Recognition/Credentials In 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Dr. Spiro was selected as one of NJ Monthly's Top Doctors In 2011, Dr. Spiro was selcted as one of NJ Savvy's Top Doctor's In February 2010, Dr. Spiro was selected as "Best Physician" Specializing in Plastic Surgery in NJ Savvy Magazine. In 2009 and 2010, Dr. Spiro was selected by the Consumer Research Council of America as one of America's Top Surgeons. In 2008, Dr. Spiro was selected by Castle Connelly Medical LTD as one of the nation's "Top Cosmetic Surgeons". In 2007-2008, Dr. Spiro was elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Dr. Spiro was listed as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeons In 2007, Dr. Spiro voluntarily recertified his boards in Plastic Surgery as the highest commitment to continued education in plastic surgery. Dr. Spiro has authored numerous papers in the field of General and Plastic Surgery, chapters in text on Plastic Surgery, and was recognized for his assistance in the development and creation of a text in rhinoplasty. In 1996, Dr. Spiro published an important paper on Breast Reconstruction. It discusses the use of the TRAM (Transverse Rectus abdominis Musculocutaneous) flap for a type of breast abnormality. The paper appeared in the Annals of Plastic Surgery and was written by Dr. Spiro in 1995 during his Plastic Surgery training at the University of Miami. Dr. Spiro is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomate of the following: National Board of Medical Examiners American Board of Surgery American Board of Plastic Surgery Dr. Spiro is a member of or has been a past member of the following professional organizations: American Medical Association Alumni Association University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Fellow Southeast Surgical Congress Medical Society of New Jersey Essex County Medical Society American Physicians Art Association D. Ralph Millard Plastic Surgery Society American College of Surgeons American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association American Society of Plastic Surgery New York Society of Plastic Surgery Northeast Society of Plastic Surgeons New Jersey Plastic Surgery Society Achievements Dr. Spiro has accomplished the following: Chairman Emeritus, Department of Plastic Surgery, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ 2007- 2011 Vice Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ 2003-2006 In 1995 Dr. Spiro co-authored a chapter on Aesthetic and reconstructive facial bone surgery. The chapter, co-authored by Dr. Spiro, appears in Grabb and Smith Textbook Plastic Surgery. The book is considered a must read for all plastic surgical residents and fellows across the country, and is one of the most widely published plastic surgery texts. Dr. Spiro co-authored a paper on the idea of combining cosmetic face-lifting with cosmetic facial bone surgery. This article, written in 1995, appeared in the journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In 1993-1994 Dr. Spiro assisted in the writing and compilation of data, and photography, of various types of rhinoplasty which ultimately led to completion of one of the most complete texts on plastic surgery of the nose. Dr. Spiro wrote the preface to the book and receives special mention in the forward. Dr. Spiro, during his Fellowship in plastic surgery co-authored a paper on scientific incisions used in rhinoplasty surgery. This landmark paper marked the culmination of 20 years of a treatment method for cleft lip patients was developed In Miami in the 1970's. The paper appeared in 1998 in the Journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It scientifically (for the first time) proves that surgical methods for cleft lip treatment resulted in not only the best cosmetic outcomes but also the best functional results. Dr. Spiro was recently interviewed by NJ Monthly Magazine Dr. Spiro was given an award for most influential colleague from the Department of Surgery in 1993. Dr. Spiro received the Schulte Award in 1993 from the Department of Surgery at Saint Barnabas. It is given for excellence in surgery Site created by Success Communications Group © 2008 Spiro Plastic Surgery, LLC