Posted: 10/20/06

SAN FRANCISCO – David B. Reath, MD, was elected to the twenty-member board of directors of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world’s largest plastic surgery association and the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.  Dr. Reath took office at Plastic Surgery 2006, the Society’s annual scientific meeting, and will serve for two years.   

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000 members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Founded in 1931, the Society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. ASPS Member Surgeons must also adhere to a strict code of ethics, comprehensive patient safety standards and lifelong continuing medical education.  

On the ASPS Board of Directors, Dr. Reath represents the Council of State Societies on which he has served as the Tennessee representative for the last five years.  Working with the other leaders of plastic surgery on the ASPS Board, he will be involved in the strategic planning of the future of ASPS, as well as continuing to provide its members with the tools for best practices in plastic surgery and offer the public accurate, up-to-date information on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. 

Although involvement with the Board of Directors involves a significant time commitment, most of the meetings are conducted over weekends, to reduce the amount of time Dr. Reath will be away from his patients. 

Congratulations, Dr. Reath!

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