Lisa J. Peters, M.D.

Dr. Peters' Philosophy
"I strive to provide caring, compassionate, and top quality care to all patients. As a woman, however, I have a unique perspective to offer female patients as I better understand the concerns, insecurities, and goals women have when considering plastic surgery.

During our first visit, I will begin by listening to what you hope to accomplish with surgery. Once I understand your goals and perform an examination, I will help you understand what can be done with your body to achieve these goals and provide the information you need to make an informed decision.

My goal as your surgeon is to provide the best possible care to help you to look and feel your best. I look forward to meeting with you and exceeding your expectations."

Lisa J. Peters, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon who practices a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Dr. Peters attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she received her undergraduate degree with Honors in Biology. She then moved to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where she received her M.D. in 1995. Dr. Peters stayed at Vanderbilt where she completed residencies in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. She is unique among plastic surgeons in that she is double board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

After spending 11 years at Vanderbilt Hospital, Dr. Peters moved back home to the Chicago area to practice plastic surgery. Dr. Peters is on staff at West Suburban, Hinsdale Hospital, St. Joseph, Westlake Hospital, and Good Samaritan. She has been featured in the West Suburban Hospital “Women in Medicine” series.

Education

M.D.: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, 1995
B.S., Biology: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 1987-1991

Hospital Affiliations

West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, IL
Westlake Hospital, Melrose Park, IL
Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL
Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL
St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL

Residencies

Plastic Surgery: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2000-2002
General Surgery: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1995-2000

Memberships

Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2004
Certification by the American Board of Surgery, 2001
Membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2006
Associate Fellow, American College of Surgeons
H. William Scott Society Member, 2000
J. B. Lynch Society Member, 2002

Honors & Activities

Residency:
Participant, Candidate Group, American College of Surgeons

Medical School:
Vanderbilt Medical School Admissions Committee, 1992-1993
Travel grant to the Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, 1992
Microbes & Defense Academic Society, 1992-1995
Recording Secretary, 1992-1993
Steering Committee, 1992-1995
Tutor of anatomy and immunology, 1992-1993; Director of immunology tutoring program
“The Biorhythms” women’s a capella singing group 1991-1995; Director: 1994-1995
Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention Project, 1992
American Medical Student Association, 1991-1995

Undergraduate:
Graduated Cum Laude with Distinction
Phi Beta Kappa
Senator George Ray Hudson’s Legislative Scholarship
Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honorary
Mother’s Association Book Award Winner
Dean’s List (6 semesters)