Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Walter L. Bernacki earned his bachelor’s degree, Cum Laude, from Miami University, and his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He performed his residency at Ohio State in General Surgery and Critical Care and completed a two-year fellowship in Plastic Surgery with Summa Health System, where he was trained by some of the nation’s premier plastic surgeons.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Bernacki chose to establish and grow his practice, Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists, in his hometown. He has received many accolades throughout his career and is recognized as one of the top plastic surgeons in the state. Utilizing his education and almost two decades of experience, Dr. Bernacki offers the utmost professionalism and a wealth of plastic surgery expertise to patients throughout Central Ohio.
As an authority on all facets of plastic surgery, Dr. Bernacki possesses vast experience performing cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, facelifts, body contouring procedures, and more. He is also accomplished in the area of reconstructive surgery, including breast reduction, breast reconstruction (e.g., after mastectomy), facial reconstruction, skin reduction after weight loss, and other reconstructive procedures. Not only is Dr. Bernacki the number one choice for many doctors when referring patients, but he is also the first choice for many doctors, nurses and healthcare workers when seeking cosmetic or reconstructive procedures for themselves or their family members.
Dr. Bernacki’s credentials include certification by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, and he is part of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has also been a member of the Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons since its foundation. Because of his extensive training and years of experience, Dr. Bernacki has been selected as Head of Plastic Surgery at Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Division Chair of Plastic Surgery at Mount Carmel East Hospital, and Section Chief of Plastic Surgery at St. Ann’s Hospital. In these roles he is constantly advising other doctors on plastic and reconstructive surgeries and patient care.
Additionally, Dr. Bernacki is recognized for the high level of compassion and patient care that he brings to his practice. He founded Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists around his strong belief that all patients should be cared for like family. Because of Dr. Bernacki’s standards for excellent care, Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists has grown to add more staff and locations to better serve patients.
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Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery