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Dr. Michael Christy M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
999 FRANKLIN AVE GARDEN CITY NY, 11530About
Michael Christy, MD, currently maintains a position at Plastic Reconstructive and Maxillofacial Surgery located in Baltimore, Maryland. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Christy has nearly a decade of experience in a wide-variety of procedures including microsurgery, pediatric hand surgery, body contouring, and blepharoplasty; to name a few. After extensive training in hand and microsurgery, general surgery, and plastic surgery; Dr. Christy has been a leader in the field of plastic surgery being named Top Doc in 2012 by the US News and World Report. As well as serving his patients, Dr. Christy is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Medical Center, does work in UMM's Shock Trauma Center, and attends meetings and conferences around the globe.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery- Plastic Surgery
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Traumatic aneurysm of the parietal branch of the superficial temporal artery :
- Early postoperative outcomes associated with the anterolateral thigh flap in Gustilo IIIB fractures of the lower extremity.
- Complex and rare fracture patterns in perilunate dislocations.
- Physician specialty cost differences of treating nonmelanoma skin cancer.
- Physiologic changes with abdominal wall reconstruction in a porcine abdominal compartment syndrome model.
- Manson's point: A facial landmark to identify the facial artery.
- A comprehensive examination of topographic thickness of skin in the human face.
- Endoscopic-assisted infraorbital nerve release.
- Unusual zwitterion of D,L-beta-carboxyaspartic acid: pKa and X-ray crystallographic measurements.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Attends Regional, National, and International Meetings and Conferences -
- Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Medical Center-within Shock Trauma Center -
Awards
- US News and World Report-Top Docs Award in 2012
- Baltimore, Washington Top Docs Award in 2012
Internships
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowships
- University of Southern California
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Articles and Publications
- Lip Reconstruction, Patologia des Los Labias-Ripano Madrid
What do you attribute your success to?
Perseverence
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, The Annals of Plastic Surgery
Dr. Michael Christy M.D.'s Practice location
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Nearest Hospitals
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2000 W BALTIMORE STREET BALTIMORE MD 21223LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTERl
270 - 05 76TH AVENUE NEW HYDE PARK NY 11040MERCY MEDICAL CENTERl
1000 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY 11570