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Richard J. Greco, M.D.

Background & Specialties

Board Certification

Dr. Greco is Board Certified in both General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery.

Professional Background

Education and Honors

Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Honors:
Summa Cum Laude
Whos Who Among American College Students
Tri Beta Biology Honor Society

Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honors:
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society - President
Magna Cum Laude, Graduated in top 2% of class
Mosby Prize for Academic Achievement

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - General Surgery Residency
Honors:
Recipient, Burroughs Wellcome/A.M.A. Fellowship
Veterans Administration Commendation for Outstanding Performance to the
General Surgery Service

Fellowships

Hand Surgery
The Hand Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1986-1987
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1988-1990
Aesthetic Surgery
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York, New York 1990
Continuing Medical Education Credits: Current
Length of time in practice: Since 1991

Teaching Appointments

Dr Greco was an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His research has resulted in two patents and led to new surgical practices. Dr Grecos current research is in Massive Liposuction and New Facelift Healing Techniques. He has given over 100 presentations for local, national, and international audiences.

Publications and Presentations

Dr. Greco has authored over 25 scientific papers, including six medical textbook chapters. His has also edited a book, Emergency Plastic Surgery.

Experience:
Over the past 10 years, Dr. Greco has performed well over 10,000 operations on both children and adults. Dr. Greco has been on the Montel Williams Show and 20/20 and has been quoted in many lay journals including Allure and The London Times.

Hobbies and Interests

Dr. Greco is married and has four children. They enjoy golf, tennis and exploring the coastal waterways on jet skis. A transplant to the South, The Grecos love the people, weather and lifestyle in Savannah. Dr. Greco recently enjoyed giving back to the Savannah community as the ADA "Kiss A Pig" candidate and winner as the top fundraiser.

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