About Dr. Michael S. Bumagin
Dr. Michael S. Bumagin is a Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon who has been in practice for over 30 years and has maintained a private practice in Fort Worth for over 20 years. Although best known in the DFW area for his tattoo removal project to remove tattoos from former gang members, Dr. Bumagin also performs many other procedures.
Dr. Bumagin received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City. Following his graduation he worked as a medical research technician at the Mt. Sinai Hospital where he worked with Dr. Lisa Tallal, a renowned hematologist from Texas, who encouraged him to enter medical school. Dr. Bumagin received his MD from The University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1968. While in medical school Dr. Bumagin studied under Dr. James Hendrix, who inspired him to pursue a career in plastic surgery.
He interned in Dallas, at the Baylor University Medical Center. Following that he served for three years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in Stuttgart, Germany. After his return to the U.S., he completed a general surgery residency at Baylor followed by a plastic surgery residency in Memphis at The University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals where Dr. Hendrix was Chief of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bumagin also spent a portion of his training with Dr. Lee Milford, Chief of Hand Surgery at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis.
Dr. Bumagin is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
His current hospital appointments include Baylor Southwest, Baylor All Saints, Harris Southwest, Kindred Southwest, LifeCare, and Regency Hospitals in Fort Worth, Texas. He has served on numerous hospital and medical society committees ensuring quality care for people living in North Texas.
Dr. Bumagin's current memberships include:
- American Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Society
- Tarrant County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Society of Platic Surgeons
Dr. Bumagin practiced plastic and reconstructive surgery in Williamsport, PA, before returning to Texas in 1987. While in Williamsport he performed the first TRAM flap breast reconstruction done there.
Baylor Southwest Hospital
7100 Oakmont Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas
About Our Practice
As a plastic surgeon in Fort Worth he enjoys a mixed practice. While many of the procedures he performs are elective or cosmetic, most are reconstructive. Dr. Bumagin enjoys treating skin cancer. He also treats patients who require wound care, in addition to those who desire procedures to improve their appearance and self esteem.
Dr. Bumagin has a special interest in laser procedures which includes skin rejuvenation procedures (PhotoFacial), tattoo removal and treatment of spider veins and rosacea. All laser treatments are performed only by Dr. Bumagin. In 1994 Dr. Bumagin, as President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Ft Worth, Southwest, started a program to remove tattoos from former gang members. His club collaborated with The Lena Pope Home, Fort Worth Police Department, Benbrook Police Department and later with the Boys and Girls Club, Comin’ Up Program. Dr. Bumagin’s program was one of the first in the state to provide treatments to deserving youth in return for community service at No Charge or for a nominal fee. Dr. Bumagin has been interviewed by the Fort Worth Star Telegram as well as the Dallas Morning News and numerous articles have appeared in both publications over the years, as well as television coverage of the clinics by Channel 5 and Channel 11. The program became incorporated as the Tattoo Removal for Youth Foundation as a 501c3 nonprofit corporation in 1999. Since its inception he has treated hundreds of patients and helped change the lives of many deserving youth.
A true believer in community service Dr. Bumagin has worked as a docent at The Fort Worth Zoo and The Museum of Science and History. Dr. Bumagin has also been a contributing columnist to the Fort Worth Star Telegram and author of the book, Exploring Fort Worth With Children (2000). In his recreational time he enjoys photography (many of his photos can be seen in the gallery). His photos have also been used for the cover of the Tarrant County Physician, the monthly publication from the Tarrant County Medical Society.
We invite you to call our office (817) 263-6075 to set up an appointment to discuss any plastic surgical procedure you might be considering. During your consultation Dr. Bumagin will take the time in a relaxed setting to educate you about the benefits Plastic Surgery can provide. In addition to hospital or surgery center procedures, we have an extensive selection of office-based techniques to improve appearance, health and well-being.
