Katherine Kottwitz, MD
Dr. Kottwitz is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in Mommy Makeovers, aesthetic procedures like Botox and laser treatments and breast reconstruction.
Dr. Kottwitz attended Saint Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Even though she had a passion for music, she always knew she wanted to be a physician. She earned her medical degree in 2014 from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Dr. Kottwitz then stayed at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine to complete a six year Integrated Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency. Given her interest in cosmetic and aesthetic breast surgery, she completed a one year fellowship in an Aesthetic Society endorsed Aesthetic Fellowship at CaloAesthetics in Louisville, Kentucky with Dr. M Bradley Calobrace and Dr. Chet Mays. She is board-certified in plastic surgery.
She works closely with each patient to design a treatment plan that will provide the changes desired while maintaining a natural look. Dr. Kottwitz is accepting new patients at Deaconess Clinic Medical Office Building 1 on the Deaconess Gateway campus.
Vedant Borad, MD
Dr. Borad is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive surgery, including head and neck reconstruction after trauma and cancer, breast reconstruction, and complex wound closure utilizing microvascular free tissue transfer. Dr. Borad is accepting new patients at Deaconess Clinic Medical Office Building 1 on the Deaconess Gateway medical campus.
Deaconess Plastic Surgery Practice Philosophy
At Deaconess Clinic Plastic Surgery, our surgeons believe in holding the highest standards in surgical expertise and patient care, treating all as they would want to be treated. They derive a great deal of satisfaction as plastic surgeons by creating a positive impact in patients’ lives and improving their confidence and self-esteem.
Because each patient is unique in needs and goals, we focus on providing individualized care while basing each aspect of our practice on a foundation of respect and dignity. We believe our patients must be fully informed and take time to help our patients make decisions based on clear information and realistic goals in a relaxed, comfortable environment.
We strive to utilize the most current and proven surgical techniques. Safety is paramount, and we perform all major surgical procedures in accredited surgical facilities.
We take pride in creating a surgery experience that patients find fulfilling and comfortable. Our biggest rewards are our satisfied patients and the relationships that we develop in our practice.
Physician Collaborations
Plastic surgeons work with and accept referrals from many other medical specialties, including:
- Dermatologists
- Breast surgeons
- General surgeons
- Primary care physicians
- Weight loss physicians and bariatric surgeons
- Neurologists
- OB/GYN
- Emergency medicine and urgent care physicians
- Heart surgeons
- Wound care specialists