Dr. Salah Rubayi, MD, FACS, FICS
Plastic Surgeon
7601 Imperial Hwy Downey CA, 90242About
Dr. Salah Rubayi has published many articles in regards to the reconstructive surgery of pressure ulcers in spinal cord injury patients, and has had his book published regarding reconstructive surgery of pressure ulcers, 2015. He specializes in reconstructive surgery and repairs injuries, wounds, pressure sores, and burns. Dr. Rubayi also published “Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Pressure Ulcers”, in June 2015. He has contributed to many articles and is an expert reviewer.
Education and Training
University of Baghdad Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery 1966
Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Edinburgh & Glasgow, Scotland L.R.C.P, L.R.C.S., L.R.C.PS. 1974
Board Certification
American Board of Disability Analysts
American Board of Physician Specialties
Surgery (Physician Specialties)
Provider Details
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chairman, Department of Surgery Rancho Los Amigos Nat’l Rehabilitation Center 2003 - 2018
- Full- time Chief Physician Los Angeles County, Department of Health 2000 - 2018
- Chief of Pressure Ulcer Management Program Rancho Los Amigos Nat’l Rehabilitation Center 1985 - 2018
- Attending Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon Kaiser Foundation Health Plan 2010 - 2018
- Professor of Clinical Surgery, Dept. of Surgery Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at USC 2003 - 2018
Awards
- Physician Recognition Award 1987 California Medical Association
- Recognition Award 1988 American Medical Association
- Distinguished physician “John Affeldt” Award 1995 Rancho Los Amigos Professional Staff Association
- Certified Recognition 1998 Patient’s Satisfactory by RLANRC
- Life Achievement Award 2017 USC Plastic Surgery Residency Program
- medal for my fellowship 2016 Honored by the American College of Surgeons
- UCLA Plastic Surgery Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Residency Education 2011 UCLA Graduation
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2006 County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors and Rancho Los Amigos Foundation
- Best Teacher for the Plastic Surgery Residency Program 1989 University of Southern California
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
- Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Fellow of the International Medical Society of Paraplegia
- Member of the Pan-Pacific Surgical Association
- British Medical Association
- International Society of Burn Injuries
- American Burn Association
- Member of the Wound Healing Society
- Member of the American Paraplegia Society
- Member of the American Spinal Injury Association
- Member of the USC Plastic Surgery Society
- Member of the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Inc.
- Fellow of the American College of Physician Executive
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine London, England
Internships
- Baghdad Teaching Hospital (General Surgery) (Medicine); The Shatrah Republic Hospital (General Practitioner)
Fellowships
- LAC+USC Medical Center (Clinical Research Fellow) (Burn Unit)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Spinal Injury Association
Articles and Publications
- He has published many articles in regards to the reconstructive surgery of pressure ulcers in spinal cord injury patients, and has had his book published regarding reconstructive surgery of pressure ulcers, 2015.
- The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Editorial Board
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, dedication and loyalty.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Dining, Walking, Visiting Art Museums
Favorite professional publications
- The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Areas of research
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