Mark D. Wigod, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Wigod’s Training, Credentials, and Specialties
Training and Experience
After medical school, Dr. Wigod completed an additional 8 years of formal training, including a General Surgery Residency and a Plastic Surgery Fellowship. This broad surgical foundation, combined with 25 years of practice experience in Boise, Idaho, and ongoing continuing education, supports his effort to provide optimal patient care.
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Wigod now specializes in:
- Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast
- Cosmetic Surgery of the Body
- Cosmetic Surgery of the Face
- Cosmetic and Functional Nose Surgery
What Board Certification Means
Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery — one of 24 member boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties — have completed a rigorous, multi-year course of training and testing. This process prepares them to deliver optimal care in the field and cannot be replicated outside formal residency and fellowship training.
What Professional Society Membership Means
Surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society must:
- Maintain strict professional and ethical standards
- Complete ongoing continuing education throughout their careers
- Operate only in accredited surgical facilities
Dr. Wigod’s Credentials at a Glance
| Credential | Status |
|---|---|
| American Board of Plastic Surgery | Certified |
| American Society of Plastic Surgeons | Member |
| The Aesthetic Society | Member |
| Fellow, American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.) | Yes |
| Surgical facility | Operates exclusively at his own accredited on-site facility, Meadow Lake Surgery Center |
| Location | Meridian, Idaho |
Mark D. Wigod, M.D., F.A.C.S. only performs elective surgery at Meadow Lake Surgery Center, his own on-site accredited facility.
Education:
- Plastic Surgery Fellowship, Wake Forest University 1999-2001
- Hand Surgery Fellowship, Rush University 1998-1999
- General Surgery Residency, University of Colorado 1993 – 1998
- M.D., Duke University 1989-1993
- B.A., University of California at Berkeley 1985-1989
Board Certification:
- American Board of Plastic Surgery – 2002
- American Board of Surgery – 1999
Society Memberships:
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Idaho Medical Association
- Ada County Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations:
- St. Luke’s Medical Center – Meridian, Idaho
- St. Luke’s Medical Center – Boise, Idaho