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Diane Gerber, M.D.

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Address:
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
GPS:
42.2241, -78.29
Telephone:
(312) 654-8700
Email:
drgerber@gerbermd.com
Web:
http://gerbermd.com
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Overview


Doctor's Website

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"Safety, results and my patients always come first"

Patients have a lot of choices when it comes to selecting a plastic surgeon. Just type "plastic surgeon" in Google (like you may have done to find my site) and you’ll see what I mean.

So with all the options out there, why have my patients chosen me? Based on what they’ve shared with me over the years, I think it comes down to trust. My patients trust my skill as a surgeon and my sensibilities and judgment as a human being. And I think I’ve earned that trust through an adherence to certain values in my practice that I believe set me, and my staff, apart.

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Dr. Gerber has been featured in many publications including Marie Claire, New Woman, Health, Woman's Day, Town & Country and Chicago magazine. She has also written the book, "100 Questions and Answers About Plastic Surgery."

Dr. Gerber has been interviewed on many television programs including ABC News' "Health Beat."

Office

"My OR offers patients more privacy and comfort. And unlike many office-based facilities, it's also fully-accredited."

Our surgical facility is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc (AAAASF).

Did you know that despite growing concern, the vast majority of office-based surgery facilities are unaccredited, operating independent of peer review and inspection process? According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, this poses a significant threat to the safety of patients.

Every year, our in-office surgical facility is inspected in order to identify any areas that may need improvement. Every three years, a formal site inspection is performed by a trained AAAASF representative. In addition, facility performance is continually monitored and measured against established standards.

Our accredited surgical facility offers our patients: convenience, greater privacy, more personalized attention and it reduces possible exposure to hospital-borne pathogens. The office is warm, comfortable and inviting, in contrast to the large and often impersonal environment of a hospital. You'll be greeted by friendly faces-people who actually know your name. After being escorted into a private changing room, your operating suite will be ready for you. Throughout the entire process you'll be treated by concerned professionals— people you know, who are dedicated to your safety and to catering to your every need.

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Testimonials

Testi "Dear Dr. Gerber,

Today is the last day that I have to wear my pressure garment after the liposuction procedure you performed on me 3 weeks ago. I'm still a little swollen — BUT RESULTS ARE GREAT! As I told you before I decided to have this procedure done, I saw 5 different plastic surgeons. But from my first appointment with you, it became clear to see that you were the surgeon I wanted to select.

Thank you so much for your ability to listen, for your unparalleled professionalism, experience and expertise. I will always recommend you to other people. And a big thank you to everyone in the office. You people were all so good and kind to me."

Testi "To Anyone who is Contemplating Cosmetic Surgery:

I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a competent and skilled cosmetic surgeon.

I have had the unfortunate experience of having inadequate eyelid surgery performed by a local surgeon near where I lived. I had read that eyelid surgery was one of the simplest surgeries and I never thought I would have complications. How wrong I was! After my surgery was performed, I could see immediately that my eyes were very uneven. One eye appeared larger than the other did and both were excessively pulled down (one eye so much that it actually required a skin graft to replace skin where too much had been removed.) I was also left with very visible scars.

When I went back to the surgeon, and he said that I would look bad for two months after he did the skin graft, I began to look for another surgeon. This time I did my research before I interviewed. I saw three doctors (one of which said he would not even attempt to correct my eyes and told me that I needed the work of a specialist.) During my consultation with Dr. Gerber, I knew immediately that I would choose her to help me. She took her time with me and made me feel comfortable and at ease. I liked her confidence as she explained how she would repair my eyes. I was also impressed with how caring and friendly the surgical and office staff made me feel.

After Dr. Gerber performed the corrective surgery, I noticed two big differences: first, I had a very minimal amount of bruising, even though I had a more serious surgery than the initial procedure where I experienced much bruising; second, Dr. Gerber left no detectable scars. I literally do not see any incision marks. In my opinion, this is what a good cosmetic surgeon is all about.

