Dr. Reza Mirali is a plastic surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia at Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Associates. On the path to becoming one of the top plastic surgeons in the Fairfax, Virginia area, Dr. Mirali exceeds the gold standard by holding not one, but two board certifications: from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.Dr. Mirali s journey began at Temple University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor s degree in biochemistry. He immediately entered Temple University School of Medicine, where he earned a medical doctorate degree. During his general surgical training at East Carolina School of Medicine Pitt County Memorial Hospital, he completed a year-long Cardiothoracic Research Fellowship. Then Dr. Mirali successfully finished a residency in plastic surgery at PennState Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. As Dr. Mirali began his career, he worked as a plastic surgeon at Hershey Medical Center. During his three years there, he served as an Assistant Professor in Surgery, educating and training medical students in general surgery and residents in plastic surgery. He began conducting clinical research during his time at Hershey Medical Center and hasn t stopped. Over the years, he s published an impressive number of scientific studies and presented his work at professional meetings. While he was at Hershey Medical Center he developed an interest in the field of Reconstructive Microsurgery. To gain expertise, he completed a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, he performed more than 160 microsurgical operations. Dr. Mirali, now with years of experience in the practice of medicine and surgery, realized the paucity of his knowledge in the administrative side of healthcare. He then pursued and obtained his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Medical Management Services from Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business. This further education provides him with better insight into the healthcare system and can, in turn, improve the care that his office provides to all patients who come through its doors.Dr. Mirali performs the full range of cosmetic services, from face-lifts to full body contouring after massive weight loss. However, a large portion of his practice is devoted to reconstruction, including bone and soft tissue reconstruction following cancer surgery, trauma and burns, and reconstruction for congenital defects. As a specialist in reconstructive microsurgery, he performs the most advanced techniques for soft tissue reconstruction of breast tissue following cancer treatment. Patient Testimonials Dr Mirali is one of the best surgeons I have dealt with. He cares about the patient mentality and illness at the same time. He kept that friendly smile that makes the patient feels relaxed the entire time. Moreover, he is kind and the professional and his staff makes sure that you are in safe hands. Dr. Mirali literally reconstructed my face after a traumatic car accident. He is an absolute miracle worker - he was able to repair my pulverized face and skull in a 12 hour surgery. He has outstanding bedside manner and is clearly knowledgeable and extremely talented. His staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely recommended! My mother had breast cancer and Dr. Mirali did partial reconstruction surgery after her mastectomy. He added her expenders in doing her mastectomy she will have to go back in for the 2nd surgery for the final part. Dr. Mirali wanted her to be really happy with her size and make sure she was 100% comfortable. The care my mom received from him doing this hard time has truly been a blessing from God. He was so patient with us I asked over 100 questions. My mom seen on other plastic surgeons that came recommend, but she said no one took the time to explain everything to her like Dr. Mirali. He made her feel like he honestly cared about her well being her restored her to feeling whole. He helped her through a terrifying part of our life. He did it with warmth and dignity. We will never forget what her doctors did for her. We tell everyone who wants to know about what they did for her. God bless them.A million thanks to Dr. Mirali for being such an amazing Doctor.