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Summer Hanson, MD, Plastic Surgery, Chicago, IL

Summer E Hanson MD PhD

Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery


Associate Professor of Surgery Director of Research, Plastic Surgery UChicago Medicine & Biological Sciences

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  • 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

  • Phone+1 888-824-0200

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Summary

  • Dr. Summer Hanson is a plastic surgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Chicago Medical Center, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Comer Childrens Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and has been in practice 12 years. She specializes in breast reconstruction, head & neck, and plastic & reconstructive microsurgery and is experienced in skull base surgery, endocrine surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck microvascular reconstruction, and lower extremity reconstruction. She has more than 80 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2005 - 2012
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2021
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2007 - 2017
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Prospective Pilot Study Comparing Rate of Processing Techniques in Autologous Fat Grafting  
    Edward I Chang, Gregory Reece, Summer E Hanson, Charles E Butler, Aesthetic Surgery Journal

Press Mentions

  • Stage III Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor Encourages Breast Awareness
    Stage III Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor Encourages Breast AwarenessJanuary 29th, 2019
  • The Fatherly Advice That Shaped Our Doctors
    The Fatherly Advice That Shaped Our DoctorsJune 14th, 2018

Grant Support

  • Quantitative assessment of autologous fat grafting in breast cancer treatment using 3D imagingUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO2024–2027

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