Meet J. Stephen Gunn, M.D.
Dr. J. Stephen Gunn combines a high level of surgical expertise with a desire to improve the quality of lives. Dr. Gunn is committed to delivering natural-looking results that can enhance your life and let your confidence soar. Dr. Gunn is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Birmingham, AL Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Stephen Gunn is a native of Decatur, AL who has extensive training in general and plastic surgery. Dr. Gunn has a sincere passion for using the latest techniques in cosmetic surgery to bring out your natural beauty with a full spectrum of surgical and nonsurgical procedures. He believes that helping you in your quest for aesthetic improvement means working together for a more beautiful you.
A highly trained, board-certified plastic surgeon in Birmingham, AL, Dr. Gunn uses skill and precision to perform cosmetic surgical procedures for improving the contours of your body, enhancing the size and shape of your breasts, and rejuvenating your face for a more refreshed, youthful look. With today's rapid advancements in minimally invasive aesthetic technology, Dr. Gunn can help you achieve beautiful results with injectables, dermal fillers, and other nonsurgical treatments.
Dr. Gunn works closely with each patient to formulate a personalized surgical plan to complement your goals and your lifestyle. If you are looking for a compassionate surgeon backed by the caring and attentive medical staff of Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery, schedule your cosmetic surgery consultation with Dr. Stephen Gunn today by calling 205-980-1744. At your consultation with Dr. Gunn, you can learn more about the many available options for fulfilling your aesthetic surgery needs.
A graduate of Auburn University, where he majored in Zoology, Dr. Gunn earned his medical degree (M.D.) from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, AL, where he met his wife Holly. Dr. Gunn went on to complete a general surgery residency at Penn State University's Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. His exceptional level of surgical training culminated in a 3-year plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Louisville.
Board-certified plastic surgeon J. Stephen Gunn, M.D. is a member of a number of prestigious professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Gunn has presented at numerous regional and national meetings, including the Robert H. Ivy Plastic Surgery Society, the Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Plastic Surgery Research Council. In addition to academic and teaching awards, he was inducted by his peers into the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society, which recognizes physicians who are exemplars of compassionate patient care and who serve as role models, mentors, and leaders in medicine.
Certifications and Professional Organizations
- American Board of Plastic Surgery — J. Stephen Gunn, M.D. is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), one of 24 medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Dr. Gunn is also certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Dr. Gunn is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world's largest plastic surgery specialty organization.
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — Dr. Gunn is a candidate for membership with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the society solely dedicated to aesthetic procedures.
- American College of Surgeons — Dr. Gunn is a resident member of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), which sets high standards for surgical education and practice.
- QUAD A — Dr. Gunn performs most procedures at our Outpatient Surgery Suite, which is fully QUAD A accredited for patient safety.
Education & Training
- University of Louisville — Louisville, KY
Plastic Surgery Fellowship, 2014-2017 - Penn State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center — Hershey, PA
General Surgery Residency, 2007-2014
Chief Resident, General Surgery, 2013-2014
Plastic Surgery Research Fellow, 2009-2011
General Surgery Internship, 2007-2008 - University of South Alabama — Mobile, AL
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), 2003-2007
Vice President, College of Medicine Surgical Society, 2005-2006 - Auburn University — Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 1999-2003
Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
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