Dr. Rachel J. Macias joined The Centre PC in 2021. She brings exceptional expertise and a compassionate approach to patient care. A northern Indiana native, Dr. Macias has a special interest in breast surgery, body contouring, and cancer reconstruction, and has presented her research at national conferences. Dr. Macias is dedicated to helping patients feel confident and supported throughout their plastic surgery journeys.

•  Spectrum Health / Michigan State University College of Human Medicine: Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency, Grand Rapids, MI | 2015-2021; Chief Resident | 2020-2021
• Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM): Doctor of Medicine | 2011-2015; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
• Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI): B.S. in Biology; Minors in Chemistry and Medical Sociology | 2007-2011
• Nelle Godio Most Outstanding Female Student | 2011; Graduated with Highest Distinction and a RISE notation for Research, International, Service and Experiential learning

Professional Credentials & Academic Appointment

• Board Certification: Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
• Academic Appointment: Indiana University School of Medicine, Adjunct Clinical Associate Surgical Faculty | 2021-present

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Member | 2021-present; Resident Member | 2015-2021
• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – Member | 2021-present; Resident Member | 2015-2021
• American Medical Association | 2011-present
• Indiana State Medical Association | 2013-2015
• American Medical Women’s Association | 2011-2015

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• Azad F, Macias RJ, O’Toole T, Wan Fook Cheung V. “Living Donor Corneal Harvest in the Setting of Orbital Exenteration.” E-plasty 22:e17 | June 2022
• Bunch CM, Moore EE, Moore HB, et al. “Immuno-thrombotic Complications of COVID-19: Implications for Timing of Surgery and Anticoagulation.” Frontiers in Surgery | May 2022 | PMID: 35599794
• Macias RJ, Adams NS, Patmon D, Barry R, Ford RD. “Image Guided Drain Placement for Management of Periprosthetic Infections in Breast Reconstruction.” JPRAS Open | Status: Submitted
• Morales CM, Oldfield CJ, Hsu W, et al. “www.DisProt.org: The Database of Disordered Proteins.” Biophysical Journal 100(3), Supplement 1: 60A | 2011

Book Chapter

• Alfonso DA, Macias RJ, Bengston BA. “Periareolar Mastopexy.” In Atlas of Whole Body Contouring. Springer, Cham.

Online Publications

• Macias RJ. “Bipolar Disorder.” Universal Notes for Medical Students | 2013
• Macias RJ. “Blepharitis.” Universal Notes for Medical Students | 2013
• Macias RJ. “Warts.” Universal Notes for Medical Students | 2013

Selected Presentations

• “Live Donation of Corneal Tissue.” Citywide Research Day Virtual, Grand Rapids, MI | April 21, 2021
• “Risk Stratification in Breast Augmentation.” Citywide Research Day Virtual, Grand Rapids, MI | April 15, 2020
• “Medical Tourism and Plastic Surgery.” Spectrum Health / Michigan State University Plastic Surgery Educational Grand Rounds | May 1, 2019
• “Image Guided Drainage for Management of Periprosthetic Fluid Collections in Breast Reconstruction.” Citywide Research Day, Grand Rapids, MI | April 18, 2018
• “Prosthetics in Plastic Surgery.” Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners Plastic Surgery Educational Grand Rounds | February 15, 2017
• “Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair: Should One Size Fit All?” City-Wide Research Day; also presented at the 2016 ACPA Annual Meeting | April 27, 2016

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about plastic and reconstructive surgery options with Dr. Macias, contact The Centre, P.C. to schedule a consultation.