220 Lyon Street NW
Suite 700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
PH: (616) 451-4500
or (800) 419-4702
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John D. Renucci, MD, FACS ~ Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified
Dr. John Renucci returned to his hometown of Grand Rapids in 2002 with over 10 years of experience in prestigious residency programs, fellowships and clinical practice.
Before joining Plastic Surgery Associates, Dr. Renucci had distinguished himself in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery with both his academic achievement and esteemed training experience. Dr. Renucci graduated with academic distinction from the University of Michigan in 1991. He went on to excel in medical school at Columbia University in New York City where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and received his medical degree in 1995. Dr. Renucci began his surgical training at Columbia University and completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Chicago. While in Chicago, he was Chief Resident and received many distinguished awards. Dr. Renucci spent two additional years of highly sub-specialized training in his areas of interest. He first completed a year of microsurgery training at the University of Chicago. An interest in cosmetic surgery then led him to a renowned training position at the Cleveland Clinic in South Florida.
Dr. Renucci’s in-depth surgical and clinical training has developed into a practice, which includes all areas of plastic surgery focusing on breast surgery, body contouring, facial cosmetic surgery and limited access endoscopic techniques. Dr. Renucci has received numerous awards in the field of plastic surgery and has lectured internationally. He has been invited to provide expert plastic surgery insight for radio, television, and magazines. Dr. Renucci remains active in clinical research and has authored journal articles and textbook chapters. His continued interest in education has led him to become involved in medical student and resident training to pursue yearly medical mission trips to Latin America.
Dr. Renucci builds caring professional relationships with patients based on communication and sensitivity. He is compassionate, understanding, and committed to excellence.
Dr. John Renucci’s credentials and career achievements include:
- Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), medical honor society
- Author/co-author of many textbooks and professional journal articles
- Lectured at international, national and regional conferences
- Chief Resident, Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois – 1999-2001
- First Place – Senior Resident Night: Best Paper; Chicago Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
- Robert G. Bertsch Award in Surgery, Awarded for high academic merit
- First Place: Clinical Paper; Midwestern Association of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Plastic Surgery Associates (PSA) physicians are trained specialists with comprehensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Committed to delivering the finest care possible to every patient, PSA surgeons have achieved extensive post-graduate training and contribute nationally to cutting-edge research. They also teach current and future surgeons at the