Dr. Benjamin Rechner, a board-certified plastic surgeon in West Michigan, combines his unique background of engineering and advanced surgical training to deliver exceptional cosmetic and reconstructive results. With expertise honed through general surgery, plastic surgery residency, and a pediatric craniofacial fellowship, Dr. Rechner is dedicated to creating beautiful outcomes while teaching future medical professionals as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Michigan State University.
A diverse educational background is the foundation of Dr. Rechner’s surgical practice. Early in his education, an engineering degree gave him important problem solving skills. After choosing to follow his dream of becoming a doctor, he learned fundamental surgical principles and advanced surgical techniques through his general surgery training and plastic surgery residency. Dr. Rechner then rounded out his skills through a pediatric craniofacial fellowship, which sharpened his attention to detail in surgery. Dr. Rechner takes a comprehensive approach to your cosmetic and reconstructive surgery concerns and is dedicated to creating beautiful results.
Living in Grand Rapids since high school, Dr. Benjamin Rechner is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and received his Medical Degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan.
Dr. Rechner completed his General Surgery and Plastic Surgery residency at the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Corporation at Michigan State University. He also completed a pediatric craniofacial surgery Fellowship at the University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Rechner is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. As a member of the teaching faculty at the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Council (MERC), Dr. Rechner is committed to educating and training the medical students and residents who will be the doctors of the future.
Dr. Rechner is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons, the Michigan State Medical Society, and the Kent County Medical Society.
As a Cosmetic Surgeon and a reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Rechner is always available to answer your questions regarding any plastic surgery procedures.
“Dr. Rechner and his practice showed the highest level of professionalism, attention to detail, and kindness though out my procedure. I had so many questions going in, and they took all the time I needed—which helped me to trust them with the procedure and recover fully. I am especially impressed with Dr. Rechner’s willingness to meet with me multiple times prior to surgery AND have his associate also meet with me to reassure me that a full (vs. partial) tummy tuck could be done. Dr. Rechner and his associate, Dr. Leppink, were the only surgeons who took the time to listen to me and understand why I was pursuing the procedure in the first place—and help me see what would bring the best results. I am so glad that I decided to trust their judgement i.e.- a full tummy tuck. I am delighted with my post-surgical body and feel that this procedure has changed my life in so many ways. I would not hesitate to return to this practice in the future. The single best thing was probably Dr. Rechner’s honesty. He explained the results I’d get from a partial tummy tuck (which was recommended by 6 other surgeons) vs. a full tummy tuck (which he recommended AND for which he explained aloud his reasoning and surgical plan). His insistence on understanding my own goals for the procedure, accompanied by his desire to get the best outcome, made all the difference. I’m very glad I got the full Tummy Tuck.”*- Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner