Gary P. Lawton MD FACS

Bios

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  Dr. Gary Lawton

  Dr. Gary Lawton

  Dr. Gary Lawton grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Lexington High School in 1982. There he became a member of the National Eagle Scouts Association of the Boy Scouts of America. After high school, he attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He received the degree Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with highest honors (summa cum laude) in 1986. He graduated second in his class, and was elected to the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and the Golden Key Honor Society. After college he attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts at Worcester. He received the degree Doctor of Medicine in 1990, and distinguished himself as a Senior Scholar in Surgery. Dr. Lawton began his surgical training at Yale University in 1990. During his General Surgery training, he spent 2 years in the laboratory of the Gastrointestinal Pathobiology Research Group. He received the highly coveted American College of Surgeons Scholarship for the Study of Wound Healing, and the Ohse Foundation Research Fellowship. He also received Scientific Awards from the Association of Veterans Administration Surgeons, and the Connecticut Society of American Board Surgeons. Dr. Lawton received his training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Yale University School of Medicine, where he earned the Corso Award for Outstanding Research in both 1999 and 2000. His research concerned the microscopic 3-dimensional anatomy of the midface, and lymph node dissections for melanoma. Dr. Lawton has published 20 articles and 22 abstracts in medical journals, and has written 3 book chapters. The subjects of these reports include everything from practical surgical applications to the molecular biology of wound healing. Dr. Lawton has spoken at numerous regional, national, and international meetings. Dr. Lawton has limited his practice to Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, with a particular focus on breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, body contouring, and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).

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  Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat

  Plastic Surgery

  Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat is a distinguished plastic surgeon with a rich educational background and extensive international experience. His journey in medicine began at Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. During his undergraduate years, he consistently made the Dean’s List and received the prestigious Richard J. Johns Award for outstanding performance in his field. Dr. Boonipat pursued his medical degree at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, where he graduated in June 2017. His academic excellence was evident as he achieved high scores on the USMLE exams and placed second in the Thailand National Medical Licensing Exam. He also received honors in various medical sub-internships, including internal medicine, neurology, and plastic surgery. Following medical school, Dr. Boonipat completed an integrated residency program in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, from June 2017 to June 2023. His residency training equipped him with comprehensive skills in plastic surgery and fostered his interest in craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery. He is a fellow at Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, where he continues refining his expertise in this specialized field. Throughout his career, Dr. Boonipat has been actively involved in research, contributing significantly to the field of plastic surgery. He has collaborated with renowned institutions such as Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Thayer School of Engineering, focusing on innovative projects like designing and 3D fabricating cartilage molds for ear reconstruction. His research has led to numerous publications and presentations at prestigious conferences worldwide. Dr. Boonipat’s work has been recognized on various platforms, with his research on artificial intelligence in plastic surgery being particularly noteworthy. His studies on the impact of facial reanimation surgery, brow lift outcomes, and the influence of face masks on emotional expression have been presented at international conferences and published in leading journals. His commitment to advancing plastic surgery is further exemplified by his international experiences. Dr. Boonipat has completed rotations and fellowships in diverse settings, including Rwanda, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan. These experiences have enriched his surgical skills and provided him with a global perspective on patient care and medical research. In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Boonipat is deeply passionate about classical Chinese painting. His artistic talents have been nationally recognized in Thailand and at academic institutions like Johns Hopkins and Dartmouth. He has won several awards and organized painting exhibitions, raising substantial funds for various charities. Dr. Boonipat’s dedication to medicine, research, and the arts reflects his multifaceted talents and commitment to positively impacting both his professional field and the community. His journey continues to inspire those around him as he strives for excellence in every endeavor. Dr. Boonipat has published 20 articles. The subjects of these articles and presentations include everything from practical surgical applications to Artificial Intelligence in Facial Analysis and Facial Reanimation and Reconstruction. Dr. Boonipat has spoken at numerous regional, national, and international meetings. Dr. Boonipat has also submitted various manuscripts for publication. He has 2 manuscripts that reflect a broader trend in medical research towards using advanced technology and data-driven methods to achieve standardization and objective assessment in various medical fields being published.

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