ELITE PLASTIC SURGERY - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Clinical Assistant Professor

Matthew Martin, M.D. attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He then continued his surgical training with the Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Plastic Surgery Residency program. Dr. Martin subsequently completed a dedicated Hand Surgery fellowship through the University of New Mexico. Dr. Martin returned to Grand Rapids and joined Elite Plastic Surgery in 2014. Areas of Expertise His areas of expertise include aesthetic breast surgery and body contouring, aesthetic surgery of the neck, face and eyelids, breast reconstructive surgery, and surgery of the hand and wrist. Qualifications and Experience Dr. Martin is currently a clinical assistant professor through the Department of Surgery at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine and was awarded "Teaching Faculty of the Year" in 2017. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the Kent County Medical Society and the Michigan State Medical Society. He has authored publications in the areas of reconstructive plastic surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, hand surgery, breast and aesthetic surgery, and healthcare delivery, and has presented nationally and internationally at numerous plastic surgery meetings. Dr. Martin and his partners at Elite Plastic Surgery aim to provide exceptional patient care, and he understands a critical part of this is making patients feel comfortable during the consultation process. The decisions a patient must make in preparation for surgery can be intimidating. Dr. Martin makes this process as easy as possible through detailed patient education, an easy-going bedside manner, and taking all the necessary time to ensure his patients understand what they can expect before, during, and after surgery, as well as in the years to come.

Dr. William Cullen has a broad experience in both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. His experience assures that his patients receive the benefit of his surgical skills and clinical knowledge. Dr. Cullen is a native of Wisconsin. He lived in Ireland for several years and graduated with a Masters degree from Trinity College Dublin. In 1995 he graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin with honors. Dr. Cullen completed both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery residencies at the Grand Rapids/Michigan State University program. After completing residency Dr. Cullen continued training with a fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at the University of Utah. During this time he taught plastic surgery residents and was involved in a mission trip to Latin America. Since his return to Michigan, Dr. Cullen has focused on both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He has expanded his practice to include all areas of cosmetic surgery including, breast augmentation, body contouring, liposuction, and cosmetic surgery of the face. He uses the most advanced techniques available. Dr. Cullen is an Assistant Professor in the Department Surgery at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine, and Chief of Plastic Surgery with Mercy Health Saint Mary's Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Other professional memberships include; The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Kent County Medical Society, Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons, Michigan State Medical Society, and The Botox Cosmetic Physician Network. He has been selected as one of The Best Doctors in America since 2009. Dr. Cullen has been spotlighted in The Leading Physicians of The World, and has also been selected as one of West Michigan's Top Doctors, Grand Rapids Magazine.