African Humanitarian Award
Dr. Michael K. Obeng
Director of MiKO Plastic Surgery & Founder of RESTORE Worldwide Inc.
Ghana
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Dr. Michael K. Obeng, MD, FACS, is a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon celebrated globally for his excellence in both aesthetic enhancement and complex reconstructive surgery. Widely known as ‘The Surgeon’s Surgeon,’ he is the trusted expert for some of the most challenging procedures in modern plastic surgery. As Director of MiKO Surgery in Beverly Hills, he has pioneered advanced body contouring techniques, including cosmetic rib removal, and is highly sought after for mommy makeovers, breast surgery, Brazilian Butt Lifts, and intricate reconstructive cases.
Beyond his clinical mastery, Dr. Obeng’s impact is profoundly humanitarian. Through his nonprofit, RESTORE Worldwide, he has led medical missions across Africa and other underserved regions, providing free reconstructive surgeries to children and adults affected by congenital deformities, burns, and traumatic injuries.
These life-restoring interventions have transformed physical appearances, rebuilt dignity, confidence, and opportunity for countless families. For his steady commitment to combining world-class surgical excellence with transformative humanitarian outreach, Dr. Michael K. Obeng was honoured with AfriHeritage’s African Humanitarian Award.
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