Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgery Doctors

Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon Stefan Mark Szczerba practices at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Division of Plastic Surgery and also at 900 North Michigan Surgery Center in downtown Chicago.

As one of Chicago's few plastic surgeons with subspecialty training in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in addition to traditional Reconstructive Plastic Surgery his practice encompasses both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for men and women. Dr. Szczerba focuses on cosmetic surgery of the eyes, nose, face, breast and body and he brings that specialty to reconstructive surgery.

Besides tiny touch ups with Botox and other filler injections, Dr. Szczerba routinely performs "Extreme Makeover" surgery in stages for patients who have lost significant weight. This gives patients a "one stop shop" for plastic surgery expertise for not only cosmetic surgery of the eyes, nose and face, but breast area and full body too!

Dr. Szczerba uses unique, minimally invasive techniques to release wrinkles and then uses the fat grafting techniques from his training in New York and Atlanta to plump up the cheeks and lips giving a very natural full, youthful look to your face. He can also use that technique to change or enhance most curves on your body.

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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