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Stephen J. Vega, MD

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Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 383-4040

Office: (585) 383-4040

groupAn Accountable Health Partner

assignmentAccepting New Patients

Patient Care Setting

Surgery

Biography

Dr. Stephen Vega is a board-certified, nationally recognized plastic surgeon. A true leader in the field, Dr. Vega has pioneered techniques and treatments in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures.

Dr. Vega completed his medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by plastic surgery residency at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and then a microsurgery fellowship specializing in breast surgery with Dr. Joseph M. Serletti. He continued his work as an assistant professor at the University Medical Center for 5 years as a faculty surgeon.

During this time, Dr. Vega focused his efforts on improving breast surgery practices and procedures. His work on microsurgical techniques for breast reconstruction have helped advance the field of breast surgery.

After 5 years at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Stephen opened his private practice so that he could offer his patients personalized care. His driving goal is to consistently provide the best and most cutting edge plastic surgery in a more intimate setting.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vega's work has been featured in numerous medical publications, and he has been honored to present at local, national and international meetings. He also dedicates time to teaching microsurgery and breast reconstruction and has directed an American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery fellowship for the last 5 years. His fellows have gone on to private practice and academic careers.
His professional affiliations include the American Association of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, and the North Eastern Society of Plastic Surgery.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    1999
    MD | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    06/01/2004 - 12/31/2004
    Fellowship in Surgery (General Surgery) at University of Rochester Medical Center

    07/01/2002 - 06/30/2004
    Residency in Plastic Surgery at University of Rochester Medical Center

    06/25/1999 - 07/01/2000
    Internship in Surgery (General Surgery) at University of Rochester Medical Center

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    Awards

    1998
    Ivy Society Plastic Surgery Research Conference, Second Place, Philadelphia, 1998

    1994
    Twenty-first Century Scholar, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Four year full-tuition merit scholarship, 1994

    1994
    SWAHAP Scholarship, 4 year medical school scholarship, 1994

    1990
    SPAEP Undergraduate Internship Honor Award, U. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1990

    1989
    LULAC Texas State and National College Scholarship, 1989

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    12/2008
    Vega SJ; Jiang S; Sbitany H; Serletti J;. "500 Consecutive free TRAM Flaps for Breast Reconstruction: A Single Surgeon's Experience." Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2008; .

    12/2008
    Selber J; Samra r; Vega SJ; Sonnad s; Wu L; Serletti J. "A Head to Head Comparison Between the MS Free TRAM and the SIEA: Is the Rate of Flap Loss Worth the Gain in Abdominal Wall Function?". Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2008; .

    1/2007
    Vega SJ, Sbitany H, Bossert RP. "Vastus lateralis free flap for soft tissue coverage of a lower extremity diabetic ulcer." Journal of reconstructive microsurgery.. 2007 Jan; 23(1):51-3.

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