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Douglas L. Vander Woude, MD, FACS

Credentials and Career Achievements

  • Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Certified by the American Board of Surgery
  • Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery, Spectrum Health Hospitals
  • Staff Physician Spectrum Health Hospitals
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Michigan State University
  • Served as attending surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston
  • Member, American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association
  • Member, American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Douglas L. Vander Woude, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified

Dr. Douglas Vander Woude offers his cosmetic surgery patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge and personal attention. With over 15 years of experience in the field of Plastic Surgery, he provides state of the art treatment options for cosmetic improvement of the face, breast and body. He believes strongly that patients must be evaluated and treated individually utilizing proven, safe and reliable treatment methods.

Dr. Vander Woude is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He completed his training with the nation’s best at the University of Michigan Hospitals, Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School. After additional highly sub-specialized fellowship training in craniofacial surgery, Dr. Vander Woude was appointed to the teaching staff of Harvard Medical School.

He returned to his hometown of Grand Rapids in 1998 to join Plastic Surgery Associates (PSA). Dr. Vander Woude is currently appointed as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Michigan State College of Human Medicine, and is actively involved in Medical Student and Resident education. He is the author of multiple scientific articles for professional journals and research publications, and is credited with honors both locally and nationally.

Dr. Vander Woude provides care in a professional and confidential manner offering his patients the highest level of confidence and trust. He is compassionate, understanding and committed to excellence.

Plastic Surgery Associates (PSA) physicians are trained specialists with comprehensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Committed to delivering the finest care possible to every patient, PSA surgeons have achieved extensive post-graduate training and contribute nationally to cutting-edge research. They also teach current and future surgeons at the Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center for Health Professions (GRMERC) Plastic Surgery Residency.

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