Plastic Surgeon Dr. Arno R. Schleich MD

Caribbean Plastic Surgeons

Plastic surgeon Dr. Schleich is a native of Graz, Austria. He graduated magna cum laude from Bundesgymnasium Carnerigasse in Graz and went on to obtain a masters degree in mathematics and computer science cum laude at University of Technology in Graz. Subsequently, he continued his studies at Karl-Franzens University School of Medicine, Austria and Humboldt University Medical School at Berlin Charite in Germany, where he graduated cum laude in 1997 and obtained his MD.

Dr. Schleich completed a rotating internship in general surgery, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, urology and orthopaedic surgery and went on to complete his training in plastic surgery at University of Iowa, University of South Florida, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Tuttlingen Regional Medical Center and University of Mississippi Medical Center. He graduated with the highest honors from accredited subspecialty training programs in hand, wrist and microsurgery at the University of South Florida and the vonDeilen-Curtis fellowship in craniofacial surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. Schleich is board certified in plastic surgery by the German Board of Plastic Surgery (Lower Saxony Chapter, Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training #2008/002872) and is on the specialist register of the General Medical Council in London, UK, as a specialist plastic surgeon (GMC specialist registration #5989437). Plastic surgeon Dr. Schleich is a recognized specialist in plastic surgery by the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago. He holds unrestricted licenses to practice in the state of Mississippi (USA), Germany, Austria, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Trinidad and Tobago.

Caribbean Plastic Surgeons

His set of qualifications is unique among Caribbean plastic surgeons and make him the only certified craniofacial surgeon in the Caribbean and the only US fellowship trained hand surgeon in this region.  In accordance with his broad based training Dr. Schleich has a wide range of interests in plastic surgery including microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, hand and wrist surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, burn surgery and complex reconstructive surgery.

Since leaving academics and embarking full time and exclusively on private practice his focus shifted to cosmetic surgery, where he specializes in body contouring, cosmetic breast surgery and cosmetic surgery of the face. In his career, Dr. Schleich has performed over 12000 procedures to date and pioneered several advanced, state-of-the-art procedures in Trinidad and the Caribbean (first curative anti-migraine surgery in 2011, first SAFELipo in 2012, first lower body lift in 2014, first total body makeover in 2014, first total facial rejuvenation in 2016, …).

Dr. Schleich has authored book chapters in in major plastic surgery textbooks and over twenty articles in internationally renowned, high impact journals. For several years he was associate editor of the Annals of Plastic Surgery. He co-authored a widely acclaimed consumer guide on cosmetic surgery of the face and is currently working on his second book.

He is married to Naleenie, a native of San Juan,  Trinidad. Naleenie and Arno both enjoy movies, piano music, gourmet cooking and exercise and recently their new puppy Jolie.

Curriculum Vitae
Arno R. Schleich, M. S., M. D.
 
PERSONAL DATA 
BirthplaceGraz, Austria
BirthdateDecember 23rd, 1967
Marital StatusMarried
Office AddressSt. Augustine Surgical Centre, #141 Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine Trinidad, W. I.
Areas of InterestAesthetic Surgery, Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery, Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Burn Surgery, Complex Reconstruction, Health Systems Administration, Health Informatics and Management
  
CURRENT POSITION 
Vice President OperationsBioengineering Associates LLC
207 Fairway Lane, Madison, MS 39110, USA
Chief of SurgeryTrinidad Institute of Plastic Surgery LTD
#141 Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine Trinidad, W. I.
  
EDUCATION
05/1995-05/1997Humboldt Universitaet Berlin, School of Medicine, Berlin, Germany (MD cum laude 1997)
03/1992-04/1995Freie Universitaet Berlin, School of Medicine, Berlin, Germany
10/1990-02/1992Karl Franzens University Graz, School of Medicine, Graz, Austria
09/1986-11/1991University of Technology, Graz, Austria (MS mathematics/computer science cum laude 1990)
  
