David Bauer was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1963. He attended Little Rock Catholic High School where he graduated 3rd in his senior class. He continued his education at Vanderbilt University from 1981 to 1985 where he received his bachelor of science degree in mathematics and graduated Magna Cum Laude. During college he developed a love for surgery when he worked as an operating room technician assisting his father, a general surgeon, and his brother, a cardiothoracic surgeon.

Dr. Bauer remained in Nashville, Tennessee from 1985 to 1989 to receive his medical degree from Vanderbilt Medical Center. It was then that he had his first exposure to Plastic Surgery during a rotation as a medical student. From that point on, his path was chosen. David completed his residency in General Surgery from 1989 to 1994 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Dr. Bauer returned to Vanderbilt for a two-year fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from 1994 to 1996. During this time he spent four months at the Institute at Baptist Health where he trained under some of the most renowned breast and cosmetic surgeons in the country.

Dr. Bauer has received certification from both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery (General Surgery). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F. A.C. S.) and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). He also holds membership to the Arkansas Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Arkansas Medical Society.

David Bauer has been in private practice in Little Rock since July 1996. He has developed a special interest in surgery of the breast, i.e. enhancement, reduction and reconstruction as well as body contouring/sculpture which includes liposuction, tummy tuck, and arm lifts. Dr. Bauer also performs cosmetic procedures for the face as well as many types of reconstructive surgery.

Practice Philosophy

"Every patient is unique, and each one presents his or her own expectations and goals of what plastic surgery can do for them. My job is to get to know each patient, understand his or her goals, and decide if I can meet their expectations. If I think that surgery is reasonable then I try to ensure that the patient is well informed with respect to not only the procedure, but also to the complications and recovery period. Most importantly, cosmetic surgery is not for everyone. If I am not confident of the success of a procedure, it is in everyone's best interest that I tell them so. Some of my most vocal referrals come from patients on whom I elected not to perform surgery."

Education:

Year	School	Degree/Position
1994-1996	Vanderbilt University Medical Center	Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1990-1994	University of Arkansas Medical Center	Residency in General Surgery
1989-1990	University of Arkansas Medical Center	Internship in General Surgery
1985-1989	Vanderbilt University Medical Center	M.D.
1981-1985	Vanderbilt University Medical Center	B.A. Mathematics

Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery

Membership
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Arkansas Medical Society