Michel Samson, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2001 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Plastic Surgery (Weston)
Biographical Sketch
Michel C. Samson, MD, FRCSC, FACS, is a staff surgeon in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston, a position he has held since 2001. Dr. Samson's interests include cosmetic surgery of the face and body, cosmetic breast surgery, breast reconstruction after cancer surgery including microsurgery, body contouring, and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Dr. Samson received his medical degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1995 with academic distinctions in pediatrics, medicine and surgery. Prior to entering medical school he received a B.Sc. in physics, first class honors with distinction from Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. Dr. Samson completed integrated plastic surgery residency training at Dalhousie University. He subsequently completed additional advanced training in aesthetic and breast plastic surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida. He was appointed to Cleveland Clinic in 2000, and is licensed to practice in Florida, North Carolina, New York and California.
Dr Samson currently serves as the Plastic Surgery Residency Program Director. He is a former Chairman (Interim) of the Department of Plastic Surgery in Florida. In addition, Dr. Samson is appointed as Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Barry University in Miami, Florida, and is also Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Health Sciences Center of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Samson is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery; he is also a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with Specialist Certification in plastic surgery. He has authored 21 articles and has presented 45 lectures and abstracts in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Professional Highlights
- Attending Clinician of the Year
- Awarded this solitary, annual teaching award by the plastic surgery residents in training at Cleveland Clinic Florida for excellence in the field of plastic surgery clinical surgical teaching. Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida, 2006
- Who's Who in America, 2005
- Who's Who in Medicine, 2005
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, Halifax, Canada |
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| Internship: | Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Halifax, Canada |
| Residency: | Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Halifax, Canada |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic Florida, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Weston, FL |
Additional Training
- Laser Certification in Plastic Surgery, Vascular Procedures and Laser Hair Removal, Cynosure USA Laser Company, Boston, Massachusetts
- Certificate of Participation in Mentor MemoryGel™ Breast Implants Device Access Education Course, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Florida), Weston, Florida
- Allergan Physician Certification for Access to Inamed™ Silicone-Filled Breast Implants, Allergan Academy, Weston, Florida
- Sculptra™ Injectables Training Session, Weston, FL
- Certificate of Training, Thermage™ and Eyes by Thermage™ Procedure, ThermaCool TC System, Thermage, Inc., Weston, FL
Certifications
Plastic Surgery
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Specialty Interests
Breast surgery and reconstruction, cosmetic surgery of face and body.
Innovations & Patents
- Pioneered the use of laser assisted ICG dye angiography imaging systems for complex breast reconstruction techniques. This helps patients by improving surgery success rates in breast reconstruction after cancer mastectomy.
- Innovator in the use of tissue expanders, implants and biologic materials in breast reconstructive surgery. This has improved reconstructive outcomes for patients.
Awards & Honors
- Attending Clinician of the Year, Cleveland Clinic Florida/Memorial Regional Hospital Plastic Surgery Residency Program, 2006
- Who's Who in America, 2005
- Who's Who in Medicine, 2005
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Association of Academic Chairmen in Plastic Surgery
- Broward County Medical Association
- Broward County Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- South Florida Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
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 9/4/2008, Dr. Samson 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
Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Samson receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Closure Medical Company
- Novadaq Technologies Inc.
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