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Meet Dr. Kumbla
Dr. Pallavi Archana Kumbla is a skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon, proudly serving her community in the southeastern United States. Raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Kumbla is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care for her patients. Her extensive training and expertise in a wide range of surgical procedures ensure that every patient receives the highest level of care tailored to their individual needs. Dr. Kumbla is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. She has earned numerous accolades, including induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, recognizing her excellence in both patient care and academic achievements. With a passion for advancing the field, Dr. Kumbla has published extensively and continues to be a thought leader in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Specialities and Skills
Dr. Kumbla has received advanced training in complex cosmetic, craniofacial, hand, and microsurgery, which allows her to offer patients cutting-edge solutions for intricate reconstructive needs. She is skilled in addressing both functional and aesthetic concerns, ensuring optimal outcomes for even the most challenging cases. In addition to her expertise in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Kumbla is highly specialized in breast reconstruction, working closely with breast cancer patients to restore form and confidence after mastectomy. She is also proficient in a wide variety of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, enabling her to provide personalized treatment plans that combine both cosmetic enhancements and restorative techniques. This comprehensive approach ensures that her patients receive the most advanced care tailored to their unique needs.
Education and Training
Dr. Kumbla's academic and surgical training is extensive and comprehensive. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences, summa cum laude, from the University of South Alabama in 2009. She then pursued her medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, where she gained recognition for her compassionate approach to patient care, earning induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Kumbla completed her general surgery residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she worked closely with experts in breast surgical oncology and complex trauma reconstruction and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Following this, she pursued three additional years of subspecialty training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed a cosmetic fellowship at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery in Texas, focusing on advanced aesthetic techniques.
Special Achievements
Dr. Kumbla's career is distinguished by several notable achievements:
- Board Certifications: American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery
- Research Contributions: Published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and Clinics in Plastic Surgery
- Editorial Roles: Co-authored chapters in Fischer's Master of Surgery and Bland and Copeland's The Breast
- Published over ten articles and chapters in renowned journals and textbooks