James C. Grotting, M.D., F.A.C.S. Dr. Grotting is the author of a major two-volume textbook in Plastic Surgery entitled Reoperative Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery which has helped plastic surgeons around the world learn the latest techniques in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Due to his widely acclaimed expertise, Dr. Grotting is often asked to speak at symposia in countries around the world including England, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Greece, Japan, Russia, Mexico and the Philippines. Dr. Grotting has made trips to the Philippines, Kenya, Thailand, Romania, Morocco, Brazil and Moscow with the OPERATION SMILE organization. As a part of these charitable endeavors he has taught flap workshops, educating physicians in the latest surgical techniques as well as performing free surgery on those in need. Dr. Grotting has numerous invited professorships and lectureships to his credit and has published extensively in the plastic surgery literature. Dr. James C. Grotting and his family have made Birmingham Their home since 1985. As a full-time member of the academic faculty at University of Alabama at Birmingham he attained the rank of full professor of plastic surgery and has been listed in all editions of "The Best Doctors in America" (Woodward/White, Inc., 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995). Dr. Grotting is also listed in "Best Doctors in America: Southeast Region" (Woodward/White, Inc., 1996). He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Grotting is a member of the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In 1996, Dr. Grotting entered the private practice community with a vision to develop a practice based upon the highest standards of patient care and surgical expertise. He and his wife, Ann, have two boys, Jimmy and Ben.  Education University of Minnesota, M.D. Degree, 1978 University of Minnesota, Ph.D. Candidate, 1976-1977 St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, B.A. Degree 1973    Medical School and Achievements University of Minnesota Doctor of Medicine, 1978 Medical School Achievement Award, 1978 Outstanding Young Investigator Award, 1978    Residencies Plastic Surgery: University of California, San Francisco, 1983-1985 Surgery: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, 1978-1983    Academic Achievements Certificate of Merit Senior Resident's Conference in Plastic Surgery Richmond, Virginia, 1985 The Robert H. Ivy Society Award American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 1989 Best Doctors in America 1992-93, 1st Edition 1993-94, 2nd Edition 1994-95, 3rd Edition 1995-96, 4th Edition 1996-97, 5th Edition Woodward/White, Inc. Best Doctors in America Southeast Region, 1996-97    Board Certification American Board of Surgery, 1985-1995 American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1987 Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand    Academic Appointments Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery University of Alabama at Birmingham    Professional Associations The Henry N. Harkins Surgical Society Alabama Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons The Harry J. Buncke Society American Society of Plastic Surgeons American College of Surgeons (Fellow) American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Plastic Surgery Research Council Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Birmingham Academy of Medicine American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Jefferson County Medical Society Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation American Association of Plastic Surgeons Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Birmingham Chapter Alabama Chapter, American College of Surgeons Medical Association of the State of Alabama    Books Published Reoperative Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Editor, Quality Medical Publishing, 1995 Diagnosis and Management of Breast Disease Coeditor, Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1996 Secondary Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction Editor, Quality Medical Publishing, 1996 Perspective in Plastic Surgery Editor, Quality Medical Publishing, 1996 FLAPS: Decision Making in Clinical Practice Coeditor, Quality Medical Publishing, 1997    Editorial Board Memberships Perspectives in Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Outlook The Journal of Plastic Surgery Techniques The Breast Journal Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery    Guest Editorial Boards Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annals of Plastic Surgery Microsurgery Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Cancer Journal for Clinicians American Cancer Society    Volunteer Overseas Experience Surgical and Medical Assistant San Blas Island, Panama, 1974 Operation Smile Naga City, Philippines, 1989 Operation Smile Negros, Philippines, 1990 Operation Smile, Team Leader Flap Dissection Workshop Manila, Philippines, 1991 and 1992 Operation Smile, Team Leader Lucena, Philippines, 1993 Operation Smile, Team Leader Microsurgery Flap Workshop Moscow, Russia, 1993 Operation Smile Nairobi, Kenya, 1996 Operation Smile Bangkok, Thailand, 1997 Operation Smile World Journey of Hope Brazil - Morocco - Romania, 1999 Back to Top

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