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Charlotte Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ferrari

Victor S. Ferrari, M.D., F.A.C.S.

doc2After graduating with honors from Davidson College and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine (Chapel Hill), Dr. Ferrari completed a residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. During his training he earned the prestigious title of “Chief Resident” in both specialties as well as teaching and research awards. After a Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship in Miami, he stayed in Florida for several years in private practice. During that time, he received other accolades such as the coveted “Physician Recognition Award” given by the American Medical Association. As a multi-lingual doctor, he has traveled overseas to be the keynote speaker at medical conferences and has instructed other surgeons on his techniques. Dr. Ferrari is also a Fellow Member of the most exclusive surgical society in this country, the American College of Surgeons.

Board Certification

  • American Board of Surgery (1993 – 2004)

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery (1997 – Present)

Professional Affiliations

  • Christian Medical and Dental Association

  • American Medical Association

  • Kansas Medical Society

  • Florida Medical Association

  • Dade County Medical Association

  • American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

  • Greater Miami Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

  • North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons

  • World Medical Missions/Samaritan’s Purse

  • Greater Charlotte Plastic Surgery Society

Professional Recognition

  • America’s Top Plastic Surgeons of 2010 (Consumer’s Research Council of America)

  • Guide to Top Plastic Surgeons of 2007

  • America’s Top Plastic Surgeons of 2007 (Consumer’s Research Council of America)

  • America’s Top Surgeons of 2006

  • Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons of 2006

  • America’s Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists Guide of 2005 (A Castle Connolly Guide)

  • Guide to America’s Top Surgeons of 2004-2005

  • Life Member of National Registry of Who’s Who 2001

  • Physician Recognition Award (American Medical Association) 1998, 2001, 2006, 2009, 2011

  • Invited twice by First Lady of Guatemala to be guest speaker at National Women’s Conference 1997 & 1998

  • Featured in Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 1997

  • Featured in Strathmore’s Who’s Who 1997

  • Medical Director of Impact International (Foreign Mission Organization) 1997

  • Primary speaker at XIII Venezuelan National Plastic Surgery Conference, Caracas, Venezuela 1996

  • Plastic Surgery Chief Resident (University of Miami) 1994

  • General Surgery Chief Resident (University of Kansas) 1992

  • Awarded Best Clinical Paper, Annual Midwest Surgical Association Meeting 1988

  • Annual Resident Teaching Award, University of Kansas Medical Center 1989-1990

  • Graduated Cum Laude, Davidson College (Bachelor of Science degree)1983

  • Alpha Epsilon Delta, National Premedical Honor Society 1980-1983

Professional Presentations

  • Kansas City Surgical Society Meeting (Kansas City, Kansas)
    “Multivariant Analysis of Vascular Invasion in Well -Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma” November 1988

  • Midwest Surgical Association 32nd Annual Meeting (Kohler, Wisconsin)
    “Is Vascular Invasion An Independent Survival
    Variable In Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma” August 1989
    **Awarded Best Clinical Paper

  • XIII Annual National Plastic Surgery Conference (Caracas, Venezuela)
    “Endoscopic Plastic Surgery” (Live surgery: Endoscopic Brow Lift)
    “Lasers in Plastic Surgery” October 1996

  • IV Annual Central American Surgical Conference (San Jose, Costa Rica)
    “Endoscopic Plastic Surgery”
    “Laser Resurfacing in Plastic Surgery” November 1996

  • Baptist Hospital Women’s Health Conference (Miami, Florida)
    “Facial Plastic Surgery” November 1996

  • South Miami Hospital Education Center Plastic Surgery Conference
    “Endoscopic Breast Augmentation” December 1996

  • South Miami Hospital Education Center Plastic Surgery Conference
    “Ultrasonic Assisted Lipectomy” May 1997

  • National Women’s Health Conference (Guatemala City, Guatemala)
    “Breast Reconstruction and Advances in Plastic Surgery” June 1997

  • Baptist Hospital Annual Cosmetic Surgery Conference
    “Advances in Body Contouring” November 1977

  • North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting – Charleston
    “Contour Threadlifting” September 2005

  • Plastic Surgery Society of Greater Charlotte Annual Meeting
    “Contour Threadlifting for facial rejuvenation” October 2005

Television Appearances

  • WSOC-TV Action Newscast (Charlotte, NC)
    “Latest Technique for Scarless Breast Augmentation” December 1999

  • Fox Newscast (Southeast United States)
    “Transumbilical Breast Augmentation” January 2000

  • WSOC-TV Action Newscast (Charlotte, NC)
    “Diamond Peel Microdermabrasion” March 2000

  • WSOC-TV Action Newscast (Charlotte, NC)
    “New, safer, power-assisted liposuction” April 2003

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina)
    “Post-op pain management with the ON-Q System” May 2003

  • 24/7 News Show (regional) Sept 2003
    “Endoscopic Breast Augmentation”

  • 24/7 News Show (regional) November 2004
    “Endoscopic Breast Augmentation”

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina)
    “Charlotte’s First Complete Makeover” December 2004

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina) June 2005
    “Contour Thread Lifting”

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina) August 2005
    “Injectable Fillers and Botox”

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina) April 2006
    Microcurrent Non-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation”

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina) November 2006
    “FDA Release of Silicone Gel Implants”

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina) September 2007
    “Internet Breast Augmentation Site”

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina) October 2007
    “Maintaining Youthfulness Issues”

  • Fox News (North and South Carolina) July 2009
    “Patients Who Perform Their Own Injections”

Fellowships

  • Fellow of the International College of Surgeons 1994

  • Craniofacial Fellowship (Miami, Florida) 1995

  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons 1999

Mission Trips

  • September 2010: Kenya (Bomet) – Tenwek Hospital. Operated on cleft lips, head and neck tumors, complex open fractures, muscle flaps, fasciocutaneous flaps, trauma victims.

  • August 2003: Honduras (Siguatepeque) – Hospital Evangelico. Operated on cleft lips, burn victims, tattoo removal for gang members, and other forms of reconstruction.

  • April 1983: Jackson, Mississippi – construction project with Habitat For Humanity.

  • Summer of 1983: Daytona Beach, Florida – evangelistic outreach with Campus Crusade for Christ.

In early 1999, he decided to move his family back to his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ferrari is the founder and president of Premier Plastic Surgery Center and Premier Spa. Specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery of the face and body, he skillfully utilizes the latest proven technology and lasers, as well as alternative medicines, to create natural-looking results with the shortest recuperation time.

In summary, Dr. Ferrari is a personal, friendly physician whose extensive training and expertise will help you achieve your desired appearance.

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Dr. Ferrari is pleased to provide you with a free report about “The Biggest Mistakes Patients Make in Plastic Surgery and How to Avoid Them.” Just click on the title, below to download your report.

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