Meet Dr. Patricia Fox
For more than four decades, Dr. Patricia A. Fox has dedicated her career to helping patients look, feel, and live better through compassionate, personalized plastic and reconstructive surgery. As one of the Capital Region's most respected plastic surgeons, she combines exceptional surgical skill with a warm, patient-centered approach that has earned the trust of generations of families throughout the Albany area.
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Fox is recognized for her expertise in cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, skin cancer reconstruction, and cleft lip and palate care. Patients appreciate the time she takes to educate them, answer every question, and develop treatment plans tailored to their individual goals.
Education and Surgical Training
Dr. Fox graduated from The College of Saint Rose with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a minor in Biology before earning her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn.
She completed her internship and General Surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital, where she served as Assistant Chief Resident. She then completed her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at Georgetown, serving as Chief Resident during her final year while also serving as Chief Resident at the Washington Veterans Administration Hospital.
This extensive surgical training provided the foundation for a career devoted to both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Fox is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has remained committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and surgical excellence.
Throughout her career, she has held numerous leadership positions, including:
- President of the Society of Plastic Surgeons of Upstate New York
- Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Society of Plastic Surgeons of Upstate New York
- Chief of Plastic Surgery at St. Clare's Hospital
- Vice Chief of Staff at St. Clare's Hospital
- Foundation Board Member for St. Clare's Hospital
She currently serves patients throughout the Capital Region while maintaining hospital privileges at Ellis Hospital.
Expertise in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Dr. Fox has extensive experience performing a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including:
- Facial rejuvenation surgery
- Breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction
- Breast reconstruction following breast cancer
- Body contouring after weight loss
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Skin cancer reconstruction
- Lesion removal
- Cleft lip and palate reconstruction
She has lectured extensively on breast reconstruction, skin cancer treatment, lasers in plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate, wound closure techniques, and reconstructive surgery throughout her career.
A Lifelong Commitment to Volunteer Surgery
For more than three decades, Dr. Fox has volunteered her skills to provide reconstructive surgery and medical care to underserved populations around the world.
Since 1995, she has participated in numerous humanitarian surgical missions, including work in:
- The Dominican Republic
- China
- Mexico
- Africa
In 2005, she was selected as the lead plastic surgeon for a medical mission to China, where she helped provide cleft surgery for Tibetan orphans.
Dr. Fox also helped establish S.U.N. (Surgeons for Underserved Nations), a charitable organization dedicated to providing surgical care and medical education in underserved communities worldwide.
Academic Contributions
Throughout her career, Dr. Fox has remained active in education and research.
She has presented at regional and national medical meetings on topics including:
- Breast reconstruction
- Cleft lip and palate management
- Plastic surgery techniques
- Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Ethical issues in plastic surgery
- Laser surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
She is also the co-author of a peer-reviewed publication in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery examining facial growth following cleft palate repair.
Honors and Awards
Dr. Fox has received numerous awards recognizing both her surgical excellence and her commitment to serving others, including:
- St. Clare's Hospital Spirit of Healing Award
- Hadassah Humanitarian Award for Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction
- Juliet Lowe Woman of Distinction Award
- College of Saint Rose Alumna of the Year
- Shaker High School Hall of Fame
- Eight time winner of Schenectady Gazette Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice
- Albany Times Union Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice Finalist
These honors reflect decades of dedication to outstanding patient care, surgical innovation, and service to the community.
Where Does Dr. Fox Perform Surgery?
Dr. Fox believes that successful plastic surgery begins with listening. Every consultation is focused on understanding each patient's goals, explaining all available options, and creating a treatment plan designed specifically for their needs.
Whether performing cosmetic surgery to enhance confidence or reconstructive surgery following cancer or injury, her philosophy has always remained the same: deliver natural-looking results while treating every patient with honesty, compassion, and respect.
Patients consistently praise Dr. Fox for her kindness, attention to detail, and ability to make them feel comfortable throughout every step of their surgical journey.
A Legacy of Excellence in the Capital Region
Patients choose Dr. Fox because of her:
- Extensive surgical experience
- Board certification in plastic surgery
- Expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures
- Personalized approach and down to earth communication style
- Commitment to natural-looking results
- Extensive humanitarian and community service
- Reputation for compassion and professionalism
Dr. Fox believes that successful plastic surgery combines technical excellence with a thorough understanding of each patient's goals, concerns, and expectations.
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Dr. Patricia A. Fox, plastic surgeon
