Expand and refine my Plastic Surgical and Leadership Skills in a challenging and progressive atmosphere
with an emphasis in education and research.
2009-Present
Niles, Illinois
Clinical Medical Student Elective
2020-Present
Dubuque, Iowa
Affiliate Clinical Assistant Professor
2018-Present
Kansas City, Missouri
Preceptor of Medicine and Biosciences
2014-2015
Park Ridge, Illinois
CMS Specialty Advisor Program
2010-2020
Rosalind Franklin University/Chicago Medical School
2003-2007
Park Ridge, Illinois
Clinical "Shadowing" Program (medical students)
2001-2006
Park Ridge, Illinois
Introduction to Clinical Medicine Preceptorship (1st & 2nd year medical students)
1997-2000
Maywood, Illinois
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
1994-1997
Maywood, Illinois
General Surgical Residency, Years I-III
1990-1994
The Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, Illinois
Medical Doctor
1987-1990
Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science, Psychology Major, Magna Cum Laude
Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Physician and Surgeon, Department of Professional Regulation, State of Illinois.
ASPS Ambassador Appointment |
2005-Present |
America's Top Plastic Surgeon Award |
2004-Present |
America's Top Physicians Award |
2005-Present |
America's Top Surgeon Award |
2008-Present |
Vitals - Compassionate Doctor Award |
2015-Present |
Vitals - Patient Choice Award |
2015, 2019-21 |
Vitals - On Time Award |
2019-Present |
American Registry - America's Most Honored Professionals |
2019 |
Talk Of The Town - Plastic Surgeons |
2013-2015 |
Patient’s Choice Award |
2012, 2014 |
PSP Best of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons |
2012-2013 |
National Institute of Medicine Excellence |
2013 |
Peer Reviewed Professionals |
2013 |
Super Doctor’s The Top Chicago Physicians |
2012 |
ASPS Certificate for completion of CME requirements |
2003-2007 |
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award |
2003-2007 |
The Botox Cosmetic Physician’s Network Award |
2003-2008 |
Medical Advisory Board, MD TV Medical News Now |
Oct-02 |
National Medical Expert, MD TV Medical News Now |
Sep-02 |
1st place, Chief Resident Competition Chicago Plastic Surgery Society |
Jun-99 |
Hellenic Medical Society Scholarship |
1993-1994 |
Socrates Alumni Scholarship |
1989-1990 |
Dean’s List at Loyola University |
1987-1990 |
Presidential Scholarship at Loyola University |
1987-1990 |
Ronald Reagan Presidential High School Merit Award |
1987 |
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Plastic Surgeon Education Foundation (PSEF)
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons
Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation (ASERF)
The Botox Cosmetic Physicians’ Network
Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS)
American College of Surgeons Professional Association
Hellenic Medical Society
Alumni Association of the Chicago Medical School
American Aesthetics Education Association
Past Member
European Anti-Aging Academy
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
American Medical Association (AMA)
Illinois State Medical Society
Chicago Medical Society
Speron, S. and Gamelli, R. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome versus Mycosis
Fungoides. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 1997, 18:421-3.
Congenital Defects of the Hand and Upper Extremity, 10/11/97
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Hand - Bone and Joint Injuries, 11/8/97
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Hand - Vascular Injuries and Replantation, 1/10/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Reconstruction of Facial Burns, 2/21/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Lower Extremity Anatomy & Embryology, 5/2/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Implants and Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery, 10/24/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Carcinoma of the Lip, Mouth & Pharynx, 12/19/98
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Autologous Breast Reconstruction, 3/13/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Body Contouring, 4/17/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Minimally Invasive Craniofacial Surgery, 6/99
Presented to: Annual Meeting of Chicago Plastic Surgical Society
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Dermal and Subcutaneous Tumors, 9/1/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Infections of the Upper Extremity, 9/8/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Minimally Invasive Craniofacial Surgery, 9/25/99
Presented to: Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Nerve Repairs of the Upper Extremity, 11/10/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Compression Neuropathies in the Upper Limb, 12/15/99
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Rhytidectomy, 1/12/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Benign and Malignant Breast Disease, 2/16/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Reduction Mammaplasty, 3/22/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Burns and Inhalation Injury, 4/26/00
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Facelifting For The Next Millennium, 8/7/00
Presented to: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Cosmetic Surgery, 12/4/00
Presented to: Family Practice Lecture Series
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
How to excise any lesion, 3/27/01
Presented to: Family Practice Lecture Series
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Non-surgical skin rejuvenation, 4/11/01
Presented to: Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
New Beginnings, 07/30/01
Presented to: Singles Group
St. Hubert’s Church
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Suturing for anyone, 11/7/01
Presented to: 2nd year medical students’ ICM rotation
Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences
North Chicago, Illinois
Fundamentals of wound closure, 11/13/02
Presented to: 1st & 2nd year medical students’ ICM rotation
Chicago Medical School/University of Health Sciences
North Chicago, Illinois
The latest trends in cosmetic surgery, 5/24/04
Presented to: Senior Center
Main Township Lecture Hall
Des Plaines, Illinois
Since 2007, Dr. Speron has given over 100 additional lectures to medical students, residents and educational public forums.
2000-Present
Solo Private Practice
1997-2000
Cardiovascular surgery resident moonlighter
1989-1990
Pediatrics Patient Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant
1988
Radiology filing clerk
1982-1992
Cook/waiter/cashier/dishwasher
Greek Orthodox Youth Association and Young Adult League - 1984-2003
Sunday school teacher for seventh grade (1988-1992) and Teen Forum - 1993-2002
Community teaching projects on AIDS, drug abuse, basic first aid & CPR - 1990-1992
Involved in park district baseball program at Dunham Park - 1987-1991
Founding member of the Loyola Karate Club - 1988-1990
Comic books, weight training, football, baseball and music.
Niles, IL 60714