Dr. Wiener received his medical degree in his home state at the University of Kansas. He completed a 5-year residency in general surgery at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, as well as Board Certification in General Surgery.
In addition to his Board Certification, Dr. Wiener is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the largest plastic surgical society in the world. He is also a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, The Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Dr. Wiener is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The Doctor received his under graduate degree from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where he graduated as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He went on to receive his medical degree in his home state at the University of Kansas. He completed a 5-year residency in general surgery at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, as well as Board Certification in General Surgery. He served a 3-year residency in plastic surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospitals.
The doctor has extensive experience in performing the procedures outlined in this web site. His grasp of the form and function of the human body, combined with an eye for every detail translates to natural, beautiful results. He has been featured in the media and is listed as a “top surgeon” by Consumers' Research Council of America. Currently Dr. Wiener is regularly featured on Fox News in the Morning’s “A Second Opinion”, a long running series, which discusses topics in cosmetic surgery.
In addition to his Board Certification, Dr. Wiener is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the largest plastic surgical society in the world. He is also a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, The Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Dr. Wiener maintains his own, state-of-the-art facility, located on the campus of Resurrection Medical Center on Chicago’s Northwest side. The easy accessibility and relaxed atmosphere of Dr. Wiener’s Center seem a world apart from the hectic congestion of downtown, yet it remains only 15-minutes away. The facility is JCAHO accredited and maintains the highest standards of safety, comfort, and privacy in addition to being directly connected to a world class medical center.
Education
M.D.: University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, 1987-1991
B.A.: Biology, Minor-Classical Literature: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 1983-1987
Honors
Phi Beta Kappa, Lehigh University, 1987
Phi Eta Sigma, Lehigh University, 1984
Internship and Residencies
General Surgery: Rush-Presbyterian, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1991-1996
Residency/Fellowship
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1996-1999
Committees
CME Committee, Our Lady of the Resurrection
Cancer Committee, Resurrection Medical Center
Alternative Medical Therapy, Resurrection Medical Center
Nutrition Committee, Resurrection Medical Center
Medical Executive Committee, Kindred Care Hospital
Hospital Appointments
Resurrection Medical Center
Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center
Kindred Care Hospitals
Golf Surgicenter
Resurrection Health Care Surgery Center
Lincoln Park Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Surgery, Certification: General Surgery, 1997 Certification # 42066
American Board of Plastic Surgery, Certification: Plastic Surgery, 2000 Certification # 6113
Societies
American Society of Plastic Surgery
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons, Membership Chairman
Midwest Society of Plastic Surgeons
Publications
Wiener GA, M.D., Saclarides TJ, M.D.: Abdominal Pain
(Chapter in Clinical Decision Making in Colorectal Surgery)
By Steven Wexner, M.D. and Anthony Vernava III, M.D.,
Cleveland Clinic, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Igaku-Shoin, 1995
Wiener GA, M.D., Staren ED, M.D., Sabel, MS, M.D.,
Gianakakis LM, M.D., Hart VM, M.D., Gorski M, M.D.,
Dowlatshahi K, M.D., Corning BF, M.D., Hacklin MF, M.D.
Koukoulis G, M.D. Cryosurgery of Breast Cancer. Arch Surg
1997; 132:28-34
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