Meet Dr. Montante, Richmond, VA Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Steven J. Montante is a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures in Richmond, Virginia.

“I started my training thinking I’d pursue a career in transplant or vascular surgery, but after assisting one of my attendings with a complex nerve reconstruction, I was hooked. When I saw his mastery of anatomy and incredible surgical finesse, I knew plastic surgery was my calling. Following that, a new world of surgery opened to me. While the technical aspects of the procedures were fascinating, the resulting improvements in a patient’s quality of life left a permanent impression. From those experiences, I recharted my career choice to plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is an amazing specialty that is endlessly fascinating and constantly improving, driving an endless yet stimulating pursuit of knowledge and skills that I try to bring to every patient. While these pursuits are important, the most important gifts I have received, after 20 plus years of practice, are the relationships that I have developed with my patients. I am grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to take care of patients from all walks of life that come for a variety of issues that have significant impact on their well-being.” – Dr. Montante

Education:

Undergraduate degree at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania

Doctorate degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Surgical Training:

Dr. Montante completed his surgical residency training at the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. Since completing his training in 2003, Dr. Montante has built a diverse and impactful career in plastic surgery. He began in Lynchburg, VA, then joined the faculty at VCU Medical Center, where he focused on resident education, patient safety, and medical informatics. He later led surgical services at Southern Ohio Medical Center, establishing a breast reconstruction program and serving as the region’s sole plastic surgeon. In 2014, he returned to Richmond, and in 2017, he and Shelly opened Montante Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, offering advanced aesthetic and reconstructive care to the Greater Richmond area. Dr. Montante stays active in the medical community through being a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Published Works:

Nwomeh BC, Montante SJ, Tran T, Cohen IK, Yager DR.  Diminished levels of protease inhibitors as a potential mechanism for reduced growth factor activity in chronic wound fluids.  Wound Rep Regen 6:A261, 1998.
Lanning DA, Nwomeh BC, Montante SJ, Yager DR, Diegelmann RF, Haynes JH. TGF-beta1 alters the healing of cutaneous fetal excisional wounds. J Pediatr Surg 1999 May 34:5 695-700
Edwards JV, Bopp AF, Batiste S, Ullah AJ, Cohen IK, Diegelmann RF, Montante SJ.  Inhibition of elastase by a synthetic cotton-bound serine protease inhibitor: in vitro kinetics and inhibitor release.  Wound Repair Regen 1999 Mar-Apr 7:2 106-18
Edwards JV, Yager DR, Cohen IK, Diegelmann RF, Montante SJ, Bertoniere N, Bopp AF.  Modified cotton gauze dressings that selectively absorb neutrophil elastase activity in solution.  Wound Repair Regen 2001 Jan-Feb 9:1 50-8

Dr. Montante stays active in the medical community through being a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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Dr. Montante performs a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with added expertise in facial rejuvenation surgery and body contouring after weight loss. He has considerable experience with oncoplastic techniques for breast reconstruction and hand surgery.
Dr. Montante is licensed to practice medicine in Virginia. He offers surgical care at the following locations:

Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond’s West End
Chippenham Hospital in Richmond
Johnston Willis Hospital in Richmond

Dr. Montante grew up in a middle class, hard working and supportive family in Northeastern PA and moved to Richmond in 1995 to start his training at MCV. He is an avid reader and likes to work out regularly. His absolute favorite thing to do is spend time and travel with the love of his life– his wife, practice partner, and best friend, Shelly Montante. He also enjoys photography, journaling, tending to the garden, and playing with the dogs. 

Meet Dr. Steven Montante