Plastic Surgery

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Plastic Surgeon to join our surgical team.  In this role, you will perform a broad spectrum of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures to improve patients' quality of life, self-esteem, and physical functionality.  The ideal candidate combines advanced technical expertise with a keen aesthetic eye and a commitment to patient-centered care.  Must maintain awareness of and adherence to national guidelines, and willingness to participate in educational activities to remain continuously up to date on changes in national guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Surgical Reconstruction: Performing complex procedures such as microvascular surgery, tissue expansion, skin grafts, and free flap transfers to repair tissue defects.
• Patient Consultation: Availability in a timely manner to see patients referred by other Beebe Healthcare physicians or APCs.  Evaluating medical histories and physical conditions to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborative Care: Working in multidisciplinary teams with oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, and dermatologists, especially for complex limb salvage or cancer reconstruction.
• Post-Operative Management: Monitoring healing, managing wounds, and prescribing medications for pain and infection.
• Emergency Response: Participating in on call to treat acute trauma, severe burns, or hand injuries. 

Common Specialized Procedures

• Breast Reconstruction: Rebuilding the breast mound following a mastectomy, remodeling and or reducing a breast after partial mastectomy, performance of procedures to achieve symmetry either after treatment for breast cancer or congenital defects,
• Craniofacial Surgery: Correcting congenital anomalies like cleft lip and palate.
• Hand & Upper Extremity: Repairing fractures, tendon injuries, and nerve compression.
• Burn Care: Cleaning wounds and performing scar revisions to restore movement. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A Medical Degree (MD or DO) followed by a specialized residency program.
• Training: Completion of a 6-year integrated residency or a general surgery residency followed by a 3-year plastic surgery fellowship.
• Certification: Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is the gold standard for practice in the U.S.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS

Core Competencies & Skills

• Technical Mastery: High manual dexterity and a steady hand for precise work like microsurgery (joining small blood vessels/nerves).
• Visuospatial Awareness: The ability to "think in three dimensions" to envision how to mold and rebuild body structures.
• Clinical Knowledge: Deep expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Communication & Ethics: Maintaining high ethical standards and empathy when dealing with patients who have suffered severe trauma or disfigurement. 

Our Commitment to Your Good Health: With over a century of commitment to Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare is the healthcare provider of choice to the people and families of Sussex County. Over the past 100 years, we have grown from a small community hospital to a progressive integrated healthcare system focused on bringing clinically sophisticated and innovative programs to our area and helping people in our community lead and maintain healthy lifestyles. We are committed to serving the needs of our growing community, and that includes those who travel into Sussex County to receive care from one of our renowned specialists.

Beebe is proud that our Medical Staff continues to grow because of the excellent clinical programs and opportunities, as well as the reason many of our new residents move here: Sussex County is a wonderful place to live.

Whether you need a fast visit to get better quickly, see your family doctor for a comprehensive regular checkup, have an illness or injury that just can’t wait, or any other health challenge life throws at you, Beebe Healthcare has the care you need, the expertise you want, and a location close to home. We continue to work on improving access to all kinds of care here in Sussex County. We hope the information provided here serves as a helpful orientation and quick reference to Beebe’s services.

Welcome to Beebe Healthcare – where we are solely focused on the healthcare needs of the people who live, work, visit, and seek care in Sussex County. As the only health system headquartered in and focused solely on Sussex County, it is our unique position to truly understand the programs, technologies, and barrier breakers needed to provide excellent healthcare services to those we serve because Sussex County is Our Specialty.

• David A. Tam, MD, MBA, FACHE, President & CEO