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Gary Tuma, MD, Plastic Surgery, Pennington, NJ, Capital Health Regional Medical Center

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Plastic Surgery Pennington, NJ

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic Surgery Associates of New Jersey CMO Capital Health Medical Group

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Summary

  • Dr. Gary Tuma is a plastic surgeon in Pennington, NJ and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Capital Health Regional Medical Center and Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell. He received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College and has been in practice 21 years. He specializes in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and is experienced in dermal and subdermal fillers, blepharoplasty, tissue filler injections, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2002 - 2005
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2002
  • Penn Medicine
    Penn MedicineFellowship, Harrison Research Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, 1999 - 2000
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1996
  • Boston College
    Boston CollegeB.S., Biology, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doc Castle Connelly, 2016-2023
  • Top Doctor "Plastic Surgery" South Jersey Magazine, 2011-2023
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Aprima EHR, Aprima Medical Software, Inc., 2012-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evaluating the Role of Postoperative Prophylactic Antibiotics in Primary and Secondary Breast Augmentation: A Retrospective Review  
    Mirzabeigi MN., Mercli AF., Ortlip T., Tuma GA., Copit SE., Fox JW., Moore JH, Aesthetic Surg J, 1/1/2012
  • Reconstruction of Complex Posterior Cervical Spine Wounds Using the Paraspinous Muscle Flap  
    Mericli AF, Mirzabeigi MN, Michael N., Moore JH, Fox JW, Copit SE, Tuma GA, Plast & Recon Surgery, 7/1/2011
  • Synthetic and Biological Mesh in Component Separation: A 10-year Single Institution Review  
    Sailes FC, Walls J, Guelig D, Mirzabeigi M, Long WD, Crawford A, Moore JH Jr, Copit SE, Tuma GA, Fox J, Ann Plastic Surgery, 5/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Paraspinous Muscle Flap Reconstruction of Complex Midline Back Wounds: Risk Factors and Post-flap Complications at a Busy Regional Spine Center
    Mericli AF, Tarola N, Moore J, Fox J, Copit S, Tuma G, Annual Conjoint Meeting of the Philadelphia, Academy of Surgery and the New York Surgical Society. Philadelphia, PA, 4/9/2008
  • Paraspinous Muscle Flap Reconstruction of Complex Midline Back Wounds: Risk Factors and Post-flap Complications at a Busy Regional Spine Center
    Mericli AF, Tarola N, Moore J, Fox J, Copit S, Tuma G, Sigma Xi Research Day, Thomas Jefferson University. Philadelphia, PA, 4/2/2008
  • Human Fat as a Soft Tissue Augmentor, Comparison of Fresh Vs. Frozen Tissue in a Nude Mouse Model
    Tuma, G.A., Godek, C.P., Hubert, D.M., Zhang, P., Bucky, L.P., ASPS/PFEF/ASMS Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, California, 10/1/2000

Lectures

  • Breast Reconstruction Utilizing the Latissmus Flap. Modifications in Techniques for Improved Outcomes 
    Atlanta, Georgia - 4/30/2011
  • Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Plastic Surgical Pearls 
    Ireland - 4/11/2011
  • Ventral Hernia Repairs: Myofascial Flaps at TJUH A Ten Year Review 
    Chicago, IL - 10/1/2009
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Press Mentions

  • Castle Connolly’s 2022 N.J. Top Doctors for Women’s Health Have a Hand in Your Care
    Castle Connolly’s 2022 N.J. Top Doctors for Women’s Health Have a Hand in Your CareDecember 20th, 2022
  • The Gold Standard: N.J.’s 2022 Top Doctors Provide Care You Can Trust
    The Gold Standard: N.J.’s 2022 Top Doctors Provide Care You Can TrustSeptember 22nd, 2022
  • N.J.’s Top Doctors: Meet the First-Rate Physicians Who Lead Us to Wellness in 2021
    N.J.’s Top Doctors: Meet the First-Rate Physicians Who Lead Us to Wellness in 2021September 16th, 2021
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