Akron Plastic Surgeons

Michael G. Parker, M.D.

Dr. Parker has more than 20 years experience as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, treating both children and adults. He has shared his talents with children around the world as a volunteer with organizations like Operation Rainbow. In additional to his medical practice, he is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM). He specializes in a variety of procedures, including cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and post weight loss body contouring.

Education
BA - Milikin University, Decatur, Illinois, 1973
Southern Illinois University - Graduate College, Carbondale, Illinois, 1974
MD - University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, 1978

Internship:
Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, 1978-1979

Surgical Residency:
Albany Medical Center, 1979-1982 (General Surgery)
Albany Medical Center, 1982-1983 (Chief Residency, General Surgery)

Plastic Surgery Residency:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1983-1985
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1985 (Chief Residency, Plastic Surgery)

Fellowships:
Surgery of the Head & Neck, West of Scotland
Regional Plastic & Oral Surgery Unit, Canniesburn Hospital, Bearsden, Glasgow, Scotland, 1985

Board Certifications
General Surgery, 1984
Plastic Surgery, 1986

Douglas S. Wagner, M.D.

Dr. Wagner has more than 20 years experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery and has extensive expertise in breast reconstruction. His specific areas of interest include post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, post-partum rejuvenation and post weight loss body contouring. Dr. Wagner also currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM).

Dr. Wagner is involved in research regarding the safety of silicone gel breast implants, and refinements in procedures and techniques to avoid complications in breast reduction, breast reconstruction and breast augmentation surgery. He is a pioneer and instructor in the use of the Quill closure system.

Education
BA - Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1978
MD - Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, 1981

Internship:
Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, 1981-1982

Surgical Residency:
Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, 1981-1986

Plastic Surgery Residency:
New York University Hospitals, New York, New York, 1986-1988

Special Training:
General Plastic Surgery, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 1988
Cosmetic Surgery, Paris, France, 1988

Fellowship:
Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery Foundation, St. Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, 1989

Board Certifications
General Surgery, 1987
Plastic Surgery, 1991

John C. Pedersen, M.D.

Dr. Pedersen has more than 10 years experience as plastic and reconstructive surgeon and has extensive training in post weight loss body contouring. His special interests include breast rejuvenation, liposuction and abdominoplasty. Dr. Pedersen is currently an Instructor in Plastic Surgery at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM).

Dr. Pedersen is a pioneer, and currently acts as director, of Summa Heath System's Post-bariatric Body Contouring Program. He is an instructor on the use of the Quill closure system and leader in its use for post-bariatric body contouring. He has been on the Board of Trustees at the Akron Art Museum for five years and currently serves as the Executive Vice President.

Education
BS - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1983-1987
MD - Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1987-1991

Internship:
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, 1991-1992

Surgical Residency:
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, 1992-1996

Plastic Surgery Residency:
Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, 1996-1998

Fellowship:
Hand & Microsurgery, Christine M. Kleinert Institute, Louisville, Kentucky, 1998-1999 (Team member: First American Hand Transplant)

Board Certifications
Diplomat, N.B.M.E., 1992
Diplomat, American Board of Surgery, 1998
Plastic Surgery, 2001