Dr. Venkata Erella, MD

Expert Publications

• Soft tissue coverage of the knee joint following burns.
• Self-inflicted specific pattern burns in psychiatric patients.
• Groin flap for salvage of upper extremity following necrotizing fasciitis: A case report.
• Compression neuropathy of the median nerve during tissue expansion of the forearm.

Media Releases

Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Venkata Erella, who serves patients in Austin, Texas.

An exceptional plastic surgeon, Dr. Erella stands as a pillar of expertise and compassion in the Austin area, boasting over 25 years of surgical practice. Specializing in post-weight loss body contouring, he is dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals with precision and care.

His repertoire of surgical and non-surgical procedures includes tummy tucks, smart lipo, gynecomastia treatment, breast enhancements, and a range of other transformative treatments honed over decades of practice. His mastery extends to innovative techniques such as “awake” eyelid surgery, gynecomastia correction, and liposuction procedures performed in-office, a testament to his commitment to patient comfort and safety.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Erella’s journey to becoming a renowned surgeon traces back to his childhood in India, where frequent visits to the family doctor sparked a deep-seated aspiration to excel in medicine. After completing his medical education at Rangaraya Medical College in India, renowned for its emphasis on scientific excellence and compassionate patient care, he pursued further training in Jamaica before making his mark in the United States.

In pursuit of excellence, he underwent rigorous residency and fellowship programs at esteemed institutions across the country, including the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Wayne State University, and the University of Alabama. 

Passionate about his profession, the doctor is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The mission of the ABPS is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification, and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.

In addition, Dr. Erella is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).

Holding membership status, he remains actively engaged in professional societies, holding memberships in esteemed organizations such as the International Association of HealthCare Professionals, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Travis County Medical Society. Through these affiliations.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.

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