DR. NATAN YAKER, MD
Founder
DR. NATAN YAKER, MD
For more than 45 years, Dr. Natan Yaker shaped the standard of plastic surgery care in Plano and the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area. As the founder of what is now Plano Plastic Surgery, Dr. Yaker built a practice defined by surgical precision, individualized patient care, and a commitment to safety; earning recognition as a Top Doctors Dallas honoree and one of D Magazine’s Best Doctors in the region.
Under his leadership, the practice earned AAAASF accreditation for its in-house surgical facility; a designation that reflects the highest standards of ambulatory surgical care and one the practice continues to hold today.
Dr. Yaker retired from active practice in 2026 after decades of service. Plano Plastic Surgery continues under the direction of Dr. Jaime Haidenberg, M.D., who carries forward the same commitment to excellence that Dr. Yaker established.
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Dr. Yaker completed medical school at the Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia in 1969. He went on to complete his general surgery internship and residency programs in Florida and New York. Upon finishing his residency he began his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at the Albert Einstein College Hospital in New York. He and his family then moved to Dallas where he began to build his practice. He chose the Plano area because of the outstanding growth opportunity and the central location to other popular areas in the Metroplex.
Board certified in 1979 by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Yaker has held many admirable positions in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery. He was the President of the Dallas Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in 1991 and 1992. In 1989 through 1990 he was the secretary of the Dallas Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, as well as the Vice President of the society from 1990 to 1991.
For many years, Dr. Yaker offered innovative treatments for patients in the areas of plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Some of his specialties included eyelid surgery, nose and face surgery, breast augmentation, breast lift surgery, tummy tuck, the mommy makeover and many other highly sought after surgical treatments.
Dr. Yaker always had an excellent reputation for achieving a very natural appearance for his patients. He used artistry with expert surgeon skills to produce results that were optimal and long-lasting. His patients not only admired him for his surgical ability, but also appreciated him for his kindness and compassion. He was recognized with a Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award by Vitals.
Societies
Dr. Yaker is proud to be a member of the following societies:
- American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Dallas County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Society of Latin American Plastic Surgeons of the United States and Canada
- Dr. Yaker is a member in good standing of the medical staff of Medical Center of Plano, Baylor Plano, Baylor Frisco, Texas Health Resources of Plano.
Medical Training
- Medical School: Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia (1964 – 1969)
- Rotating Internship: Hospital San Vincente de Paul, Medellin, Colombia
- M.D. Degree (July 1970)
- ECFMG (1970)
- General Practice: With the Colombian Government (July 1970 – July 1971)
- Private Practice: General (July 1971 – December 1971)
- Internship/Surgery: St. Francis, Miami Beach (January 1972 – December 1972)
- Residency/Surgery: St. Francis, Miami Beach (January 1973 – Jul 1973)
- Florida License: (July 1973)
- Residency/Surgery: Albert Einstein college Hospital, Bronx, NY (July 1973 – July 1975)
- Flex-Passed: (December 1975)
- Resident in Plastic Surgery: Albert Einstein (July 1975 – July 1978)
- Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery: Albert Einstein (July 1977 – July 1978)
- Licensed In: Florida and Texas
- Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery: (April 1979)