Jeffrey M. Kenkel, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in Dallas, Texas. He is the holder of the Betty and Warren Woodward Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
and Professor and Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is the Director of the Clinical Center for Cosmetic Laser
Treatment. His clinical practice is located at the Outpatient Building on the UT Southwestern Medical Center Campus and Frisco UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery Clinic.
Dr. Kenkel is, Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the highest impact factor journal in plastic surgery. He is Past-President of the Aesthetic Society (TAS), the leading professional organization of plastic surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and specialize in cosmetic plastic surgery. In addition, he is Past-President of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgery is past director of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He remains actively involved in the education of plastic surgeons around the country, speaking about nonsurgical
and surgical options for facial rejuvenation. He has authored more than 225 peer-reviewed publications and numerous book chapters. His research focuses primarily on laser and light-
based devices and their tissue interaction as well as body contouring safety. He is part of a group who has developed and is using a noninvasive imaging center to help assess the aging
process and the effect of devices on aging.
He performs a wide array of both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.  

• Facelift/Necklift 
• Eyelift (Blepharoplasty)
• Laser Resurfacing
• Cosmetic Injectables

Dr. Kenkel was born and raised in the Washington, D.C., area before moving to Dallas 30 years ago. He and his wife Kimberly, enjoy traveling and spending time with their mini-schnauzer,
Elvis. His outside interests include wakesurfing, hockey, Peloton, and music. Dr. Kenkel has been a Team Physician for the Dallas Stars since 1996.
Honors and Awards:
Distinguished Service Award. The Aesthetic Society 2022.
Clinician of the Year 2017. Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical
Center
Clinician of the Year 2015. Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical
Center
ASAPS Jerome R. Klingbell Award for Dedication to Teaching, 2013
Fritz Barton Jr UTSW Teaching Award 2012
UTSW Clinician of the Year Award 2015,17
America’s Top Doctors 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
Top 1% of physicians by U.S. News & World Report, 2012
Best Doctors U.S. News World Report, 2011,2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Teacher of the Year Award, Dept. of Plastic Surgery UTSW 2012
Best Doctors in Dallas 2012-present
America’s Top Plastic Surgeons 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
Who’s Who in America 2009,12
The Ted Lockwood Award for Excellence in Body Contouring, 2009
Best Doctors in America 2005-2008, 2013, 2014, 2015
Texas Super Doctors, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,
2015, 2016
Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2015
Holder of the Rod J. Rohrich, M.D. Distinguished Professorship in Wound Healing and
Plastic Surgery, 2005
Outstanding Mentoring for Plastic Surgery Research at UT Southwestern, 2003
Plastic Surgery Resident's Excellence in Teaching Award 1996
Chief Resident Teaching Award presented by fellow residents for outstanding resident
education, 1994
Student Teaching Award presented by the Medical School Class of 1993
The Marie J. Simonian Award for Outstanding Resident Clinical Presentation, 1992
Outstanding Service as a Resident at the District of Columbia General Hospital, 1991
Alpha Omega Alpha, 1989
Professional Organizations: 
American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), Fellow (2005-present)
American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow (2000-present)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Member (2000-present), President
(2011), Board Member (2005 - present), Secretary (2007-2009) 
American Society for Education and Research Foundation (ASERF), (2005-2008,2009)
Treasurer, (2006-07)
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), Member (2005-present)

Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery (AACPS), Associate Member (1998-
present)
Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons (DSPS), Past President, 2004
Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, (ISAPS), Member (2011) 
Texas Medical Association (TMA)
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS)

Publications: 
Authored over 225 scientific articles and textbook chapters on lasers, facial and body contouring
surgery.