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Joseph J. Bongiovi, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.

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How we perceive ourselves when we look in our mirror can inspire us with confidence and self-assurance or fill us with uncertainty and self-doubt. We can improve our physical appearance through diet and exercise, and with the use of cosmetics. But sometimes enhancing our self-esteem requires something more.

The Bongiovi Center for Plastic Surgery has always been dedicated to providing expert cosmetic plastic surgery in the safest and most confidential manner.

Our office setting is relaxed and pleasant, and we offer thorough pre-operative consultations through personal interviews, audio-visual aids, drawings, and brochures. A modern Surgical Center provides safe, sophisticated pre-, intra- and post-operative care with state of the art anesthetic, surgical and monitoring equipment. Ambulatory out-patient surgery is possible in almost all cases which avoids hospital stays and allows recovery in familiar and more comfortable surroundings at home.

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Testimonials


Testi Dear Dr. Bongiovi,

I was a patient of yours in 2003. So many times I have wanted to offer my sincere appreciation for the phenomenal work you performed on me, but, because I'm a "get around to it” type of girl, it has been almost three years now and I’m finally getting "around to it” to say THANKS! When I first came to you, I had no clue how complicated of a procedure rhinoplasty was even for the best plastic surgeon. I was blown away by your work but didn’t realize how lucky I was to have been recommended to you until I started seeing and hearing about so many rhinoplasty mishaps. I just want you to know how truly grateful I am to you. My self esteem has skyrocketed and I finally feel comfortable in my own "slightly tweaked” skin. The procedure was so much more than just a vain reason to look better for society…it truly help fill a part of me that wasn’t quite right. I can’t help but think that my procedure helped me get to where I am today, I am now happily married, in a wonderful new home and career.


Testi Dear Elizabeth,

Sometimes we need reminders to tell us how much people really do care.

No words of gratitude can I find to say except to thank you, for each and every time I called your thoughtfulness and courtesy were always so gracious.

Wishing you always good things in life.


Testi Dear Dr. B,

I wanted to send a short note to express some of my feelings regarding my recent surgeries. Doing this, to begin with was a big leap for me, as focusing on my "exterior” qualities has never been my main concern.

I am so happy that I was lucky enough to have had you for my doctor. Your skill, goes almost without saying – it is the other aspects of care I wanted to comment on. From about one minute after you first walked in the exam room to meet me, I knew I wanted you to be my doctor.

I truly appreciated your perfect blend of professional detachment and warm empathy.


Testi Dr. Bongiovi, Greetings of the season.
Thanks for your expertise & kindness.
These "boobs” are the best things on this body!
Happy Holidays


Testi Dear Dr. Bongiovi:

Of all the gifts that life can send there’s none more treasured then in friend and that’s what I feel you have become.

What a proud Mama you must have for what you have so greatly achieved for yourself in your life, all your hard work and dedication has helped mold you into the person you are now. Also, your children must be so proud of their daddy.

Your gentle way of speaking having a calmness making your patient so relaxed is a gift in doing so beautifully, creative and rewarding work, what satisfaction you must feel.

I also want to complement having Elizabeth on your staff, always refreshing seeing and spending time with her, a lovely lady with a very welcoming smile, she is indeed an asset as your – up front person.

May you enjoy all that life has to offer you with all of God’s blessings always you deserve the best.


Testi Dear Dr. Bongiovi, Just a little note to tell you that I appreciate the good work that you have done for me! I can’t thank you enough!


Testi I’m a thoroughly happy patient and look forward to maintaining my new fresher appearance with your help. I no longer look at the future as a time of inevitable "uglification.”



Qualifications

Education

M.D.: New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, Jersey City, NJ, 1962
A.B.: Lafayette College, Easton, PA, 1958


Residencies and Internship

Plastic Surgery: Nassau County Medical Center, Hempstead, NY, 1968-1970 General Surgery: Nassau County Medical Center, Hempstead, NY, 1965-1968
Rotating Internship: St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY, 1962-1963


Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1973


Hospital Affiliations

Chief Plastic Surgery
Women's Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, 1975-1985, 1990-1993
Desert Springs Hospital, 1974, 1976-1990, 1992-2003

Vice-Chair Plastic Surgery
Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, 1984

Chief of Staff
Valley Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, 1972
Desert Springs Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, 1981 and 1982

Chief of Surgery
Desert Springs Hospital, 1973 and 1975


Memberships

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Fellow American College of Surgeons
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons
International Congress of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Southwestern Surgical Congress
Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Plastic Surgery Society of Las Vegas
Lipoplasty Society of North America
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Association of Former Plastic Surgery Residents and Associates of Kings County Hospital


Presentations & Awards

1st Prize, Junior Resident Competition: New York Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, New York Academy of Medicine, 1969
Paper presented: " The Central Venous Pressure- An Unreliable Guide to Fluid Therapy in Burns"

1st Prize, Senior Resident Competition: New York Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, New York Academy of Medicine, 1970
Paper presented: "Human Skin In-Vitro - Anti-Bacterial?"

"Peri- Prosthetic Scar Contracture Using Inflatable Prostheses & Steroids", American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, 1977

"Twenty Years Experience Using Saline Inflatable Breast Prostheses", Society of Residents and Associates in Plastic Surgery, King's County Hospital, New York, 1992


Appointments

Commission on Plastic Surgery Product Assessment, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons, 1987, 1988

Nevada Board of Medical Examiners, Examiner for Plastic Surgery 1989, 1990

Nevada State Medicare Physicians Advisory Committee, Plastic Surgery Representative 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

"Endoscopic Assisted Aesthetic Plastic Surgery" American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Teaching Course, 1994


Licensure

Idaho,1995
Nevada, 1969
California, 1966
New York, 1965
New Jersey, 1962


Hospital Memberships

Diagnostic Imaging Surgery Center, 2001
Plaza Surgery Center, 1999
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, 1970
Sunrise Hospital, 1970
Women's Hospital, 1970
Sunrise Mountain View Hospital, 1996
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 1996
Sahara Surgery Center, 1994
Flamingo Surgery Center, 1994
Lake Mead Hospital, 1993
St. Rose Dominican Hospital, 1993
Rancho Surgery Center, 1993
Boulder City Hospital, 1982
Desert Springs Hospital, 1973
Valley Hospital, 1971


Added Certification

Cutaneous Laser Surgery in Plastic Surgery, 1996
Endoscopic Plastic Surgery, 1996
Ultrasound Assisted Lipectomy, 1997


Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Correction of Contracture or Malposition

Body Procedures

  • Liposuction
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Buttock and Thigh Lift

Face Procedures

  • Rhinoplasty
  • Facelift
  • Browlift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lip Augmentation

General Procedures

  • Skin Care
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Chemical Peel
  • BOTOX®
  • Laser Hair Removal