Dr. Dan H. Shell III, MD, FACS

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dan H. Shell III, who serves patients in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Shell is a distinguished figure in the field of plastic surgery, renowned for his exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to patient care. His refined skills and artistic vision ensure that his patients receive the highest level of care and results that surpass expectations. Among his surgical expertise are facial, body, and skin enhancements.

Before embarking on his professional journey, he earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi Medical School, where he laid the foundation for his medical career by graduating in 1974. Continuing his pursuit of excellence, he completed his general surgery training at the esteemed Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Moreover, he went on to complete a rigorous residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Shell is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The mission of the ABPS is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification, and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.

In recognition of his outstanding dedication and commitment to his field, he was awarded the prestigious “Outstanding Resident Award” in 1981 by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. This accolade demonstrated the talent and commitment to the art and science of plastic surgery.

On a professional level, Dr. Shell is an active member of prestigious organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the American and Tennessee Medical Associations, and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.

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