About
Dr. Nilton Deus Medina is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia, who is an expert in surgery designed for body reconstruction and enhancement procedures that provide natural-looking results that fulfill the aesthetic desires of his patients. Some of his specialties include breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, fat transfer, and more.
Dr. Medina graduated with honors from the University of Massachusetts and whose Ivy League medical training includes Dartmouth School of Medicine, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and a fellowship in microsurgery at the University of Pennsylvania. His current hospital privileges include Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, and Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Medina is originally from Cape Verde and in his off time he enjoys golf, painting, calligraphy, and traveling. He is fluent in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Portuguese Creole.
Dr. Medina’s Certificates
Education
University of Pennsylvania
- Fellow, Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, 2010
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital
- Chief Resident, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009
- Resident, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2008
- Resident, General Surgery, 2006
- Intern, General Surgery, 2004
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
- Doctor of Medicine, 2003
University of Massachusetts
- Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1999
Professional Membership
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeon
- New England Society of Plastic Surgeon
- Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeon
- National Medical Association
Professional Achievements
Dr. Medina served as an assistant professor of surgery for twelve years in Boston University’s Division of Plastic Surgery and performed over 5,000 surgeries during his tenure. His other professional appointments include:
- Site Director (rotating Lahey Clinic Plastic Surgery residency) at Boston Medical Center
- Plastic Surgery Advisor at Boston University School of Medicine
- Admissions Committee at Boston University School of Medicine
- Coordinator of Plastic Surgery Clerkship at Boston University School of Medicine
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine
- Instructor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania
- Assistant Instructor, Department of Plastic Surgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Admissions Committee at Dartmouth Medical School
- National Institutes of Health Research Fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Ronal E. McNair Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts
Grants And Awards
With passions for art, science, and medicine, he has helped to pave the way for the development of innovative surgical techniques that deliver aesthetically pleasing, natural-looking results while making patient safety the priority.
His significant contributions to the medical community have earned him a significant grant and several awards including:
- A $21,785 supplement grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) researching gastrointestinal mucosal barrier in health and surgical disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Volunteer Award
- Biomedical Science Career Program/Harvard Medical School Academic Scholarship
- Ronald E. McNair Undergraduate Research Scholarship
- The monetary award for a poster presentation awarded distinction at the Massachusetts Statewide 5th Annual Conference on Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, Creative, and Public Service Activities
- Dean’s List; 5 straight semesters, University of Massachusetts
- Honorary award recognition in the 21st and 22nd Edition of The National Dean’s List
- Sigma Xi nominee
- Bettina Hall Harrison Annual Biology Prize from the Biology Department; the award is given annually to an outstanding graduating undergraduate and graduate student who best combines teaching at the university level with a scholarship
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; one of three students nominated
- Senior Honors in Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts
- Honors Program: College of Arts & Sciences, University of Massachusetts
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Cancer Research Training Award, National Institutes of Health-National Cancer Institute, Division of Clinical Sciences, Department of Genetics-Medicine Branch
- Visiting Clerkship Program Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Dartmouth-Mosenthal Surgical Society; one of three students inducted
- The Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award in recognition of exemplary teaching in Plastic Surgery Clinical Elective. The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Biomedical Science Career Program Honor Roll Award Recipient: award given for serving as an advisor, being a role model and mentor to high school, college, and graduate students in the biomedical sciences.
- First George H. Kaye Alumni Award for Outstanding Service to Others from the Biomedical Science Careers Program
Editorial Boards
Journal of Postgraduate MedicineResearch Publications
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Torres PI, Heyman A, Koh DJ, Medina ND, Roh DS, Slama J, Technical and Clinical Differences Between Transgender and Cisgender Females Undergoing Breast Augmentation. Ann Plast Surg. 2023 Nov 1;91(5):534-539.
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Denis GV, Sebastinani P, Bertrand KA, Strissel KJ, Tran AH, Slama S, Medina ND, Andrieu G, Palmer JR. Inflammatory Signatures Distinguish Metabolic Health in African American Women with Obesity. PLOS ONE. 2018 May 8
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Medina ND, Fischer JP, Fosnot J, Serletti JM, Wu LC, Kovach SJ III, Lower Extremity Free Flap Outcomes Using an Anastomotic Venous Coupler Device. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2012 Dec 13
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Medina ND, Kovach ST, Levin SL. An Evidence-Based Approach to Lower Extremity Acute Trauma. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2011 Feb;127(2):926-31.
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Medina ND, Mehan V, Schmidt ST. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Leading to Flap Failure: Hirudo Medicinalis and Implications. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2010 May;125(5):217e-9e.
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Brown BT, Medina ND, Edstrom LE. Male with Pain in Left Hand. Ann Emerg Med. 2009 Jan; 53 (1):158, 167.
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He D, Hagen SJ, Pothoulakis C., Chen M, Medina ND, Warny M, and LaMont JT. Clostridium Difficile Toxin A Causes Early Damage to Mitochondria in Cultured Cells. Gastroenterology 2000; 119; 139-150.
