E. Gaylon McCollough, MD FACS, the founder and leading surgeon at the McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic, is a distinguished figure in the field of plastic surgery. With a career spanning five decades, Dr. McCollough has not only achieved international recognition as a skilled surgeon and educator but has also authored three textbooks on facial and nasal plastic surgery and twenty-two non-medical books. Dr. McCollough is married to the former Miss University of Alabama, Miss Alabama International, and “Art Tour International’s 2017 ‘Artist of the Year’, Susan Nomberg (Dothan, AL). The couple has two children, Sted and Chanee, and four grandchildren.
Honors &
International Acclaim
Dr. E. Gaylon McCollough founded the McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic in 1975. Since commencing his practice, he has garnered international recognition as a surgeon and educator through his affiliation with the world’s largest association of facial and nasal plastic surgeons. Dr. McCollough was recently included in the National Registry of Who’s Who. He is listed in Woodward and White’s “Best Doctors in America” and “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons.” Additionally, he was honored as the “Alabama Citizen of The Year” for 1994-95 by the March of Dimes, and recipient of the United States Sports Academy’s “Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt Meritorious Achievement Award”.
Dr. McCollough has conducted and actively participated in educational seminars, teaching the art and science of facial plastic surgery to surgeons worldwide. He has traveled to India, Colombia, Germany, England, Canada, Italy, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, Spain, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Turkey to share his expertise.
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Certifications & Specialization
Following his residency training, Dr. McCollough completed an accredited program of specialized training in facial plastic surgery in Beverly Hills, California; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Boston, Massachusetts. He is board-certified by two specialty boards, each focused on regional plastic surgery: the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, specializing in head and neck surgery.
Furthermore, Dr. McCollough is the co-author of three major textbooks on facial and nasal plastic surgery and two non-medical books: “Shoulders of Giants” and “Before and After.” He also authored “The Appearance Factor,” which is considered one of the world’s most comprehensive consumer guides on enhancing appearance, well-being, and performance.
Professional Timeline:
- 1975: Founded the McCollough Institute for Appearance and Health in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
- 1980: Served as president of the American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons.
- 1985: Inducted into the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery as an honorary member.
- 1989: Elected president of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- 2004: Founded the American College of Rejuvenology and held the position of president for three consecutive terms.
Biographical Sketch & Credentials
College:
- University of Alabama, Bachelor of Science, 1965 Honors
- All-American Academic Football Team, 1964 Offensive Center
- 1964 National Championship Football Team
- Omicron Delta Kappa and Jasons Honorary Fraternities
- The Frank Thomas Award for Scholastics and Athletics
- The Charlie Compton Award for Citizenship and Stewardship
Specialty Training (Residency):
- University of Alabama General Surgery, 1971
- Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) 1972-74
- Tulane University, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) 1973
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (Beverly Hills, CA; Boston, MA; New Orleans, LA 1973-74)
Medical School:
- University of Alabama Medical School
- Doctor of Medicine, 1969
Honors, Boards, Civic Activities:
- Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
- The Alabama Family Alliance
- Better Business Bureau
- Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
- Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce
- University of Alabama President’s Cabinet, Vice-Chairman
- First & Ten Club of Alabama (Chairman of the Board 1983)
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors (President 1988-2000)
- Birmingham Touchdown Club (President 1981)
- Alabama Citizen of the Year 1994-95
- National Registry of Who’s Who
- America’s Top Plastic Surgeons
- President Gulf Coast Athletic Club 2006 and 2007
- Board of Directors International Council of Integrative Medicine
- All-American Football Foundation Unsung Hero Award
