Ranked guide · Des Moines, Iowa
The 7 Best Plastic Surgeons in Des Moines (2026)
Central Iowa's surgical list reads as a statewide roster more than a city one: alongside the West Des Moines core of Dr. Michael Carlisle on Mills Civic Parkway, Dr. Konstantinos Lekkas on University Avenue, and Sono Bello's Jordan Creek clinic, it reaches PCI in Cedar Rapids and MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, so check the drive before booking a consult. Breast augmentation leads coverage at five of seven practices, with reductions, tummy tucks, and liposuction at four. Review depth is modest at 671 total, which makes the consult itself the real screen: verify American Board of Plastic Surgery certification and ask each surgeon their annual volume on your operation.
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Dr. David Jerkins, MD - PCI Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
202 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Photos from each practice's Google Business Profile.
How to vet a plastic surgeon
Three checks before any consultation deposit: certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (in Canada, Royal College certification, FRCSC), surgery performed in an accredited facility, and a direct answer to "how many of my exact procedure do you perform each year?" A reputable surgeon welcomes all three questions. Be cautious with heavy discounting and package deals: surgery is the wrong purchase to optimize on price.