David Eric Halpern MD FACS
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Hand
Founder/CEO/President Tampa Bay Plastic Surgery Inc. Board President and Shareholder of Advent Wellswood Surgery Center
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120 S Fremont AveTampa, FL 33606
Phone+1 813-871-5000
Fax+1 813-250-0108
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Summary
- Dr. David Halpern is a plastic surgeon based in Tampa, FL, with expertise in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery and hand surgery. He completed his medical education at the New York University School of Medicine and has extensive training through residencies and a fellowship in hand surgery. As an attending surgeon at Tampa General Hospital and HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine since 1999, Dr. Halpern specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery. He has contributed to the field through multiple publications in reputable journals and has received honors, including the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and Fellow recognition from the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1995 - 1996
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1993 - 1995
Maimonides Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1993
New York University School of MedicineClass of 1987
University of PennsylvaniaB.A., Biological Basis of Behavior, Cum Laude, 1979 - 1983
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1999 - 2028
CA State Medical License 1989 - 2010
ME State Medical License Active through 2001
NY State Medical License 1988 - 1998
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsAscending Aortic Graft Pseudoaneurysm With Sternal Erosion: A Presentation of Candidal Infection.Manuel Caceres, David E. Halpern, Robert L. Hooker
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2017-03-01 - 6 citationsSurgical decompression of the great auricular nerve: a therapeutic option for neurapraxia following rhytidectomy.John R. Barbour, Matthew L. Iorio, David E. Halpern
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2012-11-01 - 2 citationsAssessment of acute microcirculatory changes by color Doppler sonography.Basem Koudsi, Christine A. Petti, David E. Halpern, Larry Nichter
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1994-05-01
Press Mentions
From Plateau to New You: Hitting Your Weight GoalsSeptember 25th, 2017
Plastic Surgeon Dr. David E. Halpern Named Top 10 Plastic Surgeon in FloridaMay 17th, 2017
Tampa Bay Plastic Surgery Offers Breast Augmentation Discount for New YearJanuary 26th, 2016
Committees
- Member, State of Florida, Legislative Advocacy Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2008 - Present
- Chief, Dept. Plastic Surgery, Medical Executive Committee, Tampa General Hospital 2004 - Present
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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