Thomas E. Geraghty, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Thomas Geraghty is in the private practice of plastic surgery, specializing in aesthetic (cosmetic) procedures. He has helped thousands of patients achieve the look they desire.

With over 25 years of experience in facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid lifts, breast augmentation and lifts, liposuction, tummy tucks and other aesthetic procedures, Dr. Geraghty has earned an excellent reputation for achieving an improved natural appearance for his patients.

As a result, his referrals come from all over the country.

An accomplished aesthetic surgeon for all areas of the body, Dr. Geraghty specializes in breast surgery, advanced brow and eyelid techniques, subperiosteal cheek lifts, facelifts, skin resurfacing, abdominoplasty and body contouring with liposuction. His passion for structure, delicate work and human interactions make him a very thorough, qualified surgeon.

His professional and personal reputation has presented him with many requests by local and international lectures on areas of his particular expertise.

New Technologies

Dr. Geraghty has consistently been in the forefront of new technologies and products in plastic surgery. In fact, in 1985 he became one of the first plastic surgeons in the United States to be trained in Liposuction. He has actively supported his breast implant patients by participating in the FDA's study regarding the safety of silicone implants. He uses endoscopic techniques for browlifts and subperiosteal cheeklifts, lasers in skin resurfacing and has endeavored to find the best material for the long-term lip enhancement, and correction of glabellar and smile lines.

Personal

He is married to Judy Geraghty, has a daughter, Kellie, a son, Kevin, and plays as much tennis as he can. Dr. Geraghty is also a scuba diver, swimmer and waterskiier. An avid Kansas Jayhawks fan, he will of course, see fans from other universities.

Philantropy

Dr. Geraghty finds much satisfaction in his practice and enjoys his aesthetic patients. He also experiences a deep fulfillment in his volunteer work in the third world. He established Medical Aid for Children of Latin America (MACLA), a 501C3 not-for-profit corporation, to sponsor work in the Dominican Republic and Bolivia as well as other countries in need of reconstructive plastic surgery. On May 3, 2005, Dr. Geraghty received the 2004 In Chul Song Award for Philanthropic Service. Dr. Geraghty also received the 2004 Humanitarian Award which was presented by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Specialty

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Education

High School:
Bishop Miege
Shawnee Mission, KS

Undergraduate:
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Medical School

University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Residencies

General Surgery:
St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Plastic Surgery:
University of Missouri Kansas City Medical School
Truman Medical School
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO

Licensure

Missouri

Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners
Fellow American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Plastic Surgery Society of Kansas City (President 1991-1993)
Metropolitan Medical Society of Kansas City
Missouri Plastic Surgery Society