Dr. Lettieri: Plastic Surgeon

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Meet John Lettieri, MD

Dr. John Lettieri is a double board certified plastic surgeon – which means he has met the rigorous standards of two medical boards. This places him in a unique league among his peers. He is also one of the few plastic surgeons in the United States who has 8 years of surgical training and expertise. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and the American Board of Surgery – sets him apart as an expert who is highly recognized among his peers.

Dr. Lettieri was one of the first selected surgeons in the United States to provide his patients with the Mentor cohesive gel breast implant. Also, Dr. Lettieri was one of the first to use the anatomic “Gummy Bear” implant for his patients who are seeking breast augmentation and/or breast reconstruction. Because of his skill, knowledge, and technical experience in surgeries of the breast – he has become a leader in this arena and teaches other surgeons his unique, reliable techniques.

Plastic Surgeon Spartanburg Greenville SC - John Lettieri, MD

Dr. John Lettieri, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Well credentialed, specially trained, progressive and on the cutting edge of his profession, Dr. Lettieri is a double board certified plastic surgeon – with eight years of surgery training – which places him in a special league among his peers.

Dr. Lettieri is board certified in surgery & plastic surgery
Dr. Lettieri has 8 years training in surgery
Dr. Lettieri is specially trained in the use of lasers – being one of the first plastic surgeons in the United States to use lasers extensively for cosmetic facial surgery
Dr. Lettieri is an expert in training other surgeons in the use of lasers
Dr. Lettieri is well known for his skill in surgery of the breast
Dr. Lettieri was one of the first five plastic surgeons in the United States who was able to offer his patients the “cohesive gel” breast implant
Dr.Lettieri has extensive research background involving breast implant technology
Dr. Lettieri has presented this research information to hundreds of surgeons at regional and national surgery meetings
Dr. Lettieri is a highly trained, skilled surgeon who performs many other life-changing procedures and surgeries
Dr.Lettieri tailors his techniques to fit each patients’ needs – no matter what surgery he is performing

In addition to being known for creating beautiful breasts (implants, lifts, reduction and reconstruction) at his cosmetic and reconstructive surgery practice in North and South Carolina, Dr. Lettieri is skilled in all aspects of cosmetic surgery of the face and body as well as laser procedures and non-surgical treatments.

Dr. Lettieri was one of the first plastic surgeons in the United States to use lasers extensively for cosmetic facial surgery. As a result of his knowledge, skill and experience in that arena, he has been invited to teach and train hundreds of other surgeons in the effective use of lasers. Dr. Lettieri has developed an extensive laser skin and rejuvenation practice in addition to meeting his patients’ needs in other specialized areas.

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery means that Dr. Lettieri has met the rigorous standards and requirements of two boards. In addition – he is a member of several professional societies and has been the recipient of many special honors and awards for his outstanding research in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Lettieri understands that helping his patients achieve their realistic goals will not only improve and enhance their physical appearance – but it will also enhance their self-esteem self-confidence and overall emotional well being. Combining his vast knowledge, learned skill and experience with his caring and compassion for his patients enables him to look at each person individually, educate them about their options and then create the treatment plan that is right for that person. Here comes together skill and artistry.

“Dr. Lettieri and staff did a fantastic job at giving me the best service and results possible! I would definitely recommend him to others looking for a plastic surgeon! I am beyond pleased with my results!”

- Actual Patient

John T. Lettieri, MD, FACS Credentials

Education:

Dates Degrees
Kingston High School 1971-1974 Kingston, New York
Oral Roberts University 1974-1978 B.S. Biology School of Arts and Sciences Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oral Roberts University 1978-1982 M.D. School of Medicine Tulsa, Oklahoma

Internship

State University of New York at Stoneybrook (Straight Surgery) July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983

Residency

State University of New York at Stoneybrook (General Surgery) July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1986
Chief Resident in General Surgery July 1986 to June 30, 1987 University of Virginia Medical Center Department of Plastic Surgery
Fellow in Burn Surgery July 1, 1987 to December 31, 1987
Fellow Microvascular-Hand Surgery January 1, 1988 to June 30, 1988
Resident in Plastic surgery July 1, 1988 to June 30, 1989
Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990

Certification and Licensure

Diplomate American Board of Plastic Surgery November 18, 1992
Diplomate American Board of Surgery December 12, 1988
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners July 1, 1983
Medical License – State of New York July 1, 1983
Medical License – State of South Carolina April 1990
Medical License – State of North Carolina February 1991

Honors and Awards

American Medical Association/Burroughs Wellcome Leadership Program for Resident Physicians – May 1989
Southeastern Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery First Prize for Surgical Research – 1988
Southeastern Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Third Prize for Surgical Research – 1988
The Dean’s Award Class of 1982 Oral Roberts University School of Medicine May 1, 1982
Department of Surgery Award Oral Roberts University School of Medicine April 30, 1982
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities May 1, 1977

Grants

Roche Laboratories: In Vitro Grant-In-Aid Program Ceftriaxone permeability across the Silicone Membrane. January 16, 1989

Professional Society Memberships

Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Medical Association
Southern Medical Association
Christian Medical Association
American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association
American Association for Hand Surgery
Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons

