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CREDENTIALS AND PROFESSIONAL RESUME The Clinic for Plastic Surgery

TRAINING IS EVERYTHING.

A surgeon's experience can make all the difference in your final outcome. Dr. Sukkar's credentials are formidable, lending some clarity regarding his consistent results and happy patients.

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Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sam Sukkar

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Plastic Surgery Diplomate – 2002

EDUCATION:

Louisiana State University College of Medicine
New Orleans, LA | August 1988 – May 1992,
Doctor of Medicine, 1992

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA | August 1984 – May 1988
B.S. (Microbiology) summa cum laude 1988

POST DOCTORAL TRAINING:

Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship
Thomas Cronin Fellow at University of Texas Houston
Houston, TX| July 1994 – June 1995

Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery
Northwestern University – McGaw Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois | June 2000 – June 2001

Resident in Plastic Surgery
Northwestern University – McGaw Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois | June 1998 – June 2000

Resident in General Surgery
University of Texas Houston/ Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX | June 1993 – June 1998

Internship in General Surgery
University of Texas Houston/ Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX | June 1992 – June 1993

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery
Northwestern University Medical School
Division of Plastic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois | June 2000 – June 2001

INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS:

AAAASF Operating Room Inspector, 2007 – present

ASAPS Patient Safety Committee, 2010 – present

CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS:

Memorial Hermann Hospital; Houston, Texas

Methodist Hospital St John; Houston, Texas

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Northwestern University – McGaw Medical Center
Research Fellow – Wound Healing/ Burn Research Lab
Houston, Texas | July 1994 – June 1995

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery (2002)
  • Re-certified (2012)
  • Texas Medical License (1994)
  • Basic Microsurgical Training Course (1999)
  • Basic Life Support, recertified (2015)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, recertified (2015)

From the first time you walk into The Clinic for Plastic Surgery, you’ll know that you are in a place that cares about results. Under the leadership of Dr. Sukkar, The Clinic for Plastic Surgery has become Houston’s plastic surgery center of choice. Experience the difference for yourself by scheduling a consultation today.

14018 Aesthetic Circle, Houston, TX 77062