The History of Plastic Surgery

The Surprisingly-long Saga that Led To
a Modern Restorative Specialty

 

Dr. Richard Karpinski was raised in Philadelphia, and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1971. After completing a 6-year general surgery training at Boston City Hospital (Harvard Surgical Service) and The New England Deaconess Hospital, he practiced as a general surgeon for two years in the United States Air Force, stationed at Strategic Air Command (SAC) headquarters near Omaha, and received his general surgery certification from the American Board of Surgery (ABS) during that time.

At the end of the Air Force commitment, Dr. Karpinski moved to New York with his family, to train in Plastic Surgery at the NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. He entered private practice in 1981, affiliated principally with St.Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, and was board certified in Plastic Surgery in 1983.

Dr. Karpinski has been involved in teaching from his undergraduate years onward: he has taught anatomy, surgery and computer programming to undergraduates, medical students and surgical trainees. Over the years, he has had teaching affiliations with Harvard University, Creighton University, University of Aberdeen (Scotland), and for many years held a faculty appointment at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S). He is a New Concord neighbor.

 

The presentation will be in conjunction with a

Potluck Cocktail Party

You're encouraged to contribute Hors d'oeuvre or a plate of "finger food" to share.

You supply the food, we'll supply the drinks, including:

• soft drinks
• red and white wine
• knockout "anesthesia" cocktail

 

Bring a neighbor; bring a friend!

 

RSVP to Eileen Rice: emrice@fairpoint.net, or 518-392-7429

 

 

There is no admission fee for the lecture (starting about 6 p.m.). Suggested contribution for full event is $10.

Additional contributions for the building fund are always welcome--especially since we now face installation of new kitchen cabinets and appliances!

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Upcoming events:

• Tree Lighting and Holiday Party, Saturday, December 5
• Annual Cookie Swap, Sunday, December 20
• Annual Meeting and Coffee Hour, Sunday, January 17