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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

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 75
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD works in Merrillville, IN as a Plastic Surgeon and has 49 years experience.

They are board certified in Plastic Surgery and graduated from Northwestern University in 1975. Dr. Retson has has worked on more claims relating to Broken Nose than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Retson has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. They are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Retson practices at Practice in Merrillville, IN and has additional offices in Valparaiso, IN.

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Locations

  1. 1 Retson Plastic Surgerypc
    8053 Cleveland Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
  2. 2 Porter Memorial Hospital TCU
    814 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
  3. 3 Chiropractic Orthopedic and Pain Institute LLC
    315 W 89th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

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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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Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

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  • Northwestern University
    1975
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Board Certifications

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  • Plastic Surgery
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Dr. Nicholas Retson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Retson accepts Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Retson accepts here.

Dr. Retson frequently sees patients for Broken Nose.

Dr. Retson has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 16 times.

Dr. Retson is board certified in Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Retson has been practicing as a Plastic Surgeon for 49 years.

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