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The Surgeon

Dr. Elena Meridian,
MD, FACS

Dr. Meridian is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with 14 years of dedicated aesthetic practice in Chicago. Trained at Johns Hopkins and Northwestern, she combines deep surgical precision with an eye for natural, proportionate results.

Her practice is intentionally small. Meridian Plastic Surgery accepts a limited number of patients each month so that every case receives her full, undivided attention — from the initial consultation to the final follow-up.

Dr. Meridian Portrait

Training & Credentials

Education & Certification

MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Residency — General Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Fellowship — Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern
Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

Practice Philosophy

How We Practice

Surgical Honesty

We tell you what we can achieve — and what we can’t. No overselling, no unrealistic promises. Every recommendation is grounded in anatomy, not revenue.

One Surgeon, Always

Dr. Meridian performs every procedure personally. You will never be handed off to a resident or associate. Your surgery is hers from first incision to final suture.

Absolute Discretion

Our practice is designed for privacy. Separate entrance, private recovery suite, and a team that understands confidentiality isn’t just a policy — it’s a commitment.

Evidence-Based Technique

Techniques are selected based on outcomes data, not trends. Dr. Meridian attends surgical conferences annually and actively publishes peer-reviewed research.

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