Steven L. Ringler, MD
2680 Leonard Street NE , Suite Four
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
7 reviews
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Plastic Surgeon
2012
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Board certification
Education
Undergraduate:
Michigan State University
Medical School:
Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Medical School:
Michigan State University
Post-medical school training
Residency:
Butterworth Hospital, General Surgery
Fellowship:
Southern Illinois University, Microsurgery
Butterworth Hospital, General Surgery
Fellowship:
Southern Illinois University, Microsurgery
Featured Patient Reviews
pierre07
1 post
“Dr. is the BEST!”
"From the consultation to the procedure to aftercare, Dr. Ringler and his entire staff made me feel so at ease and comfortable! Dr. Ringler truly is a caring doctor, he took the time to answer all of my questions. I recommend him 100% and although in my 40s, have never looked better!"
kirkshire
8 posts
“Exceptional Care, Service and Skills! - Grand Rapids, MI”
Ultherapy
"Dr. R and his staff of super helpful nurses and administrators are awesome. They make you feel instantly at home, special and comfortable. In addition to their bedside excellence, Dr. R and nurse P are exceptionally confident medical specialists. I had ultherapy just yesterday and it was a piece of cake with wonderful results. Visit them for happy results!"
Grand Rapids9995
1 post
“Dr. R is Amazing - Grand Rapids, MI”
Body Jet
"Dr. R office is conveniently located for me, near Leonard and the E. Beltline in Grand Rapids, MI. I like how I do not have to go downtown and deal with the hassle of traffic and parking. Dr. R office is very comfortable, well maintained and appealing to the eye. It is inviting. Dr. R office staff is incredible. I can't stress that enough. Each and ever staff member that I talk to or see face-to-face is terrific. The ladies there seem to really like their careers, and it shows. They are always very positive and receptive to seeing me.
I absolutely love what Dr. R did for me. He is so kind and genuine and TALENTED. He is extremely skilled and I trust him completely. If I ever decide to have another procedure, I will only have Dr. R do it."
trai66
1 post
“Why Go to the Student when You Can Go to the Teacher?! ”
"I researched four surgeons: two female, two male (all from different offices). All had the accreditation, credentials and qualifications. All four had wonderful, welcoming offices; however, Dr. Steven Ringler was the sugeon who stood out amongst them all...he has a five page printout of local, state, national and even international credentials AND accomplishments and he trained most of the plastics surgeons in town (one surgeon of which Dr. R trained happened to be in my “foursome” random pick!). Dr. R is amazing...research him! My sister who is in the medical field in Muskegon offered to drive in from Muskegon to pick me up and bring back to G.R. because she was convinced that the plastic surgeon she knew was the best...come to find out her surgeon was also trained by Dr. R! It was very clear what my decision was going to be.
I had my breast augmentation done by Dr. R; he is a set-apart professional. He is a gentle, humble man and I was exceedingly comfortable with him. I had a rich experience with him, his staff and the surgical staff! His “scarless scar” looks just like a crease in my arm pit. I (& my husband) am so very pleased with my implants (which were saline) and the healed “scarless scar”. I waited eight months before writing this review so I could see the healed affects from the surgery...I am so VERY pleased at the results. (fyi: I went from an A cup to a high C)
Do your plastic surgeon/implant research! It is eye opening! You will be amazed at the accredited information you will find in regards to implants (esp. on the FDA web site)! Do not completely put your life in the hands of your surgeon in regards to the implants...do your own homework...set aside a few hours and research your implant products...know the pros and cons for each! Be informed!"
Grand Rapids
1 post
“So Glad I Went Through With It - Grand Rapids”
Smart Lipo
"Dr. R has performed two procedures for me. 1) Smartlipo on my check & 2) Body-Jet (water assisted) abdominal liposuction. I have been thrilled with both experiences. To begin, his conveniently located for me, near Leonard and the E. Beltline in Grand Rapids, MI. I like how I do not have to go downtown and deal with the hassle of traffic and parking. Dr. R's office is very comfortable, well maintained and appealing to the eye. It is inviting. Dr. R's office staff is incredible. I can't stress that enough. Each and ever staff member that I talk to or see face-to-face is terrific. The ladies there seem to really like their careers, and it shows. They are always very positive and receptive to seeing me."
