Meet Dr. Grant Stevens
Meet Dr. Michelle Spring

---

Dr. Grant Stevens

Dr. Grant Stevens is a California board-certified plastic surgeon and the Medical Director of Plastic Surgery Associates in Marina del Rey. He specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery and has been named one of America's Best Physicians in "The Guide to Top Doctors." Dr. Stevens was nominated by his colleagues which makes this recognition especially prestigious and rewarding. He is an active member at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital where he is the past Chairman of The Department of Surgery, the past Chairman of the Liposuction Committee, and the past co-director of The Breast Center. He is also on staff at St. John's Medical Center and The Marina Outpatient Surgery Center.

Dr. Stevens graduated with honors from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis where he was awarded the Senior Prize in Surgery. He completed his general surgery training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, then returned to Washington University-Barnes Hospital where he completed a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and The International College of Surgeons. He was appointed by the governor to The Medical Board of California Medical Quality Review Board, and is on the Plastic Surgery Faculty at UCLA as well as USC. Dr. Stevens has been an invited visiting professor at Loma Linda University, The University of Switzerland, The University of Denmark, and The University of Southern California.

Dr. Stevens has authored many journal articles. He has also lectured at international, national and regional meetings with presentations to such groups as The American Association of Plastic Surgeons, The Swiss Plastic Surgery Society, The Danish Plastic Surgery Society, The Plastic Surgery Research Council, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and The California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Wounds: A Compendium of Current Research and Practice, a quarterly journal for surgeons, as well as Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Times and Plastic Surgery Products. He has been interviewed for articles that have appeared in USA Today, People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Beauty, Forbes, Glamour, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Times, Business Week, Men's Fitness, LA Times Magazine, Longevity, Cooking Light, Discovery and numerous newspapers. His television appearances have included CNN, Discovery, MSNBC, The Learning Channel, Sonia Live, Leeza, CBS News, 24 Hours, Extra, Hard Copy, American Journal, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, Lifetime - New Attitudes, PBS Nightly Business Report and many other TV and radio interviews.

Dr. Stevens is a member of many medical societies including The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The International College of Surgeons, The American College of Surgeons, and The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He is the past chairman of The California Medical Association Advisory Panel on Plastic Surgery. Dr. Stevens received the California State Assembly and California State Senate Certificate of Recognition. He has received the Special Congressional Certificate of Recognition and The Distinguished Service Citation from The Medical Board of California.

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Diplomate American Board of Plastic Surgery - 1989
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners - 1981

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Associate Clinical Professor
USC School of Medicine
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Instructor
UCLA School of Medicine
Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Director
Marina del Rey
Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship

Liposuction University
Clinical Professor

Attending Consultant Surgeon
Plastic Surgery Section, UCLA
Wadsworth Veterans Administration
Hospital - 1992-2000

Attending Consultant Surgeon
Plastic Surgery Section, UCLA
Olive View Medical Center - 1992

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
Medical Board of California
Plastic Surgery Expert Consultant
1988-present

Medical Board of California
11th District Medical Quality Review Committee
1990-1994

Chairman
Advisory Panel on Plastic Surgery
California Medical Association
1993-1994

Section Secretary
Advisory Panel on Plastic Surgery
California Medical Association
1992-1993

Section Assistant Secretary
Advisory Panel on Plastic Surgery
California Medical Association
1991-1992

Government Relations Committee
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1992-1995

Young Plastic Surgeons Committee
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1991-1993

Practice Development Committee
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1992-1993

CPT Committee
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
1992-1993

California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Legislative Committee
1992-1996

Editorial Board Member
Wounds- A Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice
1988

Clinical Evaluator
Dow-Corning M.S.I. Breast Implant
1991-1993

California Society of Plastic Surgeons,
Medical Board of California,
Liaison Committee
1992-1993

Mentor Clinical Investigator
Adjunct Gel Mammary Study
1992-present

Mentor Investigator
Saline Mammary Prosthesis Prospective Study
1992 - Present

Facility Inspector,
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Plastic Surgical Facilities, Inc.
1992-present

Ice Dog Hockey Team
Plastic Surgeon
1995-1998

Principal Investigator
Lipomatrix U.S. Extended Trilucent Implant Study
1996-2000

