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Raman Mahabir, MD, Plastic Surgery, Tucson, AZ, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

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Plastic Surgery Tucson, AZ

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

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Mahabir is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. In recognition of his accomplishments and excellence in Plastic Surgery, Dr. Mahabir was named the 2017-2018 Plastic Surgery Foundation’s Visiting Professor and has become one the most sought-after plastic surgeons in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and the surrounding areas. He enjoys being of the Tucson and southern Arizona community.

Education & Training

  • University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
    University of Nevada Reno School of MedicineFellowship, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • University of British Columbia
    University of British ColumbiaClass of 2000
  • University of New Brunswick
    University of New BrunswickB.S., 1993 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2006 - 2023
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2020
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaPlastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ASRM � Sewing with the Masters 2017
  • Best Poster: Academic Excellence Day, Mayo Clinic (N Kurnik) 2016
  • AzSPS � Best Case / Best Save 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • How to diagnose and treat breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma  
    Clemens MW, Brody GS, Mahabir RC, Miranda RN, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2018
  • Perspectives on the FDA draft guidances for use of adipose tissue  
    Johnson ML, Johnson L, Mahabir RC, Bernard R, Aesthet Surg J, 1/1/2017
  • Evidence-based clinical practice guideline: autologous breast reconstruction with DEIP or pedicled TRAM absominal flaps  
    Lee BT, Agarwal JP, Ascherman JA, Caterson SA, Gray DD, Hollenbeck ST, Khan SA, Loeding LS, Mahabir RC, Miller AS, Perdikis G, Schwartz JS, Sieling BA, Thoma A, Wolfma..., Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Outcomes of concurrent breast and gynecologic risk reduction surgery
    Ma IT, Gray RJ, Wasif N, Butler KA, Cornella JL, Magrina PM, Casey WJ, Mahabir R, Rebecca MA, Hunt KS, Pockaj BA, Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2015
  • Reconstructive costs of non-melanoma skin cancer treated by Mohs surgery or surgical excision
    Kittinger BJ, Webster ND, Gosney J, Mahabir RC, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2015
  • Prevalence of brachial plexus injuries in patients with scapular fractures: a NTDB review
    Chamata E, Mahabir RC, Weber RA, Proc (Bay Univ Med Cent), 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Outpatient bilateral mastectomies with immediate pre-pectoral breast reconstruction 
    Jackson Hole, WY - 1/9/2018
  • Panel on Shared Decision Making 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2018
  • Complete margin assessment for non-melanoma skin cancer resection in plastic surgery. A technique to use in your practice 
    Scottsdale, AZ, 2017; Park City, UT, 2017 - 1/19/2017
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Other

  • Case report: Acute stroke in a patient with a recent abdominoplasty 
    McClure K, Azouz SM, Christiansen ME, Kumar G, Helmers RA, Bendok BR, O�Carroll CB and Mahabir RC, Plastic Surgery Education Network
    1/1/2018
  • Anaplastic large cell lymphoma� in Breast Implants 
    Mahabir RC, Wikipedia
    1/25/2017
  • Postoperative free tissue transfer monitoring: Handheld Doppler, Implantable Doppler and Flow Coupler 
    Oliver J, Mahabir RC, PSEN, Microsurgery online atlas
    1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Plastic Surgery Societies Call on Arizona Lawmakers to Stop Naturopaths from Performing Surgeries
    Plastic Surgery Societies Call on Arizona Lawmakers to Stop Naturopaths from Performing SurgeriesJuly 28th, 2022
  • Plastic Surgeon Duo Says Good Skin Care Equates to Good Post-Procedure Results
    Plastic Surgeon Duo Says Good Skin Care Equates to Good Post-Procedure ResultsMay 2nd, 2022
  • How Tucson Plastic Surgery Is Challenging the Stigmas Around Breast Plant Surgeries
    How Tucson Plastic Surgery Is Challenging the Stigmas Around Breast Plant SurgeriesDecember 8th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

Hospital Affiliations