About Alan Messinger, MD

Dr. Alan S. Messinger is a well-respected, board-certified plastic surgeon from Portage, Michigan, with over 20 years of surgical experience. Dr. Messinger graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1981 and has spent his career providing excellent patient-centered plastic and reconstructive care.

He is associated with many high-quality hospitals, including Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Beacon Kalamazoo Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, and Ascension Borgess Hospital. His extensive clinical experience enables him to deliver safe, effective, and individualized treatment recommendations for each patient.

With long-held dedication to precision and patient empathy, he provides a full array of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures that aim to improve and/or restore natural beauty, enhance confidence, and improve quality of life. Whether Dr. Messinger is providing facial rejuvenation, body contouring, or reconstructive surgery, he approaches each case with an attention to detail and advanced surgical technical expertise. 

Having been recognized for his commitment to excellence and patient satisfaction, Dr. Messinger continues to practice in Portage, Kalamazoo, and surrounding communities with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to delivering natural, beautiful results.

Education

Medical School
– University of Illinois College of Medicine (1981)

Residency
– Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Surgery (1981-1986)
– Loyola University Medical Center, Plastic Surgery – Integrated (1986-1989)

Certifications

– American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
– IL State Medical License (1986-2005)
– MI State Medical License (1989-2023)

Memberships

– American Board of Plastic Surgery
– American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Practice Locations

7901 S. 12th Street, Portage, Michigan