Meet the Doctors

John A. Ness, M.D., F.A.C.S. If you are considering facial rejuvenation or cosmetic body improvement, Dr. Ness may be the surgeon you are seeking. After medical school, Dr. Ness spent nine years perfecting his skills in facial and cosmetic surgery while becoming triple board-certified. His expertise includes facelifts, eyebrow lifts, eyelid reshaping, rhinoplasty ("nose jobs"), liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lifts and tummy tucks. Dr. Ness joined Midsota Plastic Surgeons in 2001 after building his own successful practice focusing on facial and cosmetic surgery. His clientele includes people from all walks of life, although nurses, doctors and their family members often request his expertise. He has been appointed as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota and continues to operate and conduct lectures there. Making St. Cloud home for him and his family, Dr. Ness enjoys running, biking, cross-country skiing and arts events. He volunteers his time at church, with victims of domestic abuse and overseas in Croatia, Kenya, Ecuador and China. Dr. Ness at a glance: Academics/Career History Undergraduate: Bethel College, St. Paul, MN-1981 Medical School: University of Minnesota-1986 Head and Neck Surgery Residency: Loyola University Medical Center- 1987-91 Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship: University of California, Sacramento-1992-93 Craniofacial Visiting Fellowship: Australian Craniofacial Institute, South Australia-1995-96 Plastic Surgery Residency: University of California, Sacramento-1996-98 Private Practice: Northway Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons-1998-2001 Private Practice: Midsota Plastic Surgeons, P.A.-2001-present Board-Certified American Board of Otolaryngology (ABMS)-1992 American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-1996 American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABMS)-1999 Memberships President elect of the Minnesota Society of Plastic Surgeons Minnesota Medical Society American Medical Society Stearns-Benton County Medical Society American Society of Plastic Surgeons Board of Plastic Surgery American Association of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Christian Medical and Dental Society