LEADERSHIP
As an active board member of the PlastyPac Board of Governors, Dr. Hill travels to Washington D.C. yearly to advocate for important matters on behalf of our patients as well as the practice of plastic surgery. Several issues covered include ensuring coverage for breast reconstruction after breast cancer procedures, insurance coverage for children with congenital anomalies, ensuring there is truth in advertising in regard to physicians and their qualifications.
He is also on the scientific advisory board and acts as a consultant to Merz Medical, Allergan/AbbVie, Galderma and Medical Design Concepts. Through these activities, Dr. Hill has been involved in several FDA studies which help bring new technologies and techniques to market. By being involved with these consultant activities, it ensures Dr. Hill remains at the forefront of plastic surgery and the newest and latest technologies.
Professional Committees
- PlastyPAC Board of Governors – Board Member 2019 – Present
- Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons – Board of Directors Member 2024 – Present
- PSF Volunteers in Plastic Surgery Committee 2019 – Present
- ASPS Legislative Advocacy Committee 2019 – Present
- ASPS Coding and Payment Policy Committee 2020 – 2022, 2024 – Present
Medical Societies
As a member of a variety of medical societies, Dr. Hill remains well-versed in industry matters and prioritizes his continuous education. These memberships includes
- The American college of Surgeons
- Georgia Society of American College of Surgeons
- Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Medical Association.
Humanitarian Pursuits
Dr. Hill is passionate about connecting and helping others. Annual mission work in countries including Colombia, Guatemala, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo is a great challenge which he continues to enjoy. His ability to operate in foreign land and create successful outcomes with limited tools and resources is a testament to his talents as a surgeon. To date, Dr. Hill has completed over 150 surgeries during international medical missions and continues to assist in such endeavors by advising non-profit organizations locally.
Dr. Hills mission trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in partnership with Dr. Emmanuel Giamani, Dr. Lewis and the Christian Hope Church
Lifelong Interests
Although Dr. Hill discovered his passion for the artistry and complexities of surgery at a young age, he has pursued several other vocations and excelled in numerous endeavors. In his teens, Dr. Hill provided therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children with learning disabilities and medical illnesses. While at Johns Hopkins University, he was an NCAA Varsity Athlete in fencing, specializing in sabre and foil, and played on both the hockey and lacrosse teams. Dr. Hill also received his private pilot certification in 2007.
Always enhancing his creative and technical skills, Dr. Hill has learned the art of clarinet, saxophone and bagpiping, for which he traveled to Scotland to refine his skills under guidance from the masters.
Outside the OR
While Dr. Hill spends most of his time helping patients look and feel their best, when he has some downtime, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. On occasion, you may also find Dr. Hill on a golf course as well as enjoying the great outdoors of Georgia.
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Surgery April 2024 – Present
- Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine Teaching Associate in Surgery 2017-2018
- Regenerative Medicine in Aesthetics: The Role of Injectables in the Expanding Field
The Aesthetic Meeting May 2024, Vancouver, BC Canada - Understanding the Basics of Injection Techniques with Neurotoxins and Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
The Aesthetic Meeting May 2024, Vancouver, BC Canada - Injector Competence Training – Advanced/Combination Injection Techniques with Neurotoxins and the Array of FDA-Approved Dermal Fillers
The Aesthetic Meeting May 2024, Vancouver, BC Canada - Cosmetic Medicine: New Directions with Injectables: Expaned Uses in the Face, Body & Booty!
Aesthetic Meeting April 2023, Miami, Fl - Shape of the Future – Sculpting with Biostimulatory Fillers.
Alpharetta, Ga January 24th, 2023 - Advocacy in Plastic Surgery: Understanding of and Opinions Towards PlastyPAC
American Society of Plastic Surgeons the Meeting (Virtual), October 2020 - Surgical Management of Stahl’s Ear Deformity: A Literature Review and Analysis of Published Results
American Society of Plastic Surgeons the Meeting (Virtual), October 2020 - The MTF FlexHD Pliable ADM: A New Design for Pre- Pectoral Breast Reconstruction
American Society of Plastic Surgeons The Meeting, September 2019, San Diego, CA
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, November 2019, Galveston, TX - Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Scalp with Skull Invasion, a Rare and Aggressive Presentation
American Society of Plastic Surgeons the Meeting, September 2018, Chicago, IL - Is the Continuation of Antiplatelet Therapy in the Perioperative Period for Elective Outpatient Hernia Surgery Safe?. Am Surg. 2019 March 1;85(3)303-305. PMID: 30947779
Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital Institutional Research Day April 2018 – Winner of Best Oral Presentation - Is Cessation of Anti-Platelet Therapy Prior to Elective Outpatient Hernia Surgery Necessary? An Observational Study of 565 Patients
American College Surgeons Clinical Congress October 2017, San Diego, CA - Does Liposomal Bupivacaine Given Intraoperatively Lead to Less Postoperative Narcotic Use: A Retrospective Evaluation of Postoperative Pain Medication Use After Outpatient Hernia Surgery.
Academic Surgical Congress February 2017, Las Vegas, NV
Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital Institutional Research Day April 2017, 4th Place Finish - Management of Thoracolumbar Fractures: Is MRI Necessary in Patients Without Neurological Deficits?
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma – Greater New York Chapter Paper Competition October 2017
13th annual Academic Surgical Congress February 2018, Jacksonville, FL - The Natural History of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Without an Obvious Source. Am Surg. 2018 Aug 1;84(8):1345- 1349. PMID: 30185314
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma – Greater New York Chapter Paper Competition October 2017
13th annual Academic Surgical Congress February 2018, Jacksonville, FL - How to Be a Leader: A Course for Residents
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress October 2017, San Diego, CA - Implementation of a Trauma Service Activation and Admission Policy for Very Elderly Trauma Patients (VETS): Impact on Hospital Efficiency and Patient Outcomes
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma – Greater New York Chapter Paper Competition October 2015
- Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (CCH-aaes) for the Treatment of Cellulite in the Buttocks and Thigh: Early Insights from Clinical Practice.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum June 29, 2022; DOI: 10.1093/asjof/ojac057. PMID: 36211476; PMCID: PMC9536289. - The Role of PlastyPAC Become More Apparent After Residency
ASPS Plastic Surgery Resident. 2021 Fall
We’re Transition to a New Era – Join Us In Our Advocacy Efforts
ASPS Plastic Surgery Resident. 2020 Winter;21:24 - Join Our Team and Strengthen Our Influence in Washington, D.C.
ASPS Plastic Surgery Resident. 2020 Summer;19:29
Surgical Management of Stahl’s Ear Deformity: Cartilage Reshaping Technique Via Open Otoplasty.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open: September 2020 – Volume 8 – Issue 9S – p 40-41 DOI: 10.1097/01.GOX.0000720492.02927.16 - The Impact of Political Advocacy on the Plastic Surgeon: A Data Driven Analysis.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: June 2021 – Volume 147 – Issue 6 – p 1039-1049 DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007983 - The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Resident Education and Wellness: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery August 9, 2021 DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008281 - Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Scalp With Skull Invasion: A Rare and Aggressive Presentation.
Cureus 2020 April; 12(4): e7801. DOI:10.7759/cureus.7801 - Welcoming the Challenges We Face As Incoming Ambassadors.
ASPS Plastic Surgery Resident. 2019 Winter;17:24
Is the Continuation of Antiplatelet Therapy in the Perioperative Period for Elective Outpatient Hernia Surgery Safe?.
Am Surg. 2019 March 1;85(3)303-305. PMID: 30947779 - Management of Thoracolumbar Fractures: Is MRI Necessary in Patients Without Neurological Deficits?.
Am Surg. 2019 March 1;85(3):306-311. PMID: 30947780 - The Natural History of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Without an Obvious Source.
Am Surg. 2018 Aug 1;84(8):1345- 1349. PMID: 30185314
Improving Oratory Skills: An “American Idol” Presentation Competition for Residents.
Cureus. 2018 July;10(7): e3049. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3049. PMID: 30271695 - How to Be a Leader: A Course for Residents.
