Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty

Our staff consists of registered nurses, licensed sonographers, licensed medical aestheticians, and a staff of professionals who hold advanced degrees and are specifically trained and experienced in insurance issues. The service and care given to our patients offers them full support in everything from alleviating any procedural concerns they may have to helping understand their insurance benefits--an often confusing aspect associated with any medical procedure.
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Keith R. Thomae, M.D., F.A.C.S.
President, Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty

For over 14 years Dr. Keith Thomae has specialized in treatment of varicose veins.

His vast experience in the ELAS procedure as as well as varicose and spider vein treatments makes him a leading physician in the treatment of venous problems.

Dr. Thomae received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1988, followed by surgical training at Loyola University Medical center in Chicago. Dr. Thomae attends national seminars regularly to keep his knowledge current.

Dr. Thomae has been an Associate Professor Surgery as well as a Director of Trauma in Jackson, Mississippi. He owns and operates Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty, Metroeast Surgical Specialty and Highland Ambulatory Surgical Center in Highland, Illinois. He has participated in numerous educational seminars and symposiums for Vascular Surgery and In-office Vein Surgery.

Dr. Thomae lives in Highland, Illinois.

Credentials for Liposculpture:

President, Illinois Chapter of the American Cancer Society
Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians
Member of the American College of Surgeons
American Board of Surgery, certified since 1994
Liposculpture advanced course at the Medicare-Approved Capistrano Surgicenter, CA
Traumatic Reconstruction: Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS

Credentials for Vein Surgery:

Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians
Member of the American College of Surgeons 1988
American Board of Surgery, certified since 1994; General Vascular Surgery
Midwest Vein Center, Vein Treatment, Centerville, OH 2007
TriVex and Tumescent Enhanced Vein Treatment, Aurora, IL 2006
Advanced Vein Treatments / Dornier Lasers: New Orleans, LA 2001