Center for Breast and Body Contouring

Meet Dr. Dennis Hammond

Dr. Hammond grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. He earned both his undergraduate degree in honors biology and his medical degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. Hammond has practiced in Grand Rapids since 1992. He became board certified in Plastic Surgery by The American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1994.

Dr. Hammond is married to Machelle and they have three children. He coaches his children's sports teams and, as time permits, enjoys fly fishing, golf and fitness.

Education

Doctor of Medicine – With Distinction, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1981-1985
Bachelor of Science – Honors in Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1977-1981

Post Graduate Education

Oral Boards in Plastic Surgery, 1994
Written Boards in Plastic Surgery, 1992
Fellow in Hand and Microsurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1991-1992
Fellow in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery, The Institute for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baptist Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee, 1990-1991
Medical Licensure for State of Wisconsin - Issued 1991
Medical Licensure for State of Tennessee - Issued 1990
Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Grand Rapids Area Medical Education Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1988-1990
Intern and Resident in General Surgery, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Saint Mary's Health Services, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1985-1988
Diplomat National Boards, 1986
Medical Licensure for State of Michigan - Issued 1986

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons: Candidate Group
American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons
Kent County Medical Society
Michigan State Medical Society
Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons
Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids Medical Advisory Board Member
The American Cancer Society Board of Directors Member
The American Association of Plastic Surgeons

Meet Dr. Eva Timek

Dr. Timek specializes in facial aesthetic surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, liposuction, body contouring after massive weight loss and rhinoplasty. Her expertise is a great asset to our practice. Together, our knowledge and dedication to providing compassionate, supportive care ensures that you will achieve the best possible results.



Board Certification

11/2007 American Board of Plastic Surgery

Education

• 2007-2008 Microsurgery Fellowship, Stanford University, CA
• 2000-2006 Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program, Loma Linda University, CA
• 1998-2000 Stanford University School of Medicine M.D. (6/2000)
• 1997-1998 Microsurgical Research Fellow, Buncke Microsurgical Laboratory, San Francisco, CA
• 1991-1997 Jagiellonian University Medical School, Krakow, Poland Medical Diploma, GPA- 4.83 ( 2-5 grade scale )
• 1987- 1991 King Jan Sobieski Gymnasium, Krakow, Poland, Final Examination GPA- 5.0 ( 2-5 grade scale), Baccalaureate

Foreign Languages

Fluent in Polish
Good knowledge of Russian