa Solano Plastic Surgery offices.
Meet with Dr. Zeiderman
Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Matthew Zeiderman in Napa or Vacaville to discuss your goals and receive a personalized plan for natural, refreshed, and precise results.
- 707.448.3436
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm