‡ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When you order a physician quality report here, you will begin your free trial membership in HealthGrades Watchdog Email Notifications.
If you don't cancel your membership within the 14-day trial period, you will be billed $9.95 for each month that you continue your membership.
You may cancel your trial membership any time within 14 days of enrollment without charge.
Dr. Ronel graduated with honors from both Princeton University and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. His plastic surgery training was at the New York Presbyterian Hospital program, which includes New York Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Hospital for Special Surgery. In addition to being board-certified in Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ronel is also a board-certified pediatrician. He is the only physician in the United States with these two certifications. His pediatric training was at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania) and Boston Children’s Hospital (Harvard University). He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Surgeons, and a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He served four years in the Air Force, where he was the Chief Medical Officer at Columbus Air Force Base. Dr. Ronel’s pediatric experience brings a special compassion to his care of plastic surgery patients, both young and old.*
State License Information
Licensed in New Mexico
What is Pediatrics?
Pediatrics is the treatment of disorders and diseases in infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician is primarily concerned with the influence of disease and dysfunction on a child’s development, from preventive care to treatment of diseases. This specialist has background knowledge regarding congenital defects, immunology, oncology, infectious diseases, immunizations, and disorders that are unique to children.
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Academy of Pediatrics Fellow (1995)
American College of Surgeons Candidate (2004)
American Medical Association Active Member (2004)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Active Member (2004)
Greater Albuquerque Medical Association Active Member (2004)
Participation in Clinical Trials
Yes*
Publications
Please see Publication List on website
*
Newspaper
4/25/2005,
Healing Old Wounds,
The Santa Fe New Mexican,
http://www.santafenewmexican.com
*
Awards and Honors
1991, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society*
1986, Daily Princetonian Award for Service*
1999, Meritorious Service Award, USAF*
1991, Samuel W. Rover and Lewis Rover Award in Physiology*
1991, Helen Sciarra Prize in Neurology*
1991, Aaron Diamond Externship Program in Human Rights and Health Care*
1998, USAF Suggestion Award*
2006, Named one of Americas Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers Research Council of America.*
Physician Performs
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck),
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery),
Body Contouring (Liposuction),
Botox, captique, collagen, hylaform & restylane injections,
Breast augmentation,
Breast reconstruction,
Collagen injections,
Cosmetic facial plastic surgery ,
Ear Pinning (Otoplasty),
Ear Reconstruction (Tympanoplasty With Ossiculoplasty),
Endoscopic laser laryngeal cancer surgery,
Gynecomastia (Correction Of Enlarged Male Breasts),
Laser hair removal,
Lifts - Breast (Mastopexy),
Lifts - parts of the body other than face,
Neck mass excision,
Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty),
Restylane injections,
Submandibular gland excision
*
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. Verify here.
