JAMES R. LYONS MD

Dr. Lyons is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a clinical instructor at Yale University. He concentrates his practice in facial rejuvenation and body sculpting for women and men, and breast contouring for women. He has extensive training and experience in aesthetic plastic surgery.

Bachelor of science, 1971
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Medical doctorate, 1976
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Surgical internship, 1976-1977
Hospital of St. Raphael, a major teaching affiliate of Yale University, New Haven, CT

Residency, 1977-1978, pathology
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Residency, 1977-1979, general surgery
Hospital of St. Raphael, a major teaching affiliate of Yale University, New Haven, CT

Residency, 1980-1982, plastic and reconstruction surgery
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Practice, 1982-present
Private practice, New Haven, CT, Westport, CT, and New York City, NY
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Clinical instructor, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Subspecialty, aesthetic surgery and surgery of the breast

Hospital privileges: Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT; Temple Surgical Center, New Haven, CT; Hamden Surgical Center, Hamden, CT

Board certified, 1986, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional associations: Active membership in American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Medical Association, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Connecticut Society of Plastic Surgery, New Haven County Medical Association, New Haven Medical Association

Awards: Yale Plastic Surgery Residents' Award for Teaching Excellence, 1997

Publications: "Medial TFL Flap" (1982), "Breast Diseases" (Time Life Medical, 1995, video), completed for publication "The Westport Smart Skin Diet" (2001)