Dr. Aric Eckhardt and his staff make every effort to put his patients at ease. Patient education is given high priority. Dr. Eckhardt believes that well educated patients are better able to make sound decisions regarding cosmetic and reconstructive surgery performed at our Illinois practice, and they are more comfortable and better prepared for their procedures. They are also more likely to have realistic cosmetic surgery expectations.
Personable and professional, Dr. Eckhardt provides each patient the time they need to consider options during the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery consultation at our practice in Illinois. Educational literature, as well as videotapes (when applicable), are provided. All cosmetic and reconstructive surgery treatment options, the technical aspects of each option, the recovery time, and the risks and benefits of each cosmetic surgery procedure are all thoroughly discussed. Post-operatively, patients are provided with their before and after photographs. "One of my favorite aspects of being a plastic surgeon," states Dr. Eckhardt, "is reviewing before and after photographs with my patients and seeing the transformation that has taken place."

Dr. Aric Eckhardt's staff provides a comfortable, caring environment throughout your entire cosmetic surgery experience at our Illinois practice.
Staff Profiles:
Andrea Anderson,RN- I started working for Dr. Eckhardt in November 2008. I graduated with an Associates Degree of Science in 2005 licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois and Iowa. I specialize primarily in ofiice care as well as being responsible for scheduling Dr. Eckhardt's surgeries. I am often a liason between the doctor and his patients when questions arise. I also am available, by appointment, for consultations of our skin care line by Obagi.
Connie Jones, Certified Operating Room 1st Assistant- I have been working for Dr. Eckhardt since February of 2002. My duties include: assisting Dr. Eckhardt in the operating room during surgeries as well as fill in at the office when needed. I have the following degrees and honors : CFA, CST, & LPN, graduated with honors from the School of Surgical Technology in 1980, First Assistant in 1992 through the Colorado Surgical Assistant Program and a member of the Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences Advisory Board for the Surgical Technology Program since 1992.
Lisa Hultgren, Office Manager- I've been working for Dr. Eckhardt since May 2007, but have been doing bookkeeping for him since 2001. My duties include: handle accounts receivables & payables, manage the insurance pre-certifications & deductibles, manager of human resources, and all personnel issues. I can provide patients and prospective patients with information on financing options. I do all the many other things an office manager handles.
Monica Dollins, Receptionist- My name is Monica Dollins. I am the receptionist for Dr. Eckhardt. Education: Brown Mackie College maintaining a 4.0 gpa, graduated in August of 2007 with a diploma in Medical Office Management. I came to Dr. Eckhardt's office in September of 2008.
Duties include: charged with maintaining a balanced & functioning schedule, making the flow of any patient day as smooth as possible, responsible for many different projects assigned to me including shipping out implants, filling Obagi supply orders for patients, taking payments, inputting all surgical data into a specific database, keeping track of all surgery payments expected and making sure they are pre-paid. I am certified to give Obagi consultations plus I track progress of these Obagi patients to see if they are getting the maximum benefit from using both Clenziderm and Nuderm Obagi lines.
If you have questions regarding scheduling, billing, financing options, insurance questions, Obagi, or general information, I can usually help. If I can't answer your question I will direct you to the person who can. I am the front line of the office and am usually the first contact for most patients that call or come to see Dr. Eckhardt. It will be my great pleasure to assist all of you in the future.
Olivia Rivera, Medical Assistant- I've been working for Dr. Eckhardt since November of 2005. I received my Medical Assistant diploma in 2004. My duties include greeting patients, taking patients medical history, assisting Dr. Eckhardt during the examination, applying and removing bandages, covering the front reception area when needed, answering patient's questions, scheduling surgeries, updating patient files and anywhere else I am needed.
Our Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Dr. Aric Eckhardt performs a wide array of cosmetic surgery procedures at our Illinois practice. Those among the most popular are listed below. If you are interested in a cosmetic surgery procedure not listed, or to schedule a consultation, please contact the Illinois office at (866) 625-0881 for additional information.
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