Dr. Nicholas C. Retson, MD | Merrillville, IN | Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. Retson graduated from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1975. He works in Merrillville, IN and 2 other locations and specializes in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. Dr. Retson is affiliated with Northwest Health Porter and Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus.

accepting new patients
4.6

19 Ratings
51 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Retson's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

19 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Great Doctor. Appointment on time. Very patient and great surgeon. Highly recommend.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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June 14th, 2018

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very concerned

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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September 8th, 2017

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My son needed stitches and Dr Retson took care of him on his day off . Excellent Dr!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 16th, 2016

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Dr Retson is a kind , caring, uplifting Doctor. His uplifting personality was so helpful to me at this time in my life. I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and had breast reconstruction. Scared, exhausted and afraid I became more positive and relaxed because he help me get through this. I never had to wait more than a few minutes. He is a great listener also ! and has great compassion. He also helps children in different countries facial reconstruction for cleft lip .

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 16th, 2013

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Dr. Retson seems to be a caring and professional doctor, although his bedside manner is a little rough. Our family was pleased with Dr. Retson, but found his office staff to be quite rude. Obnoxious comments were made during the follow up visit by a nurse and when calling concerning a bill I was treated with complete disrespect! I would never go to this doctor again simply based on his office staff!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 28th, 2011

Retson Plastic Surgery Pc

8053 Cleveland PlMerrillville, IN 46410

Tel: (219) 769-4456

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus

8701 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410

Tel: (219) 738-5500

Northwest Health Porter

85 E Us Highway 6Valparaiso, IN 46383

Tel: (219) 983-8300


Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD	Dr. Sam Speron, MD	Dr. Gautam Malhotra, MD	Dr. Lawrence Samuel Zachary, MD
Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Hand Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (19 Ratings)	4.9 (629 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	3.9 (29 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, Polish, English, Greek	Speaks English	Speaks English, Polish, Russian, Spanish
Merrillville , IN	Niles , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare

Cosmetic Surgery
Dermabrasion
Dupuytren's Contracture
Entropion
Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Hair Restoration
Hand Surgery
Laser Resurfacing
Maxillofacial Surgery
Microsurgery
Pediatrics
Reconstructive Surgery
Skin Cancer

Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson holds an expired medical license in the state of Indiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Retson's NPI number is 1417020504.

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