Meet the Surgeon

A specialist in both plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. James Matas has a diverse background ranging from hospital chief of staff to Medical Director of his own private practice, the Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery.

Graduating from the University of Notre Dame with his degree in Mechanical Engineering, his first position was designing pacemakers. After a short time, he realized his true calling was to be a physician. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami Medical School, completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and continued with plastic surgery training at Indiana University Medical Center. Before beginning private practice as a plastic surgeon, he performed his plastic surgery fellowship in his hometown of Miami, Florida under the direction of Drs. Baker and Gordon, world-recognized pioneers in plastic surgery.

Dr. Matas is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a member of the distinctive American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

He believes that successful plastic surgery begins with solid communication between the patient, staff and physician. He is respected for his ability to listen to the individual needs of each patient and to provide clear and comprehensive information so they make an informed decision concerning plastic surgery.

With well over 20 years experience as a plastic surgeon, he actively contributes to the leadership of both the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. This affords him the chance to contribute to his specialty in a positive way, ensuring a strong future for plastic surgery.