About Dr. Chariker

Photo of Dr. Chariker Dr. Chariker has extensive experience in general oncologic and general pediatric surgery that he brings to his plastic surgery practice. His training in microsurgery also provides him with an added component for reconstructive surgery in both the adult and pediatric population. He was fellowship trained in hand surgery at the Kleinhert Hand Institute and has extensive experience at the Navy's premiere health care center in Virginia. Dr. Chariker received his plastic surgery training at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Chariker's background in reconstructive surgery has provided him with an essential understanding of the cosmetic patient. He believes that a short-sided approach to many cosmetic problems leads to an incorrect solution. He has extensive experience in both facial and general cosmetic surgery.

He is board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a candidate for the American Society of Plastic Surgery. He was the director for hand surgery in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmith, VA before moving to Louisville as the Director of Craniofacial Surgery.

He has been the surgical director for Operation Hope for 5 years which is a project that performs corrective surgery for patients with craniofacial anomalies predominately in the Philippines.

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Education & Training

Education
MD Medical University of South Carolina 1983
BS Wofford College 1978


Hospital Training
Assistant Department Head, Plastic Surgery NRMC Portsmouth, VA 1996-2000
Fellowship Kleinert Hand Institute 1995-1996
Minifellowship Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taipai, Taiwan 1995 (FEB-APR)
Residency University Of Louisville Plastic Surgery 1993-1995
Staff General Surgeon NRMC Charleston, SC 1991-1993
Chief Of Surgery Naval Hospital Naples, Italy 1989-1991
Residency in General Surgery SRMC Spartanburg, S.C. 1983-1989
MILITARY CDR, USN Active Duty 1989-1999

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Affiliations & Certifications

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Hospital East
  • Jewish Hospital
  • Kosair Children's Hospital
  • Norton Hospital
  • Suburban Hospital

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery: Surgery of the hand Certificate # 241
  • Diplomate, American Board of Surgery: 1992 Certificate # 37373
  • Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery: 1999 Certificate # 5568 2
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Memberships

  • Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs

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