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Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 75
Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Merrillville, IN.
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Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 75
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Merrillville, IN.

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Dr. Retson graduated from Northwestern University. Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Merrillville, IN and has 50 years experience. Dr. Retson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Northwest Health-Porter. Dr. Retson has experience treating conditions like Broken Nose and Skin Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Retson received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Retson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Retson is board certified in Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Broken Nose
Skin Cancer
Wound Repair
Broken Nose
Skin Cancer
Wound Repair
Broken Nose
Skin Cancer
Brow Ptosis
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Gynecomastia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Eyelid Surgery
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Nipple Reconstruction
Skin Grafts
Bedsores
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Birthmark
Breast Ptosis
Burn Injuries
Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Hidradenitis
Lip Cancer
Localized Fat Deposits
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Second-Degree Burns
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spider Veins
Blepharoplasty
Breast Lift Surgery
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Eyelid Lift
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Rhinoseptoplasty
Skin Excision for Hidradenitis

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Locations

  1. 1 Retson Plastic Surgerypc
    8053 Cleveland Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 769-4516
  2. 2 Porter Memorial Hospital TCU
    814 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 465-4600

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4.5
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Mar 28, 2024
I mentioned to him that my granddaughter was interested in nursing. We took her to a couple of my follow up appointments. He let her remove my bandages and clean and re wrap them under his supervision and encouragement. She is now at PNW in the nursing program. Thank you Dr. Retson
Kent — Mar 28, 2024
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Specialties*
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Retson's profile.

Dr. Retson frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Nose and Skin Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and Northwest Health-Porter.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD holds board certification in Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN