Background & Specialties

Board Certification

* American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Background

Education and Professional Background:

Queens College of the City of New York
Mass Communications 1977

University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1979

Texas Tech University School of Medicine, M.D. 1984

General Surgery Residency:
Mount Sinai Medical Center 1987
Burn, Critical Care Fellowship:
US Army Institute of Surgical Research
San Antonio, Texas 1988

Microsurgery Fellowship:
St. Joseph Hospital Research Laboratory
Houston, Texas 1989
Plastic Surgery Residency:
St. Joseph Hospital Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
(Cronin, Brauer, Biggs Clinic)
Houston, Texas 1991

Hobbies and Interests

Dr. Branfmans’ dedication to beauty is exemplified by his interest in and enjoyment of music and art. He often spends his evenings playing his Steinway, or producing a painting. He generously supports the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Ballet Theatre, The Bach festival, and the Performing Arts Center Project. Dr. Branfman is an accomplished photographer and prior to studying medicine, undergraduate studies were pursued in radio, TV, and Film, followed by a short career in this field. By weaving together long years of surgical training with a previous career as a professional photographer, a keen eye and appreciation for the aesthetic has evolved.