Dr. David M. Plank, PhD, MD, is an American Board of Plastic Surgery–certified plastic surgeon serving patients from Deltona and communities throughout Central Florida. Practicing with the Mid Florida Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Plank provides cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, breasts, and body. His professional profile combines advanced scientific education, specialized surgical training, published research, university teaching, and individualized patient care. Although his principal practice is located in Altamonte Springs rather than within Deltona itself, his practice specifically welcomes patients seeking cosmetic surgery from Deltona and the surrounding Volusia County region. Mid Florida Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Dr. Plank’s academic background began with the study of chemistry at Miami University in Ohio, followed by a master’s degree in exercise physiology from Ball State University. He subsequently earned a PhD in molecular biology at the University of Cincinnati, where his research experience included work connected with Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. He then received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2007, earning recognition for medical research and innovation. This combination of scientific and medical education provides a strong foundation for evaluating anatomy, tissue behavior, healing, procedural safety, and the long-term considerations involved in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
After medical school, Dr. Plank completed comprehensive plastic-surgery residency training at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. He later pursued additional fellowship training in microsurgery and hand surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He became certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has developed experience across facial, breast, body, cosmetic, and reconstructive procedures. His scholarly work reportedly includes a textbook chapter and 16 peer-reviewed abstracts and articles related to plastic surgery, reflecting sustained participation in academic medicine alongside clinical practice. Northern Inyo Healthcare District
Beyond private practice, Dr. Plank has held educational responsibilities as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Central Florida and Director of its Plastic Surgery Clerkship, helping teach medical students and residents. He has also served as a Clinical Instructor for the Florida State University College of Medicine. These academic roles complement his surgical practice by maintaining an ongoing connection with medical education, clinical standards, emerging techniques, and evidence-informed patient care. His publicly listed hospital affiliation includes Oviedo Medical Center, while his Central Florida practice network serves patients across Altamonte Springs, Orlando, Oviedo, Winter Park, Clermont, Deltona, DeLand, Orange City, Lake Mary, Sanford, and surrounding communities. HCA Florida Healthcare
Dr. Plank’s approach emphasizes listening carefully to what each patient hopes to accomplish and determining whether those expectations can be addressed safely and realistically. Rather than applying the same procedure or aesthetic preference to every individual, he develops treatment recommendations around the patient’s anatomy, proportions, health, lifestyle, concerns, and desired outcome. This consultation-led process is especially important for procedures involving breast symmetry, body contouring, facial balance, scar positioning, implant selection, tissue support, and postoperative recovery. His stated objective is to produce personalized, natural-looking improvement that complements the patient’s existing features without creating an artificial or disproportionate appearance.
Services associated with Dr. Plank’s practice include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast implant revision, gynecomastia surgery, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, liposuction, body contouring, arm lift, thigh lift, facelift, neck lift, upper and lower eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, nostril refinement, chin augmentation, facial fat transfer, ear pinning, earlobe repair, scar revision, and selected reconstructive procedures. Nonsurgical and skin-rejuvenation options include Botox®, Dysport®, dermal fillers, Kybella®, fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing, IPL treatments, PicoWay laser procedures, chemical peels, dermabrasion, treatment of pigmentation concerns, and individualized facial rejuvenation. Patients should confirm the availability, suitability, risks, recovery requirements, and expected results of any procedure through a personal consultation.
📍 Location: Mid Florida Institute of Plastic Surgery, 390 Maitland Avenue, Suite 1000, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701, USA—serving patients from Deltona, Orange City, DeLand, Lake Mary, Sanford, Oviedo, Winter Park, Orlando, and the wider Central Florida region.
