ABOUT DR. SIMONIN THE MEDIACONTACT US

Dr. Simon's Curriculum Vitae


BOARD CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Plastic Surgery
November 2004

EDUCATION:

Undergraduate:
Texas A&M University
Biomedical Science, Aug. 1988-May 1992
College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Science, May 1992

Graduate:

University of Texas Medical Branch
College of Medicine, Aug. 1993-May 1997
Galveston, Texas
Doctor of Medicine, May 1997

Postgraduate:

Combined General Surgery/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program
Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center
Michigan State University
Spectrum Health and St. Mary's Hospitals
Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 1997-June 2002
Chief Resident, July 2001-June 2002

Fellowship:

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Center for Breast and Body Contouring
Grand Rapids, Michigan
July-December 2002

Cosmetic and Oculoplastic Surgery
Paces Plastic Surgery
Atlanta, Georgia
January-June 2003

LICENSURE:

State of Michigan, issued July 2000, #4301070258
State of Georgia, issued December 2002, #052302
State of Florida, issued September 2003, #ME88562

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

Advanced Trauma Life Support
(American College of Surgeons)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(American Heart Association)

PREVIOUS POSITIONS:

Instructor
Introduction to Patient Evaluation Course
College of Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
Aug. 1996 - May 1997

Teaching Assistant
Gross Anatomy, Microanatomy, and Biochemistry
College of Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
May - Aug. 1994

Service Representative
Viral Testing Systems
Houston, Texas
March-August 1993

Research Assistant
Macromolecular Design
Institute of Biosciences and Technology
Texas A&M University
Houston, Texas
June 1992 - March 1993

Research Assistant
Urology Research Laboratory
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Aug. - Dec. 1990

Eye Bank Laboratory Technician
Lions Eye Bank
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Aug. - Dec. 1989

INVITED PRESENTATIONS AND MEDIA APPEARANCES:


Sandy Springs Health Show
Plastic Surgery Guest Expert
February 2006

Sandy Springs Health Show
Plastic Surgery Guest Expert
August 2005

WE (Women's Entertainment) Network
Single in Atlanta cast member
Eight episodes airing June-July 2005

The Bert Show on AllTheHits Q100
Plastic Surgery Guest Expert
June 2005

Fox 5 News at 10:00
Feature on Dr. Simon and SPAIR breast surgery
May 2005

The Bert Show on AllTheHits Q100
Plastic Surgery Guest Expert
April 2005

HOT 107.9 morning radio show
Plastic Surgery Guest Expert
August 2004

Fox 5's Good Day Atlanta
Plastic Surgery Guest Expert
July 2004

KICKs 101.5 morning radio show
Plastic Surgery Guest Expert
May 2004

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Orlando, Florida, November 2001
"Unipedicled and Bipedicled TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction: Physical Function and Patient Satisfaction"
Simon AM, Bouwense CL, McMillan S, Lamb S, and Hammond DC

American Burn Association
New York City, New York, April 2001
"Rating of Disfigurement (ROD) Scale Correlated with Post-Burn Attractiveness Rating (PAR) Visual Analog Scale as a Method of Evaluating Post-Burn Facial Disfigurement"
Simon AM, Thompson AM, Mlakar JM, Mancoll JS, and Herndon DN

American Burn Association
New York City, New York, April 2001
"Burn Injuries from Recreational Outdoor Fires: A Three-Year Review"
Simon AM, Joque L, Wilcox R

Grand Rapids MERC Research Day
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 2001
"Unipedicled and Bipedicled TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction: Physical Function and Patient Satisfaction"
Simon AM, Bouwense CL, McMillan S, Lamb S, and Hammond DC

Grand Rapids MERC Research Day
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 2001
"Burn Injuries from Recreational Outdoor Fires: A Three-Year Review"
Simon AM, Joque L, Wilcox R

Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons
Mackinac Island, Michigan, July 2000:
"Unipedicled and Bipedicled TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction: Physical Function and Patient Satisfaction"
Simon AM, Bouwense CL, McMillan S, Lamb S, and Hammond DC

Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons
Mackinac Island, Michigan, July 1998:
"Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction: Results and Complications"
Simon AM, and Hammond DC

Grand Rapids Area Medical Education Consortium
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 1998:
"Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction: Results and Complications"
Simon AM, and Hammond DC

American Burn Association
New York City, New York, March 1997
"Defining the Post Burn Lip Deformity in Children"
Mancoll JS, Mlakar JM, Simon AM, and Phillips LG

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Dallas, Texas, November 1996
"Defining the Post Burn Lip Deformity in Children"
Mancoll JS, Mlakar JM, Simon AM, and Phillips LG

