Dr. Shepherd Pryor, Valley Facial Plastic Surgery, Scottsdale Arizona Plastic Surgery

Humanitarian

Yancheng, China 2006

In 2006, Dr. Pryor visited Yancheng, China to provide needed care to children suffering from Cleft lip and Palate disorders. Smile China, a non-profit organization headed by Dr. Joseph Wong, a noteable facial plastic surgeon in Toronto, Canada led the mission and its team including Dr. Pryor. Surgical correction of facial deformities was provided to over sixty children during their stay in China. Click here for the published photo from the journey.

Phoenix, Arizona 2007

Dr. Pryor continues to assist communities that have an underserved need. Patients with facial deformities including microtia (misshapen ears), cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial deformities that have limited insurance coverage or a difficult financial situation are welcome. Dr. Pryor devotes his time and energy freely on a case by case basis to help these patients achieve functional improvement and enhanced self confidence.

Face to Face

Philanthropy is a cornerstone of Dr. Pryor's practice. He is involved with "FACE TO FACE" a national project offering pro bono consultation and surgery to victims of domestic violence.

In 1994, the The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) teamed up with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) - the umbrella group for a majority of shelters in the United States - to develop FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project. The AAFPRS works hand-in-hand with shelters nationwide in making sure that the individual is helped emotionally as well as physically. After the psychological healing has begun (with the help of professional counseling) and the victim is safely away from the violent relationship, surgery is performed to repair damaged facial features and to hopefully alleviate the painful memories of past abuse.