Dr. William Sando
Dr. Sando is affiliated with all major Indianapolis hospitals. Dr. Sando has an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Indiana University Medical Center. He has lectured and is published widely on a variety of plastic surgery subjects. He has been a leader in numerous new surgery techniques in areas such as minimal scar breast reduction and reconstruction. Dr. Sando is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the Indiana State Medical Association and is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons.
Education
• Duke University, BSE Bio Engineering, Graduated 1975, Summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi
• Washington University School of Medicine, M.D., Graduated 1979
• University of Virginia Hospitals, Charlottesville, VA., Resident in General Surgery, Graduated 1984
• Emory University Hospitals, Atlanta, GA., Resident in Plastic Surgery, Graduated 1986
Honors
Upjohn Achievement Award, 1983
American Cancer Society Fellow, 1982-3
Who’s Who
Distinguished Faculty Award, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, 1993
Professional Activities
American Board of Surgery 1988
American Board of Plastic Surgery 1988
Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, Dept. of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Up Close & Personal
Dr. William Sando was born in Evanston, IL. He includes among his many life interests a love of music: playing, writing or listening. He is also at home in the outdoors and loves the active sports of snow and water skiing, scuba diving, hiking, and camping. He is active in the life of his church at Second Presbyterian.
Favorite Music: Jazz
Favorite Food: Anything but okra.
Favorite Vacation Spot: West Coast of Michigan
Favorite Secular Authors: Wallace Stegner, Toni Morrison and Michael Crighton
When asked why he chose the field of plastic surgery, Dr. Sando replied ”As a surgeon, I wanted to be involved in rebuilding and restoring. Planning a variety of surgeries from head to toe, applying geometric principles, observing the miracles of wound healing, communicating with patients on several levels, and serving all ages are as satisfying as I could ever dream, just as exciting now to me as when I started 23 years ago.
Dr. Sando is married to a high school teacher and artist; they have two grown sons and a confused cat named Romeo. He resides in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Christopher Jones
Dr. Jones has been in the private practice of plastic surgery for sixteen years. Originally focusing on major head , neck and extremity reconstruction and microsurgery, he has more recently emphasized body contouring and facial rejuvenation. Along with Drs. Sando and Aker, he has developed cosmetic surgery for bariatric patients in central Indiana.
Dr. Jones is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Indiana State Medical Association and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education
• Southern Methodist University, B.S. Biology, Graduated 1977, Magna Cum Laude
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, M.D., Graduated 1981
• Indiana University Medical Center, Internship 1982
• Indiana University Medical Center, Resident, General Surgery July 1981 – June 1986
• Indiana University Medical Center, Plastic Surgery Residency 1986-1988
• University of Louisville, Fellowship, Hand Surgery, January 1987 - March 1987
• Indiana University Medical Center, Fellowship, Microsurgery 1989
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Fellowship, Microsurgery July 1988 - June 1989
Awards
Isaac Gustave Bromberg Price for Humanities 1975
Gingrass Research Award, Plastic Surgery Research Council 1984
Distinguished Faculty Award, Methodist Hospital of Indiana 1993
Professional Activities
American Board of Surgery, Certified 1987
American Board of Plastic Surgery, Certified 1991 Grants
American Edwards Laboratories, 1983-1985
Teaching Positions
Indiana University Sophomore and Junior Lecture series Clinical Instructor
Indiana University Junior Students Surgical Anatomy Workshops, Clinical Faculty Plastic Surgery, Indiana University.
Up Close & Personal
Dr. Jones was born in Dallas, Texas. He includes in his many life interests a love of pen and ink drawing, designing jewelry and collecting antique toy marbles and circus sideshow banners.
Favorite Music: Electric Rock
Favorite Foods: Japanese and Mexican are always a big hit.
Favorite Vacation Spot: St. John’s Island or the U.S. Virgin Islands
Favorite Books: the Bible, Dune, Godell-Escher-Bach
When asked why he enjoys this field of work, Dr. Jones responded “Becoming a plastic surgeon took many hours of study and dedication. As a surgeon, I find each and every patient interesting and challenging”.
Dr. Jones resides in Indianapolis with his wife, three children and a ferocious Chihuahua, “Campanita”.
Dr. John Aker
Dr. Aker is affiliated with several Indianapolis hospitals, has lectured and is published widely on a variety of plastic surgery topics. Dr. Aker brought to Indianapolis several new techniques in cosmetic surgery including the endoscopic breast augmentation, “endo aug”, and Asian eyelid surgery.
Dr. Aker is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. He is a candidate member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Medical Association and the Indiana State Medical Association. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education
• Cansius College, B.S., Chemistry, Biology Graduated 1983
• University of Buffalo School of Medicine M.D., Graduated 1988
• The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Residency, Pediatrics 1988-1990
• Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Residency, General Surgery 1990-1993,
• The Pennsylvania State University, Fellowship, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1993-1995
• New York University, Fellowship, Aesthetic Surgery 1995-1996
Awards
Honor’s Group 38th Westinghouse Science Talent Search, Calasanctius Prep School
Dean’s List, Canisius College
Merck Award for Excellence in Research, Canisius College
Professional Activities
American Medical Association 1988
Indiana State Medical Association 1996
American Society Plastic Surgery 1996
American Society Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 1996
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Up Close & Personal
Dr. John Aker was born in Syracuse, New York. His hobbies and interests include running, cycling and camping. He has completed several marathons, including one Ironman triathlon and the 2009 Boston Marathon.
Favorite Music: Rock and Roll, Blues
Favorite Foods: Thai and Italian
Favorite Vacation Spot: Bar Harbor, Maine
Favorite Movie: Toy Story
Favorite Reading: All the children’s books that are available especially, Thomas the Tank Engine and The Children’s Book of Virtues.
Dr. Aker resides in Carmel, IN. with his wife, two children and his cockapoo pup, “Charlie”.