James Zins, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1983 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Plastic Surgery
Biographical Sketch
James E. Zins, MD, is the Chairman of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Zins specializes in facial cosmetic surgery. He has been listed as a life member of the National Registry’s Who’s Who, in Best Doctors in the Midwest, and in Cleveland Magazine’s "Top Doctors."
A frequent lecturer at national and international meetings, Dr. Zins has served as the president of the Northeast Ohio Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons. He also is a founding member of the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of numerous other professional societies.
After receiving his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Dr. Zins completed his internship, residency in general and plastic surgery and a fellowship in craniofacial research at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed a maxillofacial fellowship at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, England, and an honorary research fellowship at University College Hospital in London.
He has published more than 75 papers in peer-reviewed plastic surgery journals and more than 10 book chapters.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Internship: | Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, General Surgery, Philadelphia, PA |
| Residency: | Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Plastic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA |
| Residency: | Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, General Surgery, Philadelphia, PA |
| Fellowship: | Hospital for Sick Children, Maxillofacial, London, United Kingdom |
| Fellowship: | Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Craniofacial Research, Philadelphia, PA |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Princeton University, Princeton, NJ |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Cosmetic Surgery, craniomaxillofacial surgery.
Innovations & Patents
Popularized the minimally invasive neck lift
Awards & Honors
- Northern Ohio Live, "Top Docs," 2007
- Best Doctors in America, 2005-2006
- America’s Top Physicians, 2004-2005
- Top Doctor, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., 2004
- Best Doctors in America, 2003-2004
- Best Doctors, www.bestdoctors.com, 2001-2002
- National Registry of Who’s Who, Life Member (Membership #108-548), 2000 Edition
- Cleveland Clinic Teacher of the Year, 2001-2002
- Top Doctors, Cleveland Magazine, 1998
- The Best Doctors in America: Midwest Region, Woodward/White, Inc., 1998
- The Best Doctors in America: Midwest Region, Woodward/White, Inc., 1996
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 10/10/2008, Dr. Zins has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
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Consulting. Dr. Zins receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Medicus Group International, Inc.
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