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
07/2006-06/2007vonDeilen-Curtis fellow (craniofacial surgery), University of Indiana School of Medicine
05/2000-09/2005Plastic surgery, University of Iowa, University of South Florida, University of Magdeburg, Tuttlingen Regional Medical Center (Chief Resident)
07/2002-06/2003Advanced subspecialty resident (hand, wrist and microsurgery), University of South Florida
07/2001-06/2002Burn Fellowship, University of South Florida/Tampa Bay Regional Burn Center
08/1997-11/1999Basic surgical training (ENT, maxillofacial, general, vascular, orthopedic and urologic surgery) Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth, Benjamin Franklin Hospital, Berlin
  
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
04/2010-presentChief of Surgery
Trinidad Institute of Plastic Surgery, Trinidad and Tobago
06/2009-presentVice President Operations
Bioengineering Associates LLC, MS, USA
07/2009-06/2014Private Practice and Attending Plastic Surgeon
Omniverse Plastikos PA, MS, USA
07/2013 – 10/2013Consultant Plastic Surgeon
al Habib Medical Group, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia
04/2012 – 03/2013Lead Consultant Plastic Surgery
Hansa Privatklinikum Graz, Austria
07/2008 – 07/2009Private Practice and Attending Plastic Surgeon
Mississippi Premier Plastic Surgery, Jackson, MS, USA
07//2007 – 06/2008Instructor
Center for Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA
07/2003-12/2003Scientific consultant
Schaerer-Mayfield Technologies
Waltersdorf, Germany
04/1999-04/2000Director
Research and Development
Functional Imaging Technologies, Berlin, Germany
  
LICENSURE
GermanyUnrestricted licensure, registered specialist plastic surgery
United States / FloridaMedical Licensure 163503
United States / GeorgiaMedical licensure 87605
United States / MississippiMedical licensure 20023
United States / MichiganMedical licensure 4301091098 (inactive)
United States / KentuckyMedical licensure 42653 (inactive)
Trinidad & TobagoFull Registration S-378, Specialist Registration SPC-00019 (Plastic Surgery)
United KingdomGMC specialist registration #5989437 (Plastic Surgery)
 
 
  
CERTIFICATION
  
1997German national boards, completed
2006USMLE step I-III completed
2003Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery
2007Craniofacial Surgery
2008Board certification plastic surgery #2008/002872, German Board of Plastic Surgery, Lower Saxony chapter, registered specialist plastic surgery European Community
2008DEA certificate
  
HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES
  
2009-2012Woman’s Hospital, 1026 North Flowood Drive, Flowood, Mississippi 39232, USA
2009-2012River Oaks Hospital, 1030 River Oaks Drive, Flowood, Mississippi 39232, USA
2009-2011St. Dominic Hospital, 969 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA
2009-2011Crossgates River Oaks Medical Center, 350 Crossgates Boulevard, Brandon, Mississippi 39042, USA
2009-2012St. Dominic Surgery Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
2010-presentValsyn Medical Center, Valsayn, Trinidad, W. I.
2017-presentSurgical Specialist Centre, Chaguanas, Trinidad, W. I.
2014-presentGulfview Medical Centre, San Fernando, Trinidad, W. I.
2021-2024Atlanta Liposuction Specialty Clinic (Office based surgery only), Norcross, GA, USA
2023-presentNewtown Medical Centre, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, W. I.
2025-presentSt. Augustine Surgical Centre, St. Augustine, Trinidad, W. I.
  
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
1997-presentGerman Medical Association
1998-1999, 2004-2005, 2012 – presentGeneral Medical Council, United Kingdom
2000-2001, 2006-2011American Medical Association
2002-2003Florida Society of Surgery of the Hand
2004-2010Marburger Bund
2004-2010Hartmann Bund
2006-presentAmerican Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
2007-presentSmiletrain USA
2007-2011Mississippi State Medical Society
2007-2011Central Mississippi Medical Society
2011- 2013Austrian Medical Association
2011-2017European Wrist Arthroscopy Scociety
  
AWARDS
  
2006vonDeilen-Curtis fellowship in craniofacial surgery
2008Annals of Plastic Surgery traveling fellowship
  
LECTURESHIPS
  
05/2006Internal visiting professor, division of critical care, University of South Florida School of Medicine
05/2008Visiting Scholar Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
06/2008Visiting Scholar, 6th People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
  
BOARDS
  
2008Editorial assistant, Annals of Plastic Surgery
2008-2009Associate Editor, Special Projects, Annals of Plastic Surgery
2008-2009Associate Editor, Head and Neck Section, Annals of Plastic Surgery
  