Cath in MI
1 post
“An Exceptional Plastic Surgeon - Grand Rapids, MI”
"I did my research and am extremely pleased I chose Dr. Ringler for my augmentation procedure. I am truly amazed and very grateful for Dr. Ringler's skill as a surgeon, his wonderful bedside manner, and the time he took to listen to me. My results are fabulous and truly beyond my expectations. My recovery was amazing and I know that is in part due to the excellent and precise surgical methods attained over many years of performing surgery. The staff at the surgical center were also very attentive and caring. Thank you, my life will never be the same!!"
E.Nuckolls
2 posts
“Body Jet - Grand Rapids, MI”
Body Jet
"I will only use Dr. Ringler He is an amazing person and an amazing surgeon. I met with him and we discussed what my hopes were, regarding improving the appearence of my neck.
It was a simple choice to choose him to do my body-jet abdominal liposuction.
Just like with my neck, his care and genuine interest in my wants and care, were amazing. I was thrilled with my results and I know that Dr. Ringler, being the person and the skiller surgeon that his, is what took me from a level of being "fine/happy" with results, to being THRILLED. He DOES go the extra mile. No need to hope for it - it's just what he does and who he is. I would recommend the body-jet liposuction to anyone, and I would highly recommend Dr. Ringler for the proceedure. I could go on and on with the resons why, but I will sum it up by saying he is brillant, kind, humble, personable, and with him doing any work on you, you just know it's all going to be "okay". Getting anything done is scary, and knowing, going into it, that it's all going to be okay, and be GREAT, is priceless.
Too, I must mention the office staff. I would expect nothing less from Dr. Ringler, than to have an office staff of the absoultely best, friendliest, most helpful staff I have ever encountered. The girls make me feel like we are best friends. Each and every time I see them, they treat me like it's the first time. And the best part - it's all genuine. They really do care about me and are happy to see me. They enjoy their environment and it shows. Dr. Ringler's right hand office team member Rebecca is beyond amazing. I am nearly short on words, she's just that great. She, and the whole office, Katie and the rest, go above and beyond for me each and every time. I am a Customer Care professional and I have pretty high standards. They blow me away each and every time and I wouldn't change a thing. Lisa, the office's skin care specialist/esthetician is WONDERFUL. Even if I just see her on the fly if I stop in for some products, she's so pleasent and greets me with a smile. She's always quick to hook me up with the latest and greatest samples. Her skin is amazing and I'm lucky to have her help, with helping me bring the level of my skin up to hers. Too, what I so appreciate about her is that I might go in to buy a product thinking it's the one I want, or that it's the right one for me, but after talking to her and her really listening to what I'm trying to accomplish with the product, she will make certain I'm getting what I really need, even if the cost of that product is significantly less than the one I had originally gone in to purchase. Just all around great ethics. All of them.
Dr. Ringler does my botox too, and after the first time I went to him, I knew I wouldn't go anywhere else again.
It's no secret that it's hard to save our pennies for proceedures - big or small. But every single penny spent has been worth it to me.
I really can't say enough - they are just a great group of people, that I feel blessed to know.
Elizabeth."
kirkshire
8 posts
“Body Jet Liposuction is Wonderful! - Grand Rapids, MI”
Body Jet
"I highly recommend Dr. R because he is absolutely committed to bringing the most up-to-date services to his patients. You can be certain your visit with Dr. R will include professionalism, conscientious care and astute attention to detail, without a sales pitch to do more than you need! What a joy to work with a physician who has YOUR best interest at heart and a physician who can deliver what he promises."
Treatments offered by Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, PC
Body JetBody liftBotoxBreast AugmentationBreast implant removalBreast Implant RevisionBreast ImplantsBreast liftBreast reductionBrow liftCellulazeCheek augmentationCheek liftChin implantChin liposuctionCool Lipo
CoolSculptingEar surgeryEvolenceEye Bags TreatmentEyelid SurgeryFaceliftFat transferForehead liftHair Loss TreatmentHair transplantHyaluronidaseHyperhidrosis TreatmentIPLJuvedermLaser hair removalLaser liposuction
Consultation fee
Free. $40- complimentary if you mention "RealSelf.com"
Professional memberships
American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery (AACPS)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery (AACPS)
Hospital affiliations
Spectrum Health
Aesthetic medicine experience
29 years (post-medical training)