Dr. John Wakelin, a board-certified Plastic Surgeon in Columbus, Ohio, has a tremendous passion for his work and the care of his patients. This is demonstrated by his constant focus on patient safety and patient well-being. When you enter Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, every effort is made to make your experience a pleasant one. The welcoming staff constantly strives to maintain a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Since joining Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Dr. Wakelin has quickly developed a reputation for being a caring doctor with an artistic eye. He feels it is important to spend time with patients to understand their goals. After you sit down with Dr. Wakelin and discuss your goals, he formulates a personalized treatment plan, informs you of all your options, and discusses this with you. Dr. Wakelin and his staff will work tirelessly to help you look and feel your best.

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Wakelin dedicates a great deal of his time to ongoing learning. He frequently attends educational conferences in the U.S. and abroad and stays up to date with current literature to ensure that the care he provides his patients is the best possible. He incorporates the use of new technologies only after careful study to ensure that safety is never compromised and that results are delivered. Furthermore, Dr. Wakelin dedicates time to teaching residents and students daily and is on the Clinical Faculty of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. This is further testament that Dr. Wakelin remains on the cutting edge, as he takes part in educating the medical leaders of tomorrow.

John K. Wakelin III grew up on Sylvania, Ohio before attending Xavier University and receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude. He attended Xavier as a Service Fellow, which gave him the opportunity to perform volunteer service at several Cincinnati agencies, while on a full scholarship. From there Dr. Wakelin went to The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health and received his M.D. While at Ohio State he was fortunate enough to discover his calling, Plastic Surgery. After completing three years of General Surgery residency at Mt. Carmel, Dr Wakelin completed Plastic Surgery residency at Ohio State Medical Center.

Dr. Wakelin’s interests outside of work include fitness, sailing, biking, and cooking with his wife. He also remains active in his community and continues to volunteer his time to numerous organizations locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Wakelin has made recent trips to Egypt, Paraguay, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Peru with Operation Smile, performing cleft lip and palate surgeries for children and adults.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2006

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

B.A., Philosophy, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1996.

Medical:

M.D., Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, 2000.

Residency:

Surgical Residency, Mt. Carmel Health, 2000-2003.
Plastic Surgery Residency, Ohio State University Medical Center, 2003-2005.

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Ohio State Medical Association
Columbus Surgical Society
Columbus Medical Association

Academic Affiliations

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Clinical Faculty