John V. Tedesco, D.O. FACOS, FAACS
Dr. John Tedesco is fellowship-trained and triple board-certified in general surgery and cosmetic surgery and facial cosmetic surgery. He carries the prestigious designation of Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Tedesco graduated from medical school in Philadelphia, PA at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; completed his general surgical training in Tampa Bay, FL at Largo Medical Center; and completed his fellowship in Little Rock, AR under the esteemed direction of world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Jim English. He started Green Country Surgical Arts in Muskogee, Oklahoma and moved his practice to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2022 to better suit the needs of his patients. Dr. Tedesco prides himself in providing absolute state-of-the-art care in the most comfortable and compassionate atmosphere possible.
What does Triple Board Certified mean?
Dr. John Tedesco is Triple Board Certified, these certifications provide you with the highest quality of safety during your surgery.
- American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
- American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Board Certifications
ABFCS, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Exp. Date 02 / 2027
ABCS, Cosmetic Surgery, Exp. Date 12 / 2032
AOBS, General Surgery, Exp. Date 06 / 2031
BLS, Exp. Date 01 / 2024
ACLS, Exp. Date 01 / 2024
Fellowship
English Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center:
Fellowship in General Cosmetic Surgery recognized by American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Membership in Honorary/Professional Societies
Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA) member since 2018
American Academy of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (AAFCS) member since 2017
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) member since 2010
MENSA member since 2009
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) member since 2000
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) member since 2000.
Honors & Awards
Lead physician and Director of Incident Command COVID-19 Response
Voted Chief of Staff, McAlester Regional Medical Center
Best of McAlester
Physicians Category, McAlester Awards Program, 2019-22
Best of Muskogee, Physicians Category, Muskogee Awards Program, 2018-22, 5-Year Tier
Patient Satisfaction 10 Best Award, State of OK, American Institute of Plastic Surgeons, 2018-22.
Granted Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS) 2020
Best of Muskogee, Physicians Category, Muskogee Awards Program, 2017
Patient Satisfaction 10 Best Award, State of Oklahoma, American Institute of Plastic Surgeons, 2017
Best of Muskogee, Physicians Category, Muskogee Awards Program, 2016.
Patient Satisfaction 10 Best Award
State of Oklahoma, American Institute of Plastic Surgeons, 2016
Best of Muskogee, Physicians Category, Muskogee Awards Program, 2015
Best of Muskogee, Physicians Category, Muskogee Awards Program, 2014
C.T. Thompson, M.D. Excellence in Trauma Care Award 2013
Granted Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgery (FACOS) 2012
Voted Employee of the Month, Sherwood Urgent Care Center 06 / 2010
Appointed to the Cambridge Directory of Who’s Who 2010
Appointed Chief Surgical Resident in fourth year of training, 2007-2008, and again senior year 2008-2009.
Suncoast Hospital Resident of the Year, 2006
Radiology Competency Award, 2003
Centre County Volunteers in Medicine Service Award, 2003.
Presentations
Special Considerations in Post-Bariatric Body Contouring. Presented at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 30th Annual Scientific Meeting, January 16, 2014 2:20PM. Section moderator Lionel Meadows, M.D
Publications
Custom compression prosthetics in breast keloid treatment. Tedesco JV, Avellanet Y, Bashiri H, English J. © 2011 by The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Chicago, IL.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds; Tedesco JV, Castillenti TA, Beale JL. To be submitted.
Preparation of Skin Graft Wounds with Oxidized Cellulose; Tedesco JV, Castillenti TA. To be submitted.
Extracellular wound matrix (Oasis ®) as an adjunct to negative pressure wound therapy in complicated lower extremity wounds; Tedesco JV. To be submitted.
Moffit Cancer Center, Scar Revision and Fibrosis Prevention, Patient Handout, Figure 1; Klein R, Tedesco J. ©2007 by Moffit Cancer Center, Tampa, FL.
Moffit Cancer Center, Scar Revision and Fibrosis Prevention, Patient Handout, Figure 2; Klein R, Tedesco J. ©2007 by Moffit Cancer Center, Tampa, FL.
Moffit Cancer Center, Scar Revision and Fibrosis Prevention, Patient Handout, Figure 3; Klein R, Tedesco J. ©2007 by Moffit Cancer Center, Tampa, FL.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, The Complete Guide to Medical Management, Figure 38.1; Colonic Metabolism of Butyrate, Temmen TM, Rombeau JL, Tedesco JV. © 2006 by Flack, Inc., Thorofare, NJ.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease; The Complete Guide to Medical Management, Figure 38.2; Effects of Pre-Biotics and Pro-Biotics on Colonic Microflora, Temmen TM, Rombeau JL, Tedesco, JV. © 2006 by Flack, Inc., Thorofare, NJ.
He preformed not one, but two lifesaving surgeries and stood beside me during this entire journey! He supported me, listened to me cry... but keeps fighting for me. He knows me and I trust him! I highly recommend him for ANY surgery... 10 star doctor!
Watts, M