FACULTY FOR COURSES AND MEETINGS
  
2001Advanced trauma life support course, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
2002Advanced trauma life support course, University of South Florida (three times)
2003Advanced trauma life support course, University of South Florida (twice)
2003Advanced trauma life support instructors course, University of South Florida (four times)
2008Third Annual Plastic Surgery Video Workshop, Amelia Island, Florida
20101st Trinidad Breast and Body Contouring Symposium, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
  
PUBLICATIONS
  
1. Sedlmayer B, Schleich AR et al., “The NEN ENT System – First Clinical Application”, HNO 49(7):523-52
2. Sedlmayer B, Schleich AR et al., “NEN ENT Navigation – First Clinical Application”, Proceedings of the Fourth European Congress of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, EUFOS 2000 (Jahnke K., Fischer M. Eds.)
3. Schleich AR, Warschewske U et al., “Electromagnetic ENT Navigation: The NEN System”, Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Congress and Exhibition, CARS 2000 (Lemke H. U.,Vannier M. W., Imamura K., Farman A. G., Doi K., Eds.)
4. Schleich AR, Simmons SS. Airway Regional Anesthesia for Awake Fiberoptic Intubation”, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 27(2):180-192, 2002
5. Schleich, AR, Schweiger J, et al., “Survival after Severe Intrathoracic Eletrical Injury”, Burns, 2009, Oct. 9 [Epub ahead of print]
6. Schleich AR, Eppley BL. “Non Orthodontic Orthognathic Surgery”, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 20(5):1478-83, 2009
7. Schleich AR, Hurst CA, et al. “Outcomes of Mandibular Distraction”, accepted for publication, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
8. Schleich AR, Eppley BL. “Orthognathic Surgery”, chapter 45 in Guyuron B. et al (Eds.), “Plastic Surgery: Indications and Practice”, Elsevier 2008
9. Schleich AR, Havlik RJ. “Hemifacial Microsomia”, chapter 47 in Guyuron B. et al (Eds.), “Plastic Surgery: Indications and Practice”, Elsevier 2008
10. Schleich AR, Oswald TM, Lineaweaver WC. “A Case of Latissimus Dorsi Pedicle Arising from the Lateral Thoracic Artery”, J. Reconstr. Microsurg. 25(3):153, 2009
11. Schleich AR, Oswald TM, Lineaweaver WC. “Complete Salvage of Impending Free Flap Failure in Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia by Emergent Institution of Therapy with Agatroban”, Journal of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery 61(10):1263-64, 2008
12. Schleich AR. “Bayes, bias or what – the evidence based methodology of diagnostic tests”, Ann. Plast. Surg. 60(4):463, 2008
13. Schleich AR. “Revision Rhinoplasty”, book review, Ann. Plast. Surg. 60(4):464, 2008
14. Schleich AR, Lineaweaver WC. “Component Separation with Skin Rearrangement for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction”, Plastic Surgery Video Journal
15. Schleich AR. “Book Review – Virtual Surgery Videos”, Annals of Plastic Surgery 61(3):353, 2008
16. Lineaweaver WC, Akdemir O, Schleich AR. “Management Strategies Following Microsurgical Flap Failure”, Microsurgery 30(1):61, 2010
17. Vakarakis G, Daniels J, Coker K, Oswald T, Schleich A, Lineaweaver W. “Components Separation in the Repair of the Difficult Abdominal Wall: Factors Associated With Outcomes”, Journal of the Mississippi Medical Association, 49(9):278, 2008
18. Schleich AR, Black DA, McCraw JB. “The Aesthetic Correction of the Ptotic Breast by the Procedure of Nipple-Areola Transposition – A Contemporary Translation and Commentary”, Journal of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, 63(7):1136, 2010
19. Ruan HJ, Cai PH, Schleich AR. et al. “The Extended Peroneal Artery Perforator Flap for Lower Extremity Reconstruction: the Next Chinese Flap”, Ann. Plast. Surg. 64(4):451, 2010
20. Vakarakis G, Daniels J, Coker K, Oswald T, Schleich A et al. “Effects of Comorbitities and Implant Reinforcement on Outcomes after Component Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall”, Ann. Plast. Surg. 64(5):595, 2010
21. Eppley BL, Schleich AR. “Extreme Chin Augmentation”, under revision, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
22. Schleich AR, Eppley BL. “Facial Dog Bite Injuries in Children: Treatment and Outcomes Assessment”, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 24(2):380-383, 2013
23. Schleich AR, Eppley BL. “Face the Facts: German Edition”, BoD Publishing, ISBN 9783844899559, 2012
24. Schleich, AR. “The Dog Who Loves Bach”, Bioengineering Associates LLC, ISBN 9798991960106, 2024
 
