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Bruce W. Van Natta, M.D.

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We strive for distinction through continuing education in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, ensuring quality care by balancing technical expertise with warmth and dedication. We believe in a well-informed patient. By practicing the highest ethical standards, we will better serve our patients and gain their trust.

We continuously provide safe, high quality care to our patients in a confidential, convenient setting which is devoted solely to plastic surgery. Patient satisfaction is our final reward. We are committed to excellence.

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Meridian Plastic Surgeons provides leadership in plastic surgery and aesthetic services. Our surgeons are board certified, have more than 40 years combined expertise in their areas of specialty, and actively participate in cutting-edge clinical research and fellowship programs. Meridian Plastic Surgeons offers a full esthetic department, Spa 170 West, with licensed medical estheticians and a professional staff dedicated to service excellence. Together as a team, we provide safe, superior care to our patients, balancing technical expertise with warmth and dedication, rejuvenating your face, body, and spirit.

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Testi "I have known for years that I wanted a breast augmentation. I am thirty-two years old. After seven years of marriage and two beautiful children, I finally learned the valuable lesson that I matter. Making myself a priority does not mean sacrificing my family’s needs. Rather, spending time making myself look and feel better means I am better able to care for others."


Testi "I had the good fortune to have Dr. Van Natta perform my breast augmentation. I am a 40 year old woman who had decided to have the surgery to boost my personal image of myself. My experience was absolutely fantastic! I followed exactly what Dr. Van Natta wanted me to do pre and post surgery. After the surgery was over, I was instructed to go home, take a 2 hour nap, get up, take a shower and wash my hair and then go out for lunch, run errands or whatever I wanted to do with the help of course of a family member. I followed his instruction and was amazed how much better I felt moving around rather than just laying in bed. Then, every hour on the hour, I was instructed to perform small exercises for my chest and the muscles. Every time I did them, I felt a little bit better each time. Finally, before I went to bed, I was instructed to lay flat on my breasts for 15 minutes before going to bed. Honestly, I was a bit apprehensive, but, in all honesty, it felt very good to do that. I followed this protocol for a few days after surgery. The results have been terrific! I had very little bruising, swelling and pain. I had spoken to many friends who had this procedure done, and each person I spoke with had substantial pain and bruising. Dr. Van Natta’s approach to allowing the body to heal itself along with the patient’s discipline really works! I felt very comfortable with his philosophy and the results were amazing!"


Testi "Going into this surgery, I thought the Recipe for Recovery was amazing. I have friends who have had breast augmentation by other surgeons and they were very skeptical. More than one of them said it wouldn’t work based on their experience with their recovery and the narcotics they had to take. But I felt very confident in Dr Van Natta and trusted that this regimen has been tested and worked for many other patients. I woke up from surgery feeling surprisingly good and I walked comfortably out the door within 30 minutes from waking up. We went home and I napped just like the Recipe says. When I woke up I was stiff and a little sore but as soon as I took a shower and blow dried my hair I was feeling really good. Within 7 hours of surgery I was out to dinner with friends who couldn’t believe, first of all that I was there at all and secondly that I looked and felt so good! Things just got better from there. It felt great to move and stretch. So here I am, one week from surgery and I am here to tell you that this works. I am so happy with my results and my whole experience. Dr Van Natta is great and I would recommend him to any of my friends or family."



Qualifications

Dr. Bruce W. Van Natta attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1977. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1981. From 1981 to 1982, Dr. Van Natta completed his post-graduate internship and surgery training at Indiana University Hospitals of Indianapolis. He completed his general surgery residency training also at Indiana University Hospitals from 1982 to 1986. Dr. Van Natta then completed a three-month fellowship specializing in hand surgery at the University of Louisville Hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky. From 1986 to 1988, he completed his residency training in Plastic Surgery at Indiana university Hospitals in Indianapolis.

In 1991, Dr. Van Natta received his board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds the appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Plastic Surgery Section of Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He is actively involved in main presentations at a national level as an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is also a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Va Natta is a member of the Medical Advisory panel of the McGhan Medical Corporation and is a principal investigator in six clinical trials associated with breast implants for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction following mastectomy.

In 2002, Dr. Van Natta merged his practice in partnership with Stephen W. Perkins. And in 2007 was joined by Dr. A. Michael Sadove to form Meridian Plastic Surgeons. This practice enables patients to have full facial, body, and esthetic services performed at one location.


Undergraduate

BA, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN


Medical School

MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN


Residency & Fellowships

General Surgery:
Indiana University Hospitals, Indianapolis, IN

Plastic Surgery:
Indiana University Hospitals, Indianapolis, IN

Hand Surgery Fellowship:
University of Louisville Hospitals, Louisville, KY


Societies - Memberships - Affiliations

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Medical Association
Indiana State medical Association
Indianapolis Medical Society
American Burn Association
Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow American College of Surgeons


Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery 1991


Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Male Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Face Procedures

  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Forehead Lift / Brow Lift
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Chin Augmentation (Mentoplasty)
  • Neck / Submental Lipo
  • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
  • Resurfacing / Peels
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Lip Enhancement

General Procedures

  • BOTOX® Treatments
  • Juvéderm®
  • Restylane® & Perlane®
  • Radiesse®
  • ArteFill®
  • Esthetics - Skin Care
  • ProFractional
  • SkinTyte
  • BBL / Photorejuvenation
  • MicroLaser Peel
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Micropigmentation
  • Latisse™