Principal Clinical Investigator
National Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction Study
1996-1999

Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction Task Force Faculty
1997-1999

Editorial Advisory Board Member
Plastic Surgery Products
1998-2006

Editorial Advisory Board
Cosmetic Surgery Times
1998-2006

McGhan Clinical Investigator
Adjunct Gel Mammary Study
1998-present

Mentor Clinical Investigator
Adjunct Gel Mammary Study
1998-present

PIP Clinical Investigator
Saline Mammary Prosthesis Prospective Study
1999-2000

Endotine Endoscopic Brow Investigator
2001 - present

Silimed Clinical Investigator
Cohesive Gel Mammary Implant Study
2003 - Present

VISITING PLASTIC SURGERY PROFESSORSHIPS:
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
January 5, 2002

Loma Linda University
May 29, 1997

University of Switzerland
Luzon, Switzerland
Sept. 5, 1997

University Herlev Hospital
Copenhagen, Denmark
June 10, 1998

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Oregon
B.S. in Psychology
1976

MEDICAL EDUCATION:
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
M.D.
1980

HONORS AND AWARDS:
Phi Beta Kappa - 1976
Graduate with Honors - 1976
Asklepiads - President - 1976
R.L. Jones Scholarship for Academic Achievement - 1978
Raymond M. McKeown Scholarship - 1979
Louis and Dorothy Kovitz Fellowship in Surgical Research - 1979
Kovitz Senior Prize in Surgery - 1980
AMA Physician Recognition Award
Distinguished Service Citation Medical Board of California - 1994
County of Los Angeles Commendation - 1996
City of Los Angeles Certificate of Tribute - 1996
GTE Community Spirit Award - 1996
California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition - 1997
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition - 1997
California State Senate Certificate of Recognition - 1997

POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION:
General Surgery:
Samuel E. Wilson, M.D.
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
June, 1980 - June, 1983

Hand Surgery Fellow:
Paul M. Weeks, M.D.
Washington University School of Medicine
July 1983 - June 1984

Plastic Surgery:
Paul M. Weeks, M.D.
Washington University School of Medicine
July 1984 - July 1985 Fellow
July 1985 - July 1986 Chief Resident

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
St. John's Hospital and Health Center
Centinela Freeman Marina Hospital
Marina Outpatient Surgery Center
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS: Chairman, Department of Surgery
Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital
1989-1996

Medical Executive Committee
Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital
1989-1996

Medical Director
Washington Hospital
Division of Hand Therapy Services
1988-1993

Associate Medical Director
The Marina Breast Center
Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital
1991-1992

Medical Director
Marina Outpatient Surgery Center
1988-present

Physician Advisor
Skin Care POD
Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital
1995-1998

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc.
Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc.
Diplomate - American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomate - National Board of Medical Examiners
Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
Barnes Hospital Plastic Surgical Society
Fellow - American College of Surgeons
Fellow - International College of Surgeons
Fellow - American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Lipoplasty Society of North America
American Medical Association
California Medical Association
American College of Surgeons, Southern California Chapter
Los Angeles County Medical Association
International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Suisse de Chirurgie Plastigue, Reconstructive et Esthétique: "Advanced C02 Laser Resurfacing," Lausanne, Switzerland, September 5, 1997.
Société Suisse de Chirurgie Plastique, Reconstructive et Esthétique: "The Breast Explantation Experience - Where Do We Go from Here?" Lausanne, Switzerland, September 5, 1997.
Danish Plastic Surgery Symposia: "Ultrasonic Liposuction - Basic Science and Theory," Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10, 1998.
Danish Plastic Surgery Symposia: "Clinical Results of Ultrasonic Liposuction Body Sculpture," Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10, 1998.
Danish Plastic Surgery Symposia: "Ultrasonic Liposuction - Live Surgery Demonstration," Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10, 1998.
Danish Plastic Surgery Symposia: "Laser-Assisted Breast Surgery," Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10, 1998.
Danish Plastic Surgery Symposia: "Advanced Endoscopic Facial Surgery," Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10, 1998.
Danish Plastic Surgery Symposia: "Ultrasonic Liposuction, Hands-On Workshop," Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10, 1998.

