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Dr. James Apesos

Dr. Apesos is recognized as one of the most experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Ohio. Dr. Apesos has served not only the needs of his patients for many years but also instructed Miami Valley students in the art of plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures as a Clinical Professor of Surgery.
Click to view Dr. James Apesos’ Curriculum Vitae.
Dr. Apesos received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania, his Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC and a Residency in General Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Chief Residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield Illinois. Chosen to complete the Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Virginia with internationally recognized Milton T. Edgerton, MD. Dr. Apesos encourages all of his patients to review the education and experience of their plastic surgeon.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

07-01-75        Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
12-13-83         Board Certified, American Board of Surgery
12-02-83         Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
10-07-94         Certified, Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
01-01-99         Certificate, Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery
06-14-02         National Registry – Emergency Medical Technician
07-21-02         Instructor, Ohio Peace Officer’s Academy
11-20-25         Advanced Trauma Life Support
11-20-25         Advanced Cardiac Life Support
10-01-03          Instructor, Advanced Haz-Met Life Support
01-30-04         Instructor, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, AED

Dr. Apesos is passionate about his profession and his community and served as a Washington Township – Centerville Firefighter, Physician Advisor for the American Red Cross and is a member of the Federal Emergency Medical Agency (FEMA).
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