Dr. Stephen E. Small is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is highly skilled in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Small has acquired his experience and skill by training with some of the nations best cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons. He is licensed to practice plastic surgery in New Jersey , New York , and Ohio . He holds staff privileges in plastic surgery at Kimball Medical Center , Community Medical Center , and Southern Ocean County Hospital.

      At the Cleveland Clinic Health System, Dr. Small completed his training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at South Pointe Hospital . There he refined his skills and techniques while gaining great experience by training at several prestigious medical centers:

               •  Cleveland Clinic Health System, Cleveland Ohio

              •  Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Case Medical                   Center, Cleveland Ohio

               •  Metrohealth System, Cleveland Ohio

      As an undergraduate at the Pennsylvania State University he completed his bachelor of science degree in physiology with Distinction and Honors. Dr. Small earned his doctorate degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and was recognized for his scholarship with induction into the medical honors society.

     Dr. Small completed a five year general surgery residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Stratford , New Jersey . He served as chief resident and was recognized nationally for achieving the highest academic score in the nation for the surgical in-service exams multiple times. In addition, Dr. Small was actively involved in research and recognized with resident achievement awards for his research, clinical skill and leadership.

     After his general surgery training, Dr. Small completed a fellowship in burn and reconstructive surgery at New York Medical College , Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla , New York . As the burn fellow, Dr. Small became a proficient and respected burn and reconstructive surgeon. Dealing with hundreds of adult and pediatric burn victims he has vast experience with this critically injured population. In addition, Dr. Small has received extensive experience and up-to-date training in the latest techniques in breast reconstruction, craniomaxillofacial and hand surgery.

     At the Cleveland Clinic Health System, South Pointe Hospital , Dr. Small completed his training in plastic surgery. At South Pointe Hospital , Dr. Small served as the chief resident in plastic surgery while being involved on the national Residency Evaluations and Standards Committee, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, for training future residents.

    Dr. Small utilizes all of this vast experience and training to help his patients look and feel their best by working with them to achieve excellent results.