Dr. Asaad H. Samra, a native of New Jersey, received his Bachelors of Arts in Biology in 1997 from the highly prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He then returned to NJ where he obtained his medical degree in 2001 from the prominent UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Upon graduating, he went on to train in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Baylor College of Medicine’s world renowned residency program located at the largest medical center in the world, Texas Medical Center. While there, Dr. Asaad H. Samra obtained extensive experience operating with some of the nation’s top surgeons in some of the country’s finest institutions including the Texas Children’s Hospital and the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

In addition to his clinical training, he also conducted research and gave many presentations on a variety of topics ranging from cosmetic surgical and non-surgical interventions to extensive reconstructive surgery. Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Asaad H. Samra is delighted to be back in his home state to start his practice. He has a special interest in aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, as well as hand and post-traumatic reconstruction. Please visit Dr. Asaad H. Samra profile on RealSelf here.

Dr. Samra is board certified by the following:

• The American Board of Plastic Surgery

Dr. Samra is a member of the following professional organizations:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons
• New York Regional Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Medical Society of New Jersey
• Moumouth County Medical Society
• Fellow American College of Surgeons

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