Dr. Emilia Ploplys - board-certified female plastic surgeons

I went into medicine to be like my grandfather, Dr. Valentinas Plioplys, a cardiologist in Lithuania who fled to America during the second world war. What I remember most clearly about my grandfather were his hands. When you held his hand, he held you, with love, respect, and understanding. That warmth still fills me when I hold his hands. Now, I hold them in my heart.

Although I had every intention of becoming a general practice doctor, my talent was in surgery. Here was a way to marry knowledge and hands to change lives. I fell in love with plastic surgery on a trip to Puerto Rico, where I had the chance to be part of a team providing ear reconstructions to children born without ears. I never looked back.

After completing medical school in Chicago, and plastic surgery training in Seattle, I was drawn to Great Falls Montana for the opportunity to serve good people suffering with a wide variety of problems. Our office treats conditions ranging in severity from cancer to that little wrinkle on your forehead. I always remember that every problem is serious when it is your own. My goal is to make peoples’ lives better in big ways and small. I want to get to know you, your life, and share some part of your humanity. My greatest honor, and responsibility, is the trust placed in my hands.

Education & Surgical Training

  • School: 2007 – 2008 University of Washington, Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery
  • 2002 – 2007 University of Washington, Plastic Surgery Residency
  • 1998 – 2002 University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, MD, June 2002 – AOA Valedictorian, Selected teacher pathophysiology, NIH summer research award
  • Residency: University of Washington, Plastic Surgery Residency

American Board of Plastic Surgery Certification

  • Dr. Ploplys is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She represents a small minority of board-certified female plastic surgeons around the country.

Professional Affiliations in Plastic Surgery

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Comprehensive Plastic Surgery Services in Great Falls

As a board-certified plastic surgeon serving Great Falls and surrounding Montana communities, Dr. Plioplys provides a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures tailored to each patient’s goals. Whether you are seeking subtle refinement or transformative change, every treatment plan is built around safety, precision, and natural-looking results.

Our Surgical Services Include:

 

Call (406) 455-2821 to schedule your consultation with a trusted plastic surgeon in Great Falls today.