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John K. Wakelin III, MD 

About the Practice

Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery

Ohio Plastic Surgeon Dr. John K. Wakelin III describes himself as an "all in one" plastic surgeon. Dr. Wakelin approaches each patient individually and with compassion to understanding their expectations and goals. He strongly believes that listening to each patient’s needs is the key to a successful outcome.

As a plastic surgeon in Ohio, Dr. Wakelin was selected as one of “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” in 2006 by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He spends most of his time learning about the newest surgical techniques and remains on the cutting edge of plastic surgery. With his extensive training and detail orientation, this Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says, “There isn't a day that goes by that I don't love what I'm doing."

Locations

Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 to 4:30 PM. Some evenings, some Saturdays
Evening/Weekend Hours: Some
New Albany, Ohio 43054

Procedures performed by this surgeon

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  • Arm Lift
  • Body Lift After Gastric Bypass
  • BOTOX® Cosmetic Injection
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Asymmetry
  • Breast Enlargement
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift / Forehead Lift
  • Buccal Fat Pad Extraction
  • Calf Implants
  • Cheek & Chin Implants
  • Correcting Breast Asymmetry
  • Ear & Earlobe Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Grafting
  • Fat Grafting/Transfer
  • Injectable Fillers
  • Labiaplasty / Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Liposuction / Liposculpture
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Neck Lift
  • Neck Liposuction
  • Nose Surgery
  • Spider Vein Treatment
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Thigh / Buttocks Lift
  • Tuberous Breast Correction
  • Tummy Tuck

Professional Profile
Medical License Number: 35.080290
Admitted to Medical Practice: 2000
Patient Satisfaction Rating: Excellent
Medical License Status: Active

Board Certification
Specialty in: Plastic Surgery
Number: 7190
Year: 2006

Education & Training
Undergraduate School: Xavier University
Graduation Year: 1996
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Graduation Year: 2000
General Surgery Residency: Mt. Carmel Health System, Columbus, Ohio
Residency Year: 2000-2003
Plastic Surgery Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
Residency Year: 2003-2005
Academic Achievements:
  • Clinical Faculty, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Honors and Awards:

  • AMERICA’S TOP PLASTIC SURGEONS, 2006 & 2007, Selected by Consumer’s Research Council of.   
  • OHIO HEALTH SECOND OPINION BREAST CANCER CLINIC, Volunteer Plastic Surgeon, August 2005 to date.
  • OPERATION SMILE TEAM MEMBER, Managua, November 2007.   
  • OPERATION SMILE TEAM MEMBER, Lima, May 2006.  
  • SURGICAL RESIDENT OF THE YEAR 2002-2003, Columbus Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
  • OPERATION SMILE TEAM MEMBER, Tegucigalpa, February 2003. 
  • NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS URBAN EXTERNSHIP, July-August, 1997. 
  • OUTSTANDING YOUNG MAN OF, 1996-1997.  
  • XAVIER UNIVERSITY SERVICE FELLOWSHIP, 1992-1996.
  • ARCHBISHOP McNICHOLAS AWARD for Outstanding Student of Philosophy, 1995. 

 
Professional Organizations:
    • American Society of Plastic Surgeons  
    • American College of Surgeons, Associate Fellow  
    • American Medical Association  
    • Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons  
    • Ohio Medical Association 
    • Columbus Surgical Society  
    • Columbus Medical Association  
    • Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society
Hospital Affiliations:
    • Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH  
    • Grant Hospital, Columbus, OH  
    • Riverside Outpatient Surgery Center, Columbus, OH 
    • Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware, OH