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James M. Kurley, M.D.

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Address:
Champaign, Illinois, 61821
GPS:
44.133, -102.2186
Telephone:
(217) 273-4618
Email:
info@jkurleymd.com
Web:
http://www.jkurleymd.com
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Welcome to Advanced Aesthetics Surgery & Laser Center, the Web site of James Kurley, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon in Champaign, Illinois (IL) specializing in aesthetic (cosmetic) facial and body enhancements.

At Advanced Aesthetics Surgery & Laser Center in Champaign, Illinois (IL), Dr. Kurley and his professional staff offer advanced cosmetic enhancement procedures and services in a comfortable and relaxed setting. It is Dr. Kurley's desire that you leave his office feeling more confident and knowledgeable about cosmetic surgery and the benefits that it can provide to improve your quality of life.

Dr. Kurley devotes his practice solely to cosmetic surgery. He offers a full range of cosmetic procedures. We invite you to browse our site and explore the possibilities you can achieve.

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Welcome to Advanced Aesthetics Surgery & Laser Center

Meet Our Team
Michelle Matteson, Business Practice Manager and Marketing Director
Diane VanPatter, Licensed Esthetician
Kendra Brostow, Patient Care Counselor/Surgical Assistant

Associations

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Testimonials

Testi "Dr. Kurley,

Just wanted to say thank you for giving more than a fair price on my surgery! I have always appreciated and respected your thoughts on any and all surgeries that I have ever wanted to do. Even though I might not have liked what you told me, I know that you have my best interests at hand.

I love the fact that you take pride in your work and you are a perfectionist at what you do. I wouldn't trust my body with anyone else! Thanks for being you!"

Testi "Dear Dr. Kurley,

It is just past my two week mark for if I had written at my first week, my comment would have been, "What have I done?" I must say I am enthralled and pleasantly amazed at this point, and you were correct in remarking that I would feel differently at four months than at one week. I think I relate it’to childbirth, that the pain is soon forgotten.

Mainly my reason for writing is to comment on my experience with your practice, and not the least of it with you. I totally like your style or should I say "bedside manner". Your office is efficient and refreshing with a feeling that I am not one of the many, but THE one. Your staff is compassionate and professional. I am so amazed at my memory of the day of surgery in that it felt completely comfortable. The nurses were good, real good. Your wife, Barbara, was so incredible by making me feel nurtured and secure in her wonderful attention. I hope you will express to her how so valuable she is, for in the brief time I was in her care it is one of my most intense positive personal experiences. I liked the nurse anesthetist who instilled my confidence and must admit I never got to count back from one hundred since I was gone before I knew it.

At one point I thought some of what happened in that first week wasn’t shared with me ahead of time, but my husband put it succinctly in that no one would have it done if you did, and so I agree.

I also want to mention Terry Sturdyvin, who I felt totally comfortable with. She is a great Patient Care Counselor. She has a quality any person can bond with and makes it a happy time. Her personality is a true asset for the work you do.

Your pre and post surgery booklet of instructions is a great idea and was invaluable to me as I referred to it several times. I like the touch of the CD for relaxation also. It was cute and helpful.

Early on in my consult with you, you had sent me a questionnaire which I didn’t return because for me it was too early to make a qualified evaluation or perhaps the questions ere not totally applicable to me, but I needed to send these personal comments and although I feel you are my best kept secret, would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone.

Thank you for being there and for being you."

Testi "I am 37 years old, and after gaining weight and having 2 children, I was very unhappy with my body. In the past year I started working out and losing weight and lost a total of 45 pounds. Although I couldn’t have been more pleased with my weight loss, it left my abdomen area skin hanging, lose and ugly. No matter what I did to try to.tighten my stomach, nothing seemed to work. One day I was talking to a friend that had a tummy tuck procedure preformed in Champaign at Dr. Kurley’s office and was extremely happy with her results. I was very skeptical because of unpleasant past experiences with other plastic surgeons. I found the plastic surgeons that I have consulted with, and actually had a procedure done in the past, to be very pretentious and made me feel like I was actually bothering them to ask questions or voice concerns. However, my friend asked me to at least have a consultation with Dr. Kurley. Wow, am I glad I did. It literally changed my life.

Upon meeting Dr. Kurley and his staff I knew right away that I was going to make the decision to have a tummy tuck procedure at his practice. I found his staff to be some of the friendliest and caring people I have ever encountered in a physician's office. Barb was my recovery nurse, and I don't know what my husband and I would have done without her the day of my surgery. She was sincerely concerned with my well being that day and couldn’t have taken better care of me. Also, I was very impressed with his assistant Tern who answered so many questions each time I came to the office or called on the phone. His staff always took the time and never seemed bothered by whatever my concerns had been, which is opposite of the experience I had previously with other offices. Upon each of my check-ups, Dr. Kurley seemed to be just as happy as I was with my recovery and results — and let me tell you about my results.

This surgery exceeded all expectations that I had hoped for. I started in 2006 a size 12; however, by working out and losing weight previously, I was between a size 8 and 10 going into surgery. My hopes for my results of a tummy tuck would be to get rid of the hanging abdomen area and maybe be a constant size 8. After full recovery, I’m thrifled to say I am a size 4 and have never had so many compliments in my entire life. I feel like a completely different person with my body’s new look and have never been more pleased that I chose Dr. Kurley and his staff. Thank you!!!"

Testi "Dr. Kurley and Staff,

I wanted to thank everyone at Dr. Kurley's office for making my surgery a comfortable and amazing experience. From the first consultation, I felt at ease and very confident with my decision to have surgery at your office. Dr. Kurley-you are amazing! I am so happy with my results!! Terri was very pleasant and informative and I felt I could ask her anything!

Thanks again to EVERYONE that made my experience better than I ever hoped for."


Qualifications

My Approach and Philosophy about Plastic Surgery
“My parent’s impressed upon me from an early age, ‘Jim, if 95% of the people are going in one direction, you need to keep an eye on the opposite direction to be successful’. I apply this approach to plastic surgery - to continually seek advanced technical skill, while resisting unproven fads. I combine this advanced knowledge with an architect’s eye for detail and aesthetic sensibility to create the most natural results possible.”

My Philosophy about plastic surgery is that the sincere acknowledgement of your individuality, physical features and personality, combined with acknowledgment of the honor and trust given when committing to my care, is integral to successful outcomes and satisfied, loyal patients.”


Personal Biography

Dedicated husband to wife and business partner, Barbara Jean Kurley.
Devoted parent to Sarah Jean and James Matthew, III.


Hobbies and Interests

Regular competitor in marathon races including the prestigious Boston Marathon
Mentor and coach to runners
Piloting hot air balloons and scuba diving and tennis


Education Summary

College (1972 – 1976)
Loyola University of Chicago (Chicago IL)
Bachelor of Science Degree

Medical School (1976 – 1979)
Loyola University / Stritch School of Medicine (Maywood, IL)
Medical Degree

Internship (1979 – 1980)
Internal Medicine
Hines V.A.M.C. (Hines, IL)
Internship/Residency (1980 – 1984)

General Surgery
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)
Chief Resident 1983-1984

General Surgery
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)
Fellowship 1985-1987

Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)

Fellowship (1987)
Hand Microvascular Surgery
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)


Academic Positions

1988 to the present
University of Illinois
Clinical Associate Professor


Certifications

National Board of Medical Examiners Parts, I, II, III
American Board of Plastic Surgery


Societies and Affiliations

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons
Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons


Recognitions

Chairman-Dept of Surgery Covenant Medical Center 1990-1992
Champaign County Medical Society Executive Committee 1990-1995
ASAPS Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery
Certificate of Special Recognition For Community Service and Volunteerism


Accreditations

American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc Facility Inspector


Academic Appointments

Clinical professor at University of Illinois College of Medicine

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Buttock Lift
  • LipoDissolve
  • Massive Weight Loss Post-Bariatric Surgery

Face Procedures

  • BOTOX® Cosmetic
  • Facelift
  • Eyelid Lift
  • Laser Surgery

Medispa Services

  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Cellulite Removal
  • Laser Vein Therapy
  • Sclerotherapy
  • CosmoPlast™ & CosmoDerm™
  • Radiesse®
  • LATISSE™
  • Juverderm™