Dr. John D. Symbas graduated magna cum laude from the School of Medicine at Emory University, where he also finished his undergraduate program. Dr. Symbas completed his residency at Emory University through the School of Medicine in both plastic surgery and in general surgery. He completed an oculoplastic and cosmetic fellowship at Paces Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Symbas is licensed in the state of Georgia and became board-certified in 2012 by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Dr. Symbas is licensed in the state of Georgia and became board certified in 2012 by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Symbas joined the plastic surgery team at the Atlanta Plastic and Reconstructive Specialists center in October 2015. Prior to that he was an instrumental member of the team at Marietta Plastic Surgery for almost 5 years.
Dr. John Symbas has also 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.
Additionally, Dr. Symbas was a decorated athlete in college at Emory University. He was named to the coveted GTE Academic All-American First Team in soccer and captained the team his senior year.
Dr. John Symbas – Reviews
Dr Symbas is compassionate caring skilled and you can tell he really cares about his patients and his work is close to perfection I have only wonderful things to say about my experience his staff is polite and knowledgeable I can’t thank him enough for everything p
When Dr. Symbas sat with a mirror in front of me and asked if I was prepared to see what initial removal of melanoma from my nose would look like I replied..”should I”. I was disfigured. The first surgery had been done in the process of Slow Mos by the dermatologist’s office. I was sent to Dr. Symbas to repeat the surgery for precautions and then to rebuild my nose. Nobody could have been more patient, reassuring and professional to answer all of my fears, questions and options. The entire staff were kind and efficient. It has only been three weeks…..since the skin graft to rebuild the damage… but already I am not just hopeful but confident. I sing his praises and thank him for his expertise.
I had a great experience at Dr. Symbas’ office! I went in for a mole biopsy and scar revision on a keloid scar that was a year old. I was very concerned about the outcome of having another biopsy and my chances that it would also turn in to another keloid. Dr. Symbas and his nurses understood my…Read More
I would (and do) recommend Dr. Symbas to anyone. His bedside manner makes you feel comfortable from the first time you meet him. He really listens to what your needs and wants are, and DELIVERS! I have a small frame and I explained what I wanted, a very natural look, and he did just that. I have not felt better about myself. We talked about a size prior to surgery, the more examples I sent…
AMAZING! I am one month out from a breast augmentation and I could not be happier with my results. Dr. Symbas really took the time to listen to what I was looking for and gave me EXACTLY what I wanted (I wanted it to be very natural looking). You can really tell he loves what he does and really…Read More
I had reconstructive surgery but the implant was too big. I looked ridiculously lop sided and my plastic surgeon agrees that the implant needed to be replace. We waited 4 months and I went back for my second surgery. This time, the I plant was not only the wrong shape, I developed an infection and hematoma within a week post op. I had to go back and have surgery to drain over 150 ccs of fluid…
I have always been someone who was extremely afraid of surgery. Then I realized it was finally time for me to take a chance! It wasn’t until I found myself in the most uncomfortable position dealing with my breasts on a day-to-day basis. It was hard to exercise, sleep, or even sit and stand straight properly. My breasts were weighing me down and it was something I could not control. It made me…
Dr Symbas was recommended by my breast cancer surgeon and was able to see me the same day I called. He was very understanding of my urgency and worked my surgery into his schedule. From consult to final post op visit I found Dr Symbas and his staff to be compassionate, knowledgeable and…Read More
Dr. Symbas was very caring and professional. He took out the breast implant that I had because I was in a great deal of pain. He told me that there were 4 reasons that I had such pain and he was not sure what was causing it. He promised me if I did not get better he would remove the implant which…
I was having problems with my older breast implants and searched the Atlanta area for the perfect surgeon to help with the pain and discomfort from my first set of implants from years ago. Dr. Symbas was referred to me from my doctor and after interviewing 5 other surgeons in the area I knew that Dr. Symbas was the perfect surgeon. The comfort level with him and his staff made me feel that I…
