About
Dr. John Wakelin, III, MD, is a plastic surgery physician in Columbus, Ohio, providing comprehensive aesthetic and reconstructive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed rigorous surgical training in Columbus, including general surgery training at Mt. Carmel followed by plastic surgery residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
Dr. Wakelin is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital and is associated with Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery (CAPS). His professional involvement includes fellowship in the American College of Surgeons and membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and he is listed in The Aesthetic Society’s public surgeon directory.
Committed to serving patients both locally and globally, Dr. Wakelin has participated in international charitable surgical trips with Operation Smile, supporting care for children with cleft lip and palate. He is known for combining meticulous surgical technique with a patient-centered approach, emphasizing thoughtful consultation, safety, and individualized treatment planning to help patients achieve natural-looking results.