Stephen M. Evangelisti M.D.

Originally from Westchester, Dr. Evangelisti was drawn to the community of Rochester by the reputation of Dr. Robert McCormick, one of the pioneers in the field of Hand and Reconstructive surgery. His mentor inspired him to continue his training after Medical school at the University of Rochester in Plastic Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, and Hand Surgery through the University and Strong Hospitals.

Dr. Evangelisti credits his experience in the military for refining his approach to plastic surgery. As a hand and plastic surgeon while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, he learned how to avoid complications at all costs and do exactly what his patients wanted or needed. Military medicine promoted a conservatism that has stayed with Dr. Evangelisti throughout his career in private practice.

Upon completion of his service to the military, Dr. Evangelisti returned to Rochester as a faculty member of the University of Rochester. As an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, he has been an integral part of the training of future plastic surgeons in cosmetic and hand surgery at Strong. The focus of his private practice includes breast cancer and skin cancer reconstruction, as well as hand and aesthetic surgery.

When not at the office, Dr. Evangelisti can often be found with his family at Midtown Athletic Club. He also enjoys working with his sons to restore their historic home, circa 1927; a historic church in Bristol, circa 1811; and several antique and classic cars.

Experience and Training

Academic Degrees

B.A. Biology, 1982

University of Rochester; Rochester, New York

B.S. Neuroscience, 1982

University of Rochester; Rochester, New York

Medical Doctorate, 1986

University of Rochester; Rochester, New York

Surgical Training

7/86-6/87: Surgical Internship

Strong Memorial Hospital and Affiliates
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York

7/87-6/89: Surgical Residency

Strong Memorial Hospital and Affiliates
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York

7/89-6/90: Plastic Surgery Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery

University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York

7/90-6/92: Plastic Surgery Residency

University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York

10/91-3/92: Head & Neck Surgical Residency

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York

Teaching and Staff Appointments Currently Held

• 1998-Present — Clinical Professor; University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York 14642
• 1996-Present — Clinical Professor; Division of Plastic Surgery Highland Hospital, Rochester, New York 14620
• 1992-1996 — Major; United States Air Force Dept. of Plastic Surgery Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762
• 2004-Present — Attending Surgeon; Lindsay House Surgical Center at Linden Oaks, Rochester, New York 14625
• 1996-Present — Attending Surgeon; Lindsay House Surgical Center 973 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607
• 1996-Present — Attending Surgeon; Division of Plastic Surgery Clifton Springs Hospital, Clifton Springs, New York 14432
• 1996-Present — Attending Surgeon; Division of Plastic Surgery F.F. Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua, New York 14424
• 1996-Present — Attending Surgeon; Division of Plastic Surgery Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, New York 14456
• 1996-Present — Attending Surgeon; Division of Plastic Surgery Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York 14621
• 1996-Present — Attending Surgeon; Division of Plastic Surgery Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Penn Yann, New York 14527
• 1996-Present — Attending Surgeon; Division of Plastic Surgery Unity Hospital, Rochester, New York 14626
• 1996-Present — Attending Surgeon; Division of Plastic Surgery Westfall Surgical Center, Rochester, New York 14618

Licensed

New York, 1988 #173597

Board Certification

The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Recertification 2019.