Our Friendly And Experienced Team Nayak Plastic Surgery

She was instrumental in launching the Spa in 2010 and cultivated an expertise in all services and products provided by the spa and within the competitive landscape. Allie has been instrumental in the evolution of Nayak Plastic Surgery and Avani Derm Spa, from the early days of six employees to now leading 40 highly skilled and helpful team members. Any questions or concerns will be addressed with the utmost respect and confidentiality.

Whitney is skilled and educated in preparing and evaluating patients for surgery, injectables, device-based procedures, and derm-spa treatments that we offer. Her background as a makeup artist, with over 20 years of experience in the beauty and esthetics industry, is what has ultimately led Whitney to find her passion in working for Dr. Nayak. She feels very grateful to play a vital role in helping patients gain a greater sense of well being and confidence.

Coming from a history in sales and customer service, Erin believes that understanding the patient’s needs and making sure they feel comfortable are of utmost importance. She loves meeting new people and building strong long-lasting relationships to ensure an exceptional experience for all new and existing patients. Erin received her B.A. in Communications from the University of Missouri, St. Louis in 2007.

Carrie has been in the medical field for over four years, and has a background in customer service. She enjoys meeting new people and getting to know patients through her interactions with them. Carrie has also been a patient of Dr. Nayak’s since 2006, and has experienced treatment options first-hand, which is extremely helpful in her role here as a coordinator.

She further refined her surgical skills as a surgical first assistant in an orthopedic surgeon’s office before later joining a dermatology and cosmetic medicine practice where she utilized her artistic eye and surgical prowess to help improve patient's confidence with dermatologic care and cosmetic skin and hair treatments. Karen is passionate about helping patients achieve a naturally beautiful and youthful version of themself so they look and feel their very best. Karen specializes in caring for patients throughout the whole perioperative journey. She helps prepare patients for aesthetic procedures, first assists in surgery and cares for patients postoperatively. Karen has been married since 2000 and has been blessed with two very active healthy sons. She currently lives in St. Louis Missouri. She enjoys many outdoor activities including attending her sons’ sporting games as well as hiking, boating and relaxing with the family at their cabin on the Current River. Karen has a strong faith and feels honored to shine with the light of Love being the hands and feet to serve those around her.”

Along with providing care to patients immediately following surgery, Kelly also meets with patients for their post-operative care appointments and assists Dr. Nayak during his office hours. She is dedicated to providing safe, competent, compassionate and ethical nursing care. Kelly is excited to be a part of the Nayak team!

After obtaining her master’s degree from Maryville University, she spent the next two years working as a nurse practitioner in complex neurosurgery and emergency departments. She is thrilled to now follow her passion working in cosmetic medicine. Jenny has been extensively trained by Dr. Nayak and some of the industry’s top nurse injectors and is well versed in all manner of aesthetic treatments. In addition, she has a passion for assisting patients in developing personalized skincare routines to maximize results.Jenny is compassionate, kind, and professional. She strives to be a positive force in patients’ lives and integrates artistic talent into her care. Jenny is incredibly passionate about helping patients live their best lives through restoring and enhancing their natural beauty. She is eager to help guide you on this journey!

After getting her acne cleared, Brittanie understands her struggle as a gift and wants to spend the rest of her career giving back to her patients. In her esthetics career she focuses on both acne solutions, age rejuvenation and reversal technology. Each of Brittanie’s patients receives a detailed consultation followed by a treatment plan combined with an at-home-care regime, that helps to address their unique concerns and skin conditions. Thorough this approach, she hopes to provide all of her patients with a life time of healthy, youthful and beautiful skin. Brittanie is currently pursuing her masters in Biological-Chemistry before moving on to obtain an M.D specializing in Dermatology. She is thrilled to deliver this level of knowledge to her patients during every appointment.

She strives to listen and understand the patient's specific goals and concerns, and provide them with satisfying results. Jenna loves to connect with her clients to help them reach and maintain healthy skin. She is eager to continuously learn and educate her patients on skincare products and help build regimens. Her goal is to provide clients with a relaxing yet professional experience while educating them on services, products, and creating treatment plans customized to each persons’ needs.