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Plastic Surgery Research Council: "Reimplantability After Alloplastic Implant Comtamination," Hershey, PA, April 20-23, 1980.
American Association of Plastic Surgeons: "When Should Nerve Gaps Be Grafted?" Chicago, IL, May 6-9, 1984.
American Cleft Palate Association: "Quantitative Evaluation of Unilateral Coronal Synostosis: A Pre- and Postoperative CT study," Seattle, WA, May 21-24, 1984.
American College of Surgeons: "Three-dimensional Analysis of the Wrist, Scientific Exhibit," San Francisco, CA, October 22-25, 1984.
American College of Surgeons: "Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Tumors of the Upper Extremity," Lake of the Ozarks, MO, June 13, 1986.
The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care: "Surgical Treatment of Difficult Wounds," Long Beach, CA, April 10-12, 1988.
Western District Chapter of ASPRS: "Breast Implant Controversy and Update," Beverly Hills, CA, April 1992.
Scientific Assembly for The California Medical Association: "Difficult Wound Problems and Their Management," Anaheim, CA, February 26, 1993.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons: "Plastic Surgery: Future Survival?" Panelist, Coronado, CA, February 28, 1994.
The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses: "The Explantation Experience," Napa, CA, April 1995.
CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing and New Plastic Surgery Applications Workshop: "Advanced Plastic Surgical Applications of the C02 Laser," Marina del Rey, CA, February 21, 1996.
Western District Chapter of ASPRSN: "The Breast Implant Controversy Update,"April 1992.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons: "Resurfacing of the Aging Face in Our First 100 Patients. What the Laser Companies Failed to Tell Us," Palm Springs, CA, May 24, 1996.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons: "Combined CO2 Laser Resurfacing of the Lower Eyelid and Simultaneous Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty: The Treatment of Choice in Periorbital Rejuvenation of the Aging Eyelid?" Palm Springs, CA, May 24, 1996.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons: "Lasers in Plastic Surgery," Faculty Member Presentation for California Society Teaching Course, May 25, 1996.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons: "Innovations in Plastic Surgery, Clinical Advances or Passing Fads? Skin Resurfacing, Laser Resurfacing versus Chemical Peels," Panelist, Palm Springs, CA, May 27, 1996.
Multispecialty Perspectives on the Latest Advances in C02 Laser Resurfacing and Blepharoplasty: "C02 Laser Resurfacing - My First 300 Cases Including Advanced Plastic Surgery Applications," Marina del Rey, CA, September 7, 1996.
Multispecialty Perspectives on the Latest Advances in C02 Laser Resurfacing and Blepharoplasty: "C02 Laser Resurfacing - My First 300 Cases Including Advanced Plastic Surgery Applications," Marina del Rey, CA, September 8, 1996.
"Beyond Laser Skin Resurfacing - A Clinical and Marketing Perspective," Hotel Intercontinental, New York, NY, October 1, 1996.
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons: "The Breast Explantation Experience - Where Do We Go From Here?" Dallas, TX, November 2, 1996.
The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons: "Combined C02 Laser Resurfacing of the Lower Eyelid and Simultaneous Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty," Dallas, TX, November 13, 1996.
The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons: "Laser-Assisted Breast Reduction," Dallas, TX, November 13, 1996.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons: "Advances in Aesthetic Laser Applications," San Francisco, CA, March 15, 1997.
California Society of Plastic Surgeons: "C02 Laser-Assisted Breast Reduction," San Francisco, CA, March 15, 1997.
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons: "Facial Resurfacing: Long-term Results and Safety, Pre- and Postoperative Skin Care and Patient Selection," San Francisco, CA, September 24, 1997.
Second International Symposium on Aging Skin: "Laser Techniques in Combination with Other Procedures: Blepharoplasties, Brow Lifts and Face Lifts." Miami, FL, January 30, 1998.
The Fourth Annual Meeting of The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists: "The Role of the Medical Director," Los Angeles, CA, April 29, 1998.
XII Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: "Refined C02 Laser-Assisted Breast Reduction," San Francisco, CA, June 28, 1999.
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons: "Are Combined Cosmetic Procedures Extreme?," Vancouver, Canada April 2004.
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons: "Does Liposuction Really Add Morbidity to Abdominoplasty? Revisiting the Controversy," New Orleans, LA, May 2005.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: "Abdominoplasty Surgery. How I Do It." New Orleans, LA, April 2005.
"Is it Safe to Combine Abdominoplasty with Elective Breast Surgery? A Review of 151 Consecutive Cases." Presented at The American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, September 2005.

INSTITUTIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Latest Advances in Breast Reconstruction," presented at Washington Hospital Grand Rounds, November 1986.
"Management of Difficult Wounds," presented at Grand Rounds, Washington Hospital, March 1987.
"What's New in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pressure Sores," presented at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital Continuing Medical Education, January 27, 1989.
"Update on Breast Reconstruction," presented at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital Continuing Medical Educational Lecture, March 31, 1989.
"New Techniques in Plastic Surgery," presented at Daniel Freeman Hospital Guild, September 28, 1989.
"Diseases of the Breast: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment," presented at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, November 18, 1991.
"Everything You Wanted to Know About Cosmetic Surgery But Were Afraid To Ask," Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, February 6, 1992.
"The Shapes of Summer," presented at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, June 10, 1993.
"Plastic Surgery of the 90s," presented at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, April 21, April 21, 1994.
"Care and Management of Emergency Hand Injuries," presented at Wood River Medical Center, Ketchum, ID, March 28, 1996.
"Surgery for Success - Plastic Surgery for the 90s," presented at Marina del Rey Chamber of Commerce Community Business Luncheon, April 26, 1995.
"Cosmetic Surgery - The Latest Innovations," presented at The President's Forum of St. Helena Hospital, Napa, CA, October 6, 1995.
"Plastic Surgery of the 90s - Unique and Personalized," presented at the Ritz-Carlton, January 31, 1996.
"An Evening of Beauty," presented at the Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA September 26, 1996.
"An Update in Laser Surgery - Laser Blepharoplasty, Laser Facelifting, Laser Skin Resurfacing, and Laser Breast Reduction," presented at Loma Linda University, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Grand Rounds, May 29, 1997.
"Advances in Plastic Surgery" presented at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, California, October 10, 1997.
"Advances in Plastic Surgery" presented at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Marina del Rey, California, October 15, 1997.
"Advances in Cosmetic Surgery" presented at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Marina del Rey, California, October 8, 1998.

SYMPOSIA CHAIRED:
"Difficult Wound Problems and Their Management," Annual Scientific Assembly for the California Medical Association, Section on Plastic Surgery, February 26, 1994.
"C02 Laser Skin Resurfacing," New Plastic Surgery Applications Workshop, UCLA, Marina del Rey, CA, February 21, 1996.
"Multispecialty Perspectives on the Latest Advances in C02 Laser Resurfacing and Blepharoplasty," Marina del Rey, CA, September 8, 1996.
"Multispecialty Perspectives on the Latest Advances in C02 Laser Resurfacing and Blepharoplasty," Marina del Rey, CA, September 9, 1996.
"Advances in Aesthetic Laser Applications," California Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 15, 1997.
"Rejuvenation of the Face: Lasers and Alternatives," Société Suisse de Chirurgie Plastigue, Reconstructive et esthétique: Annual Meeting, Lausanne Switzerland, September 5, 1997.
"Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction and Endoscopy Symposia," Danish Plastic Surgery Society, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10, 1998.

