He is trained in cosmetic surgery, aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, burn surgery, microvascular surgery, laser surgery and reconstruction of the trunk and lower extremities. Dr. Parungao received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where he served as chief resident in the third year of his plastic surgery residency. Dr. Parungao holds a master's degree in physiology from the Chicago Medical School and a bachelor of arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis.