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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

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

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)
 

HONORS AND AWARDS

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

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

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

Speron, S. and Gamelli, R. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome versus Mycosis Fungoides.
Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 1997, 18:421-3.

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

Fluently speak, read and write Greek.  

INTERESTS

Comic books, weight training, football, baseball and basketball.