# Lynn A. Damitz Named ASPS President

> Dr. Lynn Damitz becomes president of the world's largest plastic surgery group for one year.
- Title: Lynn A. Damitz Named ASPS President · Financialpost | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dr. Lynn Damitz, MD, FACS, will lead the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for one year starting October 2026.