Ramsey J. Choucair, M.D.
specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery of the face and body
Dr. Ramsey J. Choucair is a recognized expert in reconstruction of the burned face and body. He held a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School for seven years prior to returning to his native state of Texas. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He received his undergraduate degree from Rice University and his Medical Degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1983. He then completed seven years of residency training in both General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Choucair’s academic background also includes Aesthetic Surgery fellowships under the direction of internationally known surgeons in California and Massachusetts. He also served as a Fellow in Plastic Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and accepted a position on the teaching staff at the renowned Shriners Hospital for Children and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Choucair has presented and published numerous scientific papers in Plastic Surgery and regularly participates in national conferences on Cosmetic Surgery. In addition to specializing in Aesthetic Surgery, he is a recognized expert in complex reconstruction of the burned and scarred face. He is also a member of respected professional associations, including the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Dallas County Medical Society, and the Board Certified Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons of Dallas. Dr. Choucair and his experienced staff are dedicated to the highest quality care in a comfortable and friendly environment. Dr. Choucair’s professional success is based on his personal integrity and attention to detail, drawing upon more than ten years of experience to plan and perform the procedures best suited for your needs.
Dr. Choucair has served as the president of the Dallas board-certified cosmetic and plastic surgeons. He is currently the chief of plastic surgery department at Baylor University Medical Center Uptown in Dallas Texas
About our Practice
Where Surgery is Performed?
Your safety, comfort and the specific requirements of the procedure determine where surgery will be performed. Our in-office treatment rooms are appropriate for minor procedures. More involved procedures are performed in a fully-equipped hospital operating room or certified outpatient surgery center. Dr. Choucair is affiliated with the following hospitals:
- Choucair RJ, Holcomb MB, Mathews R. Hughes TG. Biopsy of nonpalpable breast lesions. AM J Surg 1988;156:453-456.
- Renard TH, Choucair RJ, Stevenson WD, Brooks WC, Poulos E. Carcinoma of the thyroglossal duct. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1990; 171:305-308.
- Courtiss EH, Choucair RJ, Donelan MB. Large volume suction lipectomy: a retrospective analysis of 108 consecutive patients. Plast Recon Surg 1992; 89:1068-1079.
- Sheridan RL, MacMilan K, Choucair RJ, et al. Tunable Dye Laser Neovessel Ablation as an Adjunct to the Management of Hypertrophic Scarring in Burned Children: Pilot Trial to Establish Safety. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation 1997; 18(4):317-320.
- Sheridan RL, Choucair RJ, Donelan MB. Management of Massive Calvarial Exposure in Young Children. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation 1998; 19(1):29-32.
- Sheridan RL, Choucair RJ. Acellular Allogenic Dermis Does Not Hinder Initial Engraftment in Burn Wound Resurfacing and Reconstruction. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation 1997; 18(6):496-499.
Donelan MB, Choucair RJ, Constable JL. Pressure sores. In: Anello L. ed. Total care of spinal cord injuries, 2nd ed. Boston: Little Brown and Company.
- Symptomatic cavernous hemangiomas. ACS, North Texas Chapter, Dallas, TX, March 1988.
- Biopsy of nonpalpable breast lesions. Southwestern Surgical Conference, Phoenix, AZ. April 1988.
- Symptomatic cavernous hemangiomas. Southwestern Surgical Congress, Phoenix, AZ. April 1988.
- The lateral thigh free flap with biceps femoris (short head) muscle: anatomic study and clinical application. Plastic Surgery Senior Resident Conference, New York, NY. April 1990.
- Clinical anatomy and application of the biceps femoris (short head) muscle. American Association of Clinical Anatomy, Alberta, Canada. May 1990.
- Treatment of large subcutaneous defects with injectable collagen. Ohio Valley Plastic surgeons Annual Conference. Sandusky, OH. June 1990.
- Reconstruction of extremity defects with the lateral thigh free flap: experience with forty eight cases. Ohio Valley Plastic Surgeons Annual Conference, Sandusky, OH. June 1990.
