Daniel N. Ronel, MD
ASPS, FACS
Daniel N. Ronel, MD
444 St. Michael's Drive Santa Fe NM 87505
CERTIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS
Dr. Ronel graduated with honors from both Princeton University and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. His plastic surgery training was at the New York Presbyterian Hospital program, which includes New York Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Hospital for Special Surgery. In addition to being board-certified in Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ronel is also a board-certified pediatrician. He is the only physician in the United States with these two certifications. His pediatric training was at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania) and Boston Children’s Hospital (Harvard University). He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Surgeons, and a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He served four years in the Air Force, where he was the Chief Medical Officer at Columbus Air Force Base. Dr. Ronel’s pediatric experience brings a special compassion to his care of plastic surgery patients, both young and old He was voted Albuquerque's Plastic Surgeon of the Year in 2007 by readers of The Herald, and was named one of Albuquerque's 2007 Top Docs by Albuquerque, the Magazine. In 2008 he received the Patient's Choice award, given by patients to less than 5% of their physicians in the United States. He has pioneered a Surgical Program in Integrative Medicine to achieve remarkable surgical results. The Program includes Acupuncture, Reflexology, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy-guided imagery, Thai Massage, Nutritional Counseling, and other therapies. There is even a psychologist on staff to help patients address any body image issues. For Dr. Ronel, the physical change after plastic surgery is often not enough: he sees this as an opportunity to address equally important issues such as proper nutrition, stress management, and self-image. It is called the Whole Being Plan and his patients love it! Commonly Performed Procedures: Face, neck, and brow lifts Breast augmentation Eyelid surgery Abdominal tucks Hand Rejuvenation Laser skin rejuventation Laser hair removal Liposculpture Botox Breast reduction Rhinoplasty Radiesse injection Breast lifts Lip augmentation Body contouring after weight loss
Certifications & Professional Recognition American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2005 American Board of Pediatrics, 1995, Recertified 2002
Academic Background
Undergraduate: A.B., Molecular Biology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 1986
Medical: M.D., Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 1991
Residency: Pediatric Internship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 1991-1992 Pediatric Residency, Boston Children's Hospital, 1992-1994 Pediatric Chief Residency, Boston City Hospital, 1994-1995 Surgery Internship, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, 1999-2000 Surgery Residency, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, 2000-2002 Plastic Surgery Residency, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2002-2004
Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics Fellow, American College of Surgeons Greater Albuquerque Medical Association Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Named one of America's Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumer's Research Council of America. One of eight surgeons appointed to the national Artefill Scientific Advisory Panel. Member, Radiesse Medical Education Facility, a group composed of approximately 120 physicians from across the United States.
Academic Affiliations University of New Mexico Medical School