Dr. Lauren Whipple
Dr. Whipple is originally from upstate New York and was inspired to move to Texas to join PRMA after seeing the state-of-the-art care provided at this practice. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siena College in Albany, New York with a bachelor’s in biology. She then attended Albany Medical College where she graduated Cum Laude, awarded to the top 5% of the graduating medical school class.
Prior to her path in medicine, Dr. Whipple has always had a keen interest in art, particularly anatomical illustration and figure drawing. During medical school, Dr. Whipple realized she could combine her love of caring for patients and talent for art into a career in plastic surgery.
Throughout her residency at Albany Medical Center, Dr. Whipple received numerous prestigious awards. She is the only three time award recipient of the James Edmond Award of Academic Excellence, awarded to the resident that demonstrates the highest level of knowledge, mentorship, and surgical technical ability. During residency, she enjoyed the complexity and technical challenge of microsurgery. She decided to pursue a fellowship at the world-renowned University of Pennsylvania, known for their expertise in microvascular breast reconstruction. Here, she was exposed to various complex cases, including limb salvage, nerve transfers and innovative breast reconstruction procedures.
She takes great pride in being a part of a team that shares her unwavering commitment to women’s health, education, and the vital aspect of breast cancer reconstruction care. Her enthusiasm remains unwavering as she continues to collaborate with an organization that perfectly aligns with her aspirations in women’s health, education, and breast cancer reconstruction care.
Curriculum Vitae
San Antonio plastic surgeon specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Office Details
Address: 9635 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
Tel: (210) 692 – 1181
Fax: (210) 610 – 5314
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Science
Biology with Honors
Siena College – Albany, NY
8/2008 – 5/2011
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical Degree (Cum Laude)
Albany Medical College – Albany, NY
8/2011 – 5/2015
RESIDENCY
Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
7/2015 – 6/2021
Albany Medical Center – Albany, NY
FELLOWSHIP
Microvascular Fellow
2021 – 2022
University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, PA
Plastic Surgery Written Board: May 2021 (90th Percentile)
Career Information
ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSES
Texas
CERTIFICATIONS
ACLS, June 2021
BLS, June 2021
HONORS AND AWARDS
James Edmond Award of Academic Excellence, 2021
Awarded to the plastic surgery resident that demonstrates the following: plastic surgery knowledge, mentorship, and a high level of surgical technical ability.
VA Surgical Housestaff Officer Award, 2021
VA Surgical Housestaff Officer Award, 2020
James Edmond Award of Academic Excellence, 2019
James Edmond Award of Academic Excellence, 2018
Cum Laude, Albany Medical College 2015
Awarded to the top 5% of the graduating medical school class.
Alpha Omega Alpha, Albany Medical College 2014
Magna Cum Laude, Siena College 2011
Phi Sigma National Honors Society in Biology, 2010
PUBLICATIONS
The Anatomic Basis of Cellulite Dimple Formation – An Ultrasound Based Examination. Whipple LA, Fournier C, Heiman A, Award A, Roth MZ, Ricci J.
Manuscript Publication: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 148(3):375e-381e, September 2021
Using Google Trends to Analyze Patient Search Interest in Implant-Based and Autologous breast reconstruction. Whipple LA, Kotamarti VS, Heiman AJ, Patel A, Ricci JA.
Manuscript Publication: Breast J. 2019 Oct. Epub ahead of print. PMID 31663230.
The Fine Wire Technique for Flexor Tenolysis. Rosenblum MK, Baltodano PA, Weinberg MH, Whipple LA, Whipple R
Manuscript Publication: Plast Reconstr Glob Open. 2017 Nov 16;5(11):e1557. Doi 10.10970000000000001557. eCollection201. PMID 29263961
The Crisis of Deficiency in Emergency Coverage for Hand and Facial Trauma: Exploring the Discrepancy Between Availability of Elective and Emergency Surgical Coverage. Whipple LA, Kelly T, Roth mz, PATEL A .
Manuscript Publication: Ann. Plast Surg. 2017 Oct;79(4): 354-358. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001155. PMID 28604547
Health News Publication Review: Reuters Health Article – Many hospitals lack specialists for hand, face, and emergencies.
Technique and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Bulge Repair after Abdominal Free Flap Reconstruction. Lee JC, Whipple LA, Binetti B, Sing TP, Agag R
Manuscript Publication: Microsurgery. 2016 Jul; 36(5): 367-371. Doi: 10.1002/micr.30026. Epub 2016 Jan 21. PMID 26791131
PRESENTATIONS
What is the Anatomical Basis of Cellulite Dimple Formation? An Ultrasound-based Examination of Cellulite. Whipple L, Fournier C, Roth M, Ricci R.
Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019 Resident Program
San Diego, CA – Sept 2019
The Crisis of Deficiency in Emergency Coverage for Hand and Facial Trauma: Exploring the Discrepancy between Availability of Elective and Emergency Surgical Coverage. Whipple L, Kelly T, Roth MZ, Patel A
American College of Surgeons
New York Chapter Resident Competition, Second Place – Albany, NY – May 2014
American Association of Plastic Surgeons 93rd Annual Meeting
Miami FL – April 2014
American College of Surgeons – Albany, NY – November 2013
NYS Committee on Trauma Resident Paper Competition
New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons Resident’s Night
New York, NY – March 2014
MEDICAL ILLUSTRATION
The Fine Wire Technique for Flexor Tenolysis. Rosenblum MK, Baltodano PA, Weinberg MH, Whipple LA, Whipple R, Plast Reconstr Glob Open. 2017 Nov 16:5(11):e1557. Doi 10.1097000000000001557. eCollection 201
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Himalayan Health Exchange
July 2012 – Spiti, India
Traveled to Spiti, India for one month to provide healthcare to the people of the Himalayas. Set up medical clinics daily with physicians from around the world to provide physical exams and medications to those who were unable to travel to distant hospitals.
Utah Pride Center
August 2007 – Salt Lake City, Utah
Worked with gay, lesbian, and transgender youth in support groups to discuss alternative lifestyles.
Organized the Youth Center’s participation in community fundraisers.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vista Treatment Center
August 2007 – Dimpledell, Utah
Worked with adolescent females who resided in a residential treatment center for psychiatric conditions including depression, drug addiction, and eating disorders.
INTERESTS
Vinyasa Yoga
Illustration
PaintingShe takes great pride in being a part of a team that shares her unwavering commitment to women’s health, education, and the vital aspect of breast cancer reconstruction care. Her enthusiasm remains unwavering as she continues to collaborate with an organization that perfectly aligns with her aspirations in women’s health, education, and breast cancer reconstruction care.