Cureus. 2018 July;10(7): e3067. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3067. PMID: 30280063 - Is Cessation of Anti-Platelet Therapy Prior to Elective Outpatient Hernia Surgery Necessary? An Observational Study of 565 Patients (Abstract).
J Am Coll Surg. 2017 Oct;225(4):e89. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.07.764 - How to Be a Leader: A Course for Residents (Abstract).
J Am Coll Surg. 2017 Oct;225(4):S176. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.07.399 - Implementation of a Trauma Service Activation and Admission Policy for Very Elderly Trauma Patients (VETS): Impact on Hospital Efficiency and Patient Outcomes.
Am Surg. 2016 Jun;82(6):493-6. PMID: 27305879 - A Novel Technique to Remove Inferior Vena Cava Filters Using a Homemade Snare Device.
J Vasc Surg Lymphat Disord. 2014 Jan;2(1):94-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2013.06.007. PMID: 26992977
Lifelong Interests
Although Dr. Hill discovered his passion for the artistry and complexities of surgery at a young age, he has pursued several other vocations and excelled in numerous endeavors. In his teens, Dr. Hill provided therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children with learning disabilities and medical illnesses. While at Johns Hopkins University, he was an NCAA Varsity Athlete in fencing, specializing in sabre and foil, and played on both the hockey and lacrosse teams. Dr. Hill also received his private pilot certification in 2007.
Always enhancing his creative and technical skills, Dr. Hill has learned the art of clarinet, saxophone and bagpiping, for which he traveled to Scotland to refine his skills under guidance from the masters.
Outside the OR
While Dr. Hill spends most of his time helping patients look and feel their best, when he has some downtime, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. On occasion, you may also find Dr. Hill on a golf course as well as enjoying the great outdoors of Georgia.
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor – Department of Surgery April 2024 – Present
- Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine Teaching Associate in Surgery 2017-2018
- Regenerative Medicine in Aesthetics: The Role of Injectables in the Expanding Field
The Aesthetic Meeting May 2024, Vancouver, BC Canada - Understanding the Basics of Injection Techniques with Neurotoxins and Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
The Aesthetic Meeting May 2024, Vancouver, BC Canada - Injector Competence Training – Advanced/Combination Injection Techniques with Neurotoxins and the Array of FDA-Approved Dermal Fillers
The Aesthetic Meeting May 2024, Vancouver, BC Canada - Cosmetic Medicine: New Directions with Injectables: Expaned Uses in the Face, Body & Booty!
Aesthetic Meeting April 2023, Miami, Fl - Shape of the Future – Sculpting with Biostimulatory Fillers.
Alpharetta, Ga January 24th, 2023 - Advocacy in Plastic Surgery: Understanding of and Opinions Towards PlastyPAC
American Society of Plastic Surgeons the Meeting (Virtual), October 2020 - Surgical Management of Stahl’s Ear Deformity: A Literature Review and Analysis of Published Results
American Society of Plastic Surgeons the Meeting (Virtual), October 2020 - The MTF FlexHD Pliable ADM: A New Design for Pre- Pectoral Breast Reconstruction
American Society of Plastic Surgeons The Meeting, September 2019, San Diego, CA
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, November 2019, Galveston, TX - Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Scalp with Skull Invasion, a Rare and Aggressive Presentation
American Society of Plastic Surgeons the Meeting, September 2018, Chicago, IL - Is the Continuation of Antiplatelet Therapy in the Perioperative Period for Elective Outpatient Hernia Surgery Safe?. Am Surg. 2019 March 1;85(3)303-305. PMID: 30947779
Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital Institutional Research Day April 2018 – Winner of Best Oral Presentation - Is Cessation of Anti-Platelet Therapy Prior to Elective Outpatient Hernia Surgery Necessary? An Observational Study of 565 Patients
American College Surgeons Clinical Congress October 2017, San Diego, CA - Does Liposomal Bupivacaine Given Intraoperatively Lead to Less Postoperative Narcotic Use: A Retrospective Evaluation of Postoperative Pain Medication Use After Outpatient Hernia Surgery.
