The goal of our practice is to provide excellent personal service and optimal quality medical care in all areas of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. We take extra efforts to ensure the privacy of all of our patients, to answer all of their questions thoroughly, and to allow them to make the very best informed decision possible with regards to surgery. Each member of our staff has been extensively trained and we treat each patient as an individual from initial inquiry, to consultation, to surgery, and for many years afterwards. We want every one of our patients to know that we pledge to treat and care for them as we would a member of our own family.

Dr. Sadove is the author of over 100 articles and numerous book chapters. He has lectured all over the world on various aspects of plastic surgery. Dr. Sadove is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a past President of the Indiana Chapter. He is a specialty fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has served as the National Chairman of the Pediatric Plastic Surgery section. Dr. Sadove is a member and currently President of the American Cleft Palate Association as well as Past-President of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons and President of the American Society for Craniofacial Surgery. A Trustee of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Sadove has served as section program chairman for its National Meeting as well as on many of its committees. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation. Dr. Sadove is a senior examiner and one of eighteen directors (2003-2009) of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A member of the American and Indiana State Medical Associations, Past-President of the Seventh District Medical Society, Alternate Trustee, and Delegate to the State Convention. Dr. Sadove is a Recipient of the AMA’s Physician Recognition Award, Sertoma Clubs “Service to Mankind” Award, Clarian Hospitals Award for excellence in clinical care, as well as being named repeatedly by his peers to “Best Doc’s” in Indianapolis Monthly Magazine and Best Doctors in America.

An elective surgical experience should be safe and fulfilling. Every patient is special with unique treatment goals; therefore, in the consultation process I seek to understand the patient's expectations and desires. We also review the surgical and healing processes in detail. My staff and I seek to be attentive to patient's needs and concerns. We hope to have the opportunity of meeting with you in the near future. We provide the following background information in order that you may compare experience, service, and commitment when making decisions about your surgery.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1982

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

A.B. - Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1970

Graduate:

M.S. - University of Illinois, 1977

Medical:

M.D. - Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 1974

Residency:

General Surgery, Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1979
Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1981
Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship, New York University, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NY, NY, 1982
Microsurgery Fellowship, New York University, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NY, NY, 1982

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Cleft Palate Association
American Association of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Plastic Surgery Research Council
American Academy of Pediatrics (Plastic Surgery Section)
Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery
American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
Indiana State Medical Society
American Society for Craniofacial Surgery
International Society for Craniofacial Surgery
Indianapolis Medical Society

Academic Affiliations

James Harbaugh Endowed Professor of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine