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Meet David J. Wages, M.D. - Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Practice Philosophy
Expertise, Training & Education Using his more than 10 years of surgical experience, Dr. Wages performs a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, but focuses on surgery of the face, eyes, breasts, and abdomen. Dr. Wages also performs body sculpting and Botox® treatments. Dr. Wages attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas and completed his residency and training in both general surgery and plastic surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed one additional year of advanced plastic surgery training including a Hand and Microvascular Fellowship at Harvard Plastic Surgery Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Wages was recently selected as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons for 2004 and again in 2005.
Active in the Community Dr. Wages is also active in breast cancer awareness, and participates in the annual North Shore Cancer Walk.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Wages Has Privileges at the Following Local Hospitals:
Dr. Wages is a frequent speaker for both public and medical events. When he's not seeing patients, he spends time with his wife and three children, and is an avid biker and Barbeque cook.
What Does it Mean to Be Board Certified? Board Certification is a "stamp of approval" that a surgeon's plastic surgery knowledge and performance are up to standards established by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Board Certification is only given to surgeons who have significant experience, training, and who have passed a rigorous examination process. To become a Board Certified plastic surgeon, a physician must first graduate from medical school. The physician must then complete a surgical residency at a qualified medical center. The first several years of this residency include training in all aspects of surgery, and the final years focus exclusively on plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. After completing his or her residency, the surgeon is considered "Board Eligible" and can apply to the American Board of Medical Specialties to take the exam administered by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The exam consists of exhaustive written and oral examinations that cover all aspects of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, and require the surgeon to present case history examples of his or her own work to show competence. |
Dr. Wages emphasizes a personal care and concern for the needs of our patients as individuals. This offers the opportunity to create the image you envision for yourself through the artistry of plastic surgery. Defining that vision during your consultation allows Dr. Wages to share your views and help you to be realistic in your expectations. He believes that informed patients make the best surgical decisions. He listens to patients carefully, then provides clear and comprehensive information so they approach surgery fully informed about their surgical options. Your personal goal will be combined with Dr. Wages’ surgical skills and expertise, along with the latest in technology to achieve this. Patients say that Dr. Wages answers all of their questions and never makes them feel rushed.
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