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Meet the Surgeons of The Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery
Dr. William Dascombe, Dr. John Paletta, and Dr. Richard Greco
William H. Dascombe, M.D.
Experience
Dr. Dascombe is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Over the past 12 years, Dr. Dascombe has performed over 15,000 operations on children and adults. Dr. Dascombe specializes in cosmetic surgery. His experience with cosmetic surgery is extensive as he has performed over 1000 breast augmentations, 300 breast lifts, 800 breast reductions, 500 tummy tucks, 500 liposuctions, 200 facelifts, and 100 rhinoplasties.
He has operated on over 1000 individuals with skin cancer.
Honors
- Alpha Omega Alpha-graduated in the top 15% of his Medical School Class-1986
- Robert H. Ivy Award for Plastic Surgery-1994
- American College of Surgeons Award-1992
- The Eunice Baxter Award-1991
- The Upjohn Achievement Award-1991
- The Sir William Osler Award-1991
- Resident’s Day Scientific Forum Award-1990
- Roche Basic Science Award-1990
- American College of Surgeons Award-1990
- The Sir William Osler Award-1987
- Who’s Who Among College Students, Davidson College-1981
Education
- Davidson College
- East Carolina University School of Medicine
- Medical College of Hampton Roads-5 year General Surgery Residency
- University of Pittsburgh-3 year Plastic Surgery Residency
- Austria, France, Belgium, Switzerland-Fellowship in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Personal
Dr. Dascombe is married and has 1 child. He actively participates in the leadership of the YMCA and his local church. He is an Eagle Scout and is a student of the piano and pipe organ. He enjoys running, golf, swimming, and tennis.
John D. Paletta, M.D.
Dr. Paletta is double Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Throughout his education he received numerous honors and awards for his academic excellence. His recognition continues, most recently he was named as one of America's Top Surgeons for 3 years in a row. Dr. Paletta is an active member in multiple professional medical socities including: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Society of General Surgeons, American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Phi Delta Epsilon, and International Medical Fraternity.
Teachings and Research
Dr. Paletta served as Assistant Professor of Surgery for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska while simultaneously serving as the Clinical Assistant Professor of Oral Maxilofacial Surgery at Nebraska Health Systems in Omaha, Nebraska. He has given numerous presentations to professional groups of fellow physicians. Dr. Paletta has also been involved in extensive medical research including pain management and he developed an innovative muscle flap.
Education:
- BS, Biochemistry, Biophysics
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1991 - Doctor of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
1995 - Residency, General Surgery
York Hospital, York, PA
1995-2000 - Residency, Plastic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
2000-2002
Honors:
Second Place, Clinical, Robert II. Ivey Society | 2001 |
York Hospital Department of Surgery Greatest Improvement on the ABSITE | 1997 |
First Place, Research, ACS Central Pennsylvania Chapter | 1996 |
Medical Student Summer Research Scholarship | 1992 |
Medical Student Summer Research Scholarship | 1993 |
Ross H. Musgrave, M.D. Plastic Surgery Award | 1995 |
Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-Medical Honor Society | 1989-1991 |
Golden Key National Honor Society | 1989-1991 |
The National Dean's List | 1988-1991 |
Richard J. Greco, MD
Dr. Greco is Board Certified in both General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery.
Over the past 10 years, Dr. Greco has performed well over 10,000 operations on both children and adults. Dr. Greco has been on the Montel Williams Show and 20/20 and has been quoted in many lay journals including Allure and the London Times.
Education and Honors:
- Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania
- Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - General Surgery Residency
Fellowships:
- Hand Surgery
The Hand Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1986-1987 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1988-1990 - Aesthetic Surgery
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York, New York 1990
Professional Memberships:
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- The Lipoplasty Society
- The American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- The American Medical Association
The Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery
5361 Reynolds Street
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone Number: 866-370-7704
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Georgia Institue for Plastic Surgery

Georgia Institue for Plastic Surgery

