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Lynn A. Damitz Named ASPS President
Dr. Lynn Damitz becomes president of the world's largest plastic surgery group for one year.
In brief
Dr. Lynn Damitz becomes president of the world's largest plastic surgery group for one year. Dr. Lynn Damitz, MD, FACS, will lead the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for one year starting October 2026. Originally reported by Financialpost.
New President Appointed
Dr. Lynn Damitz was named the new president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Term Details
She will serve a one-year term through sept. 19, 2027, starting at plastic surgery the meeting in houston.
President's Statement
Dr. Damitz said she is deeply honored to lead the asps and represent members worldwide.
Patient Safety Focus
She emphasized patient safety must guide every decision from education to innovation.
Policy Advocacy
During her term, she will champion quality metrics and outcomes-based data to strengthen accountability.
Previous Roles
Since joining asps in 2002, she has held influential roles including chair of the membership committee.
Medical Background
Dr. Damitz is chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the university of north carolina school of medicine.
Here's the gist
Dr. Lynn Damitz, MD, FACS, will lead the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for one year starting October 2026.
