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Dr. Tina Sauerhammer, MD

Plastic surgery physician, Appleton, WI

Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery

Dr. Sauerhammer is a plastic surgeon and founder of the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Appleton, WI 54913
At a glance
Board certification
Plastic Surgery, Surgery
Fellowship training
Craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery

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About Dr. Sauerhammer

Dr. Sauerhammer is board certified in plastic surgery and in surgery. She founded the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery, where she practices in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from UW-Green Bay in 1999 and earned her medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2003.

She completed a general surgery residency in 2009 and fellowships at Lahey Clinic and Children's National Medical Center. She has helped women recovering from breast cancer and children with disabilities. Her pediatric work has included cleft lips and palates, congenital deformities and burn injuries.

She has also done reconstructive surgeries in West Africa, Haiti and Jordan.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Pediatric plastic surgery Cleft lip and palate repair Congenital deformities Burn injuries Dog bite treatment Removal of extra digits Breast lift surgery Tummy tuck Mommy Makeover
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
UW-Green Bay (1999)
Medical school
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (2003)
Residency
General surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (2009)
Fellowship
Plastic surgery, Lahey Clinic, Massachusetts (2011)
Fellowship
Pediatric and craniofacial plastic surgery, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C. (2012)
Board certification
Plastic Surgery (American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2013), Surgery (American Board of Surgery, 2009)
Other certification
FACS
Professional memberships
The Aesthetic Society
License
Wisconsin Verify with the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder, Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

Location

Appleton, WI 54913
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Recognition and research

Awards

Received the UW-Green Bay Chancellor's Award, the university's highest honor, on May 17, 2025.
Was crowned Miss Wisconsin 2003 and advocated for organ donation during that time.
Finished as 2nd runner-up in the Miss America competition.
Was the youngest graduate ever at both UW-Green Bay and the University of Wisconsin Medical School.

Teaching and research roles

Was part of the team that performed the country's first full face transplant, during her fellowship at Lahey Clinic.
Her research in craniofacial surgery has been presented nationally and internationally.

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Sauerhammer board certified?

Dr. Sauerhammer is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is also board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Where did Dr. Sauerhammer train?

Dr. Sauerhammer earned her medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and completed a general surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. She completed fellowships at Lahey Clinic and at Children's National Medical Center.

Where is Dr. Sauerhammer's office?

Dr. Sauerhammer practices at the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Does Dr. Sauerhammer treat children?

Her pediatric plastic surgery work has included repairing cleft lips and palates, treating dog bites and working with burn injuries.

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