Education and Training

  • Undergraduate:
    • University of Notre Dame – Bachelor of Science, 1997 (Notre Dame, Indiana)
  • Graduate:
    • Tulane University School of Medicine – M.D. Degree, 2001 (New Orleans, Louisiana)
    • Tulane University School of Public Health – MPH Degree, 2001 (New Orleans, Louisiana)
  • Postgraduate:
    • Tulane University School of Medicine – General Surgery, 7/2001–9/30/2005
    • The University of Mississippi Medical Center – General Surgery, 10/2005–6/30/2006
    • Administrative Chief Resident of Education, 2006–2007
    • The University of Mississippi Medical Center – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007–2009
    • Chief Resident, 2008–2009
  • Board Certification:
    • The American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2011

Literary Awards

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  • Mom’s Choice Awards-Silver 2016
  • Amazon Best Seller
    • #1 Plastic Surgery 2015
    • #1 Plastic Cosmetic Surgery 2015
    • #2 Beauty, Grooming & Style 2015
    • #1 Hot New Release (Paperback) 2015
    • #1 Hot New Release (Kindle) 2015

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  • #1 Amazon Best Seller- Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery 2018

Honors and Awards

  • American Institute of Plastic Surgeons- Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in TN 2025-2011
  • Nat. Academy of Plastic Surgeons- Top 10 Plastic Surgeon-TN 2025-2023, 2020
  • Fat Fighting World Championship Title Holder 2023/2024
  • Vitals Bedside Manner 2022
  • American Registry (Vitals.com) “Patient Choice Award” 2022 - 2011
  • Vitals.com On-Time Doctor Award 2019 -2017, 2014
  • America’s Most Honored Professionals- Top1% 2020, 2019, 2016
  • Care Dash 5 Star Physician 2019
  • Americas Most Honored Professionals- Top 5% 2018, 2017
  • Americas Most Honored Doctors 2022,2021
  • Aesthetic Everything Awards: Top Plastic Surgeon Middle America 2018
  • Aesthetic Everything Awards: Top 100 Aesthetic Doctors 2018
  • Aesthetic Everything Awards: Top Breast Surgeon 2018
  • Aesthetic Everything Awards: Top Cosmetic Practice in the US 2018
  • Doctor’s Choice Award-Silver Recipient 2018
  • Doctor’s Choice Award City Recipient (Nashville) 2018, 2015, 2014
  • American Institute of Plastic Surgeons- 10 Best in TN 2016
  • Trademark Who’s Who Top Doctors- Honored Member 2016
  • Leading Physicians of the World- Top Plastic Surgeon 2016
  • International Association of Plastic Surgery- Top Plastic Surgeon 2015
  • Top 3 Finalist (Body Contouring)- THE Aesthetic Academy Awards 2015
  • Doctor’s Choice Award National Recipient 2014
  • RealSelf.com Top Doctor 2014-Present
  • Vitals.com Top 10 Plastic Surgeon Specialists- Tennessee 2014
  • Vitals.com Top 10 Plastic Surgeon Specialists- Nashville 2014
  • Worldwide Member of Worldwide Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs 2014
  • America’s Top Plastic Surgeons Consumers’ Research Council of America 2012, 2013, 2014
  • Leading Physicians of the World-Inductee 2012
  • American Registry (Vitals.com)“Most Compassionate Doctor” 2015 - 2011
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society—Inductee 2005
  • I. Mims Gage Teaching Award 2005
  • Humanism & Excellence in Teaching Award 2005
  • Selected to represent Tulane in Project Medical Education (an AAMC sponsored event) 2000
  • Academic Excellence Banquet - Notre Dame 1995, 1996, 1997
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Research/Presentations

