Dr. John Michael Thomassen is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale. He has served the South Florida community for over 10 years. He focuses his practice on cosmetic plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body. In addition, he also specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery of the breast.
Dr. Thomassen honed his analytic skills as a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology. From there he pursued his childhood ambition to become a physician. He excelled in medical school at the University of Puerto Rico where he grew up, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During medical school, he decided to finish a year of research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
Dr. Thomassen continued his medical training at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He completed a 6-year integrated plastic surgery residency and fellowship. He then went on to start his private practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
With over 10 years of practice in the South Florida community, Dr. Thomassen has become a trusted and respected plastic surgeon in the South Florida community. He receives multiple referrals from doctors throughout the medical community. His skill in complex reconstructions has led to a wealth of experience and has lead to excellence in cosmetic treatments.
Dr. Thomassen remains active in the research arenas, working to advance the practice of plastic surgery. He also serves as a preceptor for ancillary medical care providers in training. This includes medical students and nurse practitioner students. He even works with high school students in pre-med tracks.
Staying the forefront of research allows Dr. Thomassen to also offer more complex forms of reconstruction including free muscle flaps and DIEP flaps for breast reconstruction. He is dedicated to providing the highest patient care. His procedures are safe and individualized. This approach ensures the best outcomes. His gentle nature, honesty, and highly skilled techniques have allowed him to build trusting and lasting relationships with his patients.
Additional information about Dr. Thomassen’s qualifications as a board certified plastic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale can be seen in his curriculum vitae that follows.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency Program 7/2000-7/2006
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Research Fellowship 1996-1997
Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders
University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Doctorate in Medicine 8/1995-7/2000
Magna Cum Laude
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering 9/1987-3/1992
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Davison SP, Thomassen JM. Ear Reconstruction and Salvage. Emedicine.com. 5/5/2002
Al-Attar A, Mess, S, Thomassen JM, Kauffman CL, Davison SP. Keloid Pathogenesis and Treatment.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 117(1):286-300, January 2006.
Spear SL, Thomassen JM. Breast Reconstruction with Implants. In E Singletary, G Robb, G Hartobagyi (Eds.), Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease. 1st Ed. London: Hamilton Press, 2004
Spear SL, Thomassen JM. Secondary Breast Reconstruction. In: Spear SL (Ed.), Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 2nd Ed.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
State of Florida, Board of Medicine
Puerto Rico, Board of Medicine
PRESENTATIONS
Senior Residents Conference March 2006: Incidence of Cleft Palate Fistula with Veau-Wardill-Kilner Repair, an institutional experience
HONORS, CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
Board Certified – American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1/28/2009 – present
Honorary Mention for Academic Achievement, Medical School Class of 2000, University of Puerto Rico, 6/15/2000
Certificate of Training in Basic Microsurgical Techniques. Union Memorial Hospital. Baltimore, Maryland. 2/2004
ACLS Certificate 4/20005 – present
MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS
Active Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Associate Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Active Member, Fort Lauderdale Surgical Society
Active Member, Broward County Medical Association
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Broward General Medical Center
Imperial Point Medical Center
North Broward Medical Center
Coral Springs Medical Center
Holy Cross Hospital
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth Date: July 12
Origin: Santiago, Chile
Languages: English, Spanish
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