Kitchener-Waterloo Plastic Surgery Practice Adds Third Specialist

    WATERLOO, ON, September 28, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic (www.drshenker.com) serving the Kitchener-Waterloo area now includes 3 plastic surgeons with the addition of Dr. Stephanie Ma, who recently completed advanced surgical training through an international fellowship.

"We're excited to welcome Dr. Ma to our talented team," Dr. Robert L. Shenker says. "Our unique, collaborative approach enables us to serve patients throughout the Tri-City area at our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Waterloo. With another surgeon, we can offer even more patients access to our top-quality care."

Dr. Ma joins other plastic surgeons Dr. Shenker and Dr. Amy L. Chesney at the Waterloo clinic, which also includes a Royal College-certified anesthesiologist, experienced nurses, a medical laser technician, and professional staff.

"Dr. Ma is a very talented and extremely well-trained plastic surgeon," Dr. Shenker says. "She was raised in Montreal, which is my hometown, and earned her medical degree from McGill University after getting an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy."

Dr. Chesney and Dr. Ma trained together at McMaster University, where Dr. Ma completed her plastic surgery residency before accepting a fellowship that included training in Brazil and Spain. The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic is the only plastic surgery practice in Southwestern Ontario to feature a team of 3 plastic surgeons, including 2 women who offer patients their unique perspective of procedures such as mommy makeovers and breast augmentation.

The Kitchener-Waterloo area practice is also dedicated to expanding breast reconstruction services at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for patients throughout the region who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The team performs major surgery covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan at the hospital. Other procedures covered by OHIP and all cosmetic surgeries are done at the clinic's surgical center, a certified independent health facility that is fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (CAAASF).

In addition to specializing in breast reconstruction, Dr. Ma's practice includes a range of procedures such as cosmetic breast surgery, hand surgery, and reconstructive facial plastic surgery.

"We're proud to adopt this team approach to plastic surgery that I believe will truly change how patients will address cosmetic and reconstructive needs," Dr. Shenker says. "Our thriving practice will continue to expand to meet the needs of our patients."

The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic (www.drshenker.com) serves Kitchener-Waterloo, the Tri-Cities region and beyond, including Guelph, featuring a collaborative team approach that includes 3 highly trained plastic surgeons. Dr. Robert L. Shenker is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Dr. Amy L. Chesney and Dr. Stephanie Ma offer a range of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures. The practice also offers an array of popular non-surgical treatments, including injectables and laser and light services.

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