Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Mlakar, Plastic Surgery Innovations, Fort Wayne, Indiana Plas

"Dr. Joe"

Joseph Mlakar, MD, FACS

The single most important factor in the success of plastic surgery is the surgeon you select. That is why you need to know about the qualifications and experience of Joseph M. Mlakar, MD, FACS.

“Dr Joe” has extensive experience in performing facial and nasal cosmetic surgery, breast/body contouring, and pediatric reconstructive surgery. He believes good communication is the key to a successful outcome, and is happy to answer all of your questions.

Since “Dr. Joe” began his Fort Wayne plastic surgery practice in 1996, he has served as the director/co-director of the St. Joseph Hospital Regional Burn Center (1996-2006) and as the St. Joseph

Hospital Chief of Surgery (2000-2006). He is also a Co-Founder

of the Kids-First Cleft/Craniofacial Clinics here in Fort Wayne.

Professional Recognition:

Listed in "America's Top Surgeons" (2002-2003)
Listed in "America's Top Plastic Surgeons" (2007) by the Consumers Research Council of America
Listed in "Top Doctors in Fort Wayne" (2005 and 2006) by Indiana Business Journal
Listed in "Top Doctors in Fort Wayne" (2008) by Upstate Indiana Business Journal
Won clinical teaching awards as an outstanding plastic surgeon in Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Indiana

Certifications:

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1994
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member of the American College of Surgeons
Member of the American Burn Association
Member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine
Member of the American Medical Association

Academic Background:

Completed a six-year BS/MD program - Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (1985)
Completed a combined general surgery/plastic surgery residency - Michigan State University and Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan (1990)
Completed an advanced fellowship training in Burn Surgery and Critical Care - University of Texas Medical Branch (1991)
Completed an advanced fellowship traning in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery - University of Southern California, Los Angeles Children’s Hospital (1992)

If you decide on surgery, you can be assured that our entire staff

will provide you with the highest quality of medical care!

Plastic Surgery Innovations
10215 Auburn Park Drive
Suite B
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: (260) 490-4673
Toll Free: (877) 565-2527