Founders & Facial Plastic Surgeons

Leslie Kim, M.D., M.P.H.

Leslie Kim, M.D., M.P.H. is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.  She graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master in Public Health, and Medical Degree.  After completing a residency in head and neck surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, she underwent advanced training in facial plastic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.  She is a native New Yorker who has grown to love the Midwest, and currently resides in Columbus, OH.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, running, and creating art. 

Melynda Barnes, M.D.

Melynda Barnes, M.D. is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon with board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.  She graduated from Stanford University with a double major in Biology and Spanish Literature and completed her Head and Neck Surgery training at Stanford after attending Mount Sinai School of Medicine.  She completed her advanced training in facial plastic surgery in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health Science University.  She is also a yoga instructor and budding entrepreneur currently living in New York City.  When not on the yoga mat or in the operating room, she is most likely traveling or hanging out with her sister and 6 year old nephew, Phoenix.