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Peter Bentivegna, MD, Plastic Surgery, West Yarmouth, MA, Nantucket Cottage Hospital

PeterEdwardBentivegnaMD

Plastic Surgery West Yarmouth, MA

Burn, Hand, Wound Healing

Cape Cod Plastic and Hand Surgeons Inc.

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Summary

  • I have 25 years of clinical experience in private practice and have developed surgery centers and wound centers. I am currently developing a consultative service available to biotech, medical facilities, and medical device companies.
    Select insurance and medico-legal consultation available.

Education & Training

  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1991 - 1992
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    Nassau University Medical CenterFellowship, Burns, 1989 - 1991
  • Nassau University Medical Center/Stony Brook University
    Nassau University Medical Center/Stony Brook UniversityResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1988
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 1985
  • Southhampton College
    Southhampton CollegeB.S., Marine Science/Biology, Cum Laude, 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - 2022
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1991 - 2008
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1992 - 1994
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • AMBPSCAQ Hand Surgery 1995

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Wilfred Ruggiero Surgery Award New York Medical College
  • Cor Et Manus Service Award New York Medical College
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • “The Use of an Inferior Based Rectus Muscle Flap in Flank Wound Coverage”  
    Bentivegna, P.E.; Greenberg, B.M., Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1/1/1992
  • “Silvadene as an Adjunct to Central Line Maintenance”  
    Bentivegna, P.E., Critical Care Med, 1/1/1990
  • “Chemical Burns of the Upper Extremity”  
    Bentivegna, P.E.; Deane, L.M., Hand Clinics, 1/1/1990
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • "In-service on Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release" 
    Cape Cod Hospital - 1/1/1996
  • "In-service on Wound Care" 
    Cape Cod Hospital - 1/1/1994
  • "Cutaneous Laser Basic/Safety Course" 
    Cape Cod Hospital - 1/1/1994
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Other

  • Video: “Microvascular Transfer of the Rat” 
    Briones, R.; Lineaweaver, W.; Newlin, L.; Bentivegna, P.E.; Buncke, H.J., American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Session 5
    1/5/1998
  • “Addressing the Resident Shortage” Letter to the Editor 
    Bentivegna, P.E., AMA News
    1/20/1988
  • "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" 
    Bentivegna, P.E., Cape Cod Public Television Programming
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Committees

  • Member, ASSH International Committee 2015 - Present
  • member, ASSH membership committee 2012 - Present

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