DR. SPERO THEODOROU, M.D.

Dr. Spero Theodorou is an experienced and talented plastic surgeon based on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Dr. Theodorou specializes in providing a full range of plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures designed to enhance your looks. He is committed to providing you with personalized care in a safe and trusting environment with the highest regard for quality.

Dr. Spero Theodorou strives to provide his patients the improvements in body image they have always dreamed about with fast recovery, minimal scarring, and the latest in technology. He is known by his many fashion clients for his runway ready SmartLipo procedures. Dr. Theodorou runs Park Avenue Smart Lipo™, the only SmartLipo training facility in NYC. He is also specially trained in the latest SmartLipo liposuction techniques such as SmartLipo Triplex. He works with an amazing staff that goes the extra mile to make sure each patient's individual needs are met.

Dr. Theodorou started his training as Research Fellow for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Theodorou studied at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey and the Monmouth Medical Center/Hanhemann University in Long Branch, New Jersey. He returned to Chicago to continue his training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center at Rush University. Dr. Theodorou finished his training in New York, at NYU's prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital on an aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship. Now Dr. Theodorou continues to train other surgeons in SmartLipo and SmartLipo MPX, Triplex, and other cutting edge advancements in plastic surgery.

Dr. Spero Theodorou – Professional Background

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

07/2004 - present

Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, New York
Teaching Faculty, Aesthetic Fellowship, Associate Attending

New York Eye And Ear Infirmary, New York, New York
Teaching Faculty, Aesthetic Fellowship, Associate Attending

Lenox Hill Hospital. New York, New York
Teaching Faculty, Aesthetic Fellowship

EMPLOYMENT

7/2004 - present

Private Practice
Theodorou Plastic Surgery, PC
New York, New York

5/2004 - present

Surgical Director
Coast to Coast Wound Care Surgeons, Inc., New York, New York

2/2006 - present

Medical Advisory Board Preferred Care, Inc.
Plano Texas

1/2008 - present

Surgical Director
Park Avenue Smart Lipo, P.C.
New York, New York

SURGICAL TRAINING

07/2003-07/2004

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital NY, NY
New York University

07/2001-06/2003

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Med. Ctr.  Chicago, IL
Rush University

7/1997-06/2001

General Surgery
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center  Newark, NJ
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ
Hahneman University

11/1996-6/1997

Research Fellow Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

10/1995-11/1996

Orthodontic Assistant
 ‘International Smile Center’ Athens, Greece

EDUCATION

1989-1995

Semmelweis University of Medicine  Budapest, Hungary
Cum laude honors

1983-1989

Athens College, Athens, Greece

LANGUAGES

English, Greek, Spanish, German, Hungarian

AWARDS

Harry B. Slocum Award for outstanding first year resident in General Surgery.

JOURNAL AFFILIATIONS

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Sections Editor for Liposuction

TEXT BOOK

General Medicine Vol I, II K&T Publishing, Budapest, Ed 1995
Editors J. Kachkar & Spero Theodorou

BOOK CHAPTER

Carpal Fractures. G. Kouris, Spero Theodorou, R. Schenk eMedicine Journal

PUBLICATIONS

A Novel Non-Excisional Technique for Arm Contouring under Local Anesthesia Utilizing Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposuction. Spero Theodorou MD, C.T. Chia MD, submitted for publication, Jan 2012

Synchronus Fractional Radio-Frequency Ablative and Non-Ablative Treatment for Comprehensive Rejuvenation of Aging Skin. Spero Theodorou, Stephen Mulholland, Michael Kreindel, PhD, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Anti-Aging Medical News, 2011 pg 28-33

1,000 Consecutive Cases of Laser-Assisted Liposuction under Local Anesthesia, Spero Theodorou, C.T. Chia, submitted for publication, June 2011

Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction Device for Body Contouring: 132 Consecutive Operations under Local Anesthesia, Spero Theodorou, Robert J. Paresi, C.T. Chia, accepted for publication, Nov 2011