TEACHING COURSES:
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, "Variations and Complications of Aesthetic Abdominoplasty", New Orleans, LA, May 1, 2005.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:
Marsh, J.L., W.G. Stevens, G.L. Smith and D.J. Krogstad, Reinsertability After Breast Prosthesis Pocket Infection, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery 69:234, 1982.
Hiatt, J.R., W.G. Stevens and S. DeSantis, The Limitations of Biliary Imaging, Loma Linda University Surgeon, 2:13-15, 1983.
Stevens, W.G., J.L. Marsh and M.W. Vannier, Surface Reconstructions from CT Scans, Surgical Rounds, March 1984.
Vannier, M.W., J.L. Marsh, W.G. Stevens, D.M. Dye and J.O. Warren, Surface Reconstruction and Computer-Aided Design of Craniofacial Surgical Procedures Based on CT Scans: Proceedings of Natl. Comp.
Vannier, M.W., J.L. Marsh, J.D. Warren, W.G. Stevens and D.M. Dye, Clinical Applications of Computer Graphics, Siggraph 84, 24:36-62, 1984.
Bishay, E.G., and W.G. Stevens, Hypnotic Control of Upper G.I. Bleeding, American Journal Clinical Hypnosis, 27:22-25, 1984.
Marsh, J.L., M.W. Vannier and W.G. Stevens, Surface Reconstructions from CT Scans for Evaluation of Malignant Skull Destruction, The American Journal of Surgery, 148:530-533, 1984.
Vannier, M.W., J.L. Marsh, J.O. Warren, W.G. Stevens and D.M. Dye, Clinical Applications of Computer Graphics: Siggraph '84 Notes, 24:36-62, 1984.
Stevens, W.G., J.D. Hall, P.M. Weeks and L.V. Young, When Should Nerve Gaps Be Grafted, An Experimental Study in Rats. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 75:707-711, 1985.
Weeks, P.M., M.W. Vannier and W.G. Stevens: Three Dimensional Imaging of the Wrist, J. Hand Surgery, 10A:32-39, 1985.
Vannier, M.W., W.G. Totty, W.G. Stevens, P.M. Weeks, D.M. Dye, W.J. Daum, L.A. Gilula, W.A. Murphy and R.A. Knapp: Musculoskeletal Applications of Three-Dimensional Surface Reconstructions, Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 16:537-549, 1985.
Marsh, J.L., M.W. Vannier, W.G. Stevens, J.O. Warren, D. Gayou and D.M. Dye: Computerized Imaging for Soft Tissue and Osseous Reconstruction in the Head and Neck, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 12:279-291, 1985.
Marsh, J.L., M.W. Vannier, W. Gado and W.G. Stevens, In Vivo Delineation of Facial Fractures: The Application of Advanced Radiologic Technology, Annals of Plastic Surgery, 17:364-376, 1986.
Marsh, J.L., M. Gado, M.W. Vannier and W.G. Stevens, The Osseous Anatomy of Unilateral Coronal Synostosis: The Cleft Palate Journal, 23:87, 1986.
Marsh, J.L., M. Gado, M.W. Vannier and W.G. Stevens, The Osseous Anatomy of Unilateral Coronal Synostosis: In Marchac, D., ed. Craniofacial Surgery, Berlin; Springer-Verlag, pp. 96-97, 1987
Stevens, W.G., How to Improve your Laser Skin Resurfacing Clinical Outcomes: Skin and Aging, 52-56, July 1998.
Stevens, W.G., Removing Acne Scars with Laser Surgery: Skin and Aging, 52-58, Sept. 1998.
Stevens, W.G., New Physician Practice Management Models Are Better Suited for Plastic Surgery: Plastic Surgery Products, 86-87, April 1999.
Stevens, W.G., PPMC Changes for the Better: Cosmetic Surgery Times, May 1999.
Stevens, W.G., Choosing the Best Option to Treat Acne Scars: Skin and Aging, 63-68, Sept. 1999.
Stevens, W.G., Apfelberg, D.B., Stoker, D.A. , Schantz, S.A. : "The Endotine: A New Biodegradable Fixation Device for Endoscopic Forehead Lifts." Aesthetic Surgery J, 2003, 23:103-107.
Stevens,W.G., Fellows,D.R., Stoker, D.A.: "Does Anybody Really Know What Deflation Rate It Is." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2003, 112(4): 1194-1195.
Stevens, W.G. , Vath, S.D., Stoker, D.A.: "Extreme" Cosmetic Surgery, A Retrospective Study of Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Combined Procedures." Aesthetic Surgery Journal in 2004 ., 24 (4): 314-318.
Stevens, W.G. , Fellows, D.R., Vath, S.D., Stoker, D.A. : "An Integrated Approach To Inverted Nipple Repair." Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2004, 24 (3): 211-215.
Pitman, G.H., Stoker, D.A., Stevens, W.G.: "Liposuction and Body Contouring." In J. McCarthy, S. Boutros, R. Galiano, Eds. Current Therapy In Plastic Surgery. Chapter submitted for publication.
Stevens, W.G., Fellows, D.R. , Vath, S.D. ,Stoker, D.A. : "Acceleration of Textured Saline Breast Implant Deflation Rate: Results and Analysis of 645 Implants." Aesthetic Surgery Journal, January - 2005. 25(1):37-39.
Stevens, W.G., Cohen, R., Stoker, D.A., Hirsch, E.M. "Is it safe to combine abdominoplasty with elective breast surgery? A review of 151 consecutive cases." Accepted for publication Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005.
Stevens, W.G., Hirsch, E.M., Cohen, R., Stoker, D.A. "In vitro deflation of pre-filled saline breast implants." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005.
Stevens, W.G., Hirsch, E.M., Cohen, R., Stoker, D.A. "A comparison of 500 pre-filled textured saline breast implants versus 500 standard textured saline breast implants: Is there a difference in deflation rates?" Submitted for publication Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005.
Stevens, W.G., Cohen, R., Vath, S.D., Stoker, D.A., Hirsch, E.M. "Does liposuction really add morbidity to abdominoplasty? Revisiting the controversy with a series of 406 cases." Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2005, 25(4): 353-358.
Stevens, W.G., R. Cohen, S.A. Schantz, D.A. Stoker, S.D. Vath, E.M. Hirsch, R. Heck, M.E. Freeman. "Laser-assisted breast reduction: A safe and effective alternative. A study of 367 patients." Aesthetic Surg J, 2006, 26(4): 432-439.
Stevens, W.G., E.M. Hirsch, D.A. Stoker, R. Cohen. "In vitro deflation of prefilled saline breast implants." Plast Reconstr Surg, 2006, 118(2): 347-349.
Stevens, W.G., R. Cohen, S.A. Schantz, D.A. Stoker, S.D. Vath, E.M. Hirsch, R. Heck, M.E. Freeman. "Laser-assisted breast reduction–a safe and effective alternative. A study of 367 patients." Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2006, 26(4): 432-439.
Stevens, W.G., D.A. Stoker, M.E. Freeman, S.M. Quardt, E.M. Hirsch, R. Cohen, "Is one-stage-breast augmentation in mastopexy safe and effective? A review of 186 primary cases." Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2006, 26(6): 674-681.
Stevens, W.G., R. Cohen, S.D. Vath, D.A. Stoker, E.M. Hirsch. "Is it safe to combine abdominoplasty with elective breast surgery? A review of 151 consecutive cases." Plast Reconstr Surg, 2006, 118(1): 207-212.
W.G. Stevens, E.M. Hirsch, D.A. Stoker, R. Cohen. "A comparision of 500 prefilled textured saline breast implants versus 500 standard textured saline breast implants: Is there a difference in deflation rates?" Plast Reconstr Surg, 2006, 117(7): 2175-2178.
W.G. Stevens, D.A. Stoker, M.E. Freeman, S.M. Quardt, E.M. Hirsch, R. Cohen. Is one-stage breast augmentation with mastopexy safe and effective? A review of 186 primary cases. Aesthetic Surg J, 2006, 26(6): 674-681.
Stevens, W.G., M. Spring, D.A. Stoker, M.E. Freeman, et al, Mastopexy Revisited; A Review of 150 Consecutive Cases for Complication and Revision Rates, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2007, 27(2): 150-154.
Spring, M.S., D.A. Stoker, J. Holloway, M. Weintraub, W.G. Stevens, Office-Based Plastic Surgery with General Anesthesia: Efficiency of Cost and Time, Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2007: 21(12): 99-101.
W.G. Stevens, M.A. Spring, D.A. Stoker, R. Cohen, S.D. Vath, E.M. Hirsch, Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective, Aesthetic Surg J, 2007, 27(3): 269 275.
W.G. Stevens, M.A. Spring, D.A. Stoker, M.E. Freeman, R. Cohen, S.M. Quardt, E.M. Hirsch, A Review of 100 Consecutive Secondary Augmentation/Mastopexies, Aesthetic Surg J, 2007; 27(5): 485 492.
W.G. Stevens, M.E. Freeman, D.A. Stoker, S.M. Quardt, R. Cohen, E.M. Hirsch, One-Stage Mastopexy with Breast Augmentation: A Review of 321 Patients, Plast Reconstr Surg, 2007, 120(6): 1674-1679.

