Staff

Monarch Plastics, Skin and Wellness is proud to have staff members who make it a priority to provide exceptional client care with a warm welcome. Our talented plastic surgeons and licensed aestheticians offer clients guidance on a wide range of topics including breast augmentation, liposuction, skin rejuvenation, and much more.

We proudly serve the residents of the greater Kansas City area, focusing on safely producing the highest quality of services for our clients. With an emphasis on progressive and leading-edge procedures, Monarch Plastics, Skin and Wellness provides patients with the most advanced surgical and skin care treatments available.

Monarch Surgeons

Richard J. Bene, MD, FACS, specializes in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery, with fellowship training in microsurgery and hand surgery.

Meet Dr. Bene

Jeffrey R. Dillow, MD, FACS, specializes in all areas of plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery, including facial rejuvenation and cosmetic procedures.

Meet Dr. Dillow

Keith R. Hodge, MD, FACS, specializes in plastic surgery, including breasts, tummy tucks, facelifts and lower body lifts, as well as breast reconstructive surgery.

Meet Dr. Hodge

Paul J. Leahy, MD, FACS, specializes in all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He has a particular interest in breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and facelifting procedures.

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Kalila Steen, MD, FACS, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She has a special interest in drainless tummy tucks, breast lifts, and labiaplasties.

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Joseph Spaniol, MD, FACS, is excited to join the Monarch Plastics, Skin and Wellness team! A Kansas City native, Dr. Spaniol completed his General Surgery residency before pursuing a fellowship in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Meet Dr. Spaniol

A Missouri native, Dr. Lexie Sampath, MD grew up in central Missouri and earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Meet Dr. Sampath

Monarch Nurse Practitioners

Monarch Aestheticians

Monarch Nurse Injectors

Doctor’s Nurse

Dr. Richard Bene Nurse, Anne Lierz

Dr. Jeffrey Dillow Nurse, Katie Larson

Dr. Paul Leahy Nurse, Maggie Miller

Dr. Kalila Steen Nurse, Victoria Lawson

Dr. Spaniol Nurse, Kimber Payne

Dr. Hodge Nurse,
Melissa Emerson

Dr. Lexie Sampath’s Nurse, Katie Murphy