Dr. Susan Dietrich Vasko co-founded Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery with Dr. Timothy Treece in 1997. She was rated as one of the top cosmetic surgeons in a recent "Doc's Rate Doc's" survey conducted by Channel 10. The practice, which has grown more by doctor referral and patient recommendation than by advertising, continues to bring healing and restoration to those affected by disfigurement, and aesthetic improvement to those desiring rejuvenation of the face or body.

"Our group's philosophy is to give advice on things that are truly beneficial to the patient," explains Dr. Vasko. "We don't jump on bandwagon of every new technique that comes along. There are so many ads for new things that will only last a year or two because they don't come through on their promise. As a group, we think critically about each new approach."

That same critical thinking is needed each time a surgeon determines which methods will best meet the goals of a specific patient. "We see such a variety of patients and case situations," she says. "Each case requires a unique approach. I was an engineering undergrad, so I am a problem solver by nature."

Both Dr. Vasko and Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery support a number of charity organizations, including an annual booth at Race for the Cure. Dr. Vasko also serves as treasurer of the Upper Arlington Women's Club, a group providing scholarships for students. She and husband Mark, an architect, volunteer as Adult Leaders for the Boy Scouts.

An Ohio native, Dr. Vasko received her medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed four years of general surgery residency and two additional years of plastic surgery residency at the Ohio State University Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.