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Practice Philosophy
Dr. Orr and his staff strive to provide timely, professional care with state-of-the-art expertise and friendly, courteous patient support. Dr. Orr is very interested and concerned in bringing a warm, personal and caring touch into his practice and to the care of his patients. His wife, Tammy, works by his side as his nurse, bringing her own skills and warm personality into the office to help patients achieve their very best.
Location & Office Hours
Medical Arts Building, Ste 112
3700 Bellemeade Avenue
Evansville IN 47714-0106
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: 812-428-4139
Fax: 812-421-1305
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Specialty
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, including: Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Facial Surgery and Body Contouring Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1994
Education
1975-79 - B.S. Biochemistry Honors - University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
1979-83 - M.D.- University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
1983-88 - Residency - General Surgery - University of West Virginia, Wheeling, WV
1988-90 - Residency - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
1990-Present - Private Practice, Evansville, IN - Clinical Instructor in Plastic Surgery
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Bennett Surgical Society
Diplomat - American Board of Plastic Surgery
Fellow - American College of Surgeons
American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons
Payment Options
Medicare
Visa
MasterCard
Patient Financing
Cash
Personal Checks
Facilities
Most of our surgeries are done in either the Evansville Surgery Center or Surgicare. These are fully accredited freestanding surgical centers, manned by fully trained and certified physicians, nurses and technologists. The patient's care and his or her best outcome are their primary goal, while maintaining a warm, comfortable and caring environment.
Dr. Orr also has privleges at all the major hospitals in town, including both Deaconess Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center.
Hospital Affiliations
Active Staff - Evansville Surgery Center
Courtesy Staff - St. Mary's Medical Center
Consulting Staff - Tri-State Rehabilitation Hospital
Active Staff - Deaconess Hospital
Active Staff - Surgicare Surgery Center
Consultations
Excellence! Confidentiality! State of the Art! Artistic Expertise! Experience! Words used everyday, yet words that become so vitally important when considering Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery! These words come first and foremost to Dr. Orr and his staff when providing the plastic and cosmetic surgery you expect!
Dr. Orr provides the full spectrum of Plastic and Cosmetic surgical procedures. Facial procedures include in-office procedures like Microdermabrasion, Collagen and Botox Injections, as well as Facelifts, Eyelid and Brow Surgery, and Laser Resurfacing. Breast Surgery includes Breast Augmentation, and Minimal Incision Breast Lifts and Reductions. Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy is also a major part of our practice. Bosy Contouring is achieved through Ultrasonic-Assisted and Tumescent Liposuction, Tummy Tucks, and Arm/Thigh Lifts. During your consultation, Dr. Orr will discuss with you those areas which are a concern to you, then explain the various options available to obtain the look you are interested in achieving!
During the consultation, you will have ample opportunity to discuss all of your questions and concerns, not only with Dr. Orr regarding the surgery, but also with his office staff in discussing the before and after care, financial concerns and expectations.
By providing all these options, and more, Dr. Orr has the experience and artistic expertise to provide you with the best that Plastic Surgery has to offer.
American Board of Medical Specialties
American Board of Plastic Surgery