Boca Raton Liposuction: Dr. Louis S. DeLuca
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| Dr. Louis S. DeLuca | 1905 Clint Moore Road, Suite 303 Boca Raton, Florida 33496 |
Dr. DeLuca is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in private practice in Boca Raton , Florida . He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University . Dr. DeLuca then completed a general surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University followed by a plastic surgery residency in Tampa at the University of South Florida . Dr. DeLuca has completed research fellowships in both plastic and craniomaxillofacial surgery. He has authored many scientific articles in major medical journals, and has delivered both local and national presentations.
Dr. DeLuca has appeared on numerous television programs for his work with breast cancer patients and his involvement in public education regarding various plastic surgery procedures. He has also received both local and national recognition for his volunteer contributions including the repair of birth defects on children in the mountains of Peru .
Dr. DeLuca performs both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He has been involved in the advancement of many innovative techniques in the area of breast surgery and liposuction. Dr. DeLuca is regarded as an expert in the use of the adjustable breast implant.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. DeLuca is on the staff of Boca Community Hospital , West Boca Hospital and Delray Medical Center . He is Board-Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
..."Excellence in Plastic Surgery is borne of both creativity and individuality..."
- Louis Steven DeLuca, M.D.
PRESENT POSITION:
Private Practice, Boca Raton, Florida
EDUCATION:
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland , Ohio . 1988 - 1992
The Ohio State University . Columbus , Ohio . 1987 - 1988
Graduate School: Molecular Genetics
The Ohio State University . Columbus , Ohio . 1983 -1987
Microbiology: Graduation with Honors
Mayfield High School . Mayfield Heights , Ohio . 1980 - 1983
RESIDENCY:
University of South Florida 1996 - 1999
Division of Plastic Surgery. Tampa , Florida .
The University Hospitals of Cleveland 1993 - 1996
Department of Surgery. Cleveland , Ohio .
INTERNSHIP:
The University Hospitals of Cleveland 1992 - 1993
Department of Surgery. Cleveland , Ohio .
RESEARCH POSITIONS:
Research Fellow 11/97 - 2/98
Martin Robson, M.D., Preceptor
Division of Plastic Surgery. University of South Florida
Bay Pines Veterans Administration Hospital . St. Petersburg , Florida .
Craniomaxillofacial Research Fellow 1994 - 1995
Bahman Guyuron, M.D., Preceptor
Lyndhurst , Ohio .
Research Associate 1990 - 1992
Kingsbury Heiple, M.D., Donald Goodfellow, M.D., Preceptors
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
The University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio.
Research Associate 1987 - 1988
Steven Younkin, M.D., PhD., Preceptor
Department of Pharmacology
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland , Ohio .
MEDICAL LICENSURE:
California : 68916, Issued 05/31/99
Florida : ME-0076256, Issued 07/10/98
Ohio : 35-6-6471, Issued 09/30/96
New York : 194574, Issued 01/3/94
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery: September, 2000.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons - Member 1996 - Present
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons - Candidate Member 1996 - Present
American College of Surgeons - Fellow 1992 - Present
American Medical Association 1992 - Present
Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons 1999-Present
Palm Beach County Society of Plastic Surgeons 2001-Present
Florida Medical Association 2000-Present
Palm Beach County Medical Society 2000-Present
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
LifeFlight Physician, Department of Surgery, MetroHealth 1996-1999
Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Ziran B, Goodfellow D, DeLuca L, Heiple K. Knee function after patellectomy and cruciform repair of the extensor mechanism. Clin. Orthop. 302: 138-146, 1994.
2. DeLuca L, Peerless JR, Matthews L, Voigt D, Malangoni MA. Acute obstructive uropathy in a gravid patient with pelvic injuries: Case report. J. Trauma. Vol. 41(3): 556-557, 1996.
3. DeLuca L, Guyuron B, Najem RW. Management of an extensive cervicofacial lymphovenous malformation of the maxillofacial region. Ann. Plast. Surg. 36: 644-648, 1996.
4. Guyuron B, DeLuca L. Aesthetic and functional outcomes of dacryoadenopexy. Clin. J. Aesthetic Surg. Quart. Vol. 16(2): 138-141, 1996.
5. DeLuca L, Raszewski R, Tresser N, Guyuron B. The fate of preserved autogenous bone graft. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 99: 1324-1328, 1997.
6. Guyuron B, DeLuca L. Ear projection and the posterior auricular muscle insertion. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 100: 457-460, 1997.
7. DeLuca L, Beckenstein M, Guyuron B. Yucatan pig: An optimal hairless model for a true random cutaneous flap. Aesthetic Plast. Surg. 21: 205-206, 1997.
8. Smith P, Mosiello G, DeLuca L, Ko F, Maggi S, Robson, MC. TGF-b2 activates proliferative scar fibroblasts. J Surg Res. 82: 319-323, 1999.
9. Guyuron B., DeLuca L, Lash R, Supratip Deformity: A Closer Look. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 105: 1140-1153, 2000.
10. Greenwald DP, DeLuca L, Stadelmann WK, Harries R, Ondrovic L, Lee WE. Mechanical analysis of healing skin wounds: Effects of freezing and formaldehyde fixation. MS in submission.
11. Greenwald DP, Wasserman RJ, DeLuca L. An Algorithm for Tenorrhaphy Evaluation. Advances in Plastic Surgery (MS in press).
12. Smith PD, Wright TE, DeLuca L, Kapp D, Hill. DP, Strickland T, Robson MC. The effect of Angiotensin II on acute incisional wound healing. MS in submission.
13. DeLuca L, Smith P, Wright TE, Robson MC. The immunosuppressive effects of Sertoli cell media on acute incisional wound healing. MS in progress.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. DeLuca L, Guyuron B. The fate of preserved autogenous bone graft. 38th Annual Meeting-The Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. June 2-4, 1995 .
2. DeLuca L, Beckenstein M, Guyuron, B. The effect of sequence of chemical peel on flaps. 38th Annual Meeting-The Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. June 2-4, 1995 .
3. DeLuca L, Guyuron B. The fate of preserved autogenous bone graft. The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Tampa , Florida . April 28, 1995 .
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