Career Review – Dr. Rod Rohrich’s Professional Recognition
Texas Monthly’s Super Doctor designation has recognized Dr. Rod Rohrich for twenty consecutive years, from 2005 through 2024. This award acknowledges sustained excellence in medical practice based on peer nominations and professional review criteria.
The selection process involves colleague recommendations within specialized medical fields, followed by detailed review of professional accomplishments. Review criteria include board certifications, academic achievements, research contributions, and teaching responsibilities.
Only five percent of medical specialists in each region receive Super Doctor recognition annually. The consistency review of Dr. Rod Rohrich’s selection demonstrates maintained professional standards throughout his career trajectory.
Professional society leadership positions have included presidency of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons globally. This role involved setting practice standards and advocating for patient safety initiatives.
Editorial responsibilities extended beyond journal leadership to include founding PRS Global Open, the first open-access plastic surgery publication. This platform provides broader access to surgical research and educational content.
Dr. Rod Rohrich’s recognition by medical peers spans both clinical practice and academic contributions. Professional surveys have identified him among the most influential plastic surgeons of the current era.
Awards from the Plastic Surgery Foundation include multiple Distinguished Service Awards recognizing educational contributions and research innovations. These honors acknowledge impact on surgical training and professional development.
International recognition includes honorary fellowships and speaking invitations from plastic surgery societies worldwide. Dr. Rod Rohrich’s global influence extends surgical education and safety protocols across different healthcare systems.
The breadth of professional recognition reflects contributions across clinical practice, education, research, and professional leadership throughout multiple decades of surgical practice.