Dr. Sam Speron's Professional CV:

LICENSURE
Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Physician and Surgeon, Department of Professional Regulation, State of Illinois
United States Medical Licensing Examination
Step 1, June 1992 Score: 219 (81st percentile)
Step 2, Sept. 1993 Score: 219 (86th percentile)
Step 3, Dec. 1995 Score: 210 (84th percentile)

HONORS AND AWARDS
ASPS Ambassador Appointment 2005-Present
America's Top Physicians Award 2005-2007
ASPS Certificate for completion of CME requirements 2003-2007
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award 2003-2007
The Botox Cosmetic Physician’s Network Award 2003-2007
Medical Advisory Board, MD TV Medical News Now 10/2002
National Medical Expert, MD TV Medical News Now 9/2002
First place, Chief Resident Competition of Chicago
Plastic Surgery Society 6/1999
Class rank at Chicago Medical School 39/170
Hellenic Medical Society Scholarship 1993-1994
Socrates Alumni Scholarship 1989-1990
Dean’s List at Loyola University (G.P.A. 3.72) 1987-1990
Presidential Scholarship at Loyola University 1987-1990

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgeon Education Foundation
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons
Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation
The Botox Cosmetic Physicians’ Network
European Anti-Aging Academy
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Association
Chicago Medical Society
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons Professional Association
Hellenic Medical Society
Alumni Association of the Chicago Medical School
American Aesthetics Education Association

PUBLICATIONS
Speron, S. and Gamelli, R. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome versus Mycosis Fungoides. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 1997, 18:421-3.

LOCAL ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

The latest trends in cosmetic surgery, 5/24/04
Presented to: Senior Center
Main Township Lecture Hall
Des Plaines, Illinois

Fundamentals of wound closure, 11/13/02
Presented to: 1st & 2nd year medical students’ ICM rotation
Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences
North Chicago, Illinois

Suturing for anyone, 11/7/01
Presented to: 2nd year medical students’ ICM rotation
Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences
North Chicago, Illinois

New Beginnings, 07/30/01
Presented to: Singles Group
St. Hubert’s Church
Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Non-surgical skin rejuvenation, 4/11/01
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

How to excise any lesion, 3/27/01
Presented to: Family Practice Lecture Series
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

Cosmetic Surgery, 12/4/00
Presented to: Family Practice Lecture Series
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

Facelifting For The Next Millennium, 8/7/00
Presented to: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Burns and Inhalation Injury, 4/26/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Reduction Mammaplasty, 3/22/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Benign and Malignant Breast Disease, 2/16/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Rhytidectomy, 1/12/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Compression Neuropathies in the Upper Limb, 12/15/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Nerve Repairs of the Upper Extremity, 11/10/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Minimally Invasive Craniofacial Surgery, 9/25/99
Presented to: Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Infections of the Upper Extremity, 9/8/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Dermal and Subcutaneous Tumors, 9/1/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Minimally Invasive Craniofacial Surgery, 6/99
Presented to: Annual Meeting of Chicago Plastic Surgical Society
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Body Contouring, 4/17/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Autologous Breast Reconstruction, 3/13/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Carcinoma of the Lip, Mouth & Pharynx, 12/19/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Implants and Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery, 10/24/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Lower Extremity Anatomy & Embryology, 5/2/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Reconstruction of Facial Burns, 2/21/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Hand - Vascular Injuries and Replantation, 1/10/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Hand - Bone and Joint Injuries, 11/8/97
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Congenital Defects of the Hand and Upper Extremity, 10/11/97
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

EMPLOYMENT

Park Ridge Center For Plastic Surgery, SC Solo Practice	2000-Present
Cardiovascular surgery resident moonlighter Hinsdale Hospital	1997-2000
Cardiovascular surgery resident moonlighter Good Samaritan Hospital,	1997-2000
Cook/waiter/cashier/dishwasher Mr. James Restaurant (family owned and operated)	1982-1992
Patient Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant Foster G. McGaw Hospital	1989-1990
Radiology filing clerk Lutheran General Hospital	1988

EXTRACURRICULAR

LANGUAGES

Fluently speak, read and write Greek.

INTERESTS

Comic books, weight training, football, baseball and basketball.

Greek Orthodox Youth Association and Young Adult League	(1984-2003)
Sunday school teacher for seventh grade (1988-1992) and Teen Forum	(1993-2002)
drug abuse, basic first aid and CPR Community teaching projects on AIDS,	(1990-1992)
Involved in park district baseball program at Dunham Park	(1987-1991)
Founding member of the Loyola Karate Club	(1988-1990)
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