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Melvin Spira

Who

Melvin Spira · Science & Medicine

What

Renowned plastic surgery educator and humanitarian who authored over 200 articles and volunteered on dozens of overseas cleft lip and palate surgical missions.

When

1925, Houston, Texas, United States

Where

Houston, Texas, United States

Biography

Melvin Spira is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Renowned plastic surgery educator and humanitarian who authored over 200 articles and volunteered on dozens of overseas cleft lip and palate surgical missions.

How & why

Melvin Spira is featured among Jewish educators and humanitarians in plastic surgery. A renowned teacher, he authored more than 200 articles and was honored with an endowed chair at Baylor College of Medicine for his teaching and philanthropy. He volunteered on dozens of overseas surgical missions to repair cleft lip and palate, bringing care to children in underserved regions.

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Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)

Contributions & Sources

Renowned plastic surgery educator and humanitarian who authored over 200 articles and volunteered on dozens of overseas cleft lip and palate surgical missions.

1925

Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)