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Dr. Paul Proffer, his wife, Dr. Liana Proffer,and his brother, Dr. Patrick Proffer establishedProffer Surgical Associates in 2006 after yearsof being away from the city. Their extraordinarypractice utilizes the expertise of threeBoard Certified highly trained surgeons whosemission is to provide the Amarillo regionwith cutting edge healthcare in the areas ofcosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeryand skin care surgery. Their combination ofsubspecialties is both unique and complementaryto each other. Their extensive trainingand Board Certification promotes thesafest, the most comfortable, high quality carefor their patients, and their comprehensiverange of services provides distinctive healthcareoptions for area residents.Dr. Patrick Proffer attended Texas TechUniversity, and received his Doctor of MedicineDegree at the University of Texas HealthScience Center in San Antonio where hegraduated in the top ten percent of his class.He trained in general surgery and plasticand reconstructive surgery at Wake ForestUniversity and specialized in cosmetic andreconstructive plastic surgery of the faceand body. He also performs hand surgery,facial reconstructions, and reconstructionfollowing extensive weight loss. He is amember of the American Society ofPlastic Surgeons. His wife, Dr. AmyProffer, is a retired anesthesiologist.Dr. Liana Proffer received her Doctorof Medicine Degree, and dermatologytraining at the University of TexasHealth Science Center at San Antonio,and also served in the United StatesNavy. Her Mohs Surgery Fellowshipwas with Dr. Ronald Siegle inColumbus, Ohio. She performs reconstructivesurgery and skin cancer surgeryusing the cutting edge Mohsmicrographic surgery technique. She isa member of the American Academy ofDermatology, and the American Collegeof Mohs Surgeons.Dr. Paul Proffer attended West TexasState University, Texas Tech UniversitySchool of Medicine and receivedhis ophthalmology training at theUniversity of Texas Health ScienceCenter at San Antonio. After practicing as anophthalmologist in San Antonio, he completeda Fellowship in Oculofacial Cosmeticand Reconstructive Surgery, at OphthalmicSurgeons and Consultants in Columbus, Ohio.He incorporated these areas of his specialtyinto his practice. He also provides laser andnonsurgical rejuvenation options.Established at 1301 South Coulter in theWHA Building, Proffer Surgical Associates hasgrown rapidly. The highly trained staff servespatients in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.The three surgeons are dedicated tostaying at the forefront of medical technology.They look forward to moving to their newfreestanding building on Wallace Boulevardacross from BSA Hospital, where theirpatients will enjoy more privacy and conveniencein a state-of-the-art facility.The doctors returned to Amarillo after consideringthe quality of life in the city. They feelat home in the Amarillo community and willcontinue to be advocates for premier healthcareand the well-being of their patients.They are also active in the communitysupporting organizations like CASA, Power ofthe Purse, The United Way, Children’s MiracleNetwork and Harrington Cancer Center, aswell as serving on many boards.PROFFERSURGICALASSOCIATESLeft to right: Dr. Patrick Proffer, Dr. LianaProffer, and Dr. Paul Proffer.QUALITY OF LIFE187