Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Rex A. Yannis, MD, is a supervising physician specializing in Ophthalmic Plastic and Facial Cosmetic Surgery at the Center for Facial Rejuvenation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Yannis focuses on surgical and procedural care for the delicate tissues around the eyes and face.
He treats conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, and eye sockets, and performs procedures to rejuvenate the eyebrows, forehead, and other facial areas. His expertise also includes advanced laser treatments, light-based technologies, and autologous fat transfer to restore facial volume. Dr. Yannis brings a wealth of knowledge from his prior role as an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine, where he taught Oculoplastic and Facial Reconstructive Surgery. He now dedicates his practice exclusively to surgical and procedural care, helping patients achieve their aesthetic and functional goals through precise, customized techniques.
Training
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1989University of Texas in Houston
FellowshipOphthalmology - Chief Resident
1988University of Texas at Galveston
ResidencyDoctor of Medicine
1983University of Texas Medical Branch
Medical School
B.A. in Biochemistry
1979UT Austin
Undergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA, TN
- License Numbers
- C42705, MD-48141


