About Us

As with any surgery, the choice of your Plastic Surgeon is critical. Dr. Lugger has undergone rigorous training and examinations and has achieved the highest recognition of competence by his peers-board certification by the America Board of Plastic Surgery. He has been in private practice since 1983.

1968	Graduate of Denison University, Bachelor of Science Degree
1972	Graduate of Ohio State Medical School, MD Degree
1973	Completed USAF Internship San Antonio, Texas
1973-1977	Completed Residencies in general surgery and otolaryngology (ENT) at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. VA
1978-80	Attained rank of Lt. Colonel
1980-82	Resident in Plastic surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio
1983-present	Plastic Surgery private practice in the Mid Cities Area, Euless, Texas

American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology (Head & Neck/ENT)
Certification for Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery (through the American Board of Plastic Surgery)

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fort Worth Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association (AMA)
Texas Medical Association (TMA)
Tarrant County Medical Association (TCMA)
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

Office Manager, Nurse Cathy has been with the practice since its inception. She is a masters trained nurse who brings great experience to the practice having served as a nurse practitioner for a family practice group in the mid cities area as well as taught nursing on the college level. Her expertise is used as Administrative director of the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Centre of the Southwest where she coordinates patient care and also is the main contact for patient care in the practice. She is also a member of the Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Nurses.

Dr. Lugger has staff privileges at the following hospitals and facilities:
Harris HEB Hospital
Harris Methodist Southlake Hospital
North Hills Medical Center
Baylor Medical Center at Grapevine
Medical Plaza Ft. Worth
Ft. Worth Surgery Center
Metroplex Surgicare
Las Colinas Surgery Center
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Centre of the Southwest

The ASPS is an organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who are dedicated to the highest standards of patient care. It contains recommendations developed by the society's expert task forces, whose members have consulted the most recent research available. If you have questions about these guidelines or any specific concerns not covered in this document, talk with your board-certified plastic surgeon. Only ASPS members are entitled to display the logo on the right. To learn more about reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, call the Plastic Surgery Information Service at (888) 4-PLASTIC (475-2784).

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), founded in 1967, is the leading professional organization of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery. With 1,450 members in the U.S. and Canada, as well as corresponding members in many other countries, ASAPS is at the forefront of innovation in aesthetic plastic surgery around the world. As an organization, it is devoted exclusively to advancing the science and art of cosmetic plastic surgery.

Only about one-quarter of all American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeons have been accepted into ASAPS membership. Physicians who have been trained in specialties other than plastic surgery are not eligible for membership in ASAPS.