Highland Park Plastic Surgeon Recognized for Work with Peruvian Children

Plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Weinzweig, of Highland Park's JW Plastic Surgery, was recently honored in Peru for the charitable work he has been doing through "Komedyplast," an organization he founded which provides free craniofacial surgeries for children born with skull deformities.

Victor Isla Rojas, the President of the Congress of the Republic of Peru, presented Dr. Weinzweig with a Certificate of Honor for the extraordinary care he is providing.

Dr. Weinzweig, is a board certified plastic surgeon and founder/executive director of Komedyplast, an international non-profit organization whose members make a lasting difference in the lives of children throughout the world while also bringing laughter and hope to the kids and their families.

Komedyplast members include volunteer craniofacial surgeons, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, medical clinicians and professional clowns who travel to developing countries to volunteer their services to children who suffer with craniofacial abnormalities.

Since it’s inception eight years ago, Komedyplast has provided complex craniofacial surgical care for more than 150 children who would otherwise not be able to afford treatment.

Last week, the group returned from its latest mission to Peru where they were able to change the lives of twenty more children. A local Peruvian news station ran this story. In addition to providing surgical care for children, Komedyplast offers specialty training for local physicians and surgeons and also develops programs for local children that build character and self-esteem. Komedyplast Craniofacial Research Grant Program provides two grants each year to support craniofacial research.

The Peruvian government is supportive of the work being done and plans closer collaboration with Komedyplast in the future.

Submitted press release