Dr. Gary Tuma is a well-respected plastic surgeon who is double board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. In addition, he has achieved fellowship status in the American College of Surgeons (FACS). In addition to providing outstanding clinical care to his patients, Dr. Tuma has been the recipient of various research grants and has published numerous articles and book chapters on breast reconstruction, soft tissue reconstruction and spinal wound reconstruction. He has also been an invited lecturer at teaching institutions, given presentations at local, regional and international forums and has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching.