About Elias G. Gikas, MD
Dr. Elias Gikas is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Chicago Illinois who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. As an experienced plastic surgeon, he believes that Plastic Surgery by correcting a variety of deformities and imperfections can deliver enormous gratification to both the patient and the treating physician. By restoring normalcy and proportionality to the external appearance of the human body it can restore inner feelings of happiness and well being, improve the patients self esteem and quality of life. It is the cornerstone of his philosophy in the practice of this specialty. His approach to each plastic surgery Chicago patient is a careful and compassionate listening to his or her concerns, aspirations and expectations. A careful evaluation of their particular problem is then done along with an assessment of their health status, and a thorough explanation of what can realistically be achieved is conveyed to them. Examples with photographs of other patients with similar procedures are also used to assist them in their decision. He tries to select those patients who will derive great benefit from the surgical procedures and discourage those who may not benefit or are not candidates for those procedures. He emphasizes realistic expectations, patient motivation and full understanding of the surgical procedure, the healing process, possible complications as well as expectations and outcomes. Dr. Gikas is a recognized as a leading plastic surgeon because of his commitment to patient safety and satisfaction. Most of his procedures are performed in a hospital or a state-of-the-art approved surgical center. He uses board-certified anesthesiologists for their surgical and postoperative management and has the option of overnight stay in the hospital if the patient desires or needs to. Therefore, the patients are given the highest standard of safety and care. Dr. Gikas strives for excellence, using the latest techniques and advances in plastic surgery in achieving natural-looking results while at the same time providing a compassionate and caring environment for his patients. The overall experience is very rewarding to the patient, the staff and the physician. As a testament, the vast majority of his referrals are formed from his own patients and some from physicians through word of mouth.
