Shannon D. ArmstrongShannon D. Armstrong, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rapids, MI

Shannon D. Armstrong, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Elite Plastic Surgery (Grand Rapids), Grand Rapids, MI 495036005.92 miles

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About Shannon D. Armstrong, MD

Dr. Shannon Armstrong is a highly skilled Plastic and Hand Surgeon at Elite Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Armstrong is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and completed an internationally-renowned fellowship at The Buncke Clinic in San Francisco. He was also clinical faculty for Stanford University and University of California San Francisco plastic surgery residents. He has authored many academic papers and book chapters. He has presented nationally and internationally. He is Chief of Surgery as well as Chief of Hand and Plastic Surgery at a regional hospital. He has helped develop many clinical improvement programs, making surgery safer and minimizing complications not only for his patients but for all patients. He continues to collaboratively develop and implement programs that improve patient care. In medical school, Dr. Armstrong received many top honors including selection to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honorary society. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery, Michigan State University and continues to be a vigorous researcher. His clinical passions include breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, microsurgery, hand surgery, extremity and trunk reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery. He is also an M.B.A. candidate at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Professional Title

MD, MBA, FACS

Top Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Arm Lift
  • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Liposuction
  • Thigh Lift
  • Thigh Lift Surgery
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
  • Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

14 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Heidelberg University
  • Graduate School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
  • Residency: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
  • Fellowship in Hand Surgery, Fellowship in Other

Languages

  • English

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Offerings & Procedures Performed by Shannon D. Armstrong, MD

  • Face

  • Body

  • Eyes

  • Breasts

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