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Todd Pollock, M.D., FACS
Plastic Surgeon in Dallas and Allen, Texas
Comments from Dr. Todd Pollock:
The practice of Plastic Surgery is
extremely gratifying and I am pleased when I am able to make a difference in patients' lives
through surgery. Whether it is correcting a deformity, enhancing one's natural features, or
repairing a defect from injury or cancer surgery, I am always honored when patients trust
me with their care.
Education Training
I graduated from University of Texas and also attended Southern Methodist University in
preparation for my medical education and career. After four years at Chicago Medical School,
I was accepted to the University of Texas Southwestern program at Parkland Memorial Hospital
where I completed my residency in General Surgery. My training and experience at Parkland
provided me with a meaningful background in the principles and judgment of general surgery,
which I utilize every day in my Plastic Surgery practice. My Plastic Surgery residency was
completed at the University of Chicago where not only was knowledge of my specialty taught,
but it also stimulated my innovation, emphasized compassion, and stressed the importance of ethics.
Practicing Plastic Surgery
Upon returning to Dallas, I joined my father in practice in North Dallas at the
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. When Presbyterian Hospital of Allen opened, I established
a satellite office there, which has allowed me to spend half of my time practicing
at a new facility in a young community.
I have come to understand that "practicing medicine" means learning every day and
working to make contributions to improve your area of specialty. My father, Dr.
Harlan Pollock, and I have originated and published a technique that we believe
improves the quality of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), while making it safer and easier
for our patients (see Promises and Pitfalls: Progressive
Tension Sutures [PTS]). We have presented this innovative procedure at numerous state
and national Plastic Surgery meetings, and in 2007 we began teaching a course about the use of PTS
at both of the national Plastic Surgery meetings. It has been particularly gratifying to
participate with my father on this project.
In addition, I have served as an instructor at
the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, working with Plastic Surgery residents.
I have also served as the President of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons and as Chief of Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Allen. I am currently President of the Medical Staff there.
Cosmetic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery has been an important part of my career. However, in recent
years I have seen an increased demand for cosmetic surgery, which has become the major part
of my practice. I enjoy cosmetic surgery because daily I see its positive impact on my
patients. It deals with quality of life -- essentially improving the way an individual
feels about him/herself.
What happens in the operating room is obviously very important, but
I believe the consultation is the key to a successful cosmetic surgery
practice. While many surgeons delegate the major part of the consultation
to an assistant, I personally spend at least a half an hour with all
my new patients. This allows me to provide thorough evaluations, thoughtful
recommendations, and information sufficient to permit the patient to
make an informed decision regarding surgery.
I am indebted to my mentors at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and the University of
Chicago. These dedicated academic surgeons have been not just a source
of knowledge and surgical judgment, but professional inspiration.
I enjoy what I do and I believe it shows in my surgical results, patient
and professional relationships.
2008 & 2009 Best Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon in D Magazine
Todd Pollock was Named a Best Dallas Doctor by his peers in 2008 and again in 2009.
For Surgeons Only - A Video Created by our Physicians
Technique Video - Progressive Tension Sutures (PTS) During an Abdominoplasty
More About Dr. Todd Pollock
| EDUCATION: |
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- Bachelor of Arts / Psychology
University of Texas at Austin -
Austin, Texas
- Bachelor of Arts / Biology
Southern Methodist University -
Dallas, Texas
- Doctor of Medicine
University of Health Services / Chicago Medical School -
North Chicago, Illinois
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- Intern & Resident - General Surgery
University of Texas / Southwestern Medical Center
1990-1995
- Chief Resident - General Surgery
University of Texas / Southwestern Medical Center
1994-1995
- Resident - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
University of
Chicago Hospitals
1995-1997
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- Diplomat, American Board of Surgery: 1996
- Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery: 1999
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- Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and Allen
- Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
- The Surgery Center at Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX
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- American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
- Dallas County Medical Society
- Dallas Society of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
- Parkland Surgical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
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- Pollock, H. and Pollock, T. Is Reoperation Rate a Valid Statistic in Cosmetic Surgery?, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (August) 2007; 120(2): p. 569.
- Pollock, H. and Pollock, T.A. Subcutaneous Brow Lift With Precise Suture Fixation and Advancement, Aesthetic Surgery Journal. (July/August) 2007. pp. 388-395.
- Pollock, T. and Pollock, H. Progressive tension sutures in
abdominoplasty, Clinics in Plastic Surgery (October) 2004;
31(4), pp.: 583-589.
- Rios, J.L., Pollock, T.A., and Adams, William P. Jr., Progressive
tension sutures to prevent seroma formation after Latissimus
Dorsi Harvest, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Dec)
2003; 112(7): pp. 1779-83.
- Pollock, H. and Pollock, T. Management
of Face Lifts with Progressive Tension Sutures, Aesthetic
Surgery Journal. (January, February) 2003, pp.28-33.
- Pollock, H, and Pollock, T. Reducing
Abdominoplasty Complications, Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
(September/October) 2002; 22 (5), pp. 371-372.
- Pollock, H, and Pollock, T. Nlite
Laser: Nonablative Wrinkle Reduction, Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
(July/August) 2001; 21 (4), pp. 371-372.
- Pollock, H, and Pollock, T. Progressive
Tension Sutures: A Technique to Reduce Local Complications in
Abdominoplasty, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (June)
2000; 105 (7), pp. 2583-2586.
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Dr. Todd Pollock,
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8305 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 210
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 363-2575 |
1105 North Central Expressway,
Suite 2310
Medical Offices 2, Allen, TX 75013
(214) 509-0270 |
Dallas
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Across from
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas |
Allen
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In the
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen complex |
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