Before & After
Another great result after breast reduction by Dr. Aboutanos
Dr. Sharline Z. Aboutanos is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. She earned her board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She joined Richmond Plastic Surgeons in 2011. She is committed to caring for her patients and providing them with the most natural and beautiful results possible.
Dr. Aboutanos obtained her bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. She was accepted early to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree (MD) with research distinction. While attending the University of Miami, Dr. Aboutanos received several awards for research and scholarship, including the highest honor of Iron Arrow Honor Society.
About Dr. Aboutanos
Dr. Aboutanos was chosen to attend a competitive plastic surgery residency at VCU Health Systems/MCV Hospital. There, Dr. Aboutanos completed her full training in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. She was recognized for her dedication to patients and work ethic during residency with both Intern of the Year and S. Dawson Theogaraj Scholarship Awards. Following residency, she finished additional training during a fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the Craniofacial Foundation of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.
In addition to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Aboutanos has extensive experience in the treatment of cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, plagiocephaly, ear anomalies, skin lesions, and vascular malformations in children. Dr. Aboutanos brings with her a passionate dedication to the treatment of children with craniofacial abnormalities and congenital malformations, making her a shining candidate for any treatment your children might need.
As a member of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team at St. Mary’s, Dr. Aboutanos is dedicated to the treatment of children with craniofacial abnormalities and congenital malformations, and she takes part in yearly missionary trips to Honduras, where she provides vital care to children with plastic surgery needs.
Dr. Aboutanos has achieved numerous awards and accolades during her career as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. In 2014, Readers of the Henrico Citizen News named her Best Plastic Surgeon. She was also named Top Doctor by her peers in Richmond Magazine for cosmetic surgery, reconstructive and plastic surgery and pediatric specialty surgery from 2019-2023. She is a winner of the MEDARVA Healthcare Patient Choice Awards from 2019-2022.
Outside of plastic surgery, Dr. Aboutanos speaks four languages and enjoys running and skiing. A self-described artist, Dr. Aboutanos also enjoys painting with watercolor. She lives with her husband and two children in Richmond.
Dr. Aboutanos Procedures
Educational Background
Fellowship
- Primary Children’s Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, Craniomaxillofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Director: Louis Morales, Jr., MD
Residency
- VCU Medical Center/Medical College of Virginia, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical School
- M.D. University of Miami, with Research Distinction
Undergraduate
- University of Miami, B.S. in Biology, minor in Chemistry, with Honors
- Phi Beta Kappa
Memberships
Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Primary Training in Hyperbaric Medicine
Invited Presentations
- “Postoperative Care of the Plastic Surgery Pediatric Patient.” St. Mary’s Pediatric Nursing Education Day. Richmond, VA; October 24, 2019.
- “Care of the Child with Cleft Lip and Palate.” St. Mary’s Pediatric Roundtable Talk. Richmond, VA; September 2019.
- “Ear Reconstruction and Reshaping.” St. Mary’s Pediatric Roundtable Talk. Richmond, VA; October 2018.
- “Consensus Session: Need for the ER Physicians in Latin America To Step Up and Manage Trauma.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Cartagena, Colombia; August 2018.
- Judge of the Resident Poster Session. PanAmerican Trauma Association Meeting. Cartagena, Colombia; August 2018.
- “Craniofacial Trauma and Reconstruction.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Mexico City, Mexico; November 2017.
- Judge of the Resident Poster Session. Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Mexico City, Mexico; November 2017.
- “The Doctors Are In.” Children’s Craniofacial Association 27th Annual Family Retreat. Reston, VA; June 2017.
- “Common Secondary Diagnosis/Handling Co-Morbidities.” Children’s Craniofacial Association 27th Annual Family Retreat. Reston, VA; June 2017.
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery: From Head to Toe.” Richmond Chapter AORN. Richmond, VA; April, 2017.
- Judge of the Resident Poster Session. Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Maceio, Brazil; November 2016.
- Moderator: Damage Control. Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Maceio, Brazil; November 2016.
- “Pediatric Plastic Surgery: From Head to Toe.” Pediatric Dental Associates. Richmond, VA; February 2016.
- “Pediatric Plastic Surgery: From Head to Toe.” Universidad de Aquina Bolivia (UDABOL); La Paz, Bolivia; November 2015.
- “Trauma and Pregnancy.” 18th Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Santa Cruz, Bolivia; November 2015.
- “Craniofacial Trauma in Children.” 18th Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Santa Cruz, Bolivia; November 2015.
- Judge of the Resident Poster Session. Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Panama City, Panama; November 2014.
- “Craniofacial Trauma in Children.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Panama City, Panama; November 2014.
- “Trauma and Pregnancy.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Panama City, Panama; November 2014.
- “Pediatric Plastic Surgery: From Head to Toe.” Bon Secours Pediatric Nursing Symposium. Richmond, VA; May 6, 2014.
- “Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery.” Support Your Girls. Bon Secours Cancer Institute. Richmond, VA; May 1, 2014.
- “Abnormal Head Shapes in the Pediatric Population.” Pediatric Dental Associates. Richmond, VA; February 2014.
- “Craniofacial Trauma in Children.” PanAmerican Trauma Association Meeting. Chilean and International Surgical Congress. Santiago, Chile; November 2013.
- “Trauma and Pregnancy.” PanAmerican Trauma Association Meeting. Chilean and International Surgical Congress. Santiago, Chile; November 2013.
- “Abnormal Head Shapes in the Pediatric Population.” St. Mary’s Hospital Pediatric Roundtable Talk. Richmond, VA; November 2011.
- “Management of Craniofacial Clefts.” University of Utah Speech Pathology Department, Salt Lake City, UT, February 2010.
- “Sagittal Synostosis: Surgical Approach and Outcomes.” Utah Facial Surgery Meeting, Park City, UT, February 2010.
- “The Pregnant Trauma Patient.” Ninth Annual VCU Health Systems Trauma Symposium, Richmond, VA, 2008.
Publications
- Aboutanos SZ, McAndrew K, Unkel J, Wornom IL. Pontine tegmental cap dysplasia and challenges in facial reconstructive surgery. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 55(1)127-131, 2018.
- Aboutanos SZ, Spinos E, Blanchet NP. Angiographic delay, a viable alternative to surgical delay. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 68(6):562-7, 2012.
- Aboutanos MB, Aboutanos SZ, Dompkowski D, Duane TD, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR. Significance of motore vehicle crashes and pelvic injury on fetal mortality: A five-year institutional review. Journal of Trauma. 65(3):616-20, 2008.
- Pozez AL, Aboutanos SZ, Lucas VS. Diagnosis and treatment of uncommon wounds. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 34(4)749-64, 2007.
- Aboutanos SZ, Aboutanos MB, Dompkowski D, Duane TD, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR. Predictors of fetal oautcome in pregnant trauma patients: A five-year institutional review. The American Surgeon. 73(8):824-7, 2007.
- Aboutanos MB, Rodas E, Aboutanos SZ, Mora FE, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR. Trauma education and care in the jungles of Ecuador: Where there is no Advanced Trauma Life Support. Journal of Trauma. 62(3):714-9, 2007.
- Aboutanos SZ, Duane TD, Malhotra AK, Borchers CT, Wakefield TA, Wolfe LG, Aboutanos MB, Ivatury RR. Prospective evaluation of an extubation protocol in a trauma intensive care unit population. The American Surgeon. 72(5):393-6, 2006.
- Aboutanos SZ, Aboutanos MB, Malhotra AK, Duane TM, Ivatury RR. Management of a pregnant patient with an open abdomen. Journal of Trauma. 59(5):1052-6, 2005.
- Chin CS, Miller CH, Graham L, Parviz M, Zacur S, Patel B, Duong A, Bear H. Bryostatin 1/ionomycin (B/I) ex vivo stimulation preferentially activates L-selectinlow tumor-sensitized lymphocytes. International Immunology. 16(9):1283-94, 2004.
- Whinney RR, Cohn SM, Zacur S. Fluid resuscitation for trauma patients in the 21st century. Current Opinion in Critical Care. 6:395-400, 2000.
