Dr. Brian Vassar Heil MD
Plastic Surgeon
144 EMERYVILLE DRIVE CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA, 16066About
Brian Vassar Heil, MD, FACS, works at Premier Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At Premier, Dr. Heil serves as a National Trainer on the use of state-of-the-art Light and Laser Systems, Cosmetic Injectables (Botox & Fillers), Minimally Invasive Procedures, and Medical Spa Management. After extensive schooling and certifications in his field of medicine, plastic surgery, Dr. Heil is a very dedicated doctor. As well as working at the practice, he is affiliated with a vast list of hospitals in the Pittsburgh area, is Chief of the Plastic Surgery Department at Passavant Hospital, Cranberry Hospital, Southside Hospital; being the Director of Acqua Blu Medical Spa, where he combines pampering Pittsburgh spa treatments with scientifically-based skin care regimens.
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Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery with distinction in Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Sexual dimorphism in insulin sensitivity in adolescents with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
- Synergy between tetrandrine and FK506 in prevention of diabetes in BB rats.
- Insulin therapy increases low plasma growth hormone binding protein in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes.
- Hepatic insulin action in adolescents with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: relationship with long-term glycemic control.
- Tissue factor and its inhibition at the human microvascular anastomosis.
- Application of thrombin based fibrin glue and non-thrombin based batroxobin glue on intact human blood vessels: evidence for transmural thrombin activity.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, and National Public Speaking on Laser Surgery and Laser Medicine -
Professional Memberships
- Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals
- Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Internships
- University of Pittsburgh
Fellowships
- University Health Centers of Pittsburgh
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Greater Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Society, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Medical Spa Society, Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic Surgeons, Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, Pan Pacific Surgical Association Plastic Surgery
Articles and Publications
- Has Written 60 Abstracts and 40 Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
His Focus on Patient Care, Perfection and Safety, Multi Disciplinary Approach to Using Non-Invasive and Invasive Procedures
Hobbies / Sports
- Scuba Diving, Skiing, Swimming, Competitive Shooting, Photography, Sculpting
Favorite professional publications
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons Journal
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