Background & Specialties

Board Certification

National Board of Medical Examiners (No. 345023)
American Board of Surgery (No. 38540)
American Board of Plastic Surgery (No. 5087)
Medical license - North Carolina (No. 94-00998)

Professional Background

Primary & Secondary Degree: Lycee Francais de New York (1967- 80)
College Bachelor of Arts Degree: New York University College of Arts & Sciences (1983)
Medical School Doctor of Medicine Degree: New York University School of Medicine (1987)
General Surgery Residency & Chief Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (LIJ), New York
Plastic Surgery Residency & Chief Residency: Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut
Hand Surgery Fellowship: Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut
Faculty Appointment (1993 -1994) Yale University School of Medicine: Instructor in surgery
Private Practice 1994 - present: Lake Norman, North Carolina

Teaching Appointments

Instructor of surgery; Yale School of Medicine 1992 -1994

Publications and Presentations

Riou JP, Cohen J, Johnson H: Factors Influencing Wound Dehiscence. Am I Surg 163(3):324 - 330, 1992

Riou JP, Spinelli HM: Aesthetic Surgery of the Lower Lid. American Academy of Ophthalmology Focal Points Clinical Modules for Ophthalmologists 13(7);1 - 6, 1995

Riou JP, Ariyan S, Greene D; The Association Between Melanoma, Lymphoma and Other Primary Neoplasms. Arch Surg 130;1056 -1061, 1995

Hobbies and Interests

Many Water sports including; Jet skiing, Scuba diving, Kayaking, and a day in the Cabin Cruiser.