John Symbas, MD

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Symbas, who serves patients in Atlanta, Georgia.

A skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Symbas joined the plastic surgery team at Atlanta Plastic and Reconstructive Specialists in October 2015. Prior to that, he was an instrumental member of the team at Marietta Plastic Surgery for almost 5 years.

Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists is a leading plastic and reconstructive surgery practice. Their trusted plastic surgeons have more than 30 years of experience with the most complex cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Their physicians believe in staying up-to-date with technological advancements that enhance the surgical experience for their patients. They are committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment in which patients feel relaxed and well cared for.

Educated in the United States, Dr. Symbas graduated magna cum laude from the School of Medicine at Emory University where he also finished his undergraduate program. He completed his residency at Emory University through the School of Medicine in both plastic surgery and in general surgery. Finally, he completed a fellowship in oculoplastic and cosmetic surgery at Paces Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.

A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the doctor became board-certified in 2012 by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). He is also an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Moreover, he has written and presented numerous publications on topics such as body contouring and facial plastic surgery, including An Outcome Analysis of Brachioplasty Techniques Following Massive Weight Loss and Facelift Complications and the Risks of Venous Thrombosis: A Single Center’s Experience.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.

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