Bruce I. White, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Bruce I. White, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a well-known plastic surgeon who did most of his medical training in St. Louis. After earning his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine he then completed his internship at Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. His general surgery residency at Jewish Hospital was interrupted when he served as a Physician Advisor to the Vietnamese medical system while serving with the U.S. Airforce Medical Corps.

Dr. White with his wife, Ellen, son, Daniel, and daughter, Laura

After returning to St. Louis, Dr. White finished his general surgery training at Jewish Hospital, having served as Chief Resident. Following the completion of his plastic surgery training at Ohio State University Hospital, he then established St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, Inc. He also received Board Certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. White with daughter, Laura

He is a former clinical instructor at Washington University and is also founder of Vein Care Specialist, Inc., and Hair Transplant Associates, Inc. In 1997, Dr. White and Dr. William Huffaker merged their individual practices into the partnership of St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, Inc. Following this success, in 1999, Dr. Herluf Lund, Jr. merged his practice with them as well. Dr. Christian Prada then joined in 2006.

Dr. White practices at St. Luke's Hospital and at the S.C.A.outpatient surgery center. Dr. White's main interest is in the field of cosmetic surgery, including endoscopic-assisted techniques of the face, breast and abdomen. Along with the next day lift, fast recovery breast augmentation,  ultrasound-assisted and power-assisted liposuctioning, facelift and nose surgery.

Dr. White is a member of the St. Louis Rowing Club

Dr. White has co-authored a book on health and nutrition and receives frequent requests for media interviews. His extra time is spent cycling, rowing, swimming and participating in local marathons. He and his wife Ellen, have 2 children.

He is a member of the following professional organizations:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Midwestern Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Missouri State Medical Association
St. Louis Area Society of Plastic Surgeons
St. Louis Metropolitian Medical Society
Lipoplasty Society of North America
American Society of Phlebology

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