
Mary Elizabeth Lester MD
Associate Professor, Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine
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1801 N Senate BlvdSte 3550Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-944-3636
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Summary
- Dr. Mary Lester is a plastic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including IU Health Methodist Hospital, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Indiana University Health University Hospital, and Indiana University Health North Hospital. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice 17 years. She is experienced in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, lower extremity reconstruction, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, and head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction.
Education & Training
- Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2005 - 2007
- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2005
- Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
- IN State Medical License 2009 - 2025
- GA State Medical License 2003 - 2017
- SC State Medical License 2007 - 2017
- NY State Medical License 2007 - 2012
- FL State Medical License 2008 - 2010
- LA State Medical License 2007 - 2009
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Molecular Mechanisms Associated With Breast Implant Complications Start of enrollment: 2021 Jan 03
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Long-Term Outcomes of Lymphedema After Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Following Axillary Lymph Node Dissection.Abbas M Hassan, John P Hajj, John P Lewis, Shahnur Ahmed, Carla S Fisher
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-04-16 - Nipple malposition following nipple sparing mastectomy: Evaluation of secondary correction in prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction.Shahnur Ahmed, John P Hajj, Iyad S Ali, Rachel M Danforth, Carla S Fisher
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2025-04-02 - Effect on Timing of Free Flap Breast Reconstruction on Mastectomy Skin Necrosis.Shahnur Ahmed, Jordan Crabtree, Kasra N Fallah, Ethan J Rinne, Luci Hulsman
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2025-03-11
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