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Robert Irwin Oliver MD

clinical instructor of plastic surgery, University of Alabama-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL

Professional summary

I'm a 4th generation surgeon who's double board-certified in General & Plastic Surgery and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. I hold teaching appointments in the surgical training programs at the Baptist Health Systems & University of Alabama-Birmingham. In addition to my primary training, I underwent advanced fellowship training in cosmetic surgery and reconstructive breast surgery.

Specialties and Interests

  • Bariatric Surgery, 
  • Breast Diseases, 
  • Breast Implants, 
  • Breast Neoplasms, 
  • Burns, 
  • Cosmetic Techniques, 
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms, 
  • Microsurgery, 
  • Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy, 
  • Nevi and Melanomas, 
  • Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, 
  • Skin Neoplasms, 
  • Surgery, Plastic, 
  • Wound Healing, 
  • General Surgery, 
  • Breast Cancer

Education

Universities

University of South Alabama - college of medicine

MD
1994 to 1998

University of Alabama

BS, Biology
1990 to 1993

Postgraduate Training

University of Louisville

2003 to 2005
Plastic surgery residency

Univeristy of Louisville

1998 to 2003
General Surgery residency

Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute

2005
Breast Reconstruction and Cosmetic Surgery Fellow

Kleinert Institute

2004
Hand and Microsurgery fellow Jan-April

Licenses/Certifications

Board Certified - Plastic Surgery

2008

Board Certified - General Surgery

2004

Mentors

G. Patrick Maxwell MD

Fellowship Director

Hiram C. Polk MD

chairman of surgery - University of Louisville

Experience

Clinical Intructor of Plastic Surgery

University of Alabama
2007

Clical Instructor of Surgery

Baptist Health Systems Surgery Residency Program
2006

Memberships

Member

Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
2008

Member

Alabama Society of Plastic Surgeons
2006

Disclosure or Conflict of Interest

Robert Irwin Oliver MD has nothing to disclose

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