  • Surgical Glove Hole Indication Comparison Between Biogel Indicator Systems/Biogel Double and Single Gloves and Other Double and Single Surgical Gloves-Regent Medical (sponsor). Lead Investigator: Michael R. Burgdorf, MD, MPH and Ronald Nichols, MD
  • J.R. Locker, G.J. Popham, J.E. Patt, M. Burgdorf, T.S. Whitecloud, III. Anterior Cervical Fusion: Prospective Analysis Using the SF-36 Questionnaire. Presentation at North American Spine Society, Chicago, 1999. Poster presentation AAOS, Orlando, 2000.
  • J. Simmons, A.N. Harraway, R.E. Schmieg, M. Burgdorf, J. Duchesne. Is there is a role for secondary thoracic ultrasound in patients with penetrating injuries to the anterior mediastinum: case report and review of the literature. Southeastern Surgical Congress 2/10/2007, Savannah, Ga.
  • M. Burgdorf, M.F. Angel. Mandible fractures from gunshot wounds: 3 different treatments. The University of Mississippi Medical Center Craniofacial Lecture. The University of Mississippi Medical Center, February 2007.
  • M. Burgdorf, E. Picarella, R. Davis, S. Das. Breast Mound: What is the perceived normal position? The James Harvey Hendrix, Jr. Lectureship. The University of Mississippi Medical Center, March 2007.
  • M. Burgdorf, J. Schimmel. Hughes Modified Tarsoconjunctival Flap. The University of Mississippi Medical Center Aesthetic and Reconstruction Surgery Lecture, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, July 2007.
  • M. Burgdorf, M.F. Angel. IVIG infiltration injury to the hand. The University of Mississippi Medical Center Visiting Professor in Plastic Surgery Lecture, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, September, 2007
  • M. Burgdorf, M.F. Angel. Orbital exenteration and coverage with a scalping flap. The University of Mississippi Medical Center Craniofacial Lecture. The University of Mississippi Medical Center, February 2008.
  • M. Burgdorf, J. Schimmel. Breast Reconstruction with Alloderm Sling. The James Harvey Hendrix, Jr. Lectureship. The University of Mississippi Medical Center. March 2008.
  • M. Burgdorf, M. Walkinshaw. Anterior lateral thigh free flap coverage of lateral tibial defect. The University of Mississippi Medical Center Aesthetic and Reconstruction Surgery Lecture, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, June 2008.

Scientific Publications

  • Sander Florman, MD, Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH , Kathleen Finigan, RN, Douglas Slakey, MD, Robert Hewitt, MD, Ronald Nichols, MD. The Efficacy of Double Gloving with an Intrinsic Indicator System. Surgical Infections (Larchmt). 2005 Winter; 6(4):385-95.
  • Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH. Douglas P. Slakey, MD, MPH. Tumors and Cysts of the Spleen. Shackelford’s Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2007. Ch.130, pp1813-18.
  • J.Simmons, A.N. Harraway, R.E. Schmieg, M. Burgdorf, J. Duchesne. Is there is a role for secondary thoracic ultrasound in patients with penetrating injuries to the anterior mediastinum: case report and review of the literature. American Surgeon. 2008 Jan; 74(1):11-4
  • Michael R. Burgdorf, MD, MPH, Emile Picarella, MD, Michael F. Angel, MD. Mandible fractures in edentulous patients: associated complications and review of treatment. (submitted for publication)
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Press and Media

