In this episode of the Business of Aesthetics Podcast, host Michael Walker sits down with internationally renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Stanley Okoro, also known as the “Bow Tie Doctor.” Dr. Okoro shares his journey from general surgery in the Navy to becoming a double board-certified plastic surgeon with a thriving practice in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and international locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria.
Dr. Okoro dives into his unique patient-first philosophy, the power of small details in aesthetic surgery, and his commitment to building trust with every patient. He also discusses his mission work providing free medical and surgical care and his role in training other plastic surgeons in skin tightening techniques.
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Key Highlights
- 04:28 – How Dr. Okoro Found His Passion for Plastic Surgery
- 10:45 – Stories of Patient Transformations & Restoring Confidence
- 19:38 – The Meaning of “It’s All in the Details”
- 24:02 – The Hiring Philosophy Behind a Thriving Aesthetic Practice
- 29:42 – The Future of Aesthetic Surgery: Skin Tightening & Scarless Procedures
- 41:09 – Giving Back: How Dr. Okoro’s Foundation Provides Free Medical Care
GUEST – DR. STANLEY OKORO
Dr. Stanley A. Okoro, a Nigerian-American plastic surgeon, is the Founder and CEO of Georgia Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, with practices in Marietta and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as international locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, he graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, after earning an undergraduate degree with high honors from the University of the District of Columbia. His extensive training includes a five-year general surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta and a three-year plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Before entering private practice, Dr. Okoro served 12 years in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Commander, and held prestigious roles such as Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and Chief of General Surgery at the U.S. Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Illinois. With expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face—specializing in facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction, augmentation, and body contouring—he has been recognized as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons (2014) and voted Best Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta multiple times (2015, 2017, 2018) by BestSelf Magazine. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of prestigious organizations like the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Okoro also contributes to philanthropy as the founder of the Georgia Plastic Foundation and Executive Director of Imo Medical Mission, Inc., leading biannual medical missions to underserved regions since 2003. Married to Agnes, he balances his professional accolades—including the Axel C. Hansen, MD Distinguished Physician Award (2019)—with a commitment to education as a former Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
HOST – MICHAEL WALKER
Michael Walker is a seasoned leadership coach and analyst (Q.MED) who is passionate about adding value to individuals and helping them unlock their untapped potential. With over 35 years of diverse business experience, he specializes in organizational development, succession planning, conflict resolution, and mediation.
As a Qualified (Q.MED) mediator with the ADR Institute of Canada and an Analyst (WFA) with the Workplace Fairness Institute, Michael has a strong foundation in conflict resolution and workplace dynamics.
His expertise extends to providing workshops and seminars that equip participants with practical tools to apply immediately for improved relationships, fairness, innovation, productivity, and profitability.
Michael is dedicated to supporting personal and professional transformations and is committed to helping individuals achieve greater financial, relational, physical, spiritual, and emotional prosperity through his coaching and advisory services.
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