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Leadership profile: Thomas G. Kotoske, MD

Title: Founder, Cosmetic Surgery Institute – Body By Kotoske

Background: Dr. Kotoske is a triple board-certified specialist in plastic surgery of the face and total body. He was awarded the prestigious American’s Top Physician by the Consumers Research Councils of America, as well as “Top Doc” by Phoenix magazine. He is a nationally recognized lecturer to facial plastic and cosmetic surgeons from across the country and has been a featured expert for CBS, NBC, FOX and ABC television affiliates on cosmetic and plastic surgery topics. He was chairman of the department of surgery at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital for more than 10 years.

Business advice: “Always push yourself to be the best practitioner you can. Keep abreast of the latest in surgical advances and technology. Treat patients with respect, confidentiality and as you would like to be treated.”

Source of pride: “Being able to provide a life-changing cosmetic or reconstructive procedure is most rewarding, especially for people who have been challenged with these issues their whole lives.”

Surprising fact: “I love sports. I have played and coached football throughout my life. I am a collector of art and love automobile restoration.”