Plastic Surgeon's Service to Community a Priority

By E.R. Cruz


The South Florida Plastic Surgery practice of Dr. Chance T. Kaplan
span from Broward to Miami-Dade where he established offices in Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach. Visiting these offices would be a remarkable experience for anyone who expect professionalism, pleasantness and efficiency.

Dr. Kaplan's bio tells us why: "Dr. Chance T. Kaplan was born in Wurzburg, Germany, and reared in Montclair, NJ. He earned his undergraduate degree from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. He entered the Army as a Medical Service Corps officer in 1982 and subsequently went on to The Medical University of South Carolina on the U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program. Upon graduation from Medical School, he completed his General Surgery Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Kaplan completed his fellowship in Plastic Surgery at The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio. Upon graduation from his fellowship, he served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas from 1994 to 1997. Dr. Kaplan received his board certification from The American Board of Plastic Surgery in November 1996. He established his private practice in the state of Florida in 1997. "

"Within the scope of his private practice, Dr. Kaplan specializes in plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He is an accomplished surgeon in the areas of facelift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, reduction and reconstruction, abdominoplasty and liposuction. Dr. Kaplan is skilled in surgery for skin lesions such as skin cancer, cysts and hypertrophic/keloid scars."

"Dr. Kaplan performed medical services during the 6 months spent with the United Nations Mission in Haiti as Chief of Surgery as well as when he served as Officer in Charge for Medical Readiness Training Exercises to Guatemala, Peru and Paraguay. Col. Kaplan was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom in March 2003. He also performs cleft lip and cleft palette operations worldwide with Operation Smile and World Journey of Hope. Dr. Kaplan is presently a United States Army Reserve officer that routinely performs service so that his specialty is available to our armed forces and our allies. "

Most recently, Dr. Kaplan devoted time to the South Florida community, specially to homeless veterans, whom he met and served dinner during Thanksgiving. Dr. Chance Kaplan greeted over 200 homeless veterans who arrived at Miami's Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center for a Thanksgiving feast donated by the Capital Grille Restaurant.

It is noteworthy to remember that in challenging times caring and concern for those who served this great country with honor are kept in the hearts of everyone. Community efforts of those like Dr. Kaplan and the Capital Grille Restaurant could be the prescription for the community.

More on Dr. Kaplan at Plastic Surgery in South Florida

Board Certified Doctor Elevates Health Care to Highest Level

By E.R.Cruz

Dr. Oscar Mendez dedicates himself to making sure that patients receive the best possible medical attention. Dr. Mendez, among the known Latino Board Certified doctors in South Florida, obtained his medical degree from the Universidad Libre de Colombia. The Oscar Mendez, M.D. PA Family Practice is staffed by experienced bilingual professionals experienced in interfacing with diverse clientele ranging from the young to the elderly.Importantly the practice is very knowledgeable to specific needs of Hispanic family and patient healthcare using cutting-edge technology.

“This profession provides me the opportunity to be close and work with families, the elderly and the community -- those who need medical care the most,” said Dr. Oscar Mendez. “It gives me the opportunity to apply the latest advance technology in the medical field for superior treatment outcomes. For me, what counts most is patient’s health and well-being.”
“We make sure correct diagnosis and treatment procedures are given patients,” explained Dr. Mendez. “We make it a priority to take time to explain these to the patient so they understand what is necessary.”Dr. Mendez Family Practice provides quality healthcare to the entire family that includes back-to-school checkups, echocardiograms, sonograms, x-rays, lab work, full woman exams.

A wide variety of insurance plans are accepted including Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, and most major health plans. other medical procedures. “The patient’s health and well-being should never be compromised at any cost,” according to Dr. Thomassen. Thus, with this credo, follow a superior rate of operative success.

Dr. Oscar Mendez'es office is located at 2951 NW 49th Ave., Suite306, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313. If you have questions concerning Dr. Thomassen’s practice or wish to make an appointment, please call Tel: 954-717-4066. Walk-in Patients welcome at Dr. Mendez'es office.

(Published in Forum Publications, Padres de Hoy in Broward and Dade Counties.)