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Media
BBL Safety Considerations - Dr. Medina's Approach to Brazilian Butt Lift
Dr. Medina explains how he performs the BBL surgery and how he avoids the risks. When considering a Brazilian butt lift, make sure to choose a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with extensive experience in this specific surgery. Dr. Medina has performed thousands of BBl procedures with zero mortality.
Breast Implant Removal with Fat Grafting Explained - Dr. Nilton Medina
Curious about breast implant removal with fat grafting? Dr. Nilton Medina breaks down the procedure and its benefits in this video. Whether you're considering this option or simply want to learn more, make sure to subscribe for expert advice from a renowned plastic surgeon!
Abstracts
- Smartt JM Jr., Fosnot J, Medina ND, Wu LC, Serletti JM. Does Post-Operative Radiation Increase Complications or the Need for Revision Surgery in Patients Undergoing Immediate Free Flap Breast Reconstruction? Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2010 October; 126; 24
- He D, Pothoulakis C, Medina ND, Hagen SJ, Warny S, and LaMont JT. Early Internalization of Clostridium Difficile Toxin A in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) Cells. Gastroenterology, April 1999; 116; G3286
- Medina ND, Hagen SJ. Mechanism of ATP Depletion Induced by Ammonia/Ammonium. Gastroenterology, April 1999; 116; G0787
National Scientific Presentations
- Medina ND, ASRM panel: Extremities Scientific Paper Session (moderator) American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Hawaii, January 13, 2014
- Medina ND, Fischer JP, Fosnot J, Serletti JM, Wu LC, Kovach III SJ. Lower Extremity Microvascular Reconstruction Outcomes Using an Anastomotic Venous Coupler Device. 27th Annual Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting. October 2010, Washington, DC
- Smartt JM Jr., Fosnot J, Medina ND, Wu LC, Serletti JM. Does Post-Operative Radiation Increase Complications or the Need for Revision Surgery in Patients Undergoing Immediate Free Flap Breast Reconstruction? 27th Annual Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting. October 2010, Washington, DC.
- Rosas DT, Medina ND, Sullivan PK. The Risk of Lipo-tourism.”; 49th Annual Senior Residents Conference, January 21, 2010, Anaheim, California.
- Rosas DT, Medina ND, Sullivan PK. The Risk of Lipo-tourism.; New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc. 50th Meeting, June 4-7, 2009, Boston, Massachusetts.
- Medina ND, Hinds RM, Martin AE, Tracy Jr TF, Vezeridis MP, Oh AK. Pediatric Melanoma: A 10 mm Lesion on a Child.” Oral presentation; Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Adults and Children Symposium, February 19-21, 2009 San Diego, California.
- Medina ND, Meehan V, Schmidt ST. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Leading to Flap Failure: Hirudo Medicinalis and Implications.”, Oral presentation; 48th Annual Senior Residents Conference, January 15 – 17, 2009 Austin, Texas.
- Medina ND, Meehan V, Schmidt ST Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Leading to Flap Failure: Hirudo Medicinalis and Implications. Poster presentation; 16th Annual Research Celebration, Rhode Island Hospital, November 20, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Rosas DT, Medina ND, Harris AR, Freeman MB, Sullivan PK. The Risk of Lipo-tourism. Poster presentation; 16th Annual Research Celebration, Rhode Island Hospital, November 20, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Medina ND, Dace A, Segal S. Microarray Analysis of MYC Target Genes in Differentiation Blocked Hematopoietic Cells. Poster presentation; National Institutes of Health, 2000, Bethesda, Maryland.
- Medina ND, Hagen SJ. Mechanism of ATP Depletion Induced by Ammonia (NH3)/ Ammonium (NH4+).Poster presentation; Massachusetts Statewide 5th Annual Conference on Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, Creative, and Public Service Activities, 1999, Boston, Massachusetts.
- Medina ND, Hagen SJ. Mechanism of ATP Depletion Induced by Ammonia (NH3)/ Ammonium (NH4+). Oral presentation; 13th National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). University of Rochester, April 7-10, 1999, Rochester, New York.
- Medina ND, Hagen SJ. Mechanism of ATP Depletion Induced by Ammonia (NH3)/ Ammonium (NH4+). Student National Medical Association Region VII 1998 Medical Education Conference. Boston University School of Medicine, November 13-14, 1998, Boston, Massachusetts.
- Medina ND, Hagen SJ. Mechanism of ATP Depletion Induced by Ammonia (NH3)/ Ammonium (NH4+). 7th Annual Ronald E. McNair Research Conference & Graduate School Fair. Lake Lawn Resort, October 30-November 1, 1998, Delavan, Wisconsin.
- Medina ND, Hagen SJ. Mechanism of ATP Depletion Induced by Ammonia (NH3)/ Ammonium (NH4+).” Oral presentation; Harvard Medical School, 1998, Boston, Massachusetts.
