Stacey Folk, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

4545 E. 9th Ave. | Denver, CO 80220 | Phone: 303-321-6608 | Fax: 303-321-7667

Welcome to Our Practice

Dr. Stacey Folk grew up in Denver and majored in Psychology at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She then received her M.D. from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, graduating with Honors in 1991. She performed her surgical internship at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Denver where she was named intern of the year, and was accepted into the integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at Loma Linda University Medical School, graduating in 1997. Dr. Folk has held academic positions and is currently in private practice.

For the last eight consecutive years Dr. Folk has been named one of Denver's Top Doctors by 5280 Magazine and has also been recognized by Castle Connolly as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Folk specializes in all cosmetic procedures, and her reconstructive interests include breast surgery as well as cleft lip and palate surgery. Her office is located on the Rose Medical Center Campus, where she performs the majority of her surgeries. She considers herself a "recovering workaholic", spending as much time as possible with her husband, son, and menagerie of pets.

Practice Philosophy

Honesty is far more important than salesmanship in this field. It starts with our being able to communicate openly with frankness and sincerity. As a patient, it is important to know that you have been heard, and the same is true for the physician. Managing expectations is essential when it comes to plastic surgery. While we strive for perfection, it is always just beyond our reach. You have to be honest with yourself about whether you can live with this, or perhaps there are ways other than surgery to meet your goals.

The hospital staff constantly comments on how exceptionally nice my patients are, and I absolutely agree! It is easy to be nice in a stressful situation when you are well prepared and are receiving the best care we can offer. Plastic surgery has an alluring reputation, but there is nothing very glamorous about the recovery process. Even though it may be considered "elective" or by choice, it is still real surgery with all of its hardships and potential complications. While this is what we do everyday, rest assured we will never forget it is perhaps a once in a lifetime event for you!
Stacey Folk