Dr. Richard A. Pecunia MD
Plastic Surgeon
421 South 28th Street Suite 110 Hattiesburg Mississippi, 39401Rating
3/5
About
Richard A. Pecuinia, MD, established the plastic surgery department at the Hattiesburg, Mississippi clinic in 1994. He specializes in esthetic surgical procedures including breast lifts, facial rejuvenation, tummy tucks, and eye-lifts, among other procedures. He also performs hand surgeries, as well as non-surgical facial fillers for patients. Dr. Pecunia was also the first plastic surgeon in Mississippi to perform permanent lip augmentation with an implant. He is widely revered and has been published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery as well.
Education and Training
Louisiana State School of Medicine
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1986
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery- Plastic Surgery
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Clinical Professor of Surgery, William Carey School of Osteopathic Medicine -
Treatments
- Gynecomastia
- Melanoma
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Skin Cancer
- Sebaceous Cyst
Treatments
- General Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, American Medical Association, Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery
What do you attribute your success to?
- Patient Care, Satisfaction, Being Passionate about Quality Patient Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing and Writing Music; Traveling; Snow Skiing; Boating; Water Sports
Favorite professional publications
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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