Dr. Michael Stefan

About Dr. Stefan

He is a double board-certified, world-class plastic surgeon, yet he has also become one of the region’s foremost physicians specializing in minimally invasive options that offer maximum results for the face and body. Regardless of the type of procedure a patient seeks, Dr. Stefan keeps the patient’s well-being at the forefront. He has cultivated a cycle of care and safety in Beyond Beauty practice, guided by his experience as a surgeon who is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Stefan spends an hour with each patient during their first encounter, and he often suggests additional consultations, to make sure the patient understands the efficacy and duration of each available option.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (1981–1985) — The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• BA Combined Majors Biology & Art History (1977–1981) — New York University

Postgraduate Training

• Aesthetic Surgery & Breast Surgery Advanced Fellowship (1993–1994) — Georgetown University Medical Center
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (1991–1993) — University of Florida College of Medicine
• General Surgery Residency (1985–1991) — Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania

Board Certifications

• Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners (1996–Present)
• Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery (Re-certifications 2006, 2016)
• Diplomate, American Board of Surgery (1996–2006)
• Diplomate, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (2009–2010)

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (Current Member)

Honors & Awards

• Patients’ Choice Award — Vitals.com (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018)
• Compassionate Doctor Recognition — Vitals.com (2011–2014, 2018)
• On-Time Doctor Award — Vitals.com (2014–2016, 2018)
• Top Plastic Surgeon — Mainline Life Newspaper Reader’s Choice (2001–2008)
• Top Plastic Surgeon — Consumer’s Research Council (2004–2006)
• Lifetime Member — Global Directory of Who’s Who (2006)
• Top Plastic Surgeon — Mainline Today Magazine, Philadelphia’s Top Doctors (2001)
• Phi Beta Kappa — New York University (1981)
• Founder’s Day Award — New York University (1981)

Publications

1. Stefan MD, M., Holocomb MD, G., and Ross MD, A. Gastrocolic Fistula as a complication of Endoscopic Gastronomy. Journal of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, Vol. 13, No. 5, 554–556, 1999.

2. Gowen MD, G., Delaurentis MD, D., and Stefan MD, M. Immediate Placement of Long Intestinal Tube in Partial Obstruction of Small Bowel. Contemporary Surgery, 32: 29–34, 1998.

3. Stefan MD, M. Paoli Hospital Cancer Committee: Report on Malignant Melanoma: DNA/RNA Transcription Process. Publication of Main Line Health Cancer Services, May 1997.

4. Stefan MD, M. Breast Reconstruction in the 1990’s: Overview. Polk Country Medical Bulletin, October 19, 1996.

5. McCarthy D.P.M., G.J., Lindaman MD, L., and Stefan MD, M. Pedal Polydactyly: An Overview with Case Report. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 34: 6, 1995.

6. Spear MD, S., and Stefan MD, M. Stacked TRAM in Breast Reconstruction. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 33:1, 1994.

7. Sleater MD, J., Beers MD, B., Stefan MD, M., et al. Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst. American Journal of Dermatopathology, 5:423–8, October 1993.

8. Chawdry MD, R.P., Stefan MD, M., and Cheronfsky MD, M. Use of Vein Patch Angioplasty in Microvascular Tissue Transfers. Annals Plastic Surgery, 24: 289, 1990.

Clinical Research

Dr. Stefan has served as Principal Investigator on three clinical research studies:

• Mentor Corporation — Memory gel breast implant study
• McGhan Medical — Silicone breast implant study
• Syneron Corporation — Skin tightening and cellulite reduction study