Scott Hollenbeck, MD
Scott Hollenbeck, MD, the Raymond F. Morgan Professor and chair of the UVA School of Medicine Department of Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial and Oral Health since 2022, has been named president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Hollenbeck took office at Plastic Surgery The Meeting, the Society’s annual scientific meeting, on Sept. 29, 2024, in San Diego, C.A. Dr. Hollenbeck will serve in the position for one year.
“I am honored to serve as the president of ASPS and uphold the knowledge that plastic surgeons can be leaders within their health systems and add value to their communities through innovative and inspired problem-solving,” said Dr. Hollenbeck. “I will continue to work toward unifying the specialty and organization toward critical missions, such as ensuring access to plastic surgery services, continued advancement in patient safety, and reinforcing the importance of consulting a board-certified plastic surgeon when considering cosmetic or reconstructive procedures.”
A cornerstone of Dr. Hollenbeck’s plans as ASPS president will be to show the fundamental value that plastic surgery has in the U.S. health system. He is energized and inspired by academic medicine and strongly emphasizes the importance of collaboration across a large health system.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Hollenbeck on this outstanding accomplishment.
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