Mark Lovaas, MD, FACS
Plastic Surgeon
My specialties:
- Plastic surgery
Professional interests:
- Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
- Breast augmentation breast reduction and reconstruction
- Face and eyelid lifts
- Liposuction, fat grafting and mommy makeovers
Practice philosophy: I tailor my surgery based on the needs and wants of each individual patient
What are you passionate about and why? I am an active artist. I enjoy oil painting and bronze sculpture. I am an active athlete and competitive ice hockey and golf.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? An Artist.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? To help people with difficult problems.
What is something you have learned from your patients? I can learn something special from every patient.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Difficult large defects that may take multiple stages to correct.
What is your personal health goal? Continue to plays ice hockey and cross country ski.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Be physically and mentally active.
What are you most proud of? Repairing difficult problems.
What are a few of your personal achievements? US Pond Hockey Champions in the over 50 age group; 2 ball golf champion at he golf course I belong to; My oil painting and bronze sculptures.
Credentials
- MD
- FACS
Board-certified specialties
- Plastic surgery
Awards and recognitions
Top Doctor Minnesota Monthly - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Personal interests
- Cross-country skiing
- Golf
- Hockey
- Tennis
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota
- University of Miami
- Yale
- Mayo Clinic
Memberships
- American Society of Aesthetic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Current licenses and certifications
- Minnesota License American Board of Plastic Surgery
Internships
- University of Minnesota General Surgery
Residencies
- University of Minnesota General Surgery
Fellowships
- University of Miami
Years of experience
- 35
Additional languages spoken
- German
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth
- Owatonna Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)