John T. Lettieri, MD, FACS Credentials

EDUCATION:
Kingston High School 1971-1974 Kingston, New York
Oral Roberts University 1974-1978 B.S. Biology School of Arts and Sciences Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oral Roberts University 1978-1982 M.D. School of Medicine Tulsa, Oklahoma

INTERNSHIP: State University of New York at Stoneybrook (Straight Surgery) July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983

RESIDENCY:

• State University of New York at Stoneybrook (General Surgery) July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1986
• Chief Resident in General Surgery July 1986 to June 30, 1987 University of Virginia Medical Center Department of Plastic Surgery
• Fellow in Burn Surgery July 1, 1987 to December 31, 1987
• Fellow Microvascular-Hand Surgery January 1, 1988 to June 30, 1988
• Resident in Plastic surgery July 1, 1988 to June 30, 1989
• Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Diplomate American Board of Plastic Surgery November 18, 1992
• Diplomate American Board of Surgery December 12, 1988
• Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners July 1, 1983
• Medical License – State of New York July 1, 1983
• Medical License – State of South Carolina April 1990
• Medical License – State of North Carolina February 1991

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• American Medical Association/Burroughs Wellcome Leadership Program for Resident Physicians – May 1989
• Southeastern Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery First Prize for Surgical Research - 1988
• Southeastern Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Third Prize for Surgical Research – 1988
• The Dean’s Award Class of 1982 Oral Roberts University School of Medicine May 1, 1982
• Department of Surgery Award Oral Roberts University School of Medicine April 30, 1982
• Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities May 1, 1977

GRANTS:

Roche Laboratories: In Vitro Grant-In-Aid Program Ceftriaxone permeability across the Silicone Membrane. January 16, 1989

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• American Medical Association
• Southern Medical Association
• Christian Medical Association
• American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association
• American Association for Hand Surgery
• Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery ( Spartanburg)
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

CHOOSING A PLASTIC SURGEON

As with any surgical procedure, it is imperative to choose a surgeon who is not only qualified to perform your surgery – but one who is highly skilled and who has much experience in that procedure.  Dr. Lettieri is a double board certified plastic surgeon who  has performed hundreds of  breast reconstruction surgeries, using his specialized techniques, and he performs them regularly. He understands that helping his patients achieve their realistic goals - not only improves/enhances their physical appearance – but boosts their self-esteem, self-confidence and overall emotional well-being also.
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Dr. Lettieri is an expert in all surgeries of the breast –
and he creates beautiful breasts.