Meet Dr. Raghu Elluru
Thank you for visiting my website, and for checking out my training and experience! As a board-certified plastic surgeon, and co-founder and partner at the former Great Lakes Plastic and Hand Surgery practice, I’ve been blessed to have met thousands of men and women in Southwest Michigan who are seeking state-of-the-art plastic surgery and non-surgical enhancements. I’m privileged to be part of an excellent medical community, and proud to use my extensive training to help you enhance the way you look and feel about yourself. I understand that the decision to have cosmetic surgery is an important one and cannot be taken lightly. I balance understanding, open, honest communication, and precise surgical techniques to offer individualized solutions tailored to each of my patients’ needs. With each patient, I aim to provide the highest level of patient satisfaction by achieving as natural and harmonious a result as possible.
My Training
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas before earning my medical doctorate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. A five-year General Surgery residency followed at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. I then pursued a two-year fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, also at the Indiana University Medical Center. At Indiana University, I was privileged to study under nationally recognized surgeons to refine my skills in Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Surgery, and Cosmetic Surgery.
I had extensive exposure to all aspects of reconstructive surgery at University Hospital, Riley Children’s Hospital and Wishard Burn Institute, which serve as a referral center for the entire state of Indiana, as well as neighboring states. I also received significant exposure to aesthetic surgery at the Perkins Cosmetic Institute in Indianapolis before completing a one-year fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Christine Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, considered one of the best hand surgery training centers in the world.
Professional Memberships
Whether you are considering a cosmetic or reconstructive procedure, you need to be confident that your surgeon has the training and credentials to meet your needs. I am board certified in plastic and hand surgery, and consistently maintain my knowledge base by regularly attending scientific meetings through the following organizations, of which I am a member:
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Medical Society
- American College of Surgeons
- Michigan State Medical Society
- Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine
My Commitment to Complete Care
A quality plastic surgeon works to build lifelong relationships with his patients through open, honest communication, a compassionate bedside manner, and a desire to deliver superior surgical outcomes. I will take the time to understand your situation fully before crafting a surgical plan to fulfill your unique goals and desires. Because it’s my goal to provide thoughtful, attentive, and personal care to each patient, I make myself available to answer questions at every stage of your procedure.
About Me
My family and I have called Southwest Michigan our home since 1998. When I am not working with my plastic surgery patients, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children at our home in Kalamazoo. I am an active member of a local church, and my hobbies include running, biking, boating, playing golf, and skiing.
Why Choose SWMPHS?
People choose my practice from among the many plastic surgeons in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Portage for many reasons, including the following:
- Clinical Research: During my training, I performed numerous research studies on a range of topics in plastic and hand surgery. Many of these articles have been published in national peer-reviewed journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Annals of Plastic Surgery. I have presented this research at multiple scientific meetings all over the country.
- Medical Authority: I am actively involved in the medical community through many local and state medical organizations and am a former president of the Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine. I enjoy teaching and am actively involved in resident and medical student teaching. I hold an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University as well as Western Michigan School of Medicine. I am a mentor to numerous medical students who have an interest in becoming plastic surgeons. I believe strongly in the concept of helping young people realize their full potential.
- Community Involvement: I am passionate about improving healthcare in this area and works through state medical organizations to change healthcare policy in the hopes of expanding patients’ access to quality healthcare. As president of the Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine, I led a capital drive to raise monies to build a home for a deserving local family with medical needs. I also helped lead a local effort to ban smoking in public places such as restaurants and bars. Because of my involvement in the medical community and my skills as a Southwest Michigan cosmetic surgeon, I was asked to participate in a Michigan version of Extreme Makeover. I received news coverage for performing life-transforming plastic surgery for two area women.
- Personal Compassion: I view the doctor-patient relationship as a lifelong bond. I communicate honestly and openly with patients to help them select satisfying, elegant solutions that create the changes they would like to see.
Meet Our Team
Ashley Cummings
Practice Manager
Hunter Swims
Medical Aesthetician
About Me
SWMPHS is pleased to announce that Hunter Swims is joining our staff as a medical Aesthetician. Hunter has a true passion for skin care and helping her clients put their best face forward. Obtaining Multiple licenses from Fuqua School of Beauty Culture, The National Laser Institute & True u medical esthetics Hunter is certified in Customized facials, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, clinical laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, cellulite reduction, radio frequency and laser skin tightening & body sculpting. If you are looking for the Aesthetician with the latest & best treatments for your body and skin care Hunter is the Aesthetician for you. While always keeping up to date on the newest treatments available, Hunter believes that a simple daily skin care regimen is the foundation of all healthy, clear and well hydrated skin. When Hunters not helping people look there personal best she is spending time with her son Braxton, playing outside and attending his sporting events. She enjoys watching movies, being a mom and cooking.
Call today to schedule an appointment with Hunter and start your path to the best skin possible.
Emily Beam
Licensed Esthetician
About Me
Emily Beam is a Licensed Medical Esthetician who has worked as an integral member of a dermatology practice for over 10 years. Besides her training and work experience in the office, she has attended multiple seminars and workshops that have helped her to specialize in aesthetics and cosmetics. Specifically, Emily has extensive experience with laser technology, as well as microdermabrasion, filler injections, peels, skin resurfacing, and botox. She is also a member of the AAFE (American Academy of Facial Esthetics). Emily’s passion for her work is evident in the high quality of each procedure she performs and she has been recognized for not only the skill she brings to each appointment, but her excellent customer service and commitment to her practice. With her past experience, She looks forward to growing with Dr Elluru at South West Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery..
Emily resides in Olivet, MI with her husband and their four children. She enjoys gardening and interior design, and can often be found working on home improvement projects or outside having adventures with her kids.
Hannah
Medical Assistant
Jodi
Biller
Kim
Front Desk Administrator
For More Info
To find out more about your options for plastic surgery and non-surgical anti-aging options, click here to request a consultation, or call our office at 269-329-0655. To meet our patients’ needs, we have two locations to serve you: 7971 Moorsbridge in Portage or 3620 Capital Ave. SW., Suite B, Battle Creek, MI 49015.
