Dr. Joseph R. Barnthouse, MD

Plastic surgery truly requires a blending of the art and science of medicine. Here, the word plastic is from the Greek plastikos, meaning "to mold" or "to give form".

By reconstructing or recreating physical appearance, we can provide an enhanced sense of beauty and a new self-confidence in the lives of our patients.

Our patients are always our first priority. We recognize that each patient has very particular, individual needs and expectations, and we will take all the time necessary to answer every question and explain each procedure and service in great detail.

Because of his extensive surgical training, Dr. Barnthouse is uniquely qualified as a specialist in Plastic Surgery. He is one of the elite few physicians with additional training specializing in cosmetic and breast surgery, and is known for his talented surgical ability and expertise in handling difficult cases. Dedicated to patient counseling and education, Dr. Barnthouse has a warm “bedside manner” and takes the time to fully explain your options and procedures.

Dr. Barnthouse is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Barnthouse completed his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at the University of Missouri - Kansas City after his General Surgery residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. He completed his fellowship in Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. He also completed a fellowship in Breast Surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.