Back to Top

---

Dr. Michelle Spring

Dr. Michelle Spring is the newest doctor to join the experts at Marina Plastic Surgery. She brings years of experience and training, as well as a trained aesthetic eye to her practice of cosmetic surgery. After receiving her Medical Degree with Honors from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, she completed an Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at her alma mater, before bringing her talents to Southern California to complete a number of Fellowships, including an ASAPS Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship with her new colleague, Dr. Grant Stevens.

Dr. Spring has shown a passion for humanitarian causes dating back to her undergraduate volunteering with the American Red Cross, and continuing through Medical School and her professional life. She continues to volunteer with Interplast, a humanitarian organization that provides free reconstructive surgery to underprivileged children and adults with cleft lips, cleft palates and severe, disfiguring burns and hand deformities. She also maintains a relationship with Eduplast, which is dedicated to training plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Nicaragua and Ecuador.

In her short professional career, Dr. Spring has published numerous journal articles including Wisconsin Medical Journal, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, and The Aesthetic Surgery Journal. In addition to her publishing credits, Dr. Spring has also presented at a number of events including Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, ASAPS, The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons meeting, and the 19th Biennial Congress of ISAPS.

COLLEGE:

1992-1996 B.S. with Distinction (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
University of Wisconsin, Madison

MEDICAL SCHOOL:

1997-2001 University of Wisconsin, Madison (AOA)

Internship and Residency:

2001-2006 Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
University of Wisconsin, Madison

FELLOWSHIPS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

July 2006 – December 2006

ASAPS Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship
Dr. W. Grant Stevens
Marina del Rey, CA

January 2007 - June 2007

Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Staff Surgeon
Clinical Instructor, University of WI Plastic Surgery
Dean Medical Center
Madison, Wisconsin

July 2007- July 2008

Interplast Webster Fellowship

Interplast is an international humanitarian organization that provides free reconstructive surgery to underprivileged children and adults with cleft lips, cleft palates and severe, disfiguring burns and hand deformities. Countries traveled to include: Bangladesh, Bolivia, China, Ecuador, India, Peru, Taiwan, and Vietnam. I continue to volunteer with Interplast and other non-profit organizations annually.

August 2008 – April 2009

Private Practice, San Diego, CA

April 2009 – present

Multidisciplinary group practice
Seasons Plastic Surgery
Ponderay, ID

Wisconsin Medical License: #44936-020
California Medical License: #A 94136
Idaho Medical License: M-10671

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery

PAST HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA
Sharp Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa, CA
Sharp Mary-Birch Hospital for Women, San Diego, CA
Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA
Sharp Chula Vista Hospital, Chula Vista, CA
St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI
Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI

CURRENT HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS:
Bonner General Hospital, Sandpoint, ID
Pend O’reille Surgery Center, Ponderay, ID
Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Kootenai Outpatient Surgery Center, Coeur d’Alene, ID

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – Member
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) – Candidate Member
Idaho Medical Association (IMA)
Board of Directors, Pend Oreille Surgery Center; 2009 - present
Bonner General Hospital Quality Management Committee; 2010 - present

AWARDS:

1. Emergency Medical Technician Rookie of the Year (1994)
2. Golden Key National Honor Society (1994)
3. Dean’s List 6 semesters (1994-1996)
4. University of Wisconsin, Madison Honors Program (1992-1996)
5. Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1996)
6. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2001)
7. 2nd Place, Resident Presentation Competition. Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons. Postoperative Changes in Growth Rate and Feeding After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (May 1-2, 2004)

PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

1. Emergency Services Dispatcher, Shorewood Hills, WI (1995-1998)
2. American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor, Madison, WI (1996-1997)
3. University of Wisconsin Medical School Anatomy Demonstration Program (1997-1998)
4. EMT Advanced Skills Re-certifier and Basic Skills Instructor at Madison Area Technical College (1997-2001)
5. Emergency Medical Service Personnel Committee Member (1997-2001)
6. Emergency Medical Service Training Committee Member (2000-2001)
7. Graduate Medical Education Oversight Committee member, University of Wisconsin, Madison (2003-2004)
8. Eduplast, Overseas Plastic Surgery Residency Project. Nicaragua (2006)

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

1. American Red Cross volunteer, Madison, WI (1993-1994)
2. MEDIC Volunteer and Drug Supply Coordinator. Health care and supplies for the homeless. Salvation Army, Madison, Wisconsin (1997-1998)
3. Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer, Shorewood Hills and Middleton, WI (1994-2001)
4. Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer, Madison, WI (2002-2005)
5. Medical Tent Physician Volunteer – Wisconsin Ironman (2004)
6. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team in Training (2008)
7. Eduplast. A non-profit organization dedicated to training plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Nicaragua and Ecuador. University of WI - Madison (2001- current)

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Spring MA, Bentz ML. Cutaneous Vascular Lesions. In: Gramick M, ed. Plastic Surgery Clinics 2005.
2. Spring MA, Mount D. Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Growth Rate Decline Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. PRS August 2006.
3. Spring MA, Bentz ML. Pediatric Vascular Anomalies. In: Bentz ML, Bauer B, Zuker R, eds. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Plastic Surgery. Quality Medical Publishing; St. Louis, MO, 2008 (127-151).
4. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Venous Thromboembolism in Plastic Surgery Patients: Survey Results of ASPS Members. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, September 2006; 26:5(522-529).
5. Spring MA, Stoker DA, Holloway J, Weintraub M, Stevens WG. Office-Based Plastic Surgery with General Anesthesia: Efficiency of Cost and Time. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, August 2007; 21(99-101).
6. Spring MA, Stevens WG, Freeman ME, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. A Review of 100 Secondary Augmentation Mastopexies. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, September-October 2007; 27:5(485-492).
7. Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, May-June 2007; 27:3 (269-275).
8. Stevens WG, Gear AJ, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM, Cohen R, Spring MA, Vath SD, Schantz ST, Heck RT. Outpatient Reduction Mammaplasty. An Eleven-Year Experience. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Mach 2008; 28:2 (171-179).
9. Stacey DH, Spring MA, Breslin TM, Rao VK, Gutowski DA. Exploring the Effect of the Referring General Surgeon’s Attitudes on Breast Reconstruction Utilization. Wisconsin Medical Journal, September 2008; 107:6 (292-297).

PRESENTATIONS:

1. Spring MA, Mount D. Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Growth Rate Decline Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Presented at American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, March 15-20, 2004.
2. Spring MA, Mount D. Postoperative Changes In Growth Rate and Feeding After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, May 1-2, 2004.
3. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Prophylaxis, an ASPS Physician Member Survey. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, April 23-24, 2005.
4. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Prophylaxis, an ASPS Physician Member Survey. Presented at Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, May 13, 2005.
5. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. What is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? A Survey in the Age of Reality TV. Presented at Senior Resident’s Conference, March 22-25, 2006.
6. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Venous Thromboembolism in Plastic Surgery Patients: Survey Results of ASPS Members. ASAPS, April 20-25, 2006.
7. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. What is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? A Survey in the Age of Reality TV. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, April 28-30, 2006.
8. Spring MA, Stevens WG, Freeman ME, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. A Review of 100 Secondary Augmentation Mastopexies. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons meeting, New York City, April 19-24, 2007.
9. Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons meeting, New York City, April 19-24, 2007.
10. Spring MA, Stevens WG, Freeman ME, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. A Review of 100 Secondary Augmentation Mastopexies. Electronic presentation, 19th Biennial Congress of ISAPS, Melbourne, Aulstralia; February 10-13, 2008.
11. Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective. Electronic presentation, 19th Biennial Congress of ISAPS, Melbourne, Aulstralia; February 10-13, 2008.

PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Traveling and volunteering with humanitarian organizations in underserved countries. Hobbies include mountain biking, sailing, horseback riding, learning to surf and ski, and reading.

Back to Top