Douglas M. LeppinkDouglas M. Leppink, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rapids, MI

Douglas M. Leppink, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Centre for Plastic Surgery, Grand Rapids, MI 495466001.04 miles

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About Douglas M. Leppink, MD

Douglas Leppink, MD, Board-certified plastic surgeon at Centre for Plastic Surgery, Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializes in truly personalized services that are uniquely tailored to the needs and desires of each patient. Combining a warm and compassionate demeanor with a distinguished academic and surgical record, Dr. Leppink is a trusted cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon with a passion for helping all of his patients successfully achieve their aesthetic goals. Following graduation from Calvin College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry, he continued his education at Wayne State University School of Medicine where he received his medical degree. He enjoyed distinguished general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at Ohio State University where he was the recipient of numerous honors and awards including “Resident of the Year” and “Teacher of the Year”. Dr. Leppink is respected not only by his patients, but also by his peers for his professionalism, integrity, artistry and excellent surgical technique. During his many years in practice, Dr. Leppink has received numerous awards including being named to Grand Rapids Magazine’s “Best Doctors” list and being chosen by his peers as a “Best Doctor in America”. He is committed to education and serves not only as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine but also as a member of the teaching faculty at the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center. What makes Dr Leppink truly unique is the quality of time he spends with each patient. During your consultation with Dr. Leppink, he will listen thoughtfully to your concerns and together you and he will carefully work through the details of the improved appearance you wish to achieve. Through diagrams and photographs, you’ll see exactly how the procedure will be tailored to your individual needs and desires. Your every question will be answered with great sensitivity and genuine concern. When your customized vision is complete, you can feel confident that Dr. Leppink will safely achieve your aesthetic goals in our private, accredited outpatient facility.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Closed Rhinoplasty
  • CoolSculpting®
  • Coronal Brow Lift
  • Endoscopic Brow Lift
  • Facelift
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Transcutaneous Approach
  • Open Rhinoplasty
  • Scars
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

32 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Calvin College
  • Graduate School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Residency: The Ohio State University Medical Center

Languages

  • English

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Grand Rapids Magazine Top Doc Award

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