The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville

Dr. Mary Gingrass and Dr. Melinda Haws are exceptionally gifted female plastic surgeons in Nashville, Tennessee. They are both attentive to the needs of their patients and make it their goal to help each patient realize his or her dreams. Dr. Gingrass and Dr. Haws want to ensure that each patient's experience, from the initial consultation through surgical recovery, is as free from anxiety and complications as possible. Both doctors' skills and commitment to patient satisfaction epitomize the professionalism and compassionate attitude of The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville.

Dr. Mary Gingrass

Education:
B.S. Degree: Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
M.D. Degree: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Residencies & Fellowships:
Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
Fellowship: Nashville Plastic Surgery, Nashville, TN, American College of Surgeons

Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiners
Dr. Mary Gingrass is the past chief of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Baptist Hospital. She is a member of the medical staff at Baptist Plaza Surgicare Outpatient Surgery Center and Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She has practiced plastic surgery in Nashville since 1995 and her practice is now dedicated to cosmetic surgery and breast reconstruction. She has a special interest in breast enhancement and body contouring procedures. Her husband, Dr. Christopher Stark, practices orthopedic surgery with The Bone and Joint Clinic of Franklin, Tennessee.

Certification/Professional Memberships:
American Society of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgeons
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Medical Association
Tennessee Medical Association
Tennessee Women in Medicine
Nashville Academy of Medicine
Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition

Dr. Melinda Haws

Education:
Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois in 1997

Residencies & Fellowships:
Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL.
Fellowship: Nashville Plastic Surgery, Nashville, TN.
Assistant professor of plastic surgery at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Dr. Melinda Haws has chosen to focus her practice on breast enhancement and body contouring, with special emphasis on women trying to "get their bodies back" after pregnancy or weight loss. She can help patients with concerns regarding changes due to aging of the face or body, in addition to taking care of those inherited figure problems. She has a growing number of male patients with complaints of gynecomastia, or 'male breasts,' which can be corrected with a variety of procedures. Dr. Haws is also committed to providing breast reconstruction to those patients with breast cancer or congenital defects preventing breast development. In January of 2008, Dr. Melinda Haws became the new Vice Chief of the Department of Plastic Surgery.

Certification/Professional Memberships:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The Plastic Surgery Research Council
Tennessee Chapter, American College of Surgeons
Tennessee Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Tennessee Women in Medicine
Nashville Academy of Medicine