About the Practice

Surgeon Description

Dr. Kolb graduated from Johns Hopkins University and received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. She completed her post-graduate education in plastic surgery and general surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Kolb has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1985 and is a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, American Holistic Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Kolb has been in private practice in the Atlanta area since 1988 and is also the founder of Plastikos Surgery Center. Plastikos was established in 1995 as a holistic surgery center incorporating many disciplines of alternative medicine and spiritual healing. Dr. Kolb hosts a weekly radio program “Temple of Health” every Saturday from 12:00 - 1:00pm on www.bbsradio.com - which offers a variety of informative topics on holistic and spiritual medicine as well as health and fitness.

Susan Kolb, M.D., FACS, is the Founder of Millennium Healthcare and Avatar Cancer Center. She is a recognized authority on energy healing and spiritual medicine as well as one of Atlanta's leading plastic surgeons. Dr. Kolb incorporates holistic, spiritual teachings into her modern surgery practice.

Additional Plastikos Plastic Surgeons:

Asaf Yalif, M.D.
Cosmetic, Plastic & Hand Surgeon - Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Dr. Asaf Yalif graduated from Rutgers College and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School after completing a joint bachelor’s and medical degree program. He then proceeded to New York City where he completed his training in General Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center and served as Chief resident there. He continued his training in Buffalo, at the State University of New York, where he completed a fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery. He then moved to the University of Tennessee in Memphis to pursue further postgraduate training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He again served as Chief resident while in Memphis.

Dr. Yalif is an outstanding educator in his fields of expertise. Throughout his training he has instructed and taught fellow residents and staff, as well as the communities where he lived. He has presented lectures at both local and national medical symposia. His research has been published in peer reviewed scientific journals.

During his years of training he dedicated his time and efforts to patient satisfaction and well being. He continues this philosophy now as he joins Dr. Susan Kolb here in Atlanta. He is looking forward to providing premier level care to patients throughout the greater Atlanta area.

Dr. Yalif is very excited to be in Atlanta. When not in the office he enjoys running and rock climbing. He also attends the opera regularly and loves traveling.

Julian B. Gordon, M.D.
Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon - Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Dr. Gordon graduated from Amherst College and received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He then completed his general surgery training at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center in New York City and went on to complete his plastic surgery training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey where he also served as Chief resident. Following his plastic surgery residency, Dr. Gordon did a one year fellowship in breast and microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan. Dr. Gordon was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 2005.

Dr. Gordon opened a private practice in Woodstock, GA in 2002 specializing in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery. He sold his private practice and has joined the Plastikos Surgery Center focusing on aesthetic surgery and breast surgery. Dr. Gordon is dedicated to giving patients a satisfying, pleasant experience from the first consultation through their final results.

During the last few years, Dr. Gordon has published articles and book chapters on liposuction and breast surgery. He regularly attends plastic surgery symposiums and is considered an expert in his field.

Dr. Gordon looks forward to being a valuable asset to the Plastikos team and is eager to provide patients in the Atlanta area with results they are proud of.