ElainaYingnuChenMD(she/her)
Plastic Surgery • Libertyville, ILAesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
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Office
825 S Milwaukee Ave
2nd floor
Libertyville, IL 60048Phone+1 847-573-3450Fax+1 847-573-3451
Summary
- Biography
Dr. Chen is a mother, wife, and surgeon. She believes in taking care of the whole patient with respect to their medical condition, treatment goals, and personal values. Dr. Chen prides herself on her deep attention to detail in her work and holds herself to a high standard when it comes to delivering excellent patient care. Dr. Chen is also passionate about resident education.
Professional Background
Dr. Chen attended Cornell University with a major in Human Biology, Health, and Sciences with minor concentrations in nutrition and neuroscience. She graduated in 7 semesters and pursued research in her time between college and medical school. Dr. Chen then attended Indiana University School of Medicine and graduated with her MD in 2012. She then pursued Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training in the residency program at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Research
Dr. Chen is interested in clinical research in the fields of general plastic surgery, breast cancer reconstruction surgery, and resident education.
Education & Training
University of RochesterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2012 - 2018
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2012, MD
Cornell UniversityBS, Human Biology, Health and Society, 2004 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2018 - 2023
WI State Medical License 2022 - 2023- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Humanism in Medicine Arnold P. Gold Foundation, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsSafety of Breast Reconstruction Using Inferiorly Based Dermal Flap for the Ptotic Breast.Thais Calderon, Kathryn Eh Skibba, Trevor Hansen, Ashley Amalfi, Elaina Chen
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2022-05-01
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