As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Walter Bernacki has worked hard to achieve many accomplishments. He has been named head of Plastic Surgery at Mount Carmel East Hospital and St. Anns Hospital. This is a reflection of his respect and reputation he has with his colleagues. Additionally, he has been elected to the prestigious position of Chairman of Surgery at Mount Carmel East Hospital. In this role he supervises most surgical specialties at the hospital. Dr. Bernacki’s private practice, Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists, is recognized as a premiere destination for cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. But despite all of his career success, it’s his devotion to his family that Dr. Bernacki holds highest.

“The most important thing in my life is my family,” he says. “Spending time with my wife, supporting my children in school and sporting events—these are the things that mean the most to me.”

Since the plastic surgery field is very diverse, it allows me to help people in a variety of ways. We take care of trauma patients, patients in need of reconstructive care, and patients who desire elective cosmetic procedures. I like to help people and I enjoy the challenge of finding the best solution for each of their needs.

I believe that the key to our success is the genuine care we have for our patients. We have an amazing staff that treats each patient like family. I always think to myself, “If this was my mother or daughter or son, what treatment would I recommend?” That’s the thought process that guides my recommendation to each patient.

Our attention to detail and treating each patient on an individual basis. When you contact our office, you will always speak to a real person, not some automated answering service. We take a lot of pride in the level of service and care we provide, and we have a very tight-knit staff that knows each patient’s needs. We’re able to communicate in a timely fashion any concerns that you might have.

My wife is a vital part of the practice. She’s been with me for a long time—all the way back to medical school—so she knows the sacrifices and the hard work that we’ve had to put in to get to where we are now. She helped us start the practice in 2002 and continues to be an instrumental part of daily operations as we grow and improve our ability to handle more advanced and emerging technologies. Additionally, my daughter has worked in the office to get an idea of what her dad does every day, and taken time to shadow me in the operating room.

There are many choices out there when it comes to choosing a physician or an office to undergo a cosmetic procedure. It is crucial to see someone who is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Most people would be surprised to learn that more than 50% of the offices that offer cosmetic treatments do not have any formal training in plastic surgery.