By the way, the skin graft that the original doctor told me would take two months to heal? With my surgery with Dr. Gerber, I was able to go out in public, without anyone detecting I had any surgery at all, in a little more than a week's time. If I have any regrets about my cosmetic surgery, it's only that I did not go to Dr. Gerber in the first place. I would have saved myself much time and expense"

Testi "To Dr. Gerber and Staff,

Each of us develops different needs and expectations when selecting and/or visiting a plastic surgeon. Additionally, anxieties can be heightened if we've never been seen by the physician or don't have a strong trust in the referral source. Those issues fade to the background at the first interaction with Dr. Gerber and her highly competent staff. From the first telephone contact through recovery from surgery, the atmosphere is friendly, warm, caring and genuinely concerned. Coupled with sound clinical expertise. Dr. Gerber's decisions and recommendations always suggest meticulous subtlety and she is extremely honest about expectations and results.

I have referred numerous colleagues, friends and family to her and everyone has been very, very pleased with their experience-as I have."

Testi "Dear Diane:

I really want to write this letter while the whole "Dr. Gerber" experience is fresh in my mind. Somehow, I want to convey to you the depths of my appreciation for this totally positive experience. Granted, surgery is anxiety producing. But from my first appointment concerning this surgery until your nurse said I could stop coming for a few months, you all have made this experience seem like a cakewalk. At all times, I felt educated; cared for; nurtured; and confident about the quality of the professionals in whose hands I had placed myself. You have achieved something very special with the medical environment you have created and the team you have put together.

I now have "before" and "after" tapes of my TV appearances. All the things that made me unhappy about the "before" have been addressed, and minimized, in the "after." I am really thrilled! Please thank your nurse for me. I still cannot believe she took out all those stitches without a moment of discomfort for me. And again thank you. You are the BEST!"


Qualifications

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Gerber has met the highly selected criteria for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is uniquely qualified to perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on the face and all areas of the body. To become a board-certified plastic surgeon, she completed a three-year residency in general surgery, and an additional three years of training specifically in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Then, a comprehensive and rigid set of examinations, both written and oral, needed to be passed before becoming board certified.

After attaining board certification in 1984, Dr. Gerber was accepted by her peers into two prestigious societies in which she plays an active role-ASPS (The American Society of Plastic Surgeons) and ASAPS (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery). To maintain membership in these societies, members must adhere to a strict code of ethics and participate in continuing education.


Education

Vassar College: BA 1973
Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons, MD 1977
Northwestern University, Residency in General Surgery: 1977-1980
Northwestern University, Residency in Plastic Surgery: 1980-1983
Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery: 1984


Awards and Recognition

Named by Town and Country magazine as one of the Top Cosmetic Surgeons in the United States.
Town & Country magazine interviewed more than 2000 surgeons nationwide and asked them for peer recommendations, surveyed media sources and acquired membership information from professional associations and teaching hospital faculty lists.

Named by Chicago Magazine as one of the area's "Top Doctors"
Chicago magazine interviewed physicians in all fields, nurses and former patients.


Society Memberships

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
Illinois State Medical Society
Chicago Medical Society
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc


Offices Held

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Media Spokesperson
Chairman, Young Plastic Surgeons Committee
Auditor, Board of Directors
Assistant Faculty, Risk Management Course
Member: Public Education, Risk Management, Marketing, and Women's Caucus

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Media Spokesperson
Public Education Committee

American College of Surgeons
Credentials Committee

Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Group
Medical Advisory Board
Chairman, Medical Referral Committee
Medical Executive and Advocacy Committees

American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.
Legislative Committee


Speaking Engagements

Northwestern University Medical Center; Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Facial Rejuvenation

National Plastic Surgery Conference and Lectures: Committee Chairman

American Association of Plastic Surgeons: Midwest Clinical Conference/expert panel on facial surgery

Rush-Presbyterian/St. Luke's: Workshop/Plastic Surgery

St. James Hospital: Community lectures on plastic surgery, registered nurses and physician conferences for continuing medical education

Jewish Community Conference: Women's Health Forum

Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Group: Lectures and workshops/breast reconstruction

Latin School of Chicago: Adult education courses on facial rejuvenation, aesthetic plastic surgery and newest techniques in plastic surgery

Discovery Center Course: Consumer's Guide to Plastic Surgery

Hadassah: New trends in facial rejuvenation

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Enlargement
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reduction
  • Male Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Liposuction
  • Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Buttock and Thigh Lift

Face Procedures

  • Face Lift
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Brow Lift
  • Facial Implants
  • Injectable Facial Fillers
  • BOTOX© Injections
  • Laser Facial Resurfacing
  • Nose Surgery
  • Ear Pinning Surgery