"We believe everyone deserves to feel confident in their appearance."
UTAH'S BEST PLASTIC SURGEON
As one of the top plastic surgeons in the Southwest, Dr. Kunkel specializes in natural-looking enhancements of the face, breasts, and body. After graduating from Indiana University Medical School, he trained in Plastic Surgery for 7 years. He helped pioneer the first Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of New Mexico as their first resident.
He subsequently trained as a fellow in Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Utah under the tutelage of Dr. Faizi Siddiqi. After completing his training, he worked in Albuquerque both in private practice and as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital performing both Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. He built his reputation as one of the youngest leaders in the field of aesthetic surgery and breast reconstruction. In 2026, Dr. Kunkel joined Utah Cosmetic Surgery in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Kunkel, a board-certified plastic surgeon is known for his unique ability to customize the most contemporary surgical techniques. Facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid rejuvenation (lower blepharoplasty and upper blepharoplasty), body contouring, and breast augmentation and reduction.
To be one of the best plastic surgeons in the Southwest requires his distinctive abilities and skillset which enable him to provide balanced, youthful, and completely natural results. Dr. Ryan P. Kunkel has been selected as one of the “Best Plastic Surgeons” by Albuquerque the Magazine and The New Mexico Post.
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (2004-2008)
Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship, International Business, Kelley School of Business
Minor: Spanish, Pre-Med
Indiana University, Indianapolis (2010-2014)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of New Mexico (2014-2020)
Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgeons
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgery
Current Roles
Chief of Plastic Surgery, Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Volunteer Clinical Associate Professor, University of New Mexico
