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My story
Hi, I'm Amy Phaby, a Certified Medical Assistant at Gruber Plastic Surgery. I graduated from Pasco-Hernando State College in 2017, and my experience in both dermatology and plastic surgery makes me a versatile and knowledgeable professional. As a Florida native who grew up in Key West, my love for the ocean runs deep.
When I'm not at the clinic, you can find me traveling through Europe with my husband, diving into a good book, or solving puzzles. My diverse interests and dedication to learning keep me energized and ready to provide the best care to our patients.
Awards & certifications
Certified Medical Assistant
2017
Awards
- 2024
- Newsweek Top Doctor - Plastic Surgery
- 2024
- Castle-Connolly Top Doctor - Plastic Surgery
- 2023
- RealSelf Top100 Doctor
- ReaSelf Verified Doctor
- 2017 -2024
- RealSelf Top Docs
- 2020
- American Registry - America’s Most Honored Doctors
- 2014
- VitalsTop Ten Doctor in the State - Plastic Surgeon Specialist
- 2012-2017
- American Registry - Most Compassionate Doctor
- 2011-2017
- American Registry - Patient Choice Award
- 1992 -2000
- Carle Cancer Center Research Grant
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1998
- Chrysalis Program
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- 1996
- Outstanding Speaker Award
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1995
- Monsanto Research Award
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1995
- Graduate College Conference Award
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1992
- Graduation with Honors
University of California at Berkeley
Publications and Presentations
- DonaldH. Lalonde, Meegan Gruber, et al. (2024)
- “New Frontiers in Wide Awake Surgery.” Plast. Recon.Surg. V153, N6
- Meegan M.Gruber and Thomas T. Tung (2005)
- Anatomic Variability and Internal Topography of the Human Tibial Nerve
- Meegan M.Gruber and Christine J. Cheng (2004)
- Characteristics of Metacarpal Fractures that Result in Extensor Lag
- Thomas C.Manning, Laurie A. Rund, Meegan M. Gruber, Francesca Fallarino, Thomas F.Gajewski,and David M. Kranz (1997)
- Antigen Recognition and Allogeneic Tutor Rejection in CD8+TCR Transgenic/RAG-/-Mice
- Meegan M.Gruber and David M. Kranz (1996)
- Bispecific Single Chain Antibodies in Breast Cancer Immunotherapy
- David M. Kranz,Meegan Gruber, and Erik R.Wilson (1995)
- Properties of Bispecifc Single Chain Antibodies Expressed in Escherichia coli
- Meegan M.Gruber and David M. Kranz (1995)
- Susceptibility of Breast Cancer Cells to Lysis Mediated by a Bispecific Single Chain Antibody and Cytotoxic T Cells
- Meegan Gruber, Beth A. Schodin, Erik R. Wilson, and David M. Kranz (1994)
- Efficient Tumor Cell Lysis Mediated by a Bispecifc Single Chain Antibody Expressed in Escherichia coli
Lectures
- 2024 American Society of Plastic Surgeons - National Meeting
- ”ABC’s of Anesthesia in Body Contouring - How far can we go with as little as possible."
”Tips and Tricks of Expert Fat Grafting in Breast Reconstruction”
”What is Lipedema?” - 2023 American Society of Plastic Surgeons - National Meeting
- ”ABC’s of Anesthesia and Body Contouring”
- 2022 American Society of Plastic Surgeons - National Meeting
- ” New Trends in Abdominoplasty”
- 2022 American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Spring Meeting
- “Advances in Awake Liposuction”
- 2021 American Society of Plastic Surgeons - National Meeting Boston, MA
- “Advances in BBL techniques”
“Advances in Liposuction”
“Extreme Abdominal Lipo” - 2021 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Spring Meeting
- “Awake Surgery”
- 2020 Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons
- “Awake Liposuction”
- 2019 WPS Retreat Nashville, TN
- “Advances in Awake Liposuction”
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- Tampa Bay Area Plastic Surgeons
Education
- 2000 - 2005
- Residency- Washington University / Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Combined
Program in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Program Director – Keith Brandt, MD - 1992 - 2000
- MD/PhD -University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Medical Scholars Program
College of Medicine/Department of Biochemistry
Thesis Title: “Development of a Novel Antibody Molecule for Redirected T Cell Immunity to Tumor Cells: The Bispecific Single Chain Antibody.”
Principal Investigator – David M. Kranz, PhD - 1997
- Postdoctoral Research - Stanford University
Principal Investigator – Alan Krensky, MD
Division of Immunology and Transplant Biology, Department of Pediatrics - 1988 - 1992
- Undergraduate -University of California at Berkeley
BA - Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
BA - Department of Ethnic Studies
Board Certifications
- 2016
- American Board of Plastic Surgery 10 year Re-certification
- 2006
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
Medical Licenses
- 2017 - present
- State of Florida
- 2005 - 2017
- State of Oregon
- 2000 - 2005
- State of Missouri
Active Status
- 2021- Present
- Owner / Plastic Surgeon
Gruber Plastic Surgery Tampa, FL
Previous Positions
- 2017 - 2021
- Plastic Surgeon
Artistic Liposuction and Plastic Surgery
Tampa, FL
- 2016 - 2017
- Medical Director, Plastic Surgeon
Athenix Medical Group
Portland, OR
- 2008 - 2015
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Providence Medical Group
Portland, OR
- 2005 - 2008
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Silverton Hospital
Silverton, OR
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