About Dr. Philip L. Kelton

Philip L. Kelton, Jr. M.D. has been practicing plastic surgery in Dallas since 1979. Professional credentials include board certification by ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery) and the American Board of Surgery.

From 1979 -2007, Dr. Kelton served on the faculty at UT Southwestern Medical School where he was active in the surgical training of Plastic Surgery residents and post-graduate fellows.

Dr. Kelton is also proficient in microsurgery, a term for surgery requiring an operating microscope. This procedure allows transfer of tissue from one part of the body to another allowing connection of successively smaller blood vessels and nerves (typically 1 mm in diameter). These procedures allow the surgeon to salvage damaged limbs, restore tissue or repair defects resulting from surgery. (enhances healing)

Professional Credentials:

Board Certifications

• American Board of Surgery
• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)

Medical Licensure

• State of Texas
• State of Indiana
• State of Tennessee

Affiliations

• American Medical Association
• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Dallas County Medical Society
• Texas Medical Association
• Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Professional Activities

• Member, Education Committee, American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1996-2001
• Chairman, Education Committee, American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1996-2002