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James Appel III, MD, Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, NC

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Plastic Surgery Charlotte, NC

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Office

    1901 Brunswick Ave
    Suite 200
    Charlotte, NC 28207
    Phone+1 704-316-5025
    Fax+1 704-316-5022

Summary

  • James Appel III, MD, is a plastic surgeon based in Charlotte, NC, specializing in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, followed by surgical residencies at Duke University Hospital and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Since 2013, he has been practicing at NH Appel and Wormer Plastic Surgery. Dr. Appel has expertise in cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, and aesthetic procedures. His research work includes publications on topics such as reduction mammaplasty and lung transplantation, with several studies being frequently cited. He has also been involved in clinical trials related to breast reconstruction, utilizing innovative tissue expansion techniques.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2008 - 2010
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2008
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed