The Plastic Surgery Group, founded in 1958, is Chattanooga's first and largest plastic surgery practice. Lead by five board-certified physicians, the nationally recognized group leads the way in state-of-the-art cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures. The group serves the tri-state area through multiple locations including the Medical Mall at Erlanger, named "Best Hospital" in the region for three consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report, Erlanger East, Erlanger at Volkswagen, and the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at Memorial Hospital. The Plastic Surgery Group serves as the Department of Plastic Surgery for The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, one of the country's few private practices to serve in this key role.