Dr. Meegan Gruber is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been in practice since 2005. She is a native Floridian who was born in Miami. Dr. Gruber attended the University of California at Berkeley where she graduated with honors with a double major in Molecular Biology and Ethnic Studies and a minor in Fine Art.

She continued her studies at the University of Illinois MedicalScholars Program for combined MD and PhD Degrees. During this time, she also continued her artistic pursuits in sculpture, drawing, painting and etching. Dr. Gruber found that the specialty of Plastic Surgery would allow her to utilize her artistic talent in combination with her interest in medicine. She was accepted to the highly-acclaimed combined General and Plastic Surgery residency program at Washington University where she learned the art and science of plastic surgery. 

Dr.Gruber was in practice for 12 years as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Portland, Oregon before deciding to return to Florida. She continues her passion for art in the form of costume design, face and body painting. Dr. Gruber has won several awards for her costume and makeup design and despite her busy schedule, remains active in her design work. She is excited to be back in her home state of Florida where she and her family are able to enjoy the sunshine, salt water and spend time with relatives.

In addition to art and design, Dr. Gruber enjoys entertaining and spending time at home with her partner, 2 children, 2 cats and 4 sugar gliders. Her other hobbies include snorkeling, scuba diving and underwater photography.

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