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James D. (Sam) Baldwin, M.D.

Dr. Baldwin has been practicing in Lafayette since 2002. A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, he received both his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Utah. He completed a general surgery residency at the University of Rochester, and finished his plastic surgery training at the University of Utah. He is formerly an Assistant (Clinical) Professor at the University of Utah Medical Center and has participated on the teaching faculty in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Rochester. Dr. Baldwin is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Baldwin and his wife, Cindy, have 4 children.

Nancy Decker R.N.

Director of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Care

Nancy's extensive training and nursing experience gives our patients the confidence knowing they are in good hands. She has practiced as a registered nurse for 27 years after earning her nursing degree at St Elizabeth School of Nursing. Nancy has worked directly with Dr Baldwin for over 7 years and also has had a wide range of experience in the obstetrics field including working in OB/GYN offices, L/D, postpartum, NICU and in reproductive endocrinology.

Nancy provides several nonsurgical services to our existing clients and those considering our surgery services. These treatments include administering most of our injectable such as chemical peels, dysport, botox and many of the collagens. By having an involvement at each level of care with our patients, Nancy has a unique perspective that allows her to coordinate and improve your overall experience. She finds your experience to be quite fulfilling as she is with you throughout it from consultation, preop, surgery, and shares in the satisfaction of your postoperative results.

Nancy is compassionate about others and helps to reveal their natural beauty and to develop a greater self confidence.

Ellen Harshman C.S.T./ F.A.

Surgical Assistant / Surgical Services Coordinator

Ellen lives in the Lafayette area with her husband and their three children. She earned her Associates degree of Applied Science from Ivy Tech State College where she completed their nationally accredited program for Surgical Technology. Her extensive operating room experience includes: Cardio-thoracic, orthopedics, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery. Ellen has been assisting Dr. Baldwin in surgery for over seven years and has a thorough understanding of the pre and post operative course associated with Plastic and Reconstructive surgery.

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