Bernard H. Bloom, M.D.

Dr. Bloom specializes in Plastic and Cosmetic surgery with 28 years of experience in his field. He has built a strong reputation for his surgical expertise and artistic skills. Dr. Bloom has been Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery since 1972 and the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 1976. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, he is licensed by the states of Texas and Nebraska.

Dr. Bernard Bloom places a special emphasis on personally caring for his patients both before and after their surgery. During pre-operative visits this personal attention offers the opportunity to discuss the procedure options and clearly define your goals while maintaining realistic expectations.

Post operatively, you will be able to address any concerns or questions you may have with Dr. Bloom while sharing the excitement of your results. Our patients enjoy this one-on-one relationship with Dr. Bloom and feel comfortable knowing he is available to them.

Dr. Bloom was recognized in "D" Magazine's November issue as one of "The
Best Doctors In Dallas". This distinguished honor is voted on by other
physicians in the Dallas area.

Curriculum Vitae

Education and Training

• Case Institute of Technology, Cleveland, Ohio, 1958-1959
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1959-1961
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, Bachelor of Science, 1961-1962
• University of Nebraska, College of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, M.D. Degree, 1962-1966
• University of Texas, Galveston, Texas Medical Branch, Intern Straight Surgery 1966-1967
• University of Texas, Galveston, Texas, Medical Branch, Resident - General Surgery 1967-1971
• Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas, U.S. Air Force, Resident Plastic Surgery, 1973-1975

Military Assignments

• Dyess U.S. Air Force Hospital, Dyess AFB, Texas, General Surgery, Deputy Hospital Commander 1971-1973
• Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas, U.S. Air Force Resident Plastic Surgery 1973-1975
• Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas, U.S. Air Force Attending Plastic Surgeon 1975-1976

Board Certifications:

• American Board of Surgery 1972
• American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1976

Licenses

• National Board of Medical Examiners 1967-Present
• Texas State Board of Medical Examiners 1967-Present
• Nebraska State Board of Medical Examiners 1967-Present

Academic Appointments

• University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Of Medicine, Dallas, Texas, Instructor of Plastic Surgery, 1977-1994
• University of Texas Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, Associate Professor (Clinical) of Plastic Surgery, 1975-1976

Memberships in Professional Organizations

• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Dallas County Medical Society
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Lipoplasty Society of North America
• Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas

Publications and Presentations

• “Autogenous Rib Cartilage of Nasal Reconstruction” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Point Clear, Alabama
• “Kapetansky Procedure for Reconstruction of Bilateral Cleft Lips” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Toronto, Canada October 1975
• “Three Staged Breast Reconstruction Following Radical Mastectomy” Becker, D., and Bloom, B. Military Plastic Surgery Meeting Washington, D.C., January 1976
• “Myocutaneous Tongue Flap in the Repair of Palatal Fistula” Becker, D., and Bloom, B. Military Plastic Surgery Meeting, Washington, D.C., January 1976
• “Post Auricular Hair Bearing Flap to Reconstruct Side Burns” Bloom, B.H., Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, April 1976

Films

• “Resection of Liver, Adrenal Kidney for Hypernephroma” American College of Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois 1970