Dr. Luke
Boone

Dr. Boone is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia (2014) and completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Missouri, Kansas City (2019). He is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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Dr. Boone is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and body contouring.
Originally from Alabama, Dr. Boone earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta (2014) and completed five years of general surgery training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2019). He excelled in his surgical residency and was awarded Consultant of the Year. Dr. Boone is a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Boone lives in Sacramento with his partner and their three Goldendoodles, Reece, Reagan, and Rockford. He enjoys being outdoors hiking, skiing, camping, and relaxing with music in a hammock. He also enjoys traveling, particularly to destinations renowned for their excellent food and wine.

He completed three years of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Chattanooga. He is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and was nominated for the Harold Alper Humanitarian Award at UTHSC Chattanooga during his final year as chief resident.

Dr. Boone has published papers on surgical education and has presented on multiple topics within general and plastic surgery. He has been a speaker at several general rounds and was invited to present his clinical research at the Thuss Conference at Vanderbilt University. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Aesthetic Society, and the Greater Sacramento Society of Plastic Surgeons.

 

Internships and residency

• 2022 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, USA
• 2019 General Surgery – University of Missouri, Kansas City, US

School of medicine

• 2022 Doctor of Medicine, Georgia Augusta Medical College, USA

Postgraduate and undergraduate

• 2022 Master of Science, Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, US
• 2022 Bachelor of Science in Biology, magna cum laude, University of Alabama at Birmingham, US

Licenses and certifications

• State of California: #A178276
• Board Certified Plastic Surgeon: American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional associations

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Aesthetics Society
• Sacramento Plastic Surgery Society

Awards and recognition

• 2022 Nominee for the Alper Humanitarian Award, UTHSC Chattanooga
• 2018 Consultant of the Year, UMKC
• 2017 American College of Surgeons, Missouri Chapter Poster Presentations, 2nd place
• 2017 Humanitarian Scholarship from the Kansas City Surgical Society
• 2013 Honorary Society of Humanism of Gold
• 2009 Award for Excellence in Teaching – GSU Biology Department

Publications

• Boone L, Lypka M. Surgical correction of webbed neck deformity in a patient with Noonan-like syndrome. Plastic Surgery Education Network. 2017; accessed online.
• Vhalla BK, Boone L, Lewis F, Gucwa AL, Kruse EJ. The Usefulness of the Matrix Format for Surgical Morbidity and Mortality Conferences. Am Surg. 2015;81(5):503–506.

Research

• Brzezienski M. Reconstruction using implants in large breasts and ptosis using autoaugmentation techniques. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Principal investigator: Mark Brzezienski, MD, MS.
• Lypka M. Neonatal mandibular distraction: clinical results. Department of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital. Principal investigator: Michael Lypka, MD, DMD.
• Aylward CA. Improving the quality of life of patients with pressure ulcers undergoing flap reconstruction using standardized postoperative protocols and airflow beds. Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City. Principal investigator: Dr. Carol Ann Aylward.

Presentations

• Boone L, Mendoza D, Domingo F, et al. Breast reconstruction with implants in large, ptotic breasts using self-augmentation techniques. Thuss Lecture Weekend, Vanderbilt University. Nashville, TN, September 18, 2021.
• Boone L, Hodges C, Thurston T. Improvement in eating habits in patients with cleft lip and/or palate through an institutional nutrition education program. PSQI Annual Quality Day. Chattanooga, TN, May 29, 2020.
• Boone L, Goldstein J, Lypka M, et al. Analysis of craniofacial websites. Annual Meeting of the International Society for Craniofacial Surgery. Cancun, Mexico, October 24–28, 2017.
• Boone L, Faisal F, Chhabra R, Cummings L. Complete weaning from total parenteral nutrition in short bowel syndrome with teduglutide. Annual Meeting of the American College of Surgeons.

Leadership activities

• 2021 Resident Advisory Committee.
• 2016 Senator, Resident House Council
• 2013 Vice President, Honor Society of Humanism in Gold – MCG chapter
• 2012 Co-founder, Leaders in Health Equity and Access
• 2011 Near Peer Mentor, Health Equity, and Access Leaders
• 2011 Chair of the Subcommittee, MCG Memorial Service for Body Donors
• 2011 Committee member, GHSU Memorial Service for Donor Families
• 2011 Student leader, MCGlee
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