Because of his extensive surgical training, Dr. Barnthouse is uniquely qualified as a specialist in Plastic Surgery. He is known for his talented surgical ability and expertise in handling difficult cases. Dedicated to patient counseling and education, Dr. Barnthouse has a warm "bedside manner" and takes the time to fully explain your options and procedures.

Dr. Barnthouse is Boad Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Barnthouse completed his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at the University - Kansas City after his General Surgery residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. He completed his fellowship in Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery at Mt. Sinai Medial Center in Miami Beach, Florida. He also completed a fellowship in Breast Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital and Emory University in Atlanta Georgia.

He received his MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and his BA from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Barnthouse is a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the American Society and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Medial Society, the Kansas Medial Society and the Missouri Medial Society. He is President of the Kansas City Plastic Society for 2004-2005.

Dr. Barnthouse was raised in Winfield, Kansas, and is married and the father of four daughters.