James Apesos, MD, FACS
Aesthetics
5441 Far Hills Ave Dayton OH, 45429About
Dr. James Apesos is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Dayton, OH. Dr. Apesos specializes in the enhancement of appearance, improving aesthetic symmetry, and proportion area all key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine tries to rejuvenare and enhance the appearance with the patient's goals in mind; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on understanding the patient's goals.
Dr. Apesos began his plastic surgery career in college at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied and conducted research on wound healing in the plastic surgery research laboratory. He published work on the nature of wound healing and wound strength. Having completed college in 3 years he was awarded a fellowship position to study with Noble Prize winner Rupert Billingham in Cambridge England. However, he decided to stay stateside and continued research at Columbia University with John Fletcger Prudden, MD studyng bone healing.
He attended the Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed a five year residency in General Surgery. Finally he studied plastic and hand surgery at the University of Virginia with Milton Edgerton, MD. Although his original goal was surgical research in plastic surgey he found treating patients to be his real love. Today he has a dynamic practice in plastic surgery treating new patients and correcting plastic surgey problems.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania BA 1970
Georgetown Medical School MD 1974
University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Technology 0
Board Certification
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery)
American Board of Surgery
Surgery of the Hand (Surgery)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor of Surgery Boonshoft Wright State Medical 1984 - Present
- Physician Advisor American Red Cross -
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Aesthetic Surgery
- Ohio’s National Disaster Medical Assistance Team
Internships
- Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania1975
Professional Society Memberships
- ASPCS, AS, FACS, FAAP, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons, American Burn Association, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Plastic Surgery Research Council, Ohios National Disaster Medical Assistance Team
Articles and Publications
- Postcoital pneumoperitoneum. Apesos, J., Srivastava, J. K., Williams, C., Patton, R. J.
- Autologen. Apesos, J., Muntzing, M. G.
- Review of the medical management of acute variceal bleeding from the esophagus. Apesos, J.
- Tensile strength in ischemic wounds in rats. Apesos, J., Hamilton, R. W., Korostoff, E.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Ive found that being directly available to my patientsby responding to their calls and addressing their needsis invaluable. I\'ve always given my number to my patients, and this personal connection has proven to be incredibly beneficial. While staying updated with the latest medical advancements is crucial, its equally important that a doctor remains accessible and present for their patients. Ultimately, a doctors primary role is to be at the patients bedside, providing care and support.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- American Red Cross
Areas of research
Wound Healing
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