Dr. Michael DeLong is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his innovative approach and exceptional expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Education and Training
Dr. Michael DeLong earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, followed by a six-year integrated residency program in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Following this, Dr. DeLong pursued further training at UCLA with an additional year of fellowship in microsurgery. This specialized training in complex reconstruction techniques equipped him with advanced skills in intricate surgical procedures.
Dr. DeLong's expertise extends beyond the operating room into the realm of medical device innovation and regulatory science. He completed a fellowship at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health and serves as one of seven voting members on the FDA General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel.
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. DeLong practices at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where he is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and outcomes informed by the latest research and clinical advancements.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. DeLong's multifaceted expertise allows him to meet diverse transformative and aesthetic needs, delivering life-changing outcomes for his patients, including:
- Cosmetic enhancing procedures for the face, breast, and body, tailored to each patient's aesthetic vision
- Restoring form and function through breast reconstruction
Research and Accomplishments
- NIH-funded researcher advancing the field of plastic surgery
- Principal investigator on seven separate grants
- Multiple publications in top plastic surgery journals
- Awards include Best Breast Paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal 2020 and Bernard Sarnat Award for Grant Writing Excellence in 2019
Leadership Roles
- Appointed as one of seven voting members of the FDA General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel
- Serves on several professional society committees
- Reviewer for multiple scientific journals
- Editorial board member for research of the Annals of Plastic Surgery
- Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Dr. DeLong combines his surgical expertise with regulatory knowledge to advance the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.