Dr. Kathy L. Rumer, D.O.

Is a highly-respected, board-certified, female Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with an exclusive practice conveniently located on Philadelphia's Main Line.

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Her reputation for attention to detail and meticulous technique, along with an insightful female perspective, has sparked a rising demand for her expertise. Her warm and approachable nature allows her patients to feel comfortable and, most importantly, develop trust.

Dr. Rumer performs a full range of aesthetic procedures for the face, body and breast. She is also a breast reconstruction and post-weight loss, body-contouring specialist.

She is the founder Delaware Valley Aesthetics (nka: Rumer Cosmetic Surgery, 2012) where she works with other specialists to provide the best possible healthcare for her patients.

In addition to her wide array of services and techniques, Dr Rumer also specializes in M2F and F2M gender confirming procedures. She also serves as a fellowship site director for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, one of the only residency programs that train surgeons in the art of gender confirming surgery. Dr Rumer is an active member of WPATH and has served as an advocate on a local and national level.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Rumer is fully-licensed in Pennsylvania and Delaware and is on staff at some of the area's most renowned hospitals including:

• Pennsylvania Hospital - University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Philadelphia, PA
• Bryn Mawr Hospital - Main Line Health Systems, Bryn Mawr, PA
• Lankenau Hospital - Main Line Health Systems, Wynnewood, PA
• Crozer-Chester Medical Center - Crozer Keystone Health Network
• Delaware County Memorial Hospital - Crozer Keystone Health Network
• Lower Bucks Hospital

Memberships

In addition to her clinical appointments, Dr. Rumer maintains membership in several professional societies including:

American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Member - June 2000 to present

American Osteopathic Association
Member - August 1996 to present

American Medical Association
Member - August 1997 to present

Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
Member - July 2000 to present
Intern Representative 2000-2001

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Member - January 2008 to present

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association Board of Directors
Member - November 2008 to present

The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Awards Committee
Member - September 2009 to present

WPATH
Member - June 2011 to present

Residency Training

Dr. Rumer completed her surgical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, which included training at several prestigious medical centers in the New York and Philadelphia area such as:

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
• New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York
• Jefferson Health Systems - Frankford Health Care Systems, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• St. Mary's Medical Center, Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Academic Appointments

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Site Director

Philadelphia University
Clinical Educator - Physician's Assistant Program

Honors and Awards

Dr. Rumer has received both regional and national recognition for her contributions in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Most recently, she has been named "Top Doc" 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 by Main Line Today magazine, and "Top Doc 2011" by Philadelphia Magazine, as voted by her peers.

Additionally, Dr. Rumer  has been the recipient of:

  American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

• National Resident Achievement Award - Awarded annually to a resident member in recognition of their clinical ability, patient/resident manner, resident/staff relationships and resident/community involvement - Received October 2007
• MedNET Research Grant - Seprafilm Preserves tendon, Bone and Soft Tissue Integrity While Preserving Peritendinous Adhesions - Received April 2006
• The Galen S. Young, Sr. D.O. Surgery Award - Awarded on recommendations of the department of surgery to the member of the graduating class who has shown exceptional interest and ability in the field of surgery - Received June 2000
• Zeta Chapter Sigma Sigma Phi - Honorary Fraternity Membership - Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and dedication to community service - Inducted April 1997

Community Service

In addition to her practice, Dr. Rumer is an active member of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, where she participates in numerous programs focused on women in the community and the educational advancement of the area's youth.

Recognized by her peers for her consistent high performance, she has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Awards Committee, where she works to promote ongoing excellence in education.

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