Dr. Theo Gerstle

Plastic Surgeon

Lexington, Kentucky

About Dr. Theo Gerstle

Dr. Gerstle completed his military commitment after graduating from West Point before entering medicine. Elected class president each year at University of Louisville School of Medicine and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Selected as distinguished graduate speaker at University of Louisville graduation ceremony. Trained in the Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Residency program in Boston. Established private practice at Lexington Plastic Surgery in 2014, where he performs facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, body contouring, emergency laceration repair, and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in migraine headache treatment including nerve blocks, Botox, and surgical options.

His philosophy centers on personalized consultations and achieving tasteful, natural-looking results using least invasive options. He states that every patient is unique and that listening first is essential to understanding what matters to each person. The practice focuses on helping patients feel more confident while still looking like themselves, with an emphasis on refreshed rather than dramatically different results.

Areas of Focus

Facial RejuvenationBreast SurgeryBody ContouringReconstructive SurgeryMigraine Treatment

Career Background

Lexington Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgeon

Lexington, Kentucky

2014 – Present

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Management

West Point, New York

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Louisville, Kentucky

Harvard University

Residency, Plastic Surgery

Boston, Massachusetts

Media

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon Gerstle at his Lexington Kentucky practice

Theo Gerstle performing reconstructive surgery consultation

West Point graduate Dr. Gerstle in his surgical practice

Press

Theodore Gerstle on Precision, Patient Trust, and Leadership in Plastic Surgery

The Lexington-based plastic surgeon has spent more than a decade building a practice centered on patient satisfaction, careful communication, and long-term results. His path to medicine was not typical—before becoming a surgeon, Gerstle attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, served in the Army, and trained at some of the country's top institutions.

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Dr. Theodore Gerstle Launches "Patient First Promise" Initiative

Dr. Theodore 'Theo' Gerstle, a Lexington-based plastic surgeon and founder of Lexington Plastic Surgery, announced the launch of his new 'Patient First Promise,' a public pledge centered on patient trust, honest communication, and responsible care in the rapidly growing cosmetic surgery industry. The initiative reflects Dr. Gerstle's broader philosophy around leadership and accountability in medicine, reinforcing values that have shaped his career since entering private practice in 2014.

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Awards & Recognition

Distinguished Graduate, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Licenses & Certifications

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Boards & Memberships

Knights of Columbus

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr. Theo Gerstle do?

Dr. Theo Gerstle is a Plastic Surgeon at Lexington Plastic Surgery, where he performs facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, body contouring, emergency laceration repair, and reconstructive surgery. He also specializes in migraine headache treatment, including nerve blocks, Botox, and surgical options.

What is Dr. Theo Gerstle known for?

Dr. Theo Gerstle is known for a philosophy centered on personalized consultations and achieving tasteful, natural-looking results using the least invasive options available. He has been featured in press coverage on precision, patient trust, and leadership in plastic surgery.

Where is Dr. Theo Gerstle based?

Dr. Theo Gerstle is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

Where did Dr. Theo Gerstle study?

Dr. Theo Gerstle earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Plastic Surgery through the Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Residency program.

Who does Dr. Theo Gerstle work for?

Dr. Theo Gerstle works for Lexington Plastic Surgery, a private practice he established in 2014.

Last updated July 23, 2026