Dr. Connors is Harvard educated and fellowship trained under the tutelage of world-renowned surgeons and physicians. Prior to becoming double-board certified, he spent more than 18 years learning, developing and applying his surgical skills and acquiring experience. During this time, he was also Chief Resident at all five of Boston’s major hospitals. Dr. Connors has written many journal articles and book chapters and has been the featured lecturer at surgical society forums across the United States. His numerous awards include “Outstanding Instructor in Surgery” at Harvard Medical School. His excellent skills and vast knowledge rank him among those surgeons sought out for their surgical expertise. Dr. Connors has (by special invitation) participated in various clinical trials for evaluating advanced, innovative surgical breast techniques.
Dr. Connors started his practice in 2010, having accumulated years of experience and honed skills in all aspects of plastic surgery. He is known for his excellence in Rhinoplasty and Breast Surgery and his advanced techniques/expertise in body contouring procedures. Dr. Connors views each patient as having a “unique sense of beauty” and is committed to individualized treatment plans that will achieve the most natural results possible.
Education
- Harvard Medical School : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
- Dartmouth Medical School : General Surgery Residency
- Georgetown Medical School : Medical Degree
- Vanderbilt University : Undergraduate Degree
Professional Appointments
Founder/President/CEO of The Plastic Surgery Group of Atlanta, P.C., Emergence Surgical Gifts, Inc.; Active Staff, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Co-Founder/Surgeon, New England Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, Staff, Worcester Medical Center, Staff, Worcester Surgical Center, Instructor in Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Instructor in Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School, Representative, DHMC Surgical Education Committee, Member DHMC Graduate Medical Education Executive Council, Supervisor, Dartmouth Medical Student Surgical Workshop, Student Council, Georgetown University Medical School, Zoology Teaching Assistant, Vanderbilt University.
Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Surgery.
Professional Organizations
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- Rhinoplasty Society (Candidate)
- Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Georgia Society of Plastic Surgery
- American Medical Association, Member
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Honors
- “Best Facial Plastic Surgeon 2010” by Jezebel Magazine
- “40 Under 40 Most Prominent People” by the Worcester Business Journal (2006)
- “Outstanding Instructor in Surgery” at Harvard Medical School award in 2003
- Lifeline Foundation Presentation finalist; Frederick A Collier Society Surgical Tour Award (2001-2002)
Publications and Presentations
Numerous presentations including “Pedal Branch Artery Bypass,” and “Distal Arterial Bypass to Atypical Vessels of the Foot” and contributions to various abstracts, including those just mentioned as well as several textbook chapters and articles.