 Dr. PieletA native of the Chicago area, Dr. Rodger Wade Pielet grew up in Aurora, Illinois in a family that stressed the importance of education. “ I was always interested in medicine, even as a young child I was always taking things apart and figuring out how to put them back together ,” he says. It is no surprise that he had a fascination with reconstructive surgery that continued to grow when he was a medical student. “I was very interested in this concept of helping repair and reconstruct functional problems. It became a form of problem-solving for me which later expanded to include the cosmetic aspect of surgery”Board Certified and distinguished in his field, Dr. Pielet is dedicated to the practice of aesthetic plastic surgery. He is an active member of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery and the Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Pielet is an extremely talented and innovative plastic surgeon. He works closely with his patients to ensure a comprehensive, inclusive and individualized approach to treatment. During his consultations he is very detailed with his explanations. His goal is for all of his patients to be as informed as possible and for them to know that they are in the best hands possible. Patients often comment on how much they appreciated the time he spent with them during their consultation and his willingness to take the time to answer all of their questions. Well-known for his honesty, integrity, passion and skill, Dr. Pielet has received tremendous recognition from Chicago and national news media for his advanced techniques and innovations in cosmetic and aesthetic surgery. Numerous articles regarding Dr. Pielet have been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, the Daily Herald and The Red Eye. He has made appearances on radio and television programs including Fox News, WGN-TV, NBC-5 and Oprah After the Show. While regarded as a respected authority on reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery, Dr. Pielet was a Clinical Associate at the University of Chicago for 11 years, where he maintained an active role with the academic and clinical training of plastic surgeons. He has also taught laser physics and laser training courses both nationally and abroad. In addition, he is the author of numerous scientific articles and has lectured extensively on the scope of plastic surgery and reconstructive microsurgery. His practice currently focuses on cosmetic and aesthetic surgery, laser surgery and general adult and pediatric reconstructive plastic surgery. He has also written several textbook chapters including the most recent chapter entitled Local Anesthetics and Surgical Considerations for Body Contouring. In addition to his clinical practice and academic contributions in Chicago, Dr. Pielet donates his time and professional services to help underprivileged children and adults with congenital deformities in Oaxaca and Zimapan, Mexico. Dr. Pielet was a member of Chicago’s Esteem Makeover Team, where two individuals from the Chicago-area each year were selected to receive fitness training, nutritional counseling, a new hair style, new wardrobe, dental work, eye care and plastic surgery. Dr. Pielet’s surgical team has performed procedures such as a brow lifts, face-lifts, rhinoplasty (nose reconstruction), eyelid surgery, liposculpture, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and total body-lifts on the winners. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RHINOPLASTY SURGERY CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BUTTOCK IMPLANT AUGMENTATION Education: B.S., Biology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA M.D., Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, NA Residencies: 1987-1988, Internship, Tulane University Hospital, New Orleans, LA 1988-1991, General Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1991-1993, Fellowship, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Academic positions: 1993-1997 Assistant Professor of Surgery, The University of Chicago 1997-2007, Clinical Associate, The University of Chicago |
