Jim Gilmore, M.D., FACS, FICS, is a nationally and internationally recognized specialist in the field of facial, plastic, and cosmetic surgery. A graduate of UT Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Gilmore serves as a Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Division of Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery at UTSW. He completed his surgery and residency training at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Parkland Memorial Hospital, John Peter Smith Hospital, Children's Medical Center, and UT Southwestern University Hospitals. In addition, he served as a medical officer in the United States Air Force.

 Dr. Gilmore is board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, has served as a member of its board of trustees, and is a consultant to its special section on liposuction surgery and National Patient Safety Foundation.

Dr. Gilmore is a past President and board member of the Cosmetic Surgery Foundation, which is dedicated to new technology and patient safety through research. In addition, served as a member of the board of trustees of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, where Dr. Gilmore works to provide the highest level of certification for new Diplomats. He also is a member of and holds positions with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the International College of Surgeons, and the Cosmetic Surgery Society of Texas, he is a full Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Life Member of the American Medical Association.

Dr. Gilmore is a staff surgeon at VA North Texas, Parkland Hospital System and UT Southwestern University Hospital.  He is an active teacher and educator at UT Southwestern and currently serves on the UTSW Admission Committee and UTSW Student Assistance Committee.

Professional Associations & Affiliations

• • American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
  • American Board of Otolaryngology
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • Captain (USAF) Medical Corp. SAC Command, Grand Forks AFB, ND
  • Dallas County Medical Society
  • International College of Surgeon
  • Texas Medical Association

Honors and Awards

• • UT Southwestern Medical School Dean’s Committee Member

Student Assistance Committee (2009-present)

Admissions Committee (2010-present)

• • President
    American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (2007)
  • Board of Directors

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (2008)

• • Life Member
    Lifetime member of the American Medical Association (2002)
  • Certificate of Excellence
    Continuing Medical Education in Cosmetic Surgery (1997)
  • Certificate of Excellence
    Continuing Medical Education in Cosmetic Surgery (1995)
  • Physicians Recognition Award
    Physicians Recognition Award from American Medical Association (1992)