Mammographic Findings Following Reduction Mammoplasty. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, G. Kokkalis, K. Vasiou, K. Kyriakopoulou. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2001 Jul-Aug; 25(4): 283-5

Successful Treatment of Chronic Wound in Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome with Recombinant Human Platelet-derived Growth Factor-BB. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, E. Wurmser. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2002: 109(7): 2608-9

Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis. JW Polley, A. Figueroa, Spero Theodorou. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2002 March; 13(1): 12-16

Vena Cava Filter Placement using a Cut-Down of the Superficial Epigastric Vein. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, G. Kostantinopoulos. Vascular Surgery. 2002; 36(5): 381-84

Laparoscopic Treatment of two Patients with Omental Infection Mimicking Acute Appendicitis. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, J. Espinel, C. Schneider. Journal of the Society for Laparoscopic Surgery. 2001 Jan-Mar; 5(1): 73-75

Unusually Aggressive Rectal Carcinoid Metastasizing to Larynx, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands and Brain. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, A. Rienzo. American Surgeon. 2000 Dec; 66(12): 1179-80

Malar Metastasis from Rectal Carcinoma: a Case Report. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, M. Arvanitis. American Surgeon. 1999 Dec; 65(12): 1150-2

Hemoperitoneum from Spontaneous Bleeding of a Uterine Leiomyoma: a Case Report. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, J. Kotrotsios, P. Cordero. American Surgeon. 1999 Dec; 65(12): 1180-2

Mamary Myofibroblastoma in Women. G. Kontopoulos, D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, E. Ginalis, K. Stratoulias. Contemporary Surgery. 2002; 58(58): 39-42

Leiomyosarcoma of the Gallbladder: a Case Report. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, D. Camal. American Surgeon. 2001 Sep; 67(9): 873-4

Hernia through an Iliac Crest Bone-graft Donor site. A Case Report. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, G. Kostantinopoulos, C. Stratoulias, EM Ginalis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

PRESENTATIONS

Advancements in Liposuction and Body Tightening, Advancements in Skin Tightening, Body Contouring and Cellulite Therapy, and From One Physician to Another: How to Promote Your New Technology
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 19th Annual World Congress Anti-Aging Medicine and Biomedical Technologies. December 8-10, 2011 Las Vegas, Nevada

Radiofrequency Technology for Body Contouring: Does it Work? Limitations, Long- Term Results and Complications and Radiofrequency and Laser Liposuction Correction of the Arms
The Cutting Edge 2011: Advanced Body Sculpting Head to Foot 31st Aesthetic Surgery Symposium. December 1-3, 2011 New York, New York

Radio Frequency Assisted Liposuction - Necktite
Second International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery
IMAFR, September 1-3, Kos, Greece

Radio Frequency Assisted Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia
ASAPS - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting. May 6-11, 2011 Boston, MA

BodyTite: Early Results on 250 Consecutive Body Contouring Cases
The Cutting Edge: Facial Rejuvenation 2010, 30th MEETH Aesthetic Surgery Symposium. December 2-4 2010
New York, New York

Challenging Alexis Carrel. A study in Alternate Microvascular Techniques. Spero Theodorou, A. Alvilles, S. Ramasastry. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Senior Resident’s Conference, March 12-15, 2003 Los Angeles, CA.

Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Senior Resident’s Meeting, June 3, 2003, Chicago, IL.

Combined Maxillary and Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in patients with Hemifacial Microsomia. D. Gomez, A. Figueroa, Spero Theodorou, G. Kouris, J. Polley. 60th Anniversary Meeting American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, April 11, 2003, North Carolina.

Hernia through an Iliac Crest Bone-graft Donor site. A Case Report. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, G. Kostantinopoulos, C. Stratoulias, EM Ginalis. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 71st Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-6, 2002, San Antonio, Texas

Management of Facial Fractures. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. Feb. 3, 2002, Chicago, IL.

A to Z in Breast Reconstruction. Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. May 28, 2002, Chicago, IL.

Mamographic Findings Following Reduction Mammoplasty. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, G. Kokkalis, K. Vasiou, K. Kyriakopoulou. 86th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. Oct. 23-26, 2000, Chicago, IL.

