Dr. Jiri A. Konecny
Mission Statement:
My desire to enter the field of medicine was
driven by the never ending education and contact with people.
Integration of knowledge and compassion provides a strong foundation
for lasting relationships.
Bio of MD:
Dr. Konecny is now in private practice as a Thoracic and
Vascular surgeon in Long Beach, San Jose and Los Gatos, CA. Previously
he held a position as an associate surgeon at St. Clair Cardiovascular
Surgeons in Detroit, MI. He has been active as a clinical instructor
to surgical fellows, residents and medical students. Recently Dr.
Konecny has been appointed an Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, and has
lectured at a national level surgery conferences (ACOS). He is now and
acting vice cheair of surgery at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach. Dr.
Konecny is an active member of American Medical Association, American
Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons,
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California and Cardiothoracic
Surgery Net.
Services and Procedures:
- HCG diet
- Laser liposuction
- Abdominoplasty
- Breast augmentation
- Cosmetic lasers for hair
- Tattoo and spider vein removal
- Total vein care including VNUS closure
- Acneand skin care (foto facials)
Training and Education:
Dr. Konecny obtained his medical degree
(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) at the Western University of Health
Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA
in July 1991. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University
of California Irvine, CA majoring in biology.
Dr. Konecny completed 3 years of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Fellowship at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, NJ in
June 1999. He served as a general surgery resident in Peninsula
Hospital Center in Far Rockaway, NY after a year of rotating
internship at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.
Certifications:
The Consumers Research Council of America has awarded
Dr. Konecny with the distinguished title as one of the "AMERICA'S
TOP SURGEONS" for the years 2004-2005. Dr. Konecny is Board Certified
by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in Thoracic and
Cardiovascular surgery.
Languages:
Spanish
Czech
Slovak
Polish
Russian