Melvin Spira
Melvin Spira · 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.
1925, Houston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United States
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.
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)
Renowned plastic surgery educator and humanitarian who authored over 200 articles and volunteered on dozens of overseas cleft lip and palate surgical missions.
Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)
