Dr. DeLuca is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His expertise covers the entire spectrum of cosmetic plastic surgery, and he is qualified to enhance your beauty with procedures for every part of your face and body.
Dr. DeLuca is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in private practice in Boca Raton, Florida. He is highly regarded for his outstanding work in breast and body contouring surgery. An Ohio native, Dr. DeLuca received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he stayed to complete his general surgery residency. He completed his plastic surgery residency in Tampa at the University of South Florida, a program widely respected for its highly prestigious academic faculty. Dr. DeLuca has pursued additional training, completing research fellowships in both plastic and craniomaxillofacial surgery.
Dr. DeLuca's approach to patient care is uniquely personal and his philosophy is simple.always listen to the patient. Dr. DeLuca notes that 'far too often the surgical result is the surgeon's vision, not the patient's goal.' Patient expectations are always addressed and treatment options are tailored to the individual's goals. Dr DeLuca's dedication to his patients is reflected in the mutual respect and trust of the doctor-patient relationship. Day or night, he is always available to his patients. Although his practice is primarily cosmetic in nature, Dr. DeLuca also maintains a busy reconstructive practice. "As plastic surgeons, we have been trained to treat all types of deformities and it is this aspect of my practice that is equally rewarding." Dr. DeLuca has been featured on local and national television for his reconstructive work with breast cancer patients and burn victims. He has traveled to South America where he performed reconstructive surgery on children with facial deformities. He has authored many scientific articles in major medical journals. Dr. DeLuca is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In addition to his private practice, Dr. DeLuca is on the staff of Boca Raton Community Hospital and Delray Medical Center.
While very busy in his professional life, Dr. DeLuca contributes much of his personal time to both community and national organizations. His passion for outdoor activities includes cycling, mountain climbing, rock climbing and motorcycle trips.
Present Position
Private Practice, Boca Raton, Florida
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Cleveland, Ohio. - 1988-1992
The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. - 1987-1988
Graduate School: Molecular Genetics
The Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. - 1983-1987
Microbiology: Graduation with Honors
Mayfield High School. Mayfield Heights, Ohio - 1980-1987
Residency
University of South Florida - 1996-1999
Division of Plastic Surgery. Tampa, Florida
The University Hospitals of Cleveland
Department of Surgery. Cleveland, Ohio 1993-1996
Internship
The University Hospitals of Cleveland
Department of Surgery. Cleveland, Ohio. 1992-1993
Research Positions
Research Fellow 11/97 - 2/98
Martin Robson, M.D., Preceptor
Division of Plastic Surgery. University of South Florida
Bay Pines Veterans Administration Hospital. St. Petersburg, Florida.
Craniomaxillofacial Research Fellow 1994 - 1995
Bahman Guyuron, M.D., Preceptor
Lyndhurst, Ohio.
Research Associate 1990 - 1992
Kingsbury Heiple, M.D., Donald Goodfellow, M.D., Preceptors
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
The University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio.
Research Associate 1987 - 1988
Steven Younkin, M.D., PhD., Preceptor
Department of Pharmacology
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio.
Board Certification
Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery: September, 2000.
Association Memberships
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons - Member 1996 - Present
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons - Member 1996 - Present
American College of Surgeons - Fellow 1992 - Present
American Medical Association 1992 - Present
Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons 1999-Present
Palm Beach County Society of Plastic Surgeons 2001-Present
Florida Medical Association 2000-Present
Palm Beach County Medical Society 2000-Present
Academic Appointments
LifeFlight Physician, Department of Surgery, MetroHealth 1996-1999
Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
Publications
1. Ziran B, Goodfellow D, DeLuca L, Heiple K. Knee function after patellectomy and cruciform repair of the extensor mechanism. Clin. Orthop. 302: 138-146, 1994.
2. DeLuca L, Peerless JR, Matthews L, Voigt D, Malangoni MA. Acute obstructive uropathy in a gravid patient with pelvic injuries: Case report. J. Trauma. Vol. 41(3): 556-557, 1996.
3. DeLuca L, Guyuron B, Najem RW. Management of an extensive cervicofacial lymphovenous malformation of the maxillofacial region. Ann. Plast. Surg. 36: 644-648, 1996.
4. Guyuron B, DeLuca L. Aesthetic and functional outcomes of dacryoadenopexy. Clin. J. Aesthetic Surg. Quart. Vol. 16(2): 138-141, 1996.
5. DeLuca L, Raszewski R, Tresser N, Guyuron B. The fate of preserved autogenous bone graft. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 99: 1324-1328, 1997.
6. Guyuron B, DeLuca L. Ear projection and the posterior auricular muscle insertion. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 100: 457-460, 1997.
7. DeLuca L, Beckenstein M, Guyuron B. Yucatan pig: An optimal hairless model for a true random cutaneous flap. Aesthetic Plast. Surg. 21: 205-206, 1997.
8. Smith P, Mosiello G, DeLuca L, Ko F, Maggi S, Robson, MC. TGF-b2 activates proliferative scar fibroblasts. J Surg Res. 82: 319-323, 1999.
9. Guyuron B., DeLuca L, Lash R, Supratip Deformity: A Closer Look. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 105: 1140-1153, 2000.
10. Greenwald DP, DeLuca L, Stadelmann WK, Harries R, Ondrovic L, Lee WE. Mechanical analysis of healing skin wounds: Effects of freezing and formaldehyde fixation. MS in submission.
11. Greenwald DP, Wasserman RJ, DeLuca L. An Algorithm for Tenorrhaphy Evaluation. Advances in Plastic Surgery (MS in press).
12. Smith PD, Wright TE, DeLuca L, Kapp D, Hill. DP, Strickland T, Robson MC. The effect of Angiotensin II on acute incisional wound healing. MS in submission.
13. DeLuca L, Smith P, Wright TE, Robson MC. The immunosuppressive effects of Sertoli cell media on acute incisional wound healing. MS in progress.
National Presentations
1. DeLuca L, Guyuron B. The fate of preserved autogenous bone graft. 38th Annual Meeting-The Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. June 2-4, 1995.
2. DeLuca L, Beckenstein M, Guyuron, B. The effect of sequence of chemical peel on flaps. 38th Annual Meeting-The Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. June 2-4, 1995.
3. DeLuca L, Guyuron B. The fate of preserved autogenous bone graft. The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Tampa, Florida. April 28, 1995.
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