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Mihail Climov, MD, Plastic Surgery, Houston, TX

MihailClimovMD

Plastic Surgery Houston, TX

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Aesthetic Surgery Fellow @ACPS Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, Houston, Tx

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Summary

  • Dr. Mihail Climov is an Aesthetic Surgery Fellow at the prestigious Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX, with completed plastic surgery training at West Virginia University. He brings extensive experience from Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he excelled in bench and preclinical research.

    With a focus on improving patients' self-image and self-esteem, Dr. Climov specializes in facial, breast, and body aesthetic surgery. His commitment to patient care is evident in the meticulous approach he takes with each procedure.

    Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Climov is deeply interested in leadership, innovation, and personal growth. He actively explores research areas such as regenerative medicine, anti-aging, gene therapy, bioengineered skin, and transplant tolerance.

    Born in Stefan-Voda, Republic of Moldova, Dr. Climov earned his medical degree in Romania before immigrating to the USA. He conducted several research fellowships at Harvard Medical School, ultimately becoming an Instructor in Surgery, before resuming clinical training in Plastic Surgery at West Virginia University.

    Dr. Climov's contributions are reflected in numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and over 30 presentations at regional, national, and international meetings. He has secured multiple grants for groundbreaking work in skin bioengineering, novel imaging technologies, transplant tolerance, and microsurgery.

    Passionate about advancing plastic surgery, regenerative medicine, and innovation, Dr. Mihail Climov exemplifies a visionary leader in the field. His relentless pursuit of excellence shapes the landscape of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Clinical Expertise

  • Microsurgery, Wound repair/healing, Chronic non-healing wounds, Entrepreneurship, Cosmetic / aesthetic surgery, Regenerative medicine, Biomedical research, Tissue engineering, Bioengineering, Stem cell transplantation, Plastic surgery, Healthcare innovatioon, Artificial Skin, Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, transplantation

Education & Training

  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2017 - 2023
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Tissue Engineering and Wound Healing, 2014 - 2016
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Transplantation Biology, 2011 - 2014
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Neurobiology, 2010 - 2011
  • Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
    Carol Davila University of Medicine and PharmacyClass of 2009, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2022 - 2022

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Plastic Surgery Resident of the Year Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery Division of West Virginia University, 2020
  • Young Innovator Award American Society of Transplantation, 2013
  • First prize for oral presentation International Medical Congress, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Learning curve in hemifacial transplantation in rats  
    Climov M, Maciuceanu Zarnescu MB, Stefanescu A, Zamfirescu D, Lascar I, Chirurgia, 3/1/2013
  • Quantitative imaging of cerebral blood flow velocity and intracellular motility using dynamic light scattering optical coherence tomography  
    Lee J, Radhakrishnan H, Wu W, Daneshmand A, Climov M, Ayata C, Boas DA, J Cereb Blood Flow Metab, 2/1/2013
  • Multiparametric, Longitudinal Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging Reveals Acute Injury and Chronic Recovery in Experimental Ischemic Stroke  
    VJ Srinivasan, ET Mandeville, A Can, F Blasi, M Climov, A Daneshmand, JH Lee, E Yu, H Radhakrishnan, EH Lo, S Sakadzic, K Eikermann-Haerter, C Ayata, PLoS One, 1/1/2013
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Authored Content

  • Chapter 8- Natural Biomaterials for Skin Tissue EngineeringJanuary 2016

Press Mentions

  • WVU Medicine News
    WVU Medicine NewsJuly 2nd, 2021

Grant Support

  • T32NIH2011–2013

Committees

  • member, Regenerative Medicine Subcommittee 2020 - Present
  • member, Coding and Payment Policy Subcommittee 2021 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Romanian, Russian

Industry Relationships

  • Co-founder, Redact Bio IncPushing the limits of tissue engineeringDisclosure: Cofounder, Consultant2018 - Present