Dr. Riou, Lake Norman's first plastic surgeon, brings with him superb credentials from Yale University. He has had outstanding results, with extremely high patient satisfaction rates. He specializes in plastic & reconstructive surgery of the breast, body contouring and facial rejuvenation. He has performed over 4,100 (4,500 all inclusive) breast augmentations since 1994 at his Lake Norman office.
Primary and Secondary Education
Lycee Francais de New York (1967-80)
College
Bachelor of Arts Degree, New York University College of Arts & Sciences (1983)
Medical School Doctor of Medicine Degree, New York University School of Medicine (1987)
General Surgery
Residency & Chief Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (LIJ), New York
Plastic Surgery
Residency & Chief Residency: Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut
Hand Surgery
Fellowship: Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut
Faculty Appointment
(1993-1994) Yale University School of Medicine: Instructor in surgery
Private Practice
1994-present: Lake Norman, North Carolina
Board Certifications & Licenses
National Board of Medical Examiners (No. 345023)
American Board of Surgery (No. 38540)
American Board of Plastic Surgery (No. 5087)
Medical license - North Carolina (No. 94-00998)
Hospital Privileges
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (Mooresville)
Iredell Memorial Hospital (Statesville)
Davis Regional Medical Center (Statesville)
University Hospital CMC health systems (Charlotte)
Northeast Medical Center (Concord)
Presbyterian North Point Surgery Center (Huntersville)
Affiliations
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Member, American Medical Society (AMA)
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeon (ASPS)
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Member, Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Member, North Carolina Medical Society
Member & Program Chairman (1997-98), Iredell Medial Society
Member, Yale Alumni Society
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Publications
Dr. Riou has published numerous original papers and review articles in several medical journals including:
The American Journal of Surgery
The Archives of Surgery
Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal
Lake Norman Times
Charlotte Observer
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