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Amir Dorafshar, MD, Plastic Surgery, Chicago, IL

AmirHosseinDorafsharMDFACS, FAAP

Plastic Surgery Chicago, IL

Head & Neck, Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Rush University Medical Center

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  • Office

    60 E Delaware Pl Ste 1430
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-278-9000

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University/University of Maryland
    Johns Hopkins University/University of MarylandFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2003 - 2009
  • University of Manchester School of Medicine
    University of Manchester School of MedicineBachelors, Medicine/Surgery, 1995 - 2000
  • University of Manchester Faculty of Medicine
    University of Manchester Faculty of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2009 - 2020
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • James Barrett Brown Award American Association of Plastic Surgeons, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
  • Shock Trauma Hero Award R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Novel use of an ultrasonic-cutting device for endoscopicassisted craniosynostosis surgery  
    Chaichana KL, Jallo GI, Dorafshar AH, Ahn ES, Childs Nerv Syst, 2/6/2013

Press Mentions

  • Chicago Surgeon on Face Transplants: ‘They Are a Very, Very Precious Commodity’
    Chicago Surgeon on Face Transplants: ‘They Are a Very, Very Precious Commodity’August 20th, 2018
  • 'They Are a Very, Very Precious Commodity': Chicago Surgeon Shares Experience with Face Transplant
    'They Are a Very, Very Precious Commodity': Chicago Surgeon Shares Experience with Face TransplantAugust 14th, 2018
  • Transplant Gives New Face to Burned Firefighter
    Transplant Gives New Face to Burned FirefighterNovember 17th, 2015
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Other Languages

  • Farsi