James M. Jeffries III, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Jeffries is Board Certified from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has over 25 years of experience. He graduated from Lycoming College in Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in biology and received his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School.

Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Jeffries was enlisted as a commissioned officer for the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. He then completed his internship in general surgery at New Jersey Medical School and University Hospital where he also completed both his general surgery and plastic surgery residencies.

Dr. Jeffries worked in private practice providing reconstructive and cosmetic surgery services before joining Core Dermatology in 2012. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Jeffries is a member of the Peoria Medical Society and has served as its President.

Dr. Jeffries is skilled in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery including: breast augmentation and reconstruction, nasal surgery, chemical peels, dermabrasion, brow/forehead lift, collagen/fat injections, liposuction, eyelid surgery, face/neck lift, tummy tuck, ear surgery, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Juvéderm® Injectable Gel and more.