Robert Buchanan, MD

Education

• * AMA Physician Recognition Award given for a superior level of continuing medical education: 1981, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006 (Available every 3 years).
• * Washington University, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, 1976-1978, Plastic Surgery Residency.
• * University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1972-1976, General Surgery Residency.
• * US Navy, Field Surgical Officer, Viet Nam and Jacksonville, FL 1970-72
• * Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX, 1969-70, Straight Surgical Internship
• * Medical College of Georgia, M.D. degree, 1969
• * Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1962-1965 (Entered Medical School at the completion of third year).
• * ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• - First nose reattachment done anywhere in the world
• - First freejoint transfer done anywhere in the world
• - Developed or helped refine a number of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Liposuction, Breast reconstruction, Short scar carpal tunnel release and Free tissue transfer.
• * Elected by peers to lead local and national Plastic Surgical and other medical Organizations.
• - President, American Association for Hand Surgery, 2001-2002
• - President, Oklahoma Society of Plastic Surgeons, 1982-1986
• - Board of Governors, American College of Surgeons, 1998-2004
• - Board of Directors, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, 2000-2003
• * Local Positions Held
• - Chief of Staff, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
• - Chief of Surgery, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
• * Teaching
• - University of Oklahoma in the section of Plastic Surgery for 14 Years 1978-1992
• - Full Professor
• - Taught all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
• - Mentoring, presently through organizations in which he participates.
• - Stays current to provide quality advice and treatment.
• * Publications and Presentations. Multiple publications and presentations nationally and internationally.
• - Multiple Articles in peer-reviewed literature.
• - Presented Courses on care, technique and procedures worldwide
• - Editorial review board of national journal
• - Subjects cover both Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Board Certifications

• American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1980
• American Board of Plastic Surgery - Hand Surgery (CAQ), 1990
• American Board of Surgery (not active), 1978

Memberships

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• - Multiple Committes including Chairman of many
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
• - Board of Directors, Multiple Committes including Chairman of many
• Aesthetic Society Research and Education Foundation
• Fellow American College of Surgeons
• - Board of Governors
• American Association for Hand Surgery
• - President, Multiple Offices and Committee chairs
• American Society for Surgery for the Hand (Previous)
• - Multiple Committee Memberships
• American Medical Association
• - Presented the Medal of Valor
• North Carolina Medical Society
• North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Community
• - Present:
• * Rotary International
• * Team Captain, American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• - In Oklahoma
• * Susan G. Komen Foundation, Advisory Board, 1955-1999
• * American Cancer Society, Oklahoma City Chapter, Chairman of the Board, 1995-1997
• * Fine Arts Institute, Board of Directors, 1991-1993
• * Edmond Educational Endowment