Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

Daniel T. Ness, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Education
1983-1987 M.D., St. Louis University Medical School
1979-1982 B.S., Arizona State University

Post Graduate
1992-1994 Plastic Surgery Fellowship, George Washington University Medical Center
1988-1992 General Surgery Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin
1987-1988 General Surgery Internship, Medical College of Wisconsin

Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery

State License
North Carolina

Professional Organizations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
North Carolina Medical Society
Gaston County Medical Society
Mecklenburg Medical Society

Hospital Privileges
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Presbyterian Hospital, Matthews

Dr. Ness practices at our Gastonia location.

Gregory A. Mantooth, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Education
1989-1993 M.D., University of Tennessee at Memphis
1985-1989 B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Post Graduate
2000-2001 Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York University, Fellow, American College of Surgeons
1998-2000 Plastic Surgery Residency, Indiana University
1993-1998 General Surgery Residency, University of Tennessee at Memphis

Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery

State License
North Carolina

Professional Organizations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Mecklenburg Medical Society
North Carolina Medical Society

Hospital Privledges
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital, Matthews

Charlotte City Magazine selected Dr. Mantooth one of Charlotte's Top Doctors

Dr. Gregory Mantooth was selected as one of the Top 265 Doctors in Charlotte from thirty-nine specialties and subspecialties, as voted on by his peers.

Dr. Mantooth practices at our Charlotte office.

Gregory M. Swank, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Current Positions
Surgeon
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Hickory, North Carolina

Staff Surgeon
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, North Carolina

Staff Surgeon
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, North Carolina

Secretary/Treasurer
Virginia Society of Plastic Surgeons

Member, Government Relations Committee
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Member-at-large, Council on State Affairs
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Member, Membership Stategies Committee
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Member, Component Relations Task Force
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Education
1987-1991 M.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1983-1987 B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Post Graduate
1997-2000 Plastic Surgery Residency, Duke University Medical Center
1998 Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship, Christine M. Kleinert
Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
1996-1997 Administrative Chief Resident, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1991-1997 General Surgery Residency, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiner

State License
North Carolina
New Jersey
Kentucky
Virginia

Professional Organizations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons

Honors/Awards
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons

Hospital Privileges
Administrative Chief Resident, Department of Surgery, July, 1996 – June, 1997
Travel Award, Shock Society, June, 1995
Neurosurgical Rotating Resident of the Year, 1992 – 1993
Certificate of Proficiency, Rutgers University Department of French, 1987
Rotary Club Scholarship, 1983 & 1984

Dr. Swank practices at our Hickory location.

Miguel Yáñz, M.D.

Dr. Miguel A. Yáñez joined Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in 2008 and became a partner in 2009. He completed a plastic surgery residency at Tulane University in New Orleans and premedical and medical education at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and the University of Puerto Rico respectively. Before he moved to North Carolina, he spent fifteen years in private practice and was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Puerto Rico in both the School of Medicine, and the School of Dentistry. There he co-directed the Center for Craniofacial Disorders.

Dr. Yáñez was repeatedly voted for ten years one of the best plastic surgeons in Puerto Rico in a survey of over 2000 physicians asked to submit names of specialist they would take a family member to. He obtained his last “Buena Vida Doctor’s Choice” award in June 2008 when he was already practicing in North Carolina.

Dr. Yáñez has over 18 years of experience in breast surgery, liposuction, tummy tucks and facial surgery. He is also experienced in reconstructive plastic surgery of the face after skin cancer removal. He has vast experience in cleft lip and palate surgery as well as pediatric plastic surgery. Dr. Yáñez is passionate about his work, dedicated to his patients, and believes one must be outstanding in reconstructive surgery in order to achieve excellence in cosmetic surgery. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and French.

Education
Medical School at the University of Puerto Rico
Undergraduate Degree at Georgetown University

Post Graduate
Plastic Surgery Residency at Tulane University

Board Certification
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery

Organizations
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
North Carolina Medical Society

Languages
English, Spanish, Italian & French

Hospital Privileges
Gaston Memorial Hospital

Dr. Yáñez practices Plastic Surgery in our Charlotte office.