PRESENTATIONS
1. Schleich AR, Warschewske U, et al. “Electromagnetic Surgical Navigation”, CARS 2000, San Fransisco, 2000
2. Schleich AR, “Computer Aided Surgery”, Grand Rounds, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Surgery, 2000
3. Schleich AR, “The Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Critically Ill Burn Patients”, Grand Rounds, University of South Florida School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 2002
4. Schleich AR, “Evidence Based Surgery”, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2002
5. Schleich AR, “Evidence Based Medicine – Basic Concepts”, Lunch Lecture Series, Tampa Bay Regional Burn Center, Tampa, 2002
6. Schleich, AR, “Forward and Reverse Flow Radial Forearm Flaps”, University of South Florida Plastic Surgery Conference, 2002
7. Schleich, AR, “Tendon Transfers for Median Nerve Palsy”, University of South Florida Hand Surgery Conference, 2002
8. Schleich, AR, “Tendon Transfers for Radial Nerve Palsy”, University of South Florida Hand Surgery Conference, 2002
9. Schleich, AR, “Fingertip Injuries”, University of South Florida Hand Surgery Conference, 2002
10. Schleich, AR, “Ulnar Wrist Pain “, University of South Florida Hand Surgery Conference, 2003
11. Schleich AR, Hess AV et al., “Gunshot Injuries of the Hand”, Annual Meeting 2003, Florida Society of Surgery of the Hand, Orlando, USA, 2003
12. Schleich AR, “Replantation HowTo”, Educational Conference, George Elliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK, 2005
13. Schleich AR, “Burn Injuries of the Hand” University of South Florida Hand Surgery Conference, 2005, Tampa, USA
14. Schleich AR, “Principles of Burn Surgery”, Internal Visiting Professor’s Lecture, University of South Florida Division of Critical Care, Tampa, Florida, 2006
15. Schleich AR, Eppley BL. “The Embryology of Craniofacial Malformations”, Indiana University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Conference, 2006
16. Schleich AR, “Aesthetic Nasal Reconstruction”, Indiana University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Conference, 2006
17. Schleich AR, Eppley BL et al. “Mandibular Distraction in Neonates: The Riley Experience”, Tri-State Craniofacial Conference 2006, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
18. Schleich AR, “Reconstruction of Fingertip Injuries”, Indiana University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Conference, 2006
19. Schleich AR, “Lower Extremity Reconstruction”, Indiana University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Conference, 2006
20. Schleich AR, “Teachings of the Masters: Paul Tessier on Orbital Fractures”, Indiana University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Conference, 2007
21. Schleich AR, “Aesthetic Craniomaxillofacial Surgery”, Indiana University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Conference, 2007
22. Schleich AR, “Plastic Surgery and the Art of Crafting Salvage Solutions”, University of Mississippi Medical Center Plastic Surgery Conference, 2006
23. Schleich AR, Sadove AM et al., “The Mutilated Face: Principles and Outcomes of Posttraumatic Midface Reconstruction”, Aesthetic Facial Reconstruction in Children and Adults, Tucson, Arizona, USA, 2007
24. Schleich AR, Lineaweaver WC, “Abdominal Wall Reconstruction”, University of Mississippi Medical Center Plastic Surgery Conference, 2007
25. Schleich AR, “Hand Surgery and the Art of Everything”, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, November 2007
26. Schleich AR, McCraw JB, “European Pioneers of Breast Shaping Surgery”, Louisiana Society of Plastic Surgery, January 2008
27. Schleich AR, Lineaweaver WC, “Component Repair of the Abdominal Wall with Skin Rearrangement”, Third Annual Plastic Surgery Video Workshop, Amelia Island, Florida, February 2008
28. Oswald TM, Schleich AR, Lineaweaver WC, “Aberrations of the Latissimus Dorsi Vascular Pedicle”, Hendrix Lectureship, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, March 2008
29. Schleich AR, McCraw JB, “The Evolution of Modern Thought in Breast Shaping Surgery: The European Pioneers”, Hendrix Lectureship, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, March 2008
30. Schleich AR, “Microsurgical Posttraumatic Midface Reconstruction”, University of Kentucky Plastic Surgery Conference, March 2008
31. Schleich AR, Lineaweaver WC, “Component Separation for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction”, Annual Meeting ACOG Mississippi Chapter, Jackson, Mississippi, April 2008
32. Schleich AR, “Gunshot Injuries of the Hand – a Personal Perspective”, Visiting Scholar’s Lecture, 6th People’s Hospital, June 2008, Shanghai, China