Experimental Study to Evaluate the Role of Endothelium in Microvascular Repair. Spero Theodorou, V. Rodopoulou, S. Ramasastry, M. Cohen. American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 13th Annual Meetings, 1998, Scottsdale, AZ.

The Role of Endothelium in Microvascular Repair. Carrel vs. Guthrie. Spero Theodorou, V. Rodopoulou, S. Ramasastry, M. Cohen. European Federation of Society for Microsurgery and the International Microsurgical Society, 1998, Corfu, Greece.

The Role of Epineurium as a Barrier to Neuroma Formation. An Experimental Study. Spero Theodorou, S. Ramasastry. American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 13th Annual Meetings, 1998, Scottsdale, AZ.

Vena Cava Filter Placement using a Cut-Down of the Superficial Epigastric Vein. D. Danikas, R. Singh, Spero Theodorou, E. Ginalis, G. Kostantinopoulos. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Splenic Abscess from Diverticulitis Occurring in a Patient with a Lung Transplant. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, C. Schneider. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Sclerosing Peritonitis Presenting as Small Bowel Obstruction. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, R. Sachs, C. Schneider. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Colon Perforation with Splenic Abscess in a Lung Transplant Patient. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, R. Singh, C. Schneider. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Breast Presenting as an Abscess: A Case Report. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, R. Singh, DE Camal.  87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Thyroid Hemiagenesis and Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma Metastatic to the Lungs: A Case Report. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, DK Brief. 5th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer. July 29-Aug.2, 2000, San Francisco, CA.

Small Bowel Adenocarcinomas and their Relation with Colon Lesions. D. Danikas, R. Sachs, Spero Theodorou, EM Ginalis, R. Dressner, M. Arvanitis. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Hemoperitoneum from Spontaneous Bleeding of a Uterine Leiomyoma. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, J. Kotrotsios, C. Sills, PE Cordero. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Sclerosing Peritonitis Presenting as Small Bowel Obstruction. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, R. Sachs, JA Manicone. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Unusual Metastases from Gastrointestinal Carcinoid. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, J Hardy III, M. Arvanitis. New York Society of Colon and rectal Surgeons. Jan. 25, 2001, New York, NY.

Mammary Myofibroblastoma in Women. D. Danikas, EM Ginalis, Spero Theodorou, M. Arvanitis. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Unusually Aggressive Rectal Carcinoid Metastasizing to Larynx, Pancreas, Adrenals and brain. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, WE Matthews, A. Rienzo. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Primary Liposarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Anterior Mediastinum: A Case Report with a 27-year survival.  D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, C. Sills, A. Rienzo. 69th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Surgical Congress. Feb. 4-6, 2001, New Orleans, LA.

Omental Infarction Mimicking Acute Appendicitis. Report of two Laparoscopically Treated Cases. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, J. Espinel, C. Schneider. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

Malar Metastasis from Rectal Carcinoma. D. Danikas, Spero Theodorou, M. Arvanitis, LM Zinterhofer, A. Rienzo. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000, New Orleans, LA.

RESEARCH

11/1996-6/1997

Microsurgery Research Fellow in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

Hard and Soft Tissue Changes After Vertical Mandibular Distraction in a Canine Model: A Pilot Study. Spero Theodorou, A. Figueroa, JW Polley.

Evaluation of the Short Term and Long Term Effect of Autologous Fat Injection in Patients with Secondary Cleft Lip Deformity. Spero Theodorou, G. Kouris, JW Polley.

WORK RELATED ACTIVITIES

Cleft Lip and Palate Team RUSH Medical Center, Feb.5-14, Feb. 1-15th (2003/06)

ORGANIZATIONS

New York State Medical Society
American College of Surgeons
New York Hellenic Medical Society
Chicago Hellenic Medical Society
American Medical Association
American Medical Directors Association
American Association for the Advancement of Wound Care
American Anti-Aging Society
American Geriatric Society

CITIZENSHIP

USA and GREECE

References on request