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NAME: Michelle A. Spring, M.D.
COLLEGE: B.S. with Distinction (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
INTERNSHIP AND RESIDENCY: Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
University of Wisconsin, Madison
FELLOWSHIPS AND WORK EXPERIENCE: July 2006 – December 2006
ASAPS Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship
With Dr. W. Grant Stevens
Marina del Rey, CA
January 2007 - June 2007
Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon
Clinical Instructor, Dean Medical Center
Madison, Wisconsin
July 2007- July 2008
Interplast Webster Fellowship
Interplast (now known as ReSurge International) is an international humanitarian organization that provides free reconstructive surgery to underprivileged children and adults with cleft lips, cleft palates, disfiguring burns and hand deformities. Worked with Interplast in Bangladesh, Bolivia, China, Ecuador, India, Peru, Taiwan and Vietnam.
August 2008 – April 2009
Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon
Private Practice, San Diego, CA
April 2009 – June 2011
Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon
Seasons Plastic Surgery
Ponderay and Coeur d'Alene, ID
July 2011- Present
Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Staff Surgeon
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates
Marina del Rey, CA
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION:
  • Wisconsin Medical License: #44936-020
  • California Medical License: #A 94136
  • Idaho Medical License: M-10671
Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
CURRENT HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS:
  • Marina del Rey Hospital, Marina del Rey, CA
  • Marina Outpatient Surgery Center, Marina del Rey, CA
  • Pacific Coast Plastic Surgery Center, Santa Monica, CA
  • Bonner General Hospital, Sandpoint, ID
  • Pend Oreille Surgery Center, Ponderay, ID
  • Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene, ID
  • Kootenai Outpatient Surgery Center, Coeur d’Alene, ID
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS:
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – Member
  • The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) – Candidate Member
  • Idaho Medical Association (IMA) – Member
  • California Medical Association (CMA) – Member
  • Board of Directors, Pend Oreille Surgery Center; 2009 – 2011
  • Bonner General Hospital Quality Management Committee; 2010 – 2011
  • ASPS YPS Steering Committee; 2011 – current
  • ASPS Volunteers in Plastic Surgery Steering Committee; 2011 – current
  • ASPS Patient Safety Committee; 2011 – current
AWARDS:
  • Emergency Medical Technician Rookie of the Year (1994)
  • Golden Key National Honor Society (1994)
  • Dean’s List 6 semesters (1994-1996)
  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, Honors Program (1992-1996)
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1996)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2001)
  • 2nd Place, Resident Presentation Competition. Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons. Postoperative Changes in Growth Rate and Feeding After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (May 2004)
PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
  • Emergency Services Dispatcher, Shorewood Hills, WI (1995-1998)
  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor, Madison, WI (1996-1997)
  • University of Wisconsin Medical School Anatomy Demonstration Program (1997-1998)
  • EMT Advanced Skills Re-certifier and Basic Skills Instructor at Madison Area Technical College (1997-2001)
  • Emergency Medical Service Personnel Committee Member (1997-2001)
  • Emergency Medical Service Training Committee Member (2000-2001)
  • Graduate Medical Education Oversight Committee member, University of Wisconsin, Madison (2003-2004)
  • Eduplast, Overseas Plastic Surgery Residency Project. Nicaragua (2006)
  • Participation in clinical training of plastic surgery residents and fellows; USC Keck School of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency program and ASAPS Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship (2011-current)
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
  • American Red Cross volunteer, Madison, WI (1993-1994)
  • MEDIC Volunteer and Drug Supply Coordinator, Salvation Army, Madison, Wisconsin (1997-1998)
  • Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer, Shorewood Hills and Middleton, WI (1994-2001)
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer, Madison, WI (2002-2005)
  • Medical Tent Physician Volunteer – Wisconsin Ironman (2004)
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team in Training (2008)
  • Eduplast. A nonprofit organization dedicated to training plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Nicaragua and Ecuador. University of Wisconsin, Madison (2001- current)
PUBLICATIONS:
  • Spring MA, Bentz ML. Cutaneous Vascular Lesions. In: Gramick M, ed. Plastic Surgery Clinics 2005.
  • Spring MA, Mount D. Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Growth Rate Decline Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. PRS August 2006.
  • Spring MA, Bentz ML. Pediatric Vascular Anomalies. In: Bentz ML, Bauer B, Zuker R, eds. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Plastic Surgery. Quality Medical Publishing; St. Louis, MO, 2008 (127-151).
  • Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Venous Thromboembolism in Plastic Surgery Patients: Survey Results of ASPS Members. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, September 2006; 26:5(522-529).
  • Stevens, WG, Spring MA, Stoker DA, Holloway J, Weintraub M, Stevens WG. Office-Based Plastic Surgery With General Anesthesia: Efficiency of Cost and Time. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, August 2007; 21(99-101).
  • Stevens WG, Spring MA, Freeman ME, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. A Review of 100 Secondary Augmentation Mastopexies. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, September-October 2007; 27:5(485-492).
  • Stevens WG, Spring MA, Stoker DA. Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, May-June 2007; 27:3 (269-275).
  • Stevens WG, Gear AJ, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM, Cohen R, Spring MA, Vath SD, Schantz ST, Heck RT. Outpatient Reduction Mammaplasty. An Eleven-Year Experience. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Mach 2008; 28:2 (171-179).
  • Stacey DH, Spring MA, Breslin TM, Rao VK, Gutowski DA. Exploring the Effect of the Referring General Surgeon’s Attitudes on Breast Reconstruction Utilization. Wisconsin Medical Journal, September 2008; 107:6 (292-297).
PRESENTATIONS:
  • Spring MA, Mount D. Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Growth Rate Decline Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Presented at American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, March 15-20, 2004.
  • Spring MA, Mount D. Postoperative Changes In Growth Rate and Feeding After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, May 1-2, 2004.
  • Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Prophylaxis, an ASPS Physician Member Survey. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, April 23-24, 2005.
  • Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Prophylaxis, an ASPS Physician Member Survey. Presented at Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, May 13, 2005.
  • Spring MA, Gutowski KA. What is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? A Survey in the Age of Reality TV. Presented at Senior Resident’s Conference, March 22-25, 2006.
  • Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Venous Thromboembolism in Plastic Surgery Patients: Survey Results of ASPS Members. ASAPS, April 20-25, 2006.
  • Spring MA, Gutowski KA. What is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? A Survey in the Age of Reality TV. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, April 28-30, 2006.
  • Spring MA, Stevens WG, Freeman ME, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. A Review of 100 Secondary Augmentation Mastopexies. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons meeting, New York City, April 19-24, 2007.
  • Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons meeting, New York City, April 19-24, 2007.
  • Spring MA, Stevens WG, Freeman ME, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. A Review of 100 Secondary Augmentation Mastopexies. Electronic presentation, 19th Biennial Congress of ISAPS, Melbourne, Australia; February 10-13, 2008.
  • Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective. Electronic presentation, 19th Biennial Congress of ISAPS, Melbourne, Australia; February 10-13, 2008.
PERSONAL INTERESTS: Traveling and volunteering with humanitarian organizations in under-served countries. Hobbies include mountain biking, sailing, horseback riding, learning to surf and ski, and reading.