Meet Ram Kalus, M.D., FACS, FAAP - South Carolina Plastic Surgeon

Ram Kalus, M.D., FACS, FAAP is located in Columbia, South Carolina and specializes in breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, body contouring with tumescent liposuction and abdominoplasty, aesthetic facial surgery, facial reconstruction, and pediatric plastic surgery. He performs state-of-the-art microsurgeries and utilizes endoscopic techniques to provide the most precise care possible. Dr. Kalus possesses a reputation for expertise that has made him one of South Carolina' s most respected plastic surgeons.

Education

Dr. Ram Kalus earned board certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1992 after completing his medical degree and B.A. in Psychology cum laude from Boston University. Before setting up practice as a plastic surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Kalus completed several plastic surgery residencies at such prestigious locations as Hitchcock Medical Center in Dartmouth, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and Hospital for Sick Children in Paris, France.

Society Memberships and Recognition

In order to better serve patients across North and South Carolina, plastic surgeon Ram Kalus holds memberships in various professional societies. Currently a member of the South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Kalus also served as the organization's president from 2003 to 2004. He is also an active member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Ram Kalus is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). This designation indicates that Dr. Kalus has had his surgical performance and academic credentials reviewed by his peer plastic surgeons and is competent to perform surgery. It also indicates that Ram Kalus has pledged to put the needs of his patients above his own.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also recognizes Dr. Ram Kalus as pediatric specialist with a commitment to lifelong learning and advocacy for children. Many children from North and South Carolina have been treated by Dr. Kalus as their pediatric plastic surgeon. At his office in Columbia, Dr. Kalus is available for pediatric plastic surgery consultations.

Surgical Facilities and Hospital Affiliations

To better serve your specific needs, Dr. Kalus is affiliated with several local hospitals. The surgical facilities that Dr. Kalus utilizes for his procedures include Palmetto Health Baptist Medical Center, Palmetto Surgery Center, Palmetto Health-Richland Memorial Hospital, Providence Hospital, Providence North East, and Lexington Medical Center.