Aldona Spiegel
Chief, Division of Surgical Innovation | Endowed Chair of Surgical Innovation & Technology | Professor of Plastic Surgery | Advisory Board Member | Microsurgeon | Innovator | Entrepreneur | MIT EMBA ‘26
- Role
- Adjunct Professor at Rice University Bioengineering
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aldona Spiegel
As a committed surgeon and healthcare professional with a diverse skill set, I have dedicated my career to developing cutting-edge breast restoration procedures that inspire and support women after cancer diagnoses. I have spearheaded the creation of innovative devices and techniques to improve patient care and outcomes. In my current role in Surgical Innovation, I devise and execute innovation-centered strategies to enhance surgical procedures and optimize patient outcomes. I am actively working on pioneering new modalities, including tissue engineering and 3D printing, which have the potential to revolutionize patient care in the future.Serving as an advisory board member, educator, and chair, I offer consultation, guidance, and training to startups, surgeons, bioengineers, and industry professionals, ensuring they stay informed about the latest technological developments and prioritize patient safety.By sharing my expertise in surgical innovation with healthcare professionals globally through research, training, and innovation, I contribute to the development of advanced tools and technologies that promote a worldwide culture of innovative excellence. My areas of expertise include- Inventing patented products to elevate surgical breast reconstruction capabilities- Pioneering state-of-the-art techniques to maximize patient satisfaction and quality of life- Consulting and advising industry professionals on adopting emerging technologies and techniques- Educating the next generation of plastic surgeons and students.
Experience
Adjunct Professor
Rice University Bioengineering
Apr 2021 — Present
Education
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
General Surgery Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Residency Program
1998 — 2001
Baylor College of Medicine
Microsurgery Fellowship, Plastic Surgery Residency Program
1997 — 1998
Stanford University
Biodesign
University of Ottawa
MD, Medicine
1990 — 1994
MIT Sloan School of Management
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Plastic Surgery
- Board Certified
- Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Medical Education
- Healthcare
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Safety
- Body Contouring
- Cancer
- Hospitals
- Medicine
- Aesthetics
- Healthcare Information Technology
- Microsurgery
- Tummy Tuck
- Clinical Research
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