Dr. Sam Speron's Chicago Tummy Tuck Surgery Professional CV:
OBJECTIVE
To establish and refine my skills in Plastic Surgery in a challenging atmosphere either in the academic or private sector, with an emphasis to improve procedures in the cosmetic surgery.
EDUCATION/ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES |
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Chicago Medical School Park Ridge, Illinois Clinical "Shadowing" Program (medical students) |
2003-2007 |
Chicago Medical School Park Ridge, Illinois Introduction to Clinical Medicine Preceptorship (1st & 2nd year medical students) |
2001-2006 |
Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship |
1997-2000 |
Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois General Surgical Residency, Years I-III |
1994-1997 |
University of Health Sciences The Chicago Medical School North Chicago, Illinois Medical Doctor |
1990-1994 |
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Science, Psychology Major |
1987-1990 |
LICENSURE |
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Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. Physician and Surgeon, Department of Professional Regulation, State of Illinois United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1, June 1992 Score: 219 (81st percentile) Step 2, Sept. 1993 Score: 219 (86th percentile) Step 3, Dec. 1995 Score: 210 (84th percentile) |
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HONORS AND AWARDS |
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America's Top Physicians Award | 2005-2007 |
ASPS Certificate for completion of CME requirements | 2003-2007 |
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award | 2003-2007 |
The Botox Cosmetic Physician’s Network Award | 2003-2007 |
Medical Advisory Board, MD TV Medical News | Now 10/2002 |
National Medical Expert, MD TV Medical News | Now 9/2002 |
First place, Chief Resident Competition of Chicago | |
Plastic Surgery Society | 6/1999 |
Class rank at Chicago Medical School 39/170 | |
Hellenic Medical Society Scholarship | 1993-1994 |
Socrates Alumni Scholarship | 1989-1990 |
Dean’s List at Loyola University (G.P.A. 3.72) | 1987-1990 |
Presidential Scholarship at Loyola University | 1987-1990 |
LOCAL ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS |
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The latest trends in cosmetic surgery,Presented to: Senior Center Main Township Lecture Hall Des Plaines, Illinois | 5/24/04 |
Fundamentals of wound closure,Presented to: 1st & 2nd year medical students’ ICM rotation Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences North Chicago, Illinois | 11/13/02 |
Suturing for anyone, Presented to: 2nd year medical students’ ICM rotation Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences North Chicago, Illinois | 11/7/01 |
New Beginnings, Presented to: Singles Group St. Hubert’s Church Hoffman Estates, Illinois | 07/30/01 |
Non-surgical skin rejuvenation, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 4/11/01 |
How to excise any lesion,Presented to: Family Practice Lecture Series Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, Illinois | 3/27/01 |
Cosmetic Surgery,Presented to: Family Practice Lecture Series Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, Illinois | 12/4/00 |
Facelifting For The Next Millennium,Presented to: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 8/7/00 |
Burns and Inhalation Injury, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 4/26/00 |
Reduction Mammaplasty, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 3/22/00 |
Benign and Malignant Breast Disease, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 2/16/00 |
Rhytidectomy, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 1/12/00 |
Compression Neuropathies in the Upper Limb, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 12/15/99 |
Nerve Repairs of the Upper Extremity, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 11/10/99 |
Minimally Invasive Craniofacial Surgery,Presented to: Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 9/25/99 |
Infections of the Upper Extremity,Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 9/8/99 |
Dermal and Subcutaneous Tumors, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 9/1/99 |
Minimally Invasive Craniofacial Surgery,Presented to: Annual Meeting of Chicago Plastic Surgical Society Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 6/99 |
Body Contouring, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 4/17/99 |
Autologous Breast Reconstruction,Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 3/13/99 |
Carcinoma of the Lip, Mouth & Pharynx, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 12/19/98 |
Implants and Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery,Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 10/24/98 |
Lower Extremity Anatomy & Embryology,Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 5/2/98 |
Reconstruction of Facial Burns,Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 2/21/98 |
Hand - Vascular Injuries and Replantation, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 1/10/98 |
Hand - Bone and Joint Injuries, Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 11/8/97 |
Congenital Defects of the Hand and Upper Extremity,Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois | 10/11/97 |
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES |
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgeon Education Foundation Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation The Botox Cosmetic Physicians’ Network European Anti-Aging Academy American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine |
American Medical Association Illinois State Medical Association Chicago Medical Society Fellow of American College of Surgeons American College of Surgeons Professional Association Hellenic Medical Society Alumni Association of the Chicago Medical School American Aesthetics Education Association |
PUBLICATIONS |
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Speron, S. and Gamelli, R. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome versus Mycosis Fungoides. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 1997, 18:421-3. |
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EMPLOYMENT |
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Park Ridge Center For Plastic Surgery, SC Solo Practice | 2000-Present |
Cardiovascular surgery resident moonlighter Hinsdale Hospital | 1997-2000 |
Cardiovascular surgery resident moonlighter Good Samaritan Hospital, | 1997-2000 |
Cook/waiter/cashier/dishwasher Mr. James Restaurant (family owned and operated) | 1982-1992 |
Patient Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant Foster G. McGaw Hospital | 1989-1990 |
Radiology filing clerk Lutheran General Hospital | 1998 |
EXTRACURRICULAR |
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Greek Orthodox Youth Association and Young Adult League | 1984-2003 |
Sunday school teacher for seventh grade (1988-1992) and Teen Forum. | 1993-2002 |
drug abuse, basic first aid and CPR Community teaching projects on AIDS, |
1990-1992 |
Involved in park district baseball program at Dunham Park | 1987-1991 |
Founding member of the Loyola Karate Club | 1988-1990 |
LANGUAGES |
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Fluently speak, read and write Greek. | |
INTERESTS |
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Comic books, weight training, football, baseball and basketball. | |