While completing his general surgery residency, he served as Chief Resident, published numerous articles in international journals, and presented research at regional meetings. In addition, Dr. Surfield completed three years of medical residency in plastic surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. During his plastic surgery residency, Dr. Surfield rotated at several Chicago area hospitals, increasing his exposure to the wide variety of plastic surgery techniques.
Dr. Surfield has received numerous awards, including being named a recipient of the John L. Keeley Traveling Fellowship Award, which allowed him to visit top plastic surgeons from around the world. Dr. Surfield is on the medical staff at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Fisher Titus Medical Center and Magruder Hospital.