About Dr. Gregory T. Lynam

Dr. Gregory T. Lynam is the only board-certified plastic and maxillofacial surgeon in Richmond, VA.

Training

Dr. Lynam first came to Richmond as a student at the University of Richmond. In keeping with the European tradition of maxillofacial training, he went on to the Medical College of Virginia, where he earned a dental degree as well as a medical degree, then completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Wanting to operate on every part of the body, he spent several years in general surgery before joining the plastic surgery training program at the Medical College of Virginia, where he trained in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the whole body. He then added a one-year fellowship in cosmetic surgery with Dr. Howard Tobin at the Cosmetic Surgical Center of Texas.

Practice

Dr. Lynam founded Richmond Surgical Arts in 2003. The office is at 8720 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 100, close to Stony Point Surgery Center, where he has served as Chief of Medical Staff. The Richmond Breast Enhancement Center (NoBreastScar.com) is part of Richmond Surgical Arts.

Beyond cosmetic work, he has cared for many people in the Richmond community through tumor surgery, breast reconstruction and facial trauma surgery.

Why board certification is important?

Below are some of the reasons why board certification is such a coveted credential in the medical community.

• A guarantee of standards: Once a doctor is licensed in the United States, they are able to practice any field. However licensing is not a guarantee that they specialize in the particular field they’re practicing. Experience is extremely important when it comes to cosmetic surgery and board certification lets you know that a doctor has trained extensively in the field they’re practicing and have passed a number of written and oral exams.
• Board certified surgeons must keep up with the latest advancements in their field: Keeping up with advancements is hugely important when it comes to cosmetic, since there are new products and practices arising all the time.
• Best practices in patient safety, communication and ethics must be upheld: Board certification also means that a doctor must put the safety of their patients above all else. They must also demonstrate excellent communication skills.