Meet Dr. Steely

R. Lee Steely, MD, FACS is an Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon certified by both The American Board of Surgery and The American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is the author of multiple articles for medical journals on the Art and Science of Plastic Surgery.

In Dr. Steely’s Own Words

I understand that during the consultation and examination, you may feel apprehensive, but be assured that I will do my very best to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Be confident too that I will listen very closely to what you have on your mind. Do not expect to be pressured. Take as long as you need during the consultation. It is important to me that you understand all aspects of your procedure. Afterwards, if you have any questions about your procedure, you can phone or email me as often as you wish.

I stress aesthetic proportion over absolute size because I believe beauty is all about balance and the relationship of each part to the whole. As each person is unique, so every cosmetic solution I suggest is unique. I do not subscribe to a cookie cutter approach.

And don’t be surprised if I phone you the night after your surgery to make sure you are recovering well. I will provide you with comprehensive instructions for a trouble-free recovery. After surgery, I want you to visit me for multiple follow-ups to make sure that your recovery is progressing as planned and the results are what you expected.

Education

St. Joseph Hospital- Houston, Tx

• Residency in Plastic Surgery (July 1998 - June 2000)
• Residency in General Surgery (July 1993 - June 1998)

The University of Texas- Galveston, Tx

• Doctor of Medicine (Sept. 1989 - May 1993)

Tulane University- New Orleans, La

• Bachelor of Science (Sept. 1985 – Dec. 1988)

Board Certifications

• The American Board of Plastic Surgery (2002)
• The American Board of Surgery (2001)

Advanced Training

St. Joseph Hospital

• Microsurgery
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

• Advanced Trauma Life Support

Honors and Awards

• Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons- Austin, Texas
• Cronin Award- Second Place (1999)
• St. Joseph Hospital Surgical Residency- Houston, TX
• Academic Excellence Award (1994, 1995, 1997)

Publications and Presentations

• Breast Shape: A Technique for Better Upper Pole Fullness
• Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Vol. 24 (October 2000)
• Intrathoracic Goiter: Review and Case Presentation
• Contemporary Surgery Vol. 56, No. 2 (February 2000)
• Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in the Plastic Surgery Patient
• Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Vol. 28, No 1 (January 2004)
• The Male Neck and T-Z Plasty: 28 Years Later
• Aesthetic Surgery Journal Vol. 20, No. 1 (Jan/Feb 2000)

Professional Organizations

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Harris County Medical Association
• Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
• TEXPAC
• SURGPAC
• PLASTYPAC