Sharline Aboutanos, M.D.; F.A.A.P.; F.A.C.S. is an experienced and compassionate plastic surgeon working in Richmond, Virginia. Specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for adults and children, she is an artist in and out of the operating room. She is proudly certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and strives to deliver safe, professional care with superb results to each and every patient she has the opportunity to work with. She has an extensive background working with pediatric plastic surgery patients whose needs vary from cleft palate repair to ear pinning surgery. A native of Miami, Florida, she graduated with Honors in Biology from the University of Miami. She received her medical degree (MD) from the University of Miami School of Medicine with Research Distinction. Dr. Aboutanos was chosen to attend a competitive residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at VCU Health Systems/MCV Hospitals. She has had extensive training in all types of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and has received awards for her national and international research. She was recognized for her dedication to patients with both Intern of the Year and S. Dawson Theogaraj Scholarship Awards. Dr. Aboutanos also completed a fellowship in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery with nationally acclaimed surgeon, Dr. Louis Morales, Jr., in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the accredited Cleft and Craniofacial Team at St. Mary’s Hospital, and has been on several mission trips to Ecuador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Aboutanos joined Richmond Plastic Surgeons in 2011. She is committed to caring for her patients and providing them with the most natural and beautiful results possible. Outside of plastic surgery, Dr. Aboutanos speaks four languages and enjoys running. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Sharline Z. Aboutanos is an artist and painter. Her passion for art and helping children led her to serve on the board of the Richmond-based non-profit ART180, which helps create change in young people’s lives through art. She lives with her husband and two children in Richmond.
