About Dr. Porcaro

 Dr John Porcaro's Educational Background:

In reviewing my credentials you will see that I am certified by The American Board of Surgery. I am a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the highest designation of these prestigious organizations.

Since obtaining my Medical Doctorate degree from the New Jersey Medical School in 1977, I have been blessed with had an uninterrupted surgical practice and over 25 years of experience as a Board Certified Surgeon.

To this day, I regularly participate in continuing medical education; including live surgery workshops and cosmetic surgery meetings. I have obtained the continuing medical education hours required for my medical license renewal by the state of Florida and continue my medical eduction on an ongoing basis in order to stay up-to-date with the latest surgical procedures.

Our beautifully appointed state of the art facility, certified by The Florida Board of Medicine is a testament to the high level of professional training required of me and my staff, the quality of the procedures we provide and the high level of patient safety we demand.

 Board Certification:

Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery

Board Certified by the American Board of
Hair Restoration Surgery
 

Highlights:

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Member, American Society of Lipo-Suction Surgery

Member, American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

Member, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

 Education:

Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ), New Jersey; 1977

Administrative Chief Surgical Resident and complete Residency in General Surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey:  Consistently received the Favorite Resident Teacher Award, voted by UMDNJ medical students 

Visiting clinical Fellow in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, New York

Fellowship, Vascular Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey

Fellowship, Hair Restoration Surgery with Medical Hair Restoration, (Approved by International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery)
 

Work Experience:

Medical Director, Porcaro Cosmetic Surgery

Former Attending General and Vascular Surgeon (20 years) in private practice at Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Maryland where he held a range of positions on the medical staff including:  President, Vice President, Chairman of the Department of Surgery; Chief of Anesthesia; Chairman of the Credentials Committee; Medical Staff Representative to the Board of Governors; and Medical Executive Committee Member.

Former Surgeon for Medical Hair Restoration in Boca Raton and Aventura, Florida