During his surgical residency, he received an Outstanding Resident Award (1989), and in 1990 was runner up for the John Price Award for Outstanding Teaching Resident, as chosen by the medical students.
Hand
Many of our local physicians refer hand problems to us. Often, patients ask, “What am I doing in a plastic surgeon’s office when what I need is hand surgery, not plastic surgery.” Although it is not widely known plastic surgeons do a great deal of hand surgery. A large part of our training and one fourth of our certifying examination to become board-certified plastic surgeons is in hand surgery. In some communities, such as ours, plastic surgeons do most of the emergency hand surgery. Plastic surgeons tend to do a lot of hand surgery because much of what we do is very intricate surgery requiring a good understanding of both form and function, a comprehensive knowledge of the pertinent anatomy, and fine surgical technique, all of which are essential to good hand surgery. The hand is uniquely complex and plastic surgeons are especially qualified to work in this area. In addition to hand trauma, we perform elective hand surgery such as treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, release of trigger fingers, removal of ganglions and mucous cysts, removal of skin cancers, and correction of Dupuytren’s Contracture. In the area of trauma, we repair tendon lacerations, treat hand fractures, reconstruct mangling injuries and amputations, and treat hand burns. So, the next time your neighbor asks why you are going to see a plastic surgeon for that hand problem, well, you’ll be able to give an answer!
Risk
Before undergoing any medical procedure, it is always best to understand the process, what will happen during the surgery, recovery time, expected results, and any risks associated with the procedure.
The links to the right will provide you with explanations of the many procedures that we offer. If you are interested in a procedure that is not published here, please feel free to contact us for information.
Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Hearing a diagnosis of “cancer” is very difficult to accept. Understanding that treating your skin cancer may result in scars or disfigurement can also be troubling. Your plastic surgeon understands your concerns and will guide you through treatment and explain the resulting effect on your health and appearance.
Quick facts about skin cancer treatment:
- Treatment of skin cancer, much like any form of cancer, may require surgery to remove cancerous growths
- Your plastic surgeon can surgically remove cancerous and other skin lesions using specialized techniques to preserve your health and your appearance
- Although no surgery is without scars, your plastic surgeon will make every effort to treat your skin cancer without dramatically changing your appearance
- For some people, reconstruction may require more than one procedure to achieve the best results