Academic Appointments

Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery ( Spartanburg)
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

Presentations

Lettieri JT: The Cost Effectiveness of Liver Function Analysis in the Detection of Hepatic Metastases. Presented at the Northeastern Oklahoma Academy of Sciences – March 1978

Stuart JD; Kenney JG; Lettieri JT; Spotnitz W; Baker J: Application of single Donor Fibrin Glue to the Treatment of Burn Wounds. Presented at the American Burn Association – Seattle, Washington – March 1988

Stuart JD; Kenney JG; Lettieri JT; Spotnitz W; Baker J: Application of Single Donor Fibrin Glue to Tangential Excision and Grafting of Hand Burns. Presented at the Southeastern Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – Tarpon Springs, Florida – June 1988 – First Prize of Surgical Research

Lettieri JT; Berman DE; Herold D; Morgan RF: Lidocaine Diffusion Through Silicone Tissue Expanders: An In vitro Analysis. Presented at Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – Tarpon Springs, Florida – June 1988. Third Prize for Surgical Research

Lettieri JT; Berman DE; Herold D; Morgan RF: Lidocaine Diffusion Through Silicone Tissue Expanders: An In Vitro Analysis. Presented at the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – Toronto, Canada – October 1988

Lettieri JT; Berman DE; Herold D; Morgan RF: Silicone Tissue Expanders and Their Permeability to Lidocaine: An In Vitro Analysis with Clinical Correlation. Presented at the Fifth Nation Tissue Expansion Symposium – Los Angeles California – March 1989

Persing JA; Lettieri JT; Cronin AJ; Wolcott P; Singh V: Craniofacial Suture Stenosis: Morphologic Effects. Presented at the Plastic Surgery Research Council – Atlanta, Georgia – April 1989

Lettieri JT; Berman DE; Morgan RF; Edgerton MT: Antimicrobial Agents and Their Permeability Through the Silicone Membrane. Presented at the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – South Hampton, Bermuda – June 1989

Lettieri JT; Berman DE: Herold D; Morgan RF; Edgerton MT: Silicone Membrane Permeability to Antimicrobial Agents: An In Vitro Analysis. Presented at the 83 rd Annual Scientific Assembly of the Southern Medical Association – Washington, DC. – November 5, 1989

Persing JA; Lettieri JT; Singh V; Cronin AJ; Wolcott P: Craniofacial Suture Stenosis: Morphologic Effects. Presented at the Third International Interdisciplinary Research Conference on Fundamental of Bone Growth: Methodology and Applications – Los Angeles, California – January 1990

Persing JA; Lettieri JT; Cronin AJ; Wolcott J; Singh V: Craniofacial suture Stenosis: Morphologic Effects. Presented at the American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association – St. Louis, Missouri – May 16, 1990

Lettieri JT; Berman DE; Herold D; Morgan RF: Silicone Membrane Permeability to SoluMedrol: An In Vitro Analysis. Presented at the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – Kiawah Island, South Carolina – June 1990

Invited Panelist, “C02 Laser Resurfacing” Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – Dallas, Texas – November 9-13, 1996

Invited Speaker – Annual Meeting of the International Society of Laser Medicine – Washington, DC – February 1997

Invited Panelist, “Long-term Results of C02 Laser Resurfacing” – Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – San Francisco, California – September 20 – 24, 1997

Invited Panelist, “State of the Art Laser Technology” – Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons – Boston, Massachusetts – October 7, 1998

Invited Panelist, “Long-Term Effects of Laser Resurfacing” – Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – Dallas, Texas – May 15-19, 1999

Publications

Stuart JD; Kenney JG; Lettieri JT; Spotnitz W; Baker J: Application of Single Donor Fibrin Glue to Burns. Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation – 9:619-622, 1988

Berman DE ; Lettieri JT; Herold D; Edlich RF; Morgan RF: Silicone Tissue Expanders and Their Permeability to Lidocaine: An In Vitro Analysis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – 84 (4): 1989

Persing JA; Lettieri JT; Cronin AJ; Wolcott P; Singh V: Craniofacial Suture Stenosis: Morphologic Effects. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – 88 (4): 1991

Berman DE; Lettieri JT; Herold D; Thorne J; Morgan RF: Lidocaine Diffusion in Five Tissue Expanders, An In Vitro Study. Annals of Plastic Surgery – 27: 312, 1992

Berman DE; Lettieri JT; Herold D; Yuh FI; Morgan RF: Steroid and Benzyl Alcohol Diffusion Through Tissue Expanders and Double Lumen Breast Implants. Annals of Plastic Surgery – 27: 316, 1991

Lettieri JT: Lips and Oral Cavity. In: Human Malformations and related Anomalies. Stevenson RE; Hall JG; Goodman RM, eds. – 14:367-381, 1993

RobertsTL; Lettieri JT; Ellis L: C02 Laser Resurfacing: Recognizing and Minimizing Complications. Aesthetic Surgery Quarterly – 16:142-148, 1996

Goldman MP, Roberts III TL; Skover GR: Lettieri JT; Fitzpatrick RE: Optimizing Wound Healing in the Face After Laser Abrasion. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 46: 399-407, 2001