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Michelle A. Spring, M.D.
Dr. Michelle Spring attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she was awarded a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with distinction in 1996, and her medical degree in 2001. She garnered several prestigious awards during her education, including induction into the national medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Spring continued her education and training at the University of Wisconsin, serving as a resident for five years in Integrated Plastic Surgery.
With a deep commitment to pursuing in-depth training in her chosen field, Dr. Spring applied and was selected for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery-approved fellowship with Dr. Grant Stevens in Marina Del Rey in mid-2006. Working with Dr. Stevens and his team, Dr. Spring focused on refining her skills and learning the latest cosmetic surgical techniques, gaining additional experience in surgery of the face, body and breast, including Dr. Stevens' Laser Breast procedure. Dr. Spring also participated in two important studies on abdominoplasty and mastopexy while at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, authoring the study publications and giving presentations to her peers at the ASAPS national meeting.
Dr. Spring has been involved in community-serving activities, both medical and non-medical, much of her life. During 2007/2008, she is working with an organization called Interplast, a group that provides free plastic surgery and education to people in developing countries. Dr. Spring looks forward to a year as the Interplast Webster Fellow, where she'll be helping transform the lives of children and adults who otherwise would have no access to the kind of surgery they need to have a bright future, as well as providing education to local surgeons. She will go on roughly a dozen trips to countries in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and other corners of the globe before returning to the U.S. to begin practice.
Curriculum Vitae
| Office Information | Seasons Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 30544 Hwy 200, Suite 102 Ponderay, ID 83852 (208) 265-4005 www.seasonsplasticsurgery.com |
| Employment |
Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Staff Surgeon (January 2007 - July 2007) Dean Medical Center Madison, Wisconsin |
| Education and Training |
Interplast Webster Fellowship (July 2007 - July 2008) Mountain View, CA Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship (July 2006 - December 2007) Dr. W. Grant Stevens Marina Del Rey, CA Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency(2001 - 2006) University of Wisconsin, Madison University of Wisconsin Medical School(1997 - 2001) Doctor of Medicine University of Wisconsin, Madison(1992 - 1996) B.S. with Distinction Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| Licensure |
Wisconsin Medical License #44936-020 California Medical License: #A 94136 |
| Awards/Honors |
2nd Place, Resident Presentation Competition. Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons. Postoperative Changes in Growth Rate and Feeding After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (May 1-2, 2004) Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2001) Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1996) University of Wisconsin, Madison Honors Program (1992-1996) Dean's List 6 semesters (1994-1996) Golden Key National Honor Society (1994) Emergency Medical Technician Rookie of the Year (1994) |
| Professional and Teaching Activities |
Eduplast, Overseas Plastic Surgery Residency Project. Nicaragua (2006) Resident Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2004-present) Graduate Medical Education Oversight Committee member, University of Wisconsin, Madison (2003-2004) Emergency Medical Service Training Committee Member (2000-2001) Emergency Medical Service Personnel Committee Member (1997-2001) EMT Advanced Skills Re-certifier and Basic Skills Instructor at Madison Area Technical College (1997-2001) University of Wisconsin Medical School Anatomy Demonstration Program (1997-1998) American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor, Madison, WI (1996-1997) Emergency Services Dispatcher, Shorewood Hills, WI (1995-1998) |
| Volunteer and Community Activities |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer, Madison, WI (2002-2005) Medical Tent Physician Volunteer - Wisconsin Ironman (2004) Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer, Shorewood Hills and Middleton, WI (1994-2001) MEDIC Volunteer and Drug Supply Coordinator. Health care and supplies for the homeless. Salvation Army, Madison, Wisconsin (1997-1998) American Red Cross volunteer, Madison, WI (1993-1994) |
| Publications |
Larson J, Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Perceptions of Plastic Surgery and Plastic Surgeons in the Age of Reality Television. In progress. Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, May/June, 2007. Spring MA, Stevens WG, Freeman ME, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. A Review of 100 Secondary Augmentation Mastopexies. Accepted for publication, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, April 2007. Spring MA, Stoker DA, Holloway J, Weintraub M, Stevens WG. Office-Based Plastic Surgery with General Anesthesia: Efficiency of Cost and Time. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, August 2007; 21(99-101). Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Venous Thromboembolism in Plastic Surgery Patients: Survey Results of ASPS Members. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, November 2006.>br /> Spring MA, Bentz ML. Pediatric Vascular Anomalies. In: Bentz ML, Bauer B, Zuker R, eds. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Plastic Surgery. St. Louis, MO: Quality Medical Publishing. In press Spring MA, Mount D. Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Growth Rate Decline Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. PRS August 2006. Spring MA, Bentz ML. Cutaneous Vascular Lesions. In: Gramick M, ed. Plastic Surgery Clinics 2005. |
| Presentations |
Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. Ten Years of Outpatient Abdominoplasties: Safe and Effective. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting, New York City, April 19-24, 2007. Spring MA, Stevens WG, Freeman ME, Stoker DA, Hirsch EM. A Review of 100 Secondary Augmentation Mastopexies. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting, New York City, April 19-24, 2007. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. What is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? A Survey in the Age of Reality TV. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, April 28-30, 2006. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Venous Thromboembolism in Plastic Surgery Patients: Survey Results of ASPS Members. ASAPS, April 20-25, 2006. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. What is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? A Survey in the Age of Reality TV. Presented at Senior Resident’s Conference, March 22-25, 2006. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Prophylaxis, an ASPS Physician Member Survey. Presented at Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, May 13, 2005. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Prophylaxis, an ASPS Physician Member Survey. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, April 23-24, 2005. Spring MA, Mount D. Postoperative Changes In Growth Rate and Feeding After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Presented at Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, May 1-2, 2004. Spring MA, Mount D. Pediatric Feeding Disorder and Growth Rate Decline Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Presented at American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, March 15-20, 2004. |
| Current Research |
Mastroianni,M, Spring MA, Gutowski KA. Spousal attitude towards breast reconstruction. Stacey, H. Spring MA, Gutowski KA. General surgeon's attitude towards breast reconstruction. Warner J, Spring MA, Snyder MC, Gutowski K. Tumescence with lidocaine for breast reduction, a prospective analysis. Swelstad M, Spring MA, Noon JF, Bentz ML. Interactive International Video Grand Rounds. Gear A, Pacella S, Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. Comparing complication and revision rate between primary and secondary augmentation mastopexy. Gear A, Spring MA, Stoker DA, Stevens WG. A review of outpatient breast reduction. |
