Stephen J Ronan MD MBA FACS is a board certified Plastic Surgeon with a focus on aesthetic surgery and technology development. Dr. Ronan is a Founding Partner and Chairman of Premier Plastic Surgery Partners, a private equity backed aesthetic surgery platform. Operating out of the AAAASF/Medicare accredited Blackhawk Surgery Center located adjacent to Blackhawk Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ronan has developed a thriving surgical practice of breast, body, face and hair transplantation. A significant portion of the practice is dedicated to revisional aesthetic surgery. In addition, BPS has a robust nonsurgical practice that involves injectables, lasers/technology, aesthetician services and skin care. Dr. Ronan has hosted several teaching courses for surgeons and allied health with respect to hair transplantation, facial aesthetics, and body. Dr. Ronan is involved with the development and FDA testing of new lasers and noninvasive technologies, usually as the Principal Investigator (many publications). He is the Medical Director of a public aesthetic company. Dr. Ronan is a strategic investor and is on several advisory boards for several companies and organizations. He has helped develop companies from beta through acquisition. He has given numerous presentations to a national and international audiences, regarding medicine, but more often the business of medicine.