JEFFREY M. KENKEL, MD, FACS
CREDIENTIALS

Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Medical Licensure
Texas
Florida
California

Education
Bachelor of Science-1985
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Doctorate of Medicine-1989
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC

Residency
General Surgery 1989-1994
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
Plastic Surgery 1994-1996
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

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MEET DR. KENKEL
BACKGROUND

Watch the video below as Dr. Kenkel describes what you can expect from his Dallas, Texas plastic surgery practice at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Jeffrey M. Kenkel, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a plastic surgeon located in Dallas, Texas. He is a Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He is the Director of the Clinical Center for Cosmetic Laser Treatment and Medical Director for the Department of Plastic Surgery, Outpatient Building, UT Southwestern Medical University at Dallas. His clinical practice is located at the Outpatient Building on the campus of UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Kenkel is President of American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading professional organization of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr. Kenkel is certified by the ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery) and specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery. He performs a wide array of both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

He remains actively involved in the education of plastic surgeons around the country, speaking about lasers and aesthetic plastic surgery. He was integral in teaching ultrasound-assisted liposuction to plastic surgeons throughout the world, serving as a faculty member and chair of numerous teaching courses.

Dr. Kenkel grew up in the Washington , D.C. area. He is married and has two children. His outside interests include: Dallas Stars' Hockey Team – Team Physician; 1996-Present, golf, hockey, running marathons, spinning, music, and watching his kids grow.

Dr. Kenkel is also an avid animal lover and he and his wife Suzanne volunteer for the DFW Humane Society located in Irving, Texas to help rescue and adopt out animals.


HONORS AND AWARDS

America's Top Plastic Surgeons 2011
D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011
University of Toronto Aesthetic Visiting Professorship, 2010
Who’s Who in America, 2009
The Ted Lockwood Award for Excellence in Body Contouring, 2009
“America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” 2008
Best Doctors in America, 2005-2008
D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas, 2005
Texas Super Doctors, 2005, 07, 08, 09
Holder of the Rod J. Rohrich, M.D. Distinguished Professorship in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery, 2005
Outstanding Mentoring for Plastic Surgery Research at UT Southwestern, 2003
Plastic Surgery Resident's Excellence in Teaching Award, 1996
Chief Resident Teaching Award presented by fellow residents for outstanding resident education, 1994
Student Teaching Award presented by the Medical School Class of 1993
The Marie J. Simonian Award for Outstanding Resident Clinical Presentation, 1992
Outstanding Service as a Resident at the District of Columbia General Hospital, 1991
Alpha Omega Alpha, 1989

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), Member (2004-06)
American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), Fellow (2005-present)
American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow (2000-present)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Member (2000-present), President (2011), Board Member (2005 - present), Secretary (2007-2009)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Member (1998)
American Society for Education and Research Foundation (ASERF), (2005-2008,2009) Treasurer, (2006-07)
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), Member (2005-present)
Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery (AACPS), Associate Member (1998-present)
Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons (DSPS), Past President, 2004
Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, (ISAPS), Member (2011)
Texas Medical Association (TMA)
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS)

• Authored over 60 scientific articles and textbook chapters on lasers, facial and body contouring surgery.
  
• Editor, "Selected Readings in Plastic Surgery" SRPS is the most up-to-date teaching tool for plastic surgeons in training and in practice in the United States and thirty-eight foreign countries.

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