About us

Gary Jay Barsky, M.D. is a Board Certified Laser Surgeon. Dr. Barsky is also a well known Cutaneous Oncology Specialist (Skin Cancer Surgeon) and he is a Board Certified Dermatologist. Dr. Barsky sees over 10,000 patients a year with numerous doctor referrals each year. Dr. Barsky is on the staff of and has lectured to numerous hospitals, including the following: Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Westlake Hosptial, Good Samaritan Hospital, Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital and Loretto Hospital, he is also the Director of Cosmetic Surgery at Methodist Hospital in Chicago. Gary Jay Barsky, M.D. has been showcased on numerous cable stations as well as Channel 2 News (CBS), at which time he was featured with Dr. Terri Hamilton on the 10:00 news for three nights in a row. Dr. Barsky did a laser eyelid surgery on the air the first night, laser resurfacing and fat transplantation the second night, and a laser hair transplantation the third night. Dr. Barsky has received training on laser surgery at Harvard University Medical School. Gary Jay Barsky, M.D. has been quoted on numerous occasions and was recently featured in Longevity Magazine. Dr. Barsky's skills were also demonstrated on Channel 5 (NBC), involving his meticulous removal of permanent makeup as well as tattoo removal. The doctor has been repeatedly featured performing live liposuction on the air. Dr. Barsky was one of 11 chosen to pioneer laser hair transplantation. The doctor is the first private surgeon in the State of Illinois to receive the newest robotic attachment for Cosmetic and Therapeutic Laser Surgery. Dr. Barsky's surgical skills are not only celebrated locally in Elmhurst and the State of Illinois, but also worldwide even as far as Japan! On December 15, 1995, a delegation from Japan came to Elmhurst to record and film Dr. Barsky's surgical prowess in the area of cosmetic surgery, specifically laser resurfacing. Utilizing this procedure, Dr. Barsky is able to remove scars, fine lines, wrinkles, spider veins, as well as stretch marks, creating a complete rejuvenation of the face and body. Not only does the patient appear 10 to 20 years younger, but also, the patient is left with a mini-facelift due to the inherent tightening of the skin in the areas treated. It was reported in Tokyo that ratings doubled across the country when Dr. Barsky hit the 6:00 news in Japan! Stay tuned for Dr. Barsky's newest procedural acquisition - Dermal Grafting - for lip augmentation, as well as scarring and elimination of nasolabial folds (lines around the mouth). In addition, MOH's microscopically controlled skin cancer surgery is now being performed on our premises for more extensive skin cancer treatments. Just Hot Off The Press: Due to popular demand, Dr. Barsky's long awaited series on Cosmetic Laser Surgery will be auditioning this coming year. In this production, Dr. Barsky will define in great detail his innovative techniques and he will provide examples of the most advanced techniques available in modern medicine in the areas of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery. The latter examples will be drawn from the Doctor's meticulous files, studies, and procedural experience he has accumulated over the past 16 years. Be watching for this long awaited preview to his series. Barsky Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center is accredited by the Joint Commission of Hospitals, exemplifying the highest standard of surgical care possible. It is the seal of approval most coveted by surgical facilities. Dr. Barsky was chosen as the premier examiner for the American Academy of Laser Surgery. He also taught laser eyelids and laser resurfacing to over 100 surgeons throughout the country via satellite, and provided a hands on work station for the American Academy of Laser Surgery. His out-patient surgical facility was used for the major annual meeting of the American Academy of Laser Surgery. Dr. Barsky is also a member of the American Society of MOH's Surgery, and is associated with the Laser Foundation and International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons out of Los Angeles. He serves as a lecturer on the comparative history of dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser resurfacing as well as the psychology of both the patient and the physician on laser resurfacing.