33. Schleich AR, “Strategies in Reconstructive Surgery”, Visiting Scholar’s Lecture, 6th People’s Hospital, June 2008, Shanghai, China
34. Schleich AR, Schleich NR, “Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery in the Context of Surgical Missions”, Inaugural Lecture, Greater Jackson Plastic Surgery Society, February 2009, Jackosn, Mississippi, USA
35. Schleich NR, Schleich AR, “The Nursing Component of Surgical Missions to Developing Countries”, St. Joseph’s Hospital Nursing Grand Rounds, March 2009, Tampa, Florida, USA
36. Schleich AR, Varkarakis G, Daniels J, Coker K, Oswald TM, Lineaweaver WC. “Component Repair of Midline Ventral Hernias”, 52nd Meeting, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Puerto Rico, June 2009
37. Schleich AR. “The Structure of Beauty – Cosmetic Surgery and Beyond”, Grand Rounds, Medical Associates Hospital, St. Joseph, Trinidad, July 2010
38. Schleich AR. “Vertical Mastopexy with Autoaugmentation”, Live Surgery Demonstration, 1st Trinidad Breast and Body Contouring Symposium, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, August 2010
39. Schleich AR. “Extended Abdominoplasty with Circumferential Liposuction”. Live Surgery Demonstration, 1st Trinidad Breast and Body Contouring Symposium, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, August 2010
40. Schleich AR, “Art, Body, Aesthetics”, Styrian Art Festival / Grand Rounds, Hansa Privatklinikum Graz, Austria, September 2012
CONFERENCES AND COURSES
2000ACLS Provider Course (recertified 2003, 2006, 2021, 2023)
2001ATLS Provider Course, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
2001ATLS Instructor Course, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
2001Integra Certification Course, Tampa, Florida, USA
2002Basic and Advanced Microsurgery Course, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2002Radioguided Surgery and Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy Course, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
2002Head and Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Course, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
2002AO/ASIF Hand and Wrist Fractures Course, Miami, Florida, USA
2003Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium, Dallas, Texas, USA
2003AO/ASIF Maxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction Course, Tampa, Florida, USA
2005Advanced Burn Life Support Provider Course, Tampa, Florida, USA
2006American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons Basic Course, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
2007Stryker-Leibinger Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Course, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2009Breast Cancer Update, St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
2010Third Annual Oculoplastic Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
201027th Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
20102nd Combined Mayo/Chang Gung Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
201149th/ 42nd Annual Meeting, Austrian/German Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Innsbruck, Austria
2012Arthrex Wrist Surgery Workshop, Munich, Germany
2012Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy Workshop, Vienna, Austria
2012QMP Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, USA
2012SAFE Liposuction Workshop, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
201347th Annual Baker-Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
201414th Duke Flap Course, Durham, North Carolina, USA
201549th Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
2016Mississippi Health Partners Rx Summit, Oxford, Mississippi, USA
201659th Annual Scientific Meeting, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Orlando, FL, USA
201751st Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
201852nd Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
201953rd Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
202054th Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
202155th Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
2021Mississippi Health Partners Rx Summit, Gulfport, Mississippi, USA
202237th Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
202256th Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
202357th Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
2023Mississippi Health Partners Rx Summit, Ridgeland, Mississippi, USA
202458th Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
202559th Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA
202660th Annual Baker Gordon Symposium in Cosmetic Surgery, Miami, Florida, USA