To schedule an appointment for the latest in cosmetic surgery treatments, contact the plastic surgeons at our Newark, Delaware practice near Wilmington and Elkton, Maryland.
Advanced Plastic
Surgery Center
774 Christiana Rd Ste 101
Newark DE 19713
P: 866-377-6899
F: 302-623-4064
About Our Plastic Surgeons - Serving Newark and Wilmington, Delaware and Elkton, Maryland
At Advanced Plastic Surgery Center, it is our goal to help patients look and feel confident. Each of the plastic surgeons at our Newark practice near Wilmington, Delaware and Elkton, Maryland is a specialist in many areas of plastic surgery. They are recognized for utilizing the most advanced surgical techniques and regularly participate in accredited continuing education courses. This ensures that our surgeons are current with the latest technological advances. Our experienced staff of professionals includes registered nurses, physicians' assistants, certified estheticians, specially trained patient coordinators, and professional management.
- Dr. Lawrence D. Chang
- Dr. Kyo A. Kim
- Dr. David D. Zabel
- Dr. Joseph Thornton
- About Our Physician Assistant
Lawrence D. Chang, M.D.
Dr. Lawrence Chang attended the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine and received his degree in 1986. He is board-certified in plastic surgery. He completed his plastic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and had the honor of being appointed Chief Resident. Dr. Lawrence Chang has been in practice in the Wilmington area since 1994. His areas of focus include cosmetic and reconstructive facial and breast surgery, as well as body sculpting and laser surgery. His advanced surgical skill and refined eye for aesthetics enable him to achieve plastic surgery results that are highly satisfying and natural. Dr. Chang is one of our exceptional plastic surgeons who takes pride in exceeding the expectations of his Newark, Delaware patients.
Medical Education/Residency/Fellowship
1991-1994
Plastic Surgery Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
1987-1991
General Surgery Residency
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York
1982-1986
Doctor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1978-1981
Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Board Certification
The American Board of Plastic Surgery
Kyo A. Kim, M.D.
Dr. Kyo Kim is an expert in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery. He has been in plastic surgery practice in Wilmington since 1971. Dr. Kim has completed extensive training and specializes in advanced techniques in facial aesthetic surgery, body reshaping, and breast surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the prestigious American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Kyo Kim takes the time to listen to your cosmetic needs and desires, and will honestly advise you of your options. He has helped patients restore beauty to their appearance and self-confidence to their lives.
Medical Education/Residency/Fellowship
1968-1971
Plastic Surgery Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
1965-1968
General Surgery Residency
Wilmington Medical Center
Wilmington, Delaware
1964-1965
Internship – Rotating
Atlantic City Hospital
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1963-1964
Resident in ENT
Seoul University
Seoul, South Korea
1955-1959
Doctor of Medicine
Seoul University
Seoul, South Korea
Board Certification
The American Board of Plastic Surgery
David D. Zabel, M.D.
Dr. David Zabel received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1990. He went on to complete his training in the Wilmington area at the Christiana Care Health System, and was awarded a two-year research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He then completed a plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in June of 1999. Dr. David Zabel is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Zabel has established himself as one of our most respected and distinguished plastic surgeons who caters to the individual needs of his patients from Wilmington, Elkton, and throughout Delaware and Maryland, taking the time to educate them about their options and helping to establish their goals. He combines medical expertise, artistic vision, and outstanding service to make your surgical experience a positive one.
Medical Education/Residency/Fellowship
1997-1999
Plastic Surgery Residency
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1994-1997
General Surgery Residency
Medical Center of Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
1992-1994
Wound Healing Research Fellowship
University of California – San Francisco
San Francisco, California
1990-1992
General Surgery Residency
Medical Center of Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
1986-1990
Doctor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
1982-1986
Bachelor of Science
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Board Certification
The American Board of Plastic Surgery
The American Board of General Surgery
Joseph Thornton, M.D.
Dr. Joseph Thornton earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2001. He completed six years of extensive plastic surgery training at Albany Medical Center in New York and joined Advanced Plastic Surgery Center in 2007. With special interest in breast surgery, body sculpture, and facial rejuvenation, Dr. Joseph Thornton offers personalized treatment to meet his patient's goals. Time is taken in every consultation to ensure that all questions and concerns are appropriately addressed. Once a decision to proceed is made, his attention to detail and surgical skill is utilized in collaboration with the patient's wishes to achieve natural, beautiful results.
Education
2001-2007
Plastic Surgery Residency
Albany Medical Center
Albany, NY
1997-2001
Doctor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
1993-1997
Bachelor of Science
Haverford College
Haverford, PA
About Our Physician Assistant
Ellen E. Radziewicz PA-C attended the College of New Jersey, where she received her Bachelor of Science in 2000. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002, earning her Master of Science in Health Sciences. Upon graduation, Ellen successfully received her national certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in 2002. Ellen has assisted our plastic surgeons in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patients in the office, operating room, hospital, and wound care environments since 2004. The relationship between Ellen and the plastic surgeons at our practice is one of mutual trust and respect. She is a representative of the physician, treating the patient in a style and manner developed and directed by her supervising physician.
Education
2002-2002
Master of Science of Health Sciences
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1996-2000
Bachelor of Science
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Contact Our Plastic Surgeons
Contact Advanced Plastic Surgery today to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Lawrence Chang, Dr. Kyo Kim, Dr. David Zabel, or Dr. Joseph Thornton, the exceptional plastic surgeons at our Newark practice near Wilmington, Delaware and Elkton, Maryland.