  • Claim Your Supermom Status Today with Nashville Plastic Surgeon Dr. Burgdorf. Miami Weekly. Debbi Compton. Feb 21, 2024
  • Dr. Burgdorf Helps Nashville Moms Stay Natural. Read How. The Beverly Hills Weekly. Feb 21, 2024
  • Dr. Burgdorf: Nashville’s Top Plastic Surgeon’s Guide To Mommy Makeovers. Haute Living Feb 21, 2024
  • Mommy Makeovers: What you never knew about them. PSP Feb 21, 2024
  • See Why Nashville’s Dr. Burgdorf is Your Bikini’s Best Friend. The Dubai Weekly Feb 21, 2024
  • Discover the Magic of Motherhood Restoration with Michael Burgdorf: Nashville-based Plastic Surgeon. The Cali Weekly. Chris Gallagher Feb 21, 2024
  • Breast Implant Recall Creates Difficult Decision for Women. The Wall Street Journal, Brianna Abbot. Dec 17, 2019. https://www.wsj.com/articles/breast-implant-recall-creates-difficult-decision-for-women-11576512776?shareToken=ste39e34d84d7342c8a4340bc142747762&reflink=share_mobilewebshare
  • What is Breast implant Illness? The Week Jul 25, 2019.
  • Plastic surgeries are on the rise among dads — here's why. FoxNews.com. Julie Relevant. June 8, 2017
  • Doctors See Surge in Men Seeking Surgery- Free Double Chin Solution. FoxNews.com. Julie Revelant. Nov 21, 2016
  • Men and Cosmetic Surgery. The Social Magazine. Feb/March 2013 www.thesocialmagazine.com
  • Plastic Surgery for the Man. Williamson Social Magazine, Dec 2011/Jan 2012 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • Turkey Neck. Williamson Social Magazine, Nov. 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • Breast Reconstruction. Williamson Social Magazine, Oct 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • The Window to the Soul: Blepharoplasty. Williamson Social Magazine, Sept. 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • Botox Boost. Williamson Social Magazine, August 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • Summer Sun Skin Care. Williamson Social Magazine, June/July 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • Makeover Mom. Williamson Social Magazine, May 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • Beach Body Ready? Liposuction. Williamson Social Magazine, April 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • Reward Yourself: Abdominoplasty. Williamson Social Magazine, March 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • A Personal and Unique Gift: Breast Augmentation. Williamson Social Magazine, Feb 2011 www.williamsonsocial.com
  • Medical Marketing: The Health of Your Practice in a Digital Era. Fresh Collaboration, 2014 (contributor) #1 Amazon Best seller
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Organizations and Societies

Professional

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (Active Member) – 2011-Present
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery – 2011
  • ISPRES (International Society of Plastic and Regenerative Surgeons) – 2015-Present
  • TN Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – 2009-Present
  • TN SMBA (TN Small Medical Business Association) – 2014-Present

Tulane University General Surgical Residency

  • Graduate Medical Education Committee – 2005
  • National Youth Leadership Forum – Speaker – 2005
  • American College of Surgeons – Candidate – 2004
  • ATLS Instructor – 2003-2005

Tulane University School of Medicine

  • American Medical Association – 1997-2001
  • National Delegate – Medical Student Section – 1998-1999
  • Annual Meeting, Chicago – June 1998
  • Interim Meeting, Hawaii – December 1998

T.E.M.I.G. (Tulane Emergency Medicine Interest Group) – 1997-2001

  • T1 Representative – 1997-1998
  • Suture Clinic Co-Organizer/Participant – 1997-1998
  • Participant – 1998-1999
  • Instructor – 1999-2000

Med Art – 1997-2001

  • Community Service Coordinator – 1997-1998
  • Gallery Show Participant – 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

SARBA (Students Against Right Brain Atrophy) – 1998-2001

  • Charter Member – 1998
  • Visual Arts Section Chairperson – 1998-1999

Tulane's Specialist Society – 1997-2001

  • President – 1998-1999

Rudolph Matas Surgical Society – 1997-2001

  • Cadaver Memorial Service Committee – program cover artist – 1997

University of Notre Dame

  • Notre Dame Varsity Football – 1994-1996
  • Notre Dame Encounter Participant/Team Member – 1993-1997
  • Urban Plunge – 1995

Volunteer Organizations

  • A Vintage Affair – Board Member – 2010-Present
  • Mercy Clinic – 2015
  • Kutting Krewe – 2005-Present
  • Charter Member – 2005
  • Krewe of Orpheus – Mardi Gras Parade
    • Krewe Member/Rider – 2001-2005
  • Orpheus Kids – Founder – 2001
  • Jazz & Heritage Festival – Medical Volunteer – 2003
  • SMILE – An American Cancer Society mentorship

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