Started Practice: 2008
Joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group: 2008Honors & Awards:
-Nominee, The James W. Crudup Award, University of Michigan Department of Surgery, 2007
-Micrins Microsurgical Instruments, Resident Research Award for Clinical Science, 2006
-Nominee, Young Investigator Award, University of Michigan Department of Surgery, 2006
-The Bronze Beeper Medical Student Teaching Award, University of Michigan Medical School, 2000
-Top 20% Medical School Class, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 1999
-Deans Letter of Commendation, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 1996
-Summa Cum Laude, St. Bonaventure University, 1995
-The Biology Award, Saint Bonaventure University, 1995
-The Dr. John L. Worden Award, Saint Bonaventure University, 1994 Research Focus:
-Clinical outcomes in cosmetic and oculoplastic surgery
-Database analysis and clinical outcomes of patients with long-standing saline and silicone breast …implants
-Healthcare economics and financial analytic strategy in the Academic Medical Center Clinical Interests Within Specialty:
-Oculoplastic (eyelid) surgery
-Blepharoplasty
-Facelift
-Breast augmentation
-Body contouring
-Abdominoplasty Clinical Interests Outside of Specialty:
-Healthcare economics and leadership
Dr. Pacella joined Scripps Clinic after extensive training at some of the nations most prestigious universities and surgical practices. His practice includes all aspects of cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a specialized interest in facial and oculoplastic (eyelid) surgery. He also performs botox and soft-tissue injections for facial rejuvenation and offers rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and body contouring. In addition, Dr. Pacella performs pediatric plastic surgery at Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego
Having a specialized interest in health care economics and efficiency of health care delivery, Dr. Pacella also obtained an M.B.A. at The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan, widely recognized as one of the nations top business schools. His experiences there have augmented his mission to provide the highest quality, patient-centered care in cosmetic and plastic surgery.
Although eligible to begin practice, Dr. Pacella opted to continue his training for an additional year in order to study the most advanced techniques in cosmetic surgery. He completed a six-month fellowship in aesthetic, laser and breast surgery in Marina Del Rey, California with Dr. W. Grant Stevens. In addition, he completed a specialized six-month fellowship in facial aesthetic and oculoplastic surgery in Atlanta, Georgia with internationally renowned Drs. T. Roderick Hester, Foad Nahai, Clinton D. McCord and Mark A. Codner. The completion of these advanced fellowships, which are both registered with The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, have demonstrated Dr. Pacellas commitment to providing the best care for his patients.
Dr. Pacella, certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has authored more than a dozen peer-reviewed publications in plastic surgery and health care economics as well as seven book chapters in cosmetic and eyelid surgery. Being committed to advancing the specialty of plastic surgery, Dr. Pacella has also been invited to present regularly at national and international plastic surgery meetings.
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