Academic Surgical Congress February 2017, Las Vegas, NV
Northwell Health at Staten Island University Hospital Institutional Research Day April 2017, 4th Place Finish - Management of Thoracolumbar Fractures: Is MRI Necessary in Patients Without Neurological Deficits?
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma – Greater New York Chapter Paper Competition October 2017
13th annual Academic Surgical Congress February 2018, Jacksonville, FL - The Natural History of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Without an Obvious Source. Am Surg. 2018 Aug 1;84(8):1345- 1349. PMID: 30185314
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma – Greater New York Chapter Paper Competition October 2017
13th annual Academic Surgical Congress February 2018, Jacksonville, FL - How to Be a Leader: A Course for Residents
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress October 2017, San Diego, CA - Implementation of a Trauma Service Activation and Admission Policy for Very Elderly Trauma Patients (VETS): Impact on Hospital Efficiency and Patient Outcomes
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma – Greater New York Chapter Paper Competition October 2015
- Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (CCH-aaes) for the Treatment of Cellulite in the Buttocks and Thigh: Early Insights from Clinical Practice.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum June 29, 2022; DOI: 10.1093/asjof/ojac057. PMID: 36211476; PMCID: PMC9536289. - The Role of PlastyPAC Become More Apparent After Residency
ASPS Plastic Surgery Resident. 2021 Fall
We’re Transition to a New Era – Join Us In Our Advocacy Efforts
ASPS Plastic Surgery Resident. 2020 Winter;21:24 - Join Our Team and Strengthen Our Influence in Washington, D.C.
ASPS Plastic Surgery Resident. 2020 Summer;19:29
Surgical Management of Stahl’s Ear Deformity: Cartilage Reshaping Technique Via Open Otoplasty.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open: September 2020 – Volume 8 – Issue 9S – p 40-41 DOI: 10.1097/01.GOX.0000720492.02927.16 - The Impact of Political Advocacy on the Plastic Surgeon: A Data Driven Analysis.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: June 2021 – Volume 147 – Issue 6 – p 1039-1049 DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007983 - The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Resident Education and Wellness: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery August 9, 2021 DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008281 - Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Scalp With Skull Invasion: A Rare and Aggressive Presentation.
Cureus 2020 April; 12(4): e7801. DOI:10.7759/cureus.7801 - Welcoming the Challenges We Face As Incoming Ambassadors.
ASPS Plastic Surgery Resident. 2019 Winter;17:24
Is the Continuation of Antiplatelet Therapy in the Perioperative Period for Elective Outpatient Hernia Surgery Safe?.
Am Surg. 2019 March 1;85(3)303-305. PMID: 30947779 - Management of Thoracolumbar Fractures: Is MRI Necessary in Patients Without Neurological Deficits?.
Am Surg. 2019 March 1;85(3):306-311. PMID: 30947780 - The Natural History of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Without an Obvious Source.
Am Surg. 2018 Aug 1;84(8):1345- 1349. PMID: 30185314
Improving Oratory Skills: An “American Idol” Presentation Competition for Residents.
Cureus. 2018 July;10(7): e3049. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3049. PMID: 30271695 - How to Be a Leader: A Course for Residents.
Cureus. 2018 July;10(7): e3067. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3067. PMID: 30280063 - Is Cessation of Anti-Platelet Therapy Prior to Elective Outpatient Hernia Surgery Necessary? An Observational Study of 565 Patients (Abstract).
J Am Coll Surg. 2017 Oct;225(4):e89. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.07.764 - How to Be a Leader: A Course for Residents (Abstract).
J Am Coll Surg. 2017 Oct;225(4):S176. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.07.399 - Implementation of a Trauma Service Activation and Admission Policy for Very Elderly Trauma Patients (VETS): Impact on Hospital Efficiency and Patient Outcomes.
Am Surg. 2016 Jun;82(6):493-6. PMID: 27305879 - A Novel Technique to Remove Inferior Vena Cava Filters Using a Homemade Snare Device.
J Vasc Surg Lymphat Disord. 2014 Jan;2(1):94-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2013.06.007. PMID: 26992977
