Dr. Joshua Kreithen, MD

Joshua Kreithen, MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon and body contouring specialist committed to inspiring confidence in his patients. Through the integration of his artistic skills and sound technical training, Dr. Kreithen is able to provide his patients with stunning, natural results.

Dr. Kreithen is the founder and lead surgeon for Lakewood Ranch Plastic Surgery & Skin Care, a premier aesthetic and reconstructive surgical center located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Lakewood Ranch Plastic Surgery boasts an elite team of highly-trained and motivated professionals adept at performing the latest treatments and therapies using the most advanced technologies. Patients are assured of receiving outstanding, compassionate care from the comfort of Dr. Kreithens state-of-the-art treatment facility.

Specializing in breast and body contouring, Dr. Kreithen is experienced in performing a variety of aesthetic surgeries. Dr. Kreithen performs breast augmentation that enhances the natural shape and feminine features of his patients and slimming liposuction and body contouring treatments that improve the way patients look and feel about themselves. He has trained in techniques specifically designed to help those who have lost a great deal of weight and is in on the ObesityHelp Advisory Panel. He also has extensive expertise in enhancing and treating the skin and has many patients seeking his skills for skin rejuvenation. Dr. Kreithen provides patients with reconstructive treatments for skin cancer or scar revision, helping to restore appearance and improve confidence. Regardless of the specific nature of a procedure, Dr. Kreithen approaches his patients with the same courtesy, compassion, and professionalism that have become a trademark of Lakewood Ranch Plastic Surgery.

Joshua Kreithen, MD, received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Pittsburgh before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree from Temple University School of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Kreithen completed a five-year general surgery residency that included training at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Medical Center, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center, Indian Path Medical Center, and Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This was followed by a three-year plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship that included training at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, Alachua General Hospital, and Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He currently holds privileges at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Doctors Hospital, and is routinely invited to speak at various symposia held throughout the country.

In addition to providing excellent plastic surgery and skin care services through his Lakewood Ranch private practice, Dr. Kreithen has volunteered his services to a number of charitable organizations, including Interplast, a cleft lip and palate missionary program in Honduras. He serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at Lake Eire Osteopathic School of Medicine. Dr. Kreithen is affiliated with a number of professional medical societies, some of which include: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Florida Medical Association, the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, the Manatee County Medical Society, the Sarasota County Medical Society, and the ObesityHelp Advisory Panel.