Our Staff

Sophie

Registered Nurse, BSN

Sophie obtained her nursing degree from Chamberlain University. Her interest in many aspects of patient care led her 17-year long career into numerous nursing specialties. Sophie met Dr. Geldner at the surgery center working as his operating room and scrub nurse, where she discovered her passion for plastic surgery.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Geldner, Sophie gained extensive skills as an operating room nurse. This productive relationship extended to the office setting where Sophie works as Dr. Geldner’s nurse. With her gentle and patient-dedicated bedside manner, she follows our patients throughout the surgical process including preoperative and postoperative visits, patient education and follow up visits. Sophie has extensive knowledge and experience in various types of IV Hydration, offering an essential part of a holistic self-care regimen.

Sophie continues to learn and grow under the mentorship of Dr. Geldner, facilitating the safest and best patient experience at The Geldner Center.

• Favorite treatment currently is Emsculpt Neo.
• Favorite surgical procedure is every single procedure Dr. Geldner does! #BodyByGeldner
• My favorite thing about working at the Geldner Center is that everyone is one big family here and we always support each other.

Dorothy

Patient Coordinator

My name is Dorothy and I’ve been with The Geldner Center for over 10 years. I began as a Marketing Consultant, then a Patient Representative, then became a Patient Coordinator, which is my current role. Before my tenure at The Geldner Center I was working in corporate banking for 10 years.

As a corporate banker I learned the intricacies of building effective client relationships in both management and sales. I then launched my first business, a boutique marketing and public relations agency. I gained invaluable experience about being an entrepreneur.

The best part of my job is working closely with Dr. Geldner, who is one of the best, most talented and internationally recognized Plastic Surgeons. Patients often tell me how much they appreciate Dr. Geldner’s integrity, honesty, compassion, and the time he dedicates to each and every patient.

I love seeing patients who are very excited when scheduling their surgical procedures and then when the patient is absolutely thrilled with their results.

• My favorite procedures are Breast Augmentations and abdominoplasties.
• My favorite non-invasive procedures are fillers and botox.
• Let’s not forget about skincare — my favorite product line is SkinCeuticals.
• Two things I can’t live without: rice cakes and a great exfoliating toner.

JuliAnn Y. Geldner, J.D., LL.M.

Legal Counsel/Chief Operating Officer
The Geldner Center

JuliAnn Geldner is Chief Operating Officer and Legal Counsel at The Geldner Center in Oak Brook and Chicago has been named a Power Woman by Sheridan Road and Hinsdale Living. She’s an active and recognized member of the community. Twice Mrs. Geldner has been named a “power woman” by local magazines in North Shore and Hinsdale. According to the editors of the magazines, which are owned by JWC Media, the recognition celebrates “all that they contribute, personally and professionally to the villages we call home.”

Mrs. Geldner has been a practicing attorney and medical practice consultant for 25 years. As an attorney, Mrs. Geldner managed crises and risks for hospitals, surgical groups and physicians. She can visualize all the angles of a problem and perceive the root causes. Mrs. Geldner is adept at finding solutions and assembling teams to address the issues. Her clients have won and saved millions of dollars thanks to her work.

Her success in helping physicians improve practice operations comes not only from her background in medical malpractice, but also from first-hand experience building a successful aesthetic practice. As the Chief Operations Officer, she grew The Geldner Center from 3 employees and 1500 sq ft into a multi-million dollar practice with three locations, 15 employees and 5000 sq ft of prime downtown real estate.

Mrs. Geldner is passionate about her family and her community. She has been the President Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy and the President School Board River Forest School District, and currently volunteers as President of her synagogue, Temple Har Zion, in River Forest. She and her family, who immigrated from Russia, are third and fourth generation members of Temple Har Zion. She names her mother-in-law, Dr. Barbra Geldner, an ophthalmologist, a Holocaust survivor, and immigrant, as her personal hero and role model. Juli also makes time for the hobbies she enjoys: fencing, yoga, and target shooting with long guns.