Rodney Schmelzer, MD

Dr. Schmelzer specializes in bodily plastic and reconstructive surgery, working closely with lipedema surgeons Dr. David Smart and Dr. David Amron at the ALT surgical center at The Roxbury Institute, Utah. This relationship enables reconstructive procedures that meet the specific and personal needs of each lipedema patient. Additionally, Dr. Schmelzer performs breast, abdomen, thigh, post-bariatric, tummy-tuck, face, and neck rejuvenation procedures - areas of paramount importance to many of our patients. Dr. Schmelzer collaborates to design tailored protocols, ensuring the safest and most effective approach for patients requiring both Lipedema reduction surgery and surgical tightening procedures, such as arm and thigh lifts, abdominoplasty, and breast surgery. Dr. Schmelzer’s unwavering dedication to providing compassionate care, precise attention to detail, and exceptional results ensures that his patients receive the highest level of care.

Dr. Schmelzer is ABPS American Board Plastic Surgeons Certified, a member of AMA, American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons The Plastic Surgery Research, Council American Cleft Plate Association American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Utah Medical Society, and the Utah Society of Plastic Surgeons.