Stanford University Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Palo Alto, California, October 1996
"Frequency, Type, and Anatomic Distribution of Burn Wounds in the Pediatric Population"
Mancoll JS, Simon AM, Herndon DN, and Phillips LG

Michigan State University Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 1996
"Frequency, Type, and Anatomic Distribution of Burn Wounds in the Pediatric Population"
Mancoll JS, Simon AM, Herndon DN, and Phillips LG
"Defining the Post Burn Lip Deformity in Children"
Mancoll JS, Mlakar JM, Simon AM, and Phillips LG

Texas A&M University Department of Cooperative Education
College Station, Texas, 1992 and 1993
Simon AM, "The Medical Education Process"

PUBLICATIONS:

Simon AM, Khuthaila D, Hammond DC, Andres A. Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Reduction Mammaplasty. Can J Plast Surg 14(1): 37-40, 2006

Hammond DC, Simon AM, Bouwense CL, McMillan S, Lamb S. Comparison of Unipedicled and Bipedicled Tram Flap Breast Reconstructions: Assessment of Physical Function and Patient Satisfaction. Plast Reconstr Surg 113(1): 136-140, 2004

Hammond DC, Arnold JF, Simon AM, Capraro PA. Combined Use of Ultrasonic Liposuction with the Pull-Through Technique for the treatment of Gynecomastia. Plast Reconstr Surg 112(3): 891-897, 2003

Simon AM, Breast Augmentation Answers: Part 3. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(12): 137-138, 2006

Simon AM, Breast Augmentation Answers: Part 2. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(11): 161-162, 2006

Simon AM, Breast Augmentation Answers: Part 1. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(10): 155-156, 2006

Simon AM, Great Expectations. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(9): 179-180, 2006

Simon AM, Facial Rejuvenation. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(8): 171-172, 2006

Simon AM, Top Plastic Surgery Safety: Anesthesia Options. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(7): 163-164, 2006

Simon AM, Plastic Surgery: Is it Safe? Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(6): 157-158, 2006

Simon AM, The Question is ‘When’. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(5): 179-180, 2006

Simon AM, Choose Your Plastic Surgeon Wisely. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(4): 169-170, 2006

Simon AM, Know Your Botox. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(3): 179-180, 2006

Simon AM, SPAIR the Scars for a Beautiful Shape. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(2): 149-150, 2006

Simon AM, Lower Body Contouring. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques 21(1): 155-156, 2006

Simon AM, Lower Body Contouring. New You Atlanta 1(6): 52-53,93, 2005

Simon AM, SPAIR the Scars. New You Atlanta 1(1): 32-33, 2004

WORK IN PROGRESS:

"Rating of Disfigurement (ROD) Scale Correlated with Post-Burn Attractiveness Rating (PAR) Visual Analog Scale as a Method of Evaluating Post-Burn Facial Disfigurement"
Simon AM, Thompson AM, Mlakar JM, Mancoll JS, and Herndon DN
(submitted for publication in Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation)

"The SPAIR Pattern for Skin-Sparing Mastectomy"
Hammond DC, Simon AM, Arnold J
(submitted for publication in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

"Unipedicled and Bipedicled TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction: Risk Factors and Surgical Outcomes"
Simon AM, Bouwense CL, McMillan S, Lamb S, and Hammond DC

"SPAIR Breast Reductions Over 1000 grams"
Simon AM, Hammond DC
(submitted for publication in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

"Latissimus Flap Salvage of Partial TRAM Flap Necrosis"
Hammond DC, Simon AM, Sohn S, Hoberman LB
(submitted for publication in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

HONORS:

Schlumberger International Scholarship, 1988-1992

Texas A&M University Scholarship, 1988-1992

Kingwood Civic Club Scholarship, 1988-1990

Harris County Association of PTAs Scholarship, 1988

Distinguished Student, Texas A&M University, 1989

Dean's Honor Roll, Texas A&M University, Spring 1991, Fall 1991, Spring 1992

Cum Laude, Texas A&M University, 1992

Patricia Ward Scholarship in Medicine, 1993

Award for Outstanding Clinical Pathologic Correlations, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 1995

Dean's List, College of Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch, 1995

Crash Test Award,
Department of General Surgery
Butterworth Hospital/Spectrum Health
Trauma Surgery Team, 1998

Honored Physician, Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, 2006

Lifetime Member, The Global Directory of Who’s Who, 2007

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Candidate for Membership: American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Association of Women Surgeons

Medical Association of Georgia

Medical Association of Atlanta

Atlanta Women's Medical Alliance

Georgia Executive Women's Network

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Before & After Photos
American Society of Plastic Surgeons