Dr. James Fernau, MD, FACS
Surgeon at Star Plastic Surgery
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Named as one of America’s “Top Doctors” by the American Consumer Research Council, board-certified Pittsburgh plastic surgeon, Dr. James Fernau, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Fernau is known for his compassion, surgical skill and gorgeous outcomes. He puts client satisfaction first. Tailoring every treatment plan based on the desires of each patient, Dr. Fernau performs surgeries such as breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, body lift, liposuction, and buttock augmentation. His skin rejuvenation services include laser hair removal, vein and scar removal, BOTOX and filler treatments.
Dr. Fernau received his bachelor’s degree, graduating summa cum laude from the University of Wyoming. He received his medical degree from the University of Utah, where he graduated in the Top 10% of his class and was voted as an Outstanding Graduate.
Dr. Fernau’s background in reconstructive surgery has given him an eye for beauty and perfection in the human anatomy. It has also provided him with great expertise in the field of cosmetic surgery. He precisely tailors every treatment plan, based on the desires of each patient, to ensure their overall satisfaction with the anticipated outcomes. Patients will also find that he creates world-class body enhancements, such as breast augmentations with gummy bear implants, breast lifts, Brazilian tummy tucks, body lifts, liposuction, Brazilian buttock lifts, and Brazilian buttock augmentations. Additionally, Dr. Fernau provides comprehensive skincare services, laser hair removal, vein treatment, acne scar removal, BOTOX and filler treatment for the correction of facial wrinkles. Dr. Fernau is also a certified NeoGraft Specialist.
- Clinical Editor for The Aesthetic Society
- Former Chairman of Patient Safety Committee for The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS)
- Former Chairman of Patient Safety Committee for The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Recipient of the Robert Singer Award for Chairman of the COVID-19 Task Force
- Former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery for Marshall University
- Former Clinical Instructor for the University of Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Program and the University of West Virginia Plastic Surgery Program
- Graft Steering Committee and In-Service Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Member of The Rhinoplasty Society and The European Rhinoplasty Society
- Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member of the American Society of Laser Surgery and Medicine (ASLMS)
- Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a 2025 recertification score of 100%
- Board Certified Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