- Large volume suction lipectomy: Retrospective analysis of 108 consecutive patients. American Association of Plastic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX. April 1991.
- Pertinent anatomy for face and neck lift. California Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA. March 1993.
- Secondary tissue expansion for treatment of burn alopecia. American Burn Association Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH. April 1993.
- Procerus and corrugator muscles: when to resect, transect or excise. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Face, Eyes, Nose, and Neck. Laguna Niguel, CA. July 1994.
- Malignant melanoma arising in congenital giant nevi. American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Meeting, Montreal, Canada. October 1995.
- Early Reconstruction of Infant and Toddler Hand Burns Reconstruction. American Burn Association, Nashville, Tennessee, March 1996.
- Lower Lid and Midface Rejuvenation, Connell Foundation 1999 Annual Meeting, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. January
Curriculum Vitae
| Name: | Ramsey J.Choucair, M.D. | ||
| Address: | 9301 N. Central Expressway, Suite 551 Dallas, Texas 75231 | ||
| Education: | Rice University Southwestern Medical School | B.A. M.D. |
1979 1983 |
| Residencies: | St. Paul Medical Center Southwestern Medical Center Ohio State University |
General SurgeryPlastic Surgery | 1983-1988 1988-1990 |
| Fellowships: | Connell ClinicB.F. Connell, M.D. E.H. Courtiss, M.D. |
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
1990 1990 |
| Harvard Medical School Shriners Burns Institute Massachusetts General Hospital |
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery | 1991 | |
| Hospital Appointments: |
Shriners Hospital for Children Massachusetts General Hospital |
1991 – 1998 1991 – 1998 |
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| Baylor University Medical CenteR Mary Shiels Hospital Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas Presbyterian Hospital, Plano Medical City dallas Hospital Newton Wellesley Hospital Deaconess Waltham Med. Center Nantucket Cottage Hospital |
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| Society Memberships: |
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Board Certified Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons of Dallas New England Society of Plastic Surgeons Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons American College of Surgeons, Fellow American Medical Association American Association for Hand Surgery American Burn Association Robert M. Zollinger Surgical Society American Association for Hand Surgery Texas Medical Association Massachusetts Medical Society Dallas County Medical Society Charles River District Medical Society |
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| Academic Appointments: |
Instructor in Surgery (Plastic), Harvard Medical School Instructor in Surgery (Plastic) University of Texas Southwestern Medical School |
1991-1998 1999 – |
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| Name: | Ramsey J.Choucair, M.D. | ||
| Address: | 9301 N. Central Expressway, Suite 551 Dallas, Texas 75231 | ||
| Education: | Rice University Southwestern Medical School | B.A. (1979) M.D. (1983) |
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| Residencies: | St. Paul Medical Center Southwestern Medical Center Ohio State University |
General Surgery (1983-1988) Plastic Surgery (1988-1990) |
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| Fellowships: | Connell ClinicB.F. Connell, M.D. E.H. Courtiss, M.D. |
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (1990) Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (1990) |
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| Harvard Medical School Shriners Burns Institute Massachusetts General Hospital |
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (1991) | ||
| Hospital Appointments: | Shriners Hospital for Children (1991 – 1998) Massachusetts General Hospital (1991 – 1998) |
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| Baylor University Medical Center Mary Shiels Hospital Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas Presbyterian Hospital, Plano Medical City dallas Hospital Newton Wellesley Hospital Deaconess Waltham Med. Center Nantucket Cottage Hospital |
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| Society Memberships: | American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Board Certified Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons of Dallas New England Society of Plastic Surgeons Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons American College of Surgeons, Fellow American Medical Association American Association for Hand Surgery American Burn Association Robert M. Zollinger Surgical Society American Association for Hand Surgery Texas Medical Association Massachusetts Medical Society Dallas County Medical Society Charles River District Medical Society |
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| Academic Appointments: | Instructor in Surgery (Plastic), Harvard Medical School (1991-1998) Instructor in Surgery (Plastic) University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (999 – ) |
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