Paul M. Figlia MD
About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
Paul Michael Figlia, M.D. is a fully trained, board-certified plastic surgeon with ten years of experience in cosmetic surgery. In addition to education and experience, Dr. Figlia's compassion and genuine concern make him a natural choice for so many patients.
You will receive the highest quality of patient care, surgical excellence combined with superlative aesthetic judgement from a true artist and refined gentleman.
Dr. Figlia is dedicated to providing an informed and patient-educated approach to your cosmetic procedure.
Dr. Figlia performs most cosmetic procedures, including facial rejuvenation, breast enlargement, breast reductions, abdominoplasty and full body liposculpture.
Satisfied patients are our greatest referral source in the NJ and the NY metropolitan areas.
Background & Certification
Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery 1997
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners 1995
Professional Background
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine M.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Rutgers Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 1984
Graduate Studies
Linguistics and Renaissance Studies, Universita per Stranieri, Perugia, Italy 1980
Vascular Disorders of the Upper Extremity 1992
Ear Reconstruction 1991
Tumors of the Skin 1991
Necrotizing Fascititis – Fourniers Gangrene 1988
Undergraduate
B.S. Biology, Farleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ 1979
Residency & Fellowships
Chief of Plastic Surgery - JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ 2000
Attending – JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ 1994
Attending Associate – St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Chief resident, Plastic Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1990-1992
Craniofacial reconstruction (Guest) Paul Tessier, M.D., Paris, France 1990
Chief Resident, General Surgery, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. 1988-1989
Resident, General Surgery, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. 1986-1988
Resident, General Surgery, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ 1985-1986
Intern, General Surgery, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ 1984-1985
Chief Resident, Cosmetic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, NY 1992
Junior Fellow Microvascular Surgery Center, Washington, D.C. 1988-1989
Publications and Presentations
Lecturer – Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland 1988
Awards & Honors
Tri Beta Biologic Honor Society
Affiliations & Memberships
Hospital Affiliations
JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ
St. Barnabas, Livingston, NJ
Society Memberships
House Staff Representative to the Board of Trustees, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. 1988
Founder and First President, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1977 Italian Cultural Society
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Medical Association
North Eastern Regional Society of Plastic Surgery
New Jersey Regional Society of Plastic Surgery
Your Consultation
Contact Office
Staff & Facilities
Surgical Facility
JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ
St. Barnabas, Livingston, NJ
Languages Spoken
English, Italian
Payment Options
Medicare
JFK Solaris
Qualcare
Patient Financing Available
Credit Cards accepted
Paul M. Figlia MD
1500 Pleasant Valley Way,
Suite 307, West Orange, NJ,
07052, US