Dr. Fries, Chief of Plastic Surgery and faculty surgeon at UT Health San Antonio, has an esteemed global medical career. A University of Cambridge graduate and former Surgeon Commander in the Royal Navy with combat experience, he specialized in plastic surgery through roles at institutions like Oxford University Hospitals. With over 60 published papers, Dr. Fries is recognized for his work in microvascular reconstruction, lymphatic microsurgery, and hand surgery, earning him awards in reconstructive surgery research. Through Operation Restore Hope, he provides cleft surgeries in the Philippines. Known for contributions in microsurgery and lymphedema, he upholds PRMA’s dedication to excellence.