Chicago Plastic Surgeon - Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD

Dr. Stefan Mark Szczerba is a Board Certified Chicago plastic surgeon who is fluent in Polish – biegle j?zykiem polskim. Dr. Szczerba earned his medical degree at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. He completed a General Surgery Residency at Northwestern University Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. He completed his training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, and a Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York.

Dr. Szczerba is also an active member of several professional medical association and organizations which include: The American Medical Association, and the Illinois State Medical Society. Dr. Szczerba has numerous publications, and has presented extensively. He is also regularly featured in the Media.

Dr. Szczerba brings together his extensive experience and training to perform some of the newest techniques and technologies to each surgical case he performs. Some of the plastic surgery procedures that Dr. Szczerba performs include: Face Lift Surgery, and Mid Facelift Surgery. Necklift Surgery, Forehead and Brow Lift, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and many other surgical procedures. He also specializes in Brazilian Butt Lifts and operates at his JCAHO accredited onsite surgery center. He and his practice specialize in Transaxillary Breast Augmentation Incisions and perform more of this type of procedure than anyone else in the area.

With impeccable communication skills and a friendly disposition: Dr. Szczerba and his 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. Szczerba and his caring staff will help to make you feel comfortable and well cared for from the first moment you come in contact. Dr. Szczerba‘s office has treated patients from all around the Midwest area at his Cosmetic Surgery and Hair Transplant Center.

Dr. Szczerba says “You can find everything you need for your personal image transformation at my conveniently located Cosmetic Surgery and Hair Transplant Center. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your makeover desires.

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

CURRICULUM VITAE

Certifications

• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Surgery
• Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Society Memberships

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Credentials

• Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Staff Physician at 900 North Michigan Surgery Center

Training & Education

• Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship, July 2004-June 2005 New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, New York
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, July 2001-June 2004 Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
• General Surgery Residency, July 1996- June 2001 Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois Medical School-Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois

Awards

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 1995
• Arthur Dean Bevan Award, 1996
• Rush Medical College- Awarded for clinical and academic excellence in surgery.

Publications

• Szczerba, SM, Hester, TR Cheeklift Surgery. The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Principles and Techniques. Editor-Foad Nahai, MD, FACS, Quality Medical Publishing, 2005.
• Szczerba SM, Seify H & Hester TR. Facial Rejuvenation. Medical Management of the Surgical Patient. Luben, Smith. Lippencott, Publisher.
• Szczerba S, Dumanian GA. Definitive Surgical Treatment of Infected or Exposed Ventral Hernia Mesh. Annals of Surgery. 237(3) 437-41.
• Sukkar SM, Dumanian GA, Szczerba, SM, Tellez MG Challenging abdominal wall defects. American Journal of Surgery 181:115-121.
• Arensman, R. A., Bambini, D. A., & Almond, P. S. (1999). Handbook of Pediatric Surgery. (1st ed.). Austin, Texas: Landes Bioscience.
• Szczerba, SM, Author, Selected Chapters: 1. Acute Appendicitis Anorectal disorders in children.
• Millikan, K. & Szczerba, SM (1996). Superior Mesenteric and Portal vein thrombosis following Laparoscopic Assisted Right Hemicolectomy. Report of a case. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 39(10):1171-5.
• Szczerba, SM, Yokoo, K., & Bauer, BS. (1994). Release of Acquired Syndactylies in Kindler Syndrome. Annals of Plastic Surgery 33(4):434-8.

Current Projects

• Szczerba, SM. University of Illinois at Chicago. Facial fracture management with cosmetic cheeklift surgery approach. Prospective trial of management of periorbital fractures through a modified cheeklift approach.
• Szczerba, SM. University of Illinois at Chicago. Nasal fracture treatment with accurate endoscopic nasal evaluation, nasal bone reduction and accurate septal management.
• Szczerba, SM. University of Illinois at Chicago. Subcision therapy for management of depressed scars and deep facial rhytids.

Presentations

• Szczerba, S. M. Midwest Associate of Plastic Surgeons. April 2006. Oakbrook, Illinois.Personal Evolution into Routine Use of the Modified Cheeklift Approach as the Primary Method for Midface Rejuvenation
• Szczerba, S. M.Midwest Associate of Plastic Surgeons. April 2006. Oakbrook, Illinois.”Subscision” Therapy with Subsequent Filler Use as a Method of Treatment for Creased Expression Lines or Depressed Facial Scars
• Glenn E. Herrmann, MD, Szczerba, S. M. Midwest Associate of Plastic Surgeons. April 2006. Oakbrook, Illinois. Subciliary Approach with Lateral Canthal Anchoring for Repairs of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures
• Szczerba, S. M., Elliott F. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. June 2003. West Palm Beach, Florida. Dual Use Cannula System for Liposuction.
• Szczerba, S. M., Ujiki, G. T., Sukkar, S. M., Tellez, M. G., & Dumanian, G. A., Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Management of Abdominal Wall Defects Including Infected Mesh after Ventral Hernia Repair.
• Sukkar, S. M., Szczerba, S. M., Tellez, M. G., & Dumanian, G. A., Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.Challenging Abdominal Wall Defects: One Center’s Approach to Reconstruction.

Work Experience

• Pediatric Emergency Room 2002-2004 Scottish-Rite Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia Plastic Surgery Emergency Care
• Medical Technologist, 1991-1993 Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois Clinical Chemistry Specialist
• Medical Technologist, 1991-1992 Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois Generalist

Memberships & Organizations

• American Medical Association- Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS)
• 1994-1996 Founder and President, AMA Chapter at Rush Medical College
• Established AMA-MSS Chapter goals, rules, and by-laws. Initiated regular meetings, AMA activities
• Illinois State Medical Society – Medical Student Section (ISMS-MSS) 1994 Student Representative to Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) Governmental Affairs Council
• Sigma Chi Fraternity, Marquette University 1987 Founder, Iota Pi Chapter, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1990 Vice-President

Language Skills

• Polish -Written and Spoken