DR. CHRISTIAN A. PRADA
One of the guiding principles Dr. Prada follows as a plastic surgeon at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery is to always treat patients as if they were family members.
About Dr. Prada
Dr. Prada joined the practice in St. Louis after training with distinguished plastic surgeons Scott Spear, M.D., and J. William Little, M.D., at Georgetown University Hospital.
“I feel humbled by my profession,” Dr. Prada says, “because I feel so lucky to be able to do what I love to do every day, yet at the same time, I respect the potential risks that can come with any surgery.”
Most plastic surgeons are attracted to the combination of art and science that defines our field. I know that’s what attracted me to plastic surgery. I also love that our results can be subjectively graded, unlike most surgical fields where you are either fixing something or cutting it out!
Dr. Prada’s most vital mentor in life has been his father. He emigrated to the U.S. from Colombia and worked hard to get his degree from MIT and a Ph.D. from Syracuse University. He helped raise two sons and a daughter while getting an education. He constantly stressed the value of hard work and dedication.
Dr. Prada also credits Dr. Scott Spear as a mentor from a professional standpoint. Dr. Spear, ASPS past President and Georgetown University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery founding chair, gave Dr. Prada the guidance, confidence, and surgical skills needed to become successful.
INFORMATION
Learn more about Dr. Prada's education, clinical experience, awards and honors, and board certifications.
1994-1998: State of the University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- Medical School
1992-1994: Cornell University, Ithica, NY
- Undergraduate- B.A Science
2003-2004: Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
- Fellowship in Breast and Aesthetic Surgery
2001-2003: Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center- Division of Plastic Surgery
- Residency in Division of Plastic Surgery
1999: Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA
- Internship- Division of Plastic Surgery
1998-2001: Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA
- Residency- General Surgery
2003: Appointed Chief Resident Administrative Officer, of Plastic Surgery Residents
2001: Intern of the Year Award, Division of Plastic Surgery
1998-2000: Voted Resident Liaison Committee Member Department of General Surgery
1998: Appointed to the Admissions Committee SUNY Health Sciences Center
Board Certifications:
- November 2005: American Board of Plastic Surgery Board Certified
Memberships:
President, St Louis Area Society of Plastic Surgery Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who,
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Missouri Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Prada, C.A., Spear, S.L., Little, J.W. Muscle-Splitting TRAM. The Breast: Principles and Art 2nd Edition. 2006
- Prada, C.A., Spear, S.L. Reduction Mammaplasty as Part of Breast Conservation Therapy. The Breast: Principles and Art 2nd Edition. 2006
Prada, C.A., Spear, S.L. Reduction Mammaplasty in Conjunction with Breast Conservation. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 18, 255-260. 2004
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MON-FRI: 8:00AM – 5PM
Address: 17300 N. OUTER 40 RD.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
