Medical Board Chairman
Nasal Surgery

Robert L. Simons, M.D., is one the nation’s most renowned facial plastic surgeons, with more than 30 years of experience. Board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology, Dr. Simons served as director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine for more than 25 years. He holds the position of voluntary clinical professor of otolaryngology at the medical school.

Dr. Simons is past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In 1988 he edited a book for the Academy, "Coming of Age: A History of the AAFPRS"; He also served as president of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1991-1995.

A noted author of numerous articles and chapters on various aspects of facial plastic surgery with special expertise in rhinoplasty, Dr. Simons frequently presents at medical meetings and symposiums in the U.S. and abroad.

Dr. Simons earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate degree from Dickinson College. He completed an internship in surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia and a residency in otolaryngology at Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, New York.