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David Teplica, MD, Plastic Surgery, Chicago, IL

DavidTeplicaMD, MFA(He/Him)

Plastic Surgery Chicago, IL

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Clinical Associate, Section of Plastic Surgery, The University of Chicago

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  • Office

    803 W. Hutchinson St.
    Chicago, IL 60613
    Phone+1 773-294-7115
    Fax+1 773-296-9941

Education & Training

  • Saint Joseph Hospital
    Saint Joseph HospitalPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1992 - 1992
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Plastic Surgery, 1990 - 1992
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Plastic Surgery, 1988 - 1990
  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago
    School of the Art Institute of ChicagoMaster of Fine Arts, Photography, 1988 - 1990
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1988
  • Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
    Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 1985
  • Penn State University
    Penn State UniversityBachelor, Philosophy, High Distinction, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1987 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1988 - 1991
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • O. E. Peterson Endowment Humanitarian Award Kiwanis International, 1996
  • Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels 1994
  • Elected by Peers as a Fellow of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Images Of Healing And Learning, The Genetic Basis Of Body Shape: Lessons From Mirror Twins And High-Definition Digital Photography.  
    Teplica, D, Virtual Mentor
  • Viewpoint: Recapturing Science in Clinical Photography.  
    Teplica, D, Journal of BioCommunications
  • Discussion of: Autologous fat grafting and dermal fillers for HIV associated facial lipodystrophy: A comparison of safety, efficacy, and long-term treatment outcomes.  
    Teplica, D, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Auto-Mirroring Phenomenon in Skin: New Evidence for Anatomic Predetermination.
    Bank, J., Teplica, D., Lee, S., and Keith, L, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, Miami, FL
  • Gender-Specific Volume Restoration of the Aging Face.
    Teplica, D, Miscellaneous
  • A Rotational Approach to Standardized Photography of the Torso and Novel Techniques for the Quantification of Plastic Surgical Outcomes.
    Teplica, D., Schuleman, D., and Masri, V, Standardized Photography
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Lectures

  • Peri-Oral Rejuvenation with Autologous Fat Transfer. 
    Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 2013
  • Preoperative Marking and Photography Workshop. 
    University of Chicago, University of Illinois, and Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL
  • Predetermination of Anatomy in Twins, Sexuo-Surgical Insights, and the Genesis of a Concept of Polydimensional Sexuality. 
    The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Bloomington, IN
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Other

  • The Evolution of Vertebrates. 
    Teplica, D. and Morgan, R
    The Pennsylvania State University
  • Intimate Decade: A diverse exploration of human contact from birth to death. 
    Teplica, D
    http://www.blurb.com
    The Diane Tanios Gallery, Chicago, IL
  • Gemelli: Arte e Scienza; the Twin Photographs of David Teplica MD, MFA. 
    Teplica, D, Center for Study of Multiple Birth, Chicago, IL
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Research History

  • Senior Research FellowThe Kinsey Institute2014 - 2019
  • Research Fellow, NIH Surgical Scientist Training GrantThe University of Chicago, Section of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery1988 - 1990

Professional Memberships