Bio
Dr. James Shoukas is a board-certified plastic surgeon at the Orlando Health Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute. He specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and his services include:
- Abdominoplasty
- Aesthetic surgery and rejuvenation
- Arm lift
- Body contouring
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Dermal fillers
- Laser therapy
- Neurotoxin injections
- Skin cancer excision and reconstruction
- Thigh lift
Dr. Shoukas believes in treating his patients like family. He understands the vulnerability of being a patient and tries to make the experience as easy as possible.
Dr. Shoukas’ Training
Dr. Shoukas earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at Boston College in Newton, Massachusetts, where he graduated cum laude. He received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. Dr. Shoukas completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville and a fellowship in plastic surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
About Dr. Shoukas
Dr. Shoukas is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and his professional memberships include the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Shoukas has been named one of America’s top surgeons by the Consumers Research Council for 10 consecutive years.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, boating, fishing and hiking.
Board Certifications
Academic Information
Medical Education
UMDNJ New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency
University of Florida JacksonvilleFellowship
Rush University Medical Center



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