The primary goal of healthcare should always be "Good patient care." With that in mind, we have adopted the policy of, "Decide what it is that you do well, then do it better than anyone else." This philosophy has focused our vision on breast reconstruction, breast reduction, breast aesthetics, body contouring, facial cosmetics, and skin cancer care. Lawrence Plastic Surgery will continue to strive for excellence in these areas, provide quality, compassionate care, and become "The place to go..." Lawrence Plastic Surgery is the perfect example of medicine that is practiced for the right reason: Surgery that is performed in the correct manner and the success that naturally follows.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

Dr. Scott Thellman, American Board of Plastic Surgery 1996; American Board of Surgery 1993
Dr. John Keller, American Board of Plastic Surgery 2002; American Board of Surgery 2000

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

Dr. Scott Thellman, BA - Zoology, Ottawa University, 1981
Dr. John Keller, BA - Biology, Univ. of Pennsylvania, 1989

Medical:

Dr. Scott Thellman - MD, The Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine, 1986
Dr. John Keller - MD, Univ. of Kansas School of Medicine, 1994

Residency:

Dr. Scott Thellman - General Surgery, Burn Fellow, Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University, 1986-1994
Dr. John Keller, General Surgery, Indiana University; Plastic Surgery, Univ of Kansas, 1994-2001

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College Of Surgeons
American Medical Association