Dr. Ringler is well recognized locally, nationally and internationally as a prominent plastic surgeon. Having extensive training and experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Ringler's practice is now exclusively dedicated to all areas of cosmetic surgery with particular expertise in:

• Facial rejuvenation surgery - including short incision face lifts (MACS lift)
• Cosmetic breast surgery - including scarless breast augmentation with saline implants
• Body contouring - including liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck)
• Hair restoration with micrografting for men and women.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Ringler is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Michigan State University. He is the director of the Plastic Surgery Residency Program of the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/MSU.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

American Board of Plastic Surgery: 1983

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

Undergradute:
BS, Michigan Sate University, East Lansing, Michigan 1973

Medical:

Medical School:
MD, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 1977

Residency:

Internship:
Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1977-1978
General Surgery:
Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1978-1980
Plastic Surgery:
Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1980-1982

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

Societies - Memberships - Affiliations:
Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons (President, 1997-98)
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Association of Plastic Surgeons
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Academic Affiliations

Program Director
Plastic Surgery Residency
Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/Michigan State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan