Plastic Surgeon Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub of Glendale, Arizona (AZ), Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ) Profile
Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub
Education
- Undergraduate: Boston University
- M.D.: Boston University School of Medicine
- General Surgery Residency: University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital & Northwestern Medical Center, Chicago
- Plastic Surgery Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Dr. Turkeltaub attended the honors Six-Year Medical Program at Boston University and Boston University School of Medicine. He completed both college and medical school in just six years rather than the normal eight or more years and received Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) and Medical Doctor (M.D.) degrees. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was selected to both Phi Beta Kappa, the national scholastic honor society, and Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. Post-graduate training included a residency in general surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago. This was followed by training in plastic surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, where he learned from world-renowned plastic surgeons.
He subsequently held an academic appointment as Clinical Instructor and Attending in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In 1987 he moved to Arizona where he has been in practice ever since.
Dr. Turkeltaub has authored several papers and textbook chapters on plastic surgery. He has also written articles appearing in magazines and newspapers.
Certifications and Professional Memberships
- M.D.
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Arizona Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
- Arizona Medical Association
- Maricopa County Medical Society
