Dr. Foad Nahai: "Excellence and Sacrifice" – A “Giants in Plastic Surgery” Interview

In this “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Foad Nahai MD, FACS reflects on his illustrious career, which began at medical school in the UK before settling in the United States in search of opportunities more likely to embrace his foreign background. In this absorbing episode, Dr. Nahai glowingly recounts his experiences at Emory University amid a nourishing community of ambitious colleagues and inspirational mentors who helped his career flourish. With nostalgic candor, he recognises the sacrifices he and his family made to enable him to become a talented surgeon for his patients.

Read a classic PRS Global Open abstract by Dr. Nahai and co-authors— “Hand, Craniofacial, Aesthetic, and Microsurgery Fellowship Selection Criteria: A National Program Director Survey” : https://bit.ly/GOXDeepCutsNahai

Foad Nahai is a former Maurice J. Jurkiewicz chair in Plastic Surgery and Professor of Surgery at the Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Aesthetic Surgery Journal and the past president of several organisations including the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Plastic Surgery. Professor Nahai has published over 250 peer reviewed articles, edited or co-edited 12 textbooks, covering all aspects of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery in his writing.

Dr. Nahai has taught his innovative techniques to plastic surgery residents, who ultimately have been placed throughout the country in private practice and academic programs.

Spanning the globe, at both in-person and video conferences, Dr. Nahai shares his expertise and techniques to advance the field of Plastic Surgery at large. Foad Nahai, MD is often referred to by his medical peers as a man of great modesty, and at the same time, is considered to be one of the most respected plastic surgeons not only in the United States but internationally. Having served as both President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and President of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, has given him an ideal stage to influence the specialty worldwide.

In addition to numerous professional honours and awards, Dr. Nahai has been listed in “Best Doctors in America,” “Best Doctors in Atlanta,” and in W Magazine as one of the top plastic surgeons in the world. He has been invited to lecture and demonstrate plastic surgical procedures all over the world.

Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England.

Your producer & editor, Dr. George Adigbli, is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England.

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