Meet Dr. Martin
Dr. Scot A. Martin is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving El Paso, Las Cruces, and communities throughout New Mexico and West Texas. Specializing in breast enhancement and body contouring procedures, Dr. Martin is dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals. If you are considering plastic surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Martin to explore your options. People throughout Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico trust Martin Plastic Surgery for their cosmetic needs, thanks to our commitment to exceptional care and results.
Education and Background
Originally from West Texas, just east of El Paso, Dr. Scot A. Martin grew up in a small town where his family has been involved in farming for generations. He initially attended Texas Tech for college but soon transferred to Austin College in Sherman, Texas. It was there that he decided to pursue a career in medicine. In 1989, he was accepted into the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Following this, he completed a five-year General Surgery Residency at the University of Oklahoma.
Between his second and third years of residency, Dr. Martin was invited to conduct a year of surgical research at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he authored numerous articles and a major book chapter. He then completed a full Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham under the mentorship of Dr. Luis O. Vasconez, a world-renowned plastic surgeon known for developing procedures used by plastic surgeons globally.
Certifications and Society Memberships
Dr. Martin's credentials include:
- Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Membership into this society is a unique distinction reserved for aesthetic surgeons who have demonstrated motivation to distinguish themselves in advanced education and clinical focus in aesthetic plastic surgery. Of special note, Dr. Martin becomes one of only six inductees statewide and the only New Mexico inductee practicing outside of Albuquerque. Currently, El Paso has only three members in this Society.
Specialties and Expertise
Dr. Martin specializes in breast augmentation, after weight loss surgery, and breast implant revision.