Chicago Plastic Surgeon - Harry A. Springer M.D., F.A.C.S

Harry A. Springer MD is Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is fluent in Spanish - fluido en español. Dr. Springer was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He has been practicing plastic surgery in the Northshore area for thirty years, treating patients from all around the greater Midwest area. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas, South-Western Medical School before moving to Chicago for his General Surgery Residency program at Cook County Hospital. Once he completed his General Surgery Residency, he continued on to his Plastics Residency at Northwestern University. In addition, he has been a valuable member of the Chicago medical community, serving in various appointed positions in the Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery. He was also elected president of the Chicago Medical Society and of the Illinois State Medical Society. Dr. Springer has served as associate professor at the University of Chicago and Loyola Medical Center as well.

Dr. Springer is also an active member of many professional organizations and associations which include: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, The American Society of Aesthetics Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, amongst countless others organizations.

Dr. Springer brings over thirty years of experience and some of the newest techniques and technologies to each surgical case he performs. Some of the plastic surgery procedures that Dr. Springer performs include: Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction and many more. Dr. Springer says “We have been able to help many people by providing them with an enhanced body image. Many patients express that these changes quickly become a part of who they are, enhancing not only their appearance, but also their confidence in themselves”.

Dr. Springer and his friendly team of professional staff are dedicated to the delivery of quality surgical and medical care to those who are looking to improve the shape or contour of the face, breasts and body. Dr. Springer is conveniently located across the street from Chicago O’Hare Airport in the city of Rosemont, and welcomes patients from all over the greater Midwest area. His onsite Surgery Center is JCAHO Accredited. He and his practice specialize in Transaxillary Breast Augmentation Incisions and perform more of this type of procedure than anyone else in the area.

Together with his formidable team Dr. Springer is dedicated to providing compassionate and personal attention while delivering quality medical and surgical care. Dr. Springer will work closely with you, listening to your desires and concerns, in order to develop the best treatment plan for you.

To set up a consultation with Dr. Springer, please visit our contact page or give our office a call at 847-853-9900.

• 1968 - 1971 Plastic Surgery, Northwestern University - Cook County Hospital Plastic Surgery Residency Program; Chicago, IL
• 1965 - 1969 General Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL

Internship:

• 1964 - 1965 Rotating internship (Northwestern University), Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL

Graduate Education:

• 1960 - 1964 Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Schoold,Dallas, TX
• 1956 - 1960 Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Continuing Medical Education:

• 1971, 1975, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000 American Medical Association, Physician's Recognition Award

Military Experience: 1965 - 1972 & 1981 - 1984, United States Army Reserve Hospital Staff Appointments:

• 1971 - Present: Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL
• 1978 - Present: St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL
• 1992 - Present: Evanston Hospital Corp., Evanston, IL
• 1992 - Present: Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, IL

Academic Appointments:

• 1988 - 1990, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• 1971 - 1980, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL

Professional Organizations:

• American College of Surgeons, Fellow
• American Medical Association, Delegate from ISMS
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
• American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Member, Continuing Medical Education Committee (past)
• Member, Interprofessional Relations Committee (past)
• Representative, Interspecialty Advisory Board (past)
• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Special Task Force on Practice Enhancement (past)
• The Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S.
• Chicago Medical Society
• President of the North Shore Branch, 1981 - 1983
• Chairman of the Council of the Chicago Medical Society, 1982 - 1983
• President of the Chicago Medical Society, 1983 - 1984, Numerous other elected and appointed positions
• Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery, Member, Membership Committee (past), Chairman, Membership Committee (past)
• Illinois State Medical Society, Delegate, Illinois State House of Delegates, 1978 -1984, President, Illinois State Medical Society, 1988 - 1989, Numerous other elected and appointed positions
• Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons (past)
• Orion H. Stateville Surgical Society