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Practice Philosophy
Dr. Ganske believes that a physician should "do no harm." No guarantees can be given for any procedures, but the key to a patient being happy with his or her results is to have realistic goals, to understand the risks, to have a caring honest physician who places the patient's health above all else. The aim of plastic surgery is to repair or maintain form and function after the process of disease or aging.
Location & Office Hours
Suite 400
6000 University Avenue
West Des Moines IA 50266
Office Hours: 8:00 - 5:00
Phone: 515-265-4414
Fax: 515-265-4486
Specialty
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Hand Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1985
Education
University of Iowa - B.A. 1972
University of Iowa Medical School - MD 1976
University of Colorado Medical Center - General Surgery 1976-1978
University of Oregon Health Science Center 1978-1982
Harvard Medical School - Plastic Surgery 1982-1984
Private Practice 1985-1994
US Congressman 1994-2003
Private Practice 2003 - Present
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons 1986
American Association of Plastic Surgeons 1996
American College of Surgeons 1987
American Association of Hand Surgeons 1987
American Society for Surgery of the Hand 1997
American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association 1990
Insurance
Welmark (BC/BS)
Others in the future
Payment Options
Medicare
Medicaid
Visa
MasterCard
Cash
Personal Checks
Facilities
Dr. Ganske uses only fully accredited and professional surgical facilities. Patients can be assured that their procedures are in state-of-the-art surgical facilities.
Hospital Affiliations
Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, IA
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
Consultations
Dr. Ganske practices a broad range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He cares for children with birth defects, trauma victims, cancer patients seeking reconstruction and patients who desire a more youthful appearance. Dr. Ganske's philosophy is to do what is best for the patient. This requires understanding each patient's goals and discussing their treatment options with them. Some procedures are complicated and Dr. Ganske thinks that communication with the patient so that he or she fully understands what can be done and possible risks and complications is very important. Plastic surgery is a wonderful experience for so many people because it helps them to regain lost form and/or function. Cosmetic patients are a particularly happy group of patients. Wanting to appear one's best is a legitimate reason for surgery. Dr. Ganske thinks that a surgeon who is good in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery takes techniques and surgical skills from each to make the other better!
Greg Ganske, MD