Dr. Kitsos began his education with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, ultimately receiving his medical degree from the same university. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Miami and his plastic surgery residency at Loyola University in Illinois.
Born and then raised through early childhood in Athens, Greece, Dr. Kitsos moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1946. He then relocated to Seattle, Washington, before finally arriving in Florida not long after serving as a Captain in the United States Army Medical Corps.
Dr. Kitsos began in private practice in Miami Shores, Florida in 1973. Since then, he has treated thousands of women and men, deriving great satisfaction from working with patients that want to do something that results in their long-term satisfaction. Dr. Kitsos has served as Chief of Staff at the Highland Park General Hospital in Miami, as well as at the North Shore Medical Center.
Dr. Kitsos has dual certification from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Additionally, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of National Examiners and holds membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He stays current by taking continuing education courses.
Although he likes to travel, Dr. Kitsos enjoys taking part in all of the outdoor activities readily available in the Sunshine State, especially fishing.
About Dr. Kitsos' Fort Lauderdale and Miami Plastic Surgery Practice
Dr. Kitsos and his colleagues at the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale offer all of the advantages of the largest Miami plastic surgery practice with an approach that ensures patients receive individualized attention.
In this busy practice, each patient receives thorough, personal attention starting with a relationship with an individual consultant. The consultant works hand in hand with the patient throughout their experience at the Center, walking them through the goal discovery process, the surgical consult, pre-operative medical exams, interaction with the patient's primary care physician if needed and payment options.
The management team of the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery is passionate about their mission. They are committed to providing safe, cost-effective, high-quality plastic surgery and medical spa services to a diverse group of clients in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. They know that when they contribute to a patient looking their best, they also have a hand in enhancing that individual's self confidence and overall quality of life.
Board Certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Surgery
Education
- University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1960
- University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Medical Doctor Degree, 1964
Internship
- University of Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
General Surgery Residency
- Loyola University
Maywood, Illinois
Plastic Surgery Residency
- University of Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
Membership
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Hospital Staff Appointments
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North Shore Medical Center
Miami, Florida
- Baptist Doctors Hospital
Coral Gables, Florida
Hospital Staff Positions
- Chief of Staff: Highland Park General Hospital
Miami, Florida
1980-1981
- Member-at-Large: North Shore Medical Center
Miami, Florida
1998-1999
- Vice Chief of Staff: North Shore Medical Center
Miami, Florida
1999-2000
- Chief of Staff: North Shore Medical Center
Miami, Florida
2000-2003
- Medical Executives Committee: North Shore Medical Center
Miami, Florida
2003-Present
Cosmetic Surgeons In Miami - Dr. Wendell Perry
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Wendell C. Perry, Operating Surgeon, received his undergraduate degree from Howard University and his M.D. from Howard University. Dr. Perry served his general residency and internship between 1990 and 1995 at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he received the "Resident of the Year Award" and was a member of the Surgical Education Committee. Dr. Perry then spent two years at the University of Southern California, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery on a burn fellowship. Subsequently he completed his residency at the University of Miami Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Perry has served as an instructor at Howard University, Medical Officer for Kaiser Permanente, and been in private practice in the state of Florida for six years.
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Dr. Perry is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc., a Candidate for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and a member of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons and the National Medical Society.
Education
- 1984-1988 Howard University College of Medicine Washington, D.C. - Doctor of Medicine
- 1979-1983 Howard University Washington, D.C. 20059 - Bachelor of Science
Post Graduate Training
- 1998-2000 University of Miami Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Miami, Fl Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 1996-1997 University of Southern California Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Los Angles, California 90033 - Burn Fellowship
- 1994-1995 Howard University Hospital Washington, D.C. 20061 - Chief Resident, General Surgery
- 1990-1994 Howard University Hospital Washington, D.C. 20061 - Residency, General Surgery
- 1988-1989 Howard University Hospital Washington, D.C. 20061 - Internship General Surgery
Practice Experience
- 2000-2006 Private Practice, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Miami, FL 33154
- 2001-2006 North Shore Wound Center Miami, FL 33150
- 1997-1998 Kaiser Permanente Bellflower, CA Medical Officer
- 1995-1996 Howard University Hospital Department of Surgery Washington D.C. 20061 - Instructor Resident and Student Education, General surgery wards, Surgical Assistant to Lasalle D. Leffall, Jr., M.D.
- 1989-1990 U.S. Public Health Service Washington, D.C. (provided health services for employees)
Licensure
- 1976-1977 Licensed Physician, Medicine and Surgery FL 2000, California 1996, Maryland 1996, Washington D.C. 1989
Board Certification
- October 5, 1977 The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Honors and Awards
- 1995 Resident of the Year Award, District of Columbia General Hospital
- 1978 Howard County General Hospital - Columbia, Maryland - Active Staff Member
- 1983 Howard University College of Medicine Alumni Scholarship
- 1983-1994 National Medical Fellowship Scholarship
Professional Society
- American society of plastic Surgery, Candidate
- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Candidate
- Howard University Medical Alumni Association
- National Medical Association
Directions
Fort Lauderdale Office
915 Middle River Dr., Suite 220
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
From Miami or South of Fort Lauderdale:
- Take 95 North to Sunrise Boulevard
- Go East on Sunrise (right) towards the Beaches (A1A)
- Continue East on Sunrise (approx - 4 miles)
- Go right on Middle River Drive (Borders Book store will be on your right)
- Office sits behind Borders - six story Galleria Professional Building (if you go to Galleria mall you have gone too far)
- We are on the 2nd floor suite 213
Directions from North Of Fort Lauderdale:
- Go South on I95 to Sunrise Blvd
- Go East (left) on Sunrise Blvd
- Continue East on Sunrise (approx - 4 miles)
- Go right on Middle River Drive (Borders Book store will be on your right)
- Office sits behind Borders - six story Galleria Professional Building (if you go to Galleria mall you have gone too far)
- We are on the 2nd floor suite 213
North Miami Office
9000 NE 2nd Ave
North Miami, FL 33138
Directions to North Miami:
- Exit Interstate 95 at 95th St
- Go East on 95th Street to Northeast 2nd Ave
(Starbucks and bank on corner)
- Make a right and go South 5 blocks to 90th St
Before and After Photos
