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Karol Gutowski, MD, Plastic Surgery, Glenview, IL

KarolGutowskiMD

Plastic Surgery Glenview, IL

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Hand

Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery, University Illinois - Chicago

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  • Office

    2300 Chestnut Ave 100
    Glenview, IL 60026
    Phone+1 773-870-0732
    Fax+1 847-780-1188

Summary

  • Dr Karol Gutowski is a Board Certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in nonsurgical and surgical aesthetic procedures.

    He takes pride in educating other plastic surgeons, has published over 100 papers, book chapters, and articles, and is a frequent lecture at national educational meetings.

    You may learn more about his practice at DrGutowski.com

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 1999 - 2000
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1997 - 1999
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1997
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    Michigan State University College of Human MedicineClass of 1992
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganB.S., Biology, 1983 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2019 - 2019
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2000 - 2009
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2000 - 2001
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1995 - 1997
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
  • First Place Presentation Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons, 2005
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rates and Predictors of Readmission Following Body Contouring Procedures: An Analysis of 5100 Patients from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database  
    Karol A Gutowski, Brittany L Vieira, Sergey Turin, Aesthetic Surgery Journal
  • Venous thromboembolism in abdominoplasty: A comprehensive approach to lower procedural risk - Commentary  
    Gutowski KA, Aesth Surg J, 1/1/2012
  • Patient safety in the operating room II: Intraoperative and postoperative  
    Sillah N, Poore S, Gutowski KA, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Patient safety in the operating room: A review of perioperative risks and methods to minimize risks
    Sillah NM, Poore SO, Mahajan AY, Gutowski KA, Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 4/1/2012
  • Have we expanded equitable delivery of postmastectomy breast reconstruction in the new millennium? Evidence from the national cancer data base
    Sisco M, Du H, Howard MA, Warner JP, Gutowski KA, et al, American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, San Francisco, CA, 10/1/2011
  • MRSA and MSSA in patients undergoing plastic surgery: Prevalence in 3779 patients and implementation of a surveillance and surgical site infection reduction protocol
    Howard MA, Gutowski KA, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 10/1/2009
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Lectures

  • Noninvasive radio frequency devices for skin tightening and fat reduction: An overview of RF energy application and experience with the Viora ReAction system 
    New Orleans, LA - 10/1/2012
  • ASPS fat grafting guiding principles and next steps 
    New Orleans, LA - 10/1/2012
  • Medicolegal Hot Topics: What we are getting sued for now 
    Vancouver, Canada - 5/1/2012
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Other

  • A new perspective on postoperative VTE risk assessment and reduction 
    Gutowski KA, Ambulatory Surgery Facilities Source
    1/1/2011
  • Utilizing communication and teamwork in the operating room to prevent errors 
    Gutowski KA, Plastic Surgery Hyperguide
    http://www.plasticsurgery.hyperguides.com
    1/1/2010
  • Practice integration opportunities for plastic surgeons 
    Gutowski KA, American Society of Plastic Surgeons White Paper
    1/1/2010
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Press Mentions

  • Surgical Innovation Associates Announces First Commercial Use of DuraSorb® in the United States
    Surgical Innovation Associates Announces First Commercial Use of DuraSorb® in the United StatesSeptember 5th, 2019
  • With Liposuction, Weight Should Guide Fat Removal Limits
    With Liposuction, Weight Should Guide Fat Removal LimitsSeptember 25th, 2015
  • How Much Liposuction Is 'Safe'? The Answer Varies by Body Weight
    How Much Liposuction Is 'Safe'? The Answer Varies by Body WeightSeptember 1st, 2015
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Other Languages

  • Polish