He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and his medical degree from University Of Illinois-Rockford in 1992. 

He completed a general surgery residency in Akron, Ohio and was board certified in general surgery in 1998.  A three year residency in plastic surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago followed.  During his plastic surgery residency, Dr. Ginestra had extensive training in a wide variety of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.   He was board certified in plastic surgery in 2001. After completion of his plastic surgical training, he practiced in Paducah, Kentucky for the last 71/2 years.    

 Dr. Ginestra is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners; and past-President and Secretary/Treasurer of his county Medical society.  He keeps current on the latest advances in plastic surgery by reading journal articles and attending meetings. 

His commitment to patient safety is demonstrated by his certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.  He was rated “instructor potential” for Advanced Cardiac Life Support and he is an instructor in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. 

Dr. Ginestra joined Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg in 2008.  He has privileges at Mary Washington Hospital and Culpeper Regional Hospital. 

In his spare time, Dr. Ginestra enjoys spending time with his wife and son as well as traveling, weight lifting, swimming, and scuba diving.