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Sunil Tholpady, MD, Plastic Surgery, Indianapolis, IN

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Plastic Surgery Indianapolis, IN

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Head & Neck, Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Sunil Tholpady

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  • Office

    705 Riley Hospital Drive, RI 3533
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Phone+1 317-948-0345

Summary

  • Dr. Sunil Tholpady is a plastic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Indiana University Health North Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He specializes in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and is experienced in cosmetic surgery, cleft lip / palate, pigmented lesions, melanoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, gynecomastia, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and rhinoplasty.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2005 - 2011
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2005
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaPh.D., Cell and Molecular Biology, 1999 - 2003
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaM.S., Health Evaluation Sciences (Clinical Informatics), 2001 - 2002
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyB.S., Biology, 1993 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2018
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Glancy Award Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2008
  • Raymond F. Morgan Research Award for Plastic Surgery Residents 2008, 2011
  • Larry S. Nichter Award for Plastic Surgical Research 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Patient-Reported Outcomes and Factors Associated with Patient Satisfaction After Surgical Treatment of Facial Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer  
    Sarah E Sasor, Julia A Cook, Michael W Chu, Sunil S Tholpady, William A Wooden, Adam C Cohen, JAMA
  • Comparison of Neurologic Trauma and Motorcycle Helmet Use in Drivers vs Passengers  
    Sunil S Tholpady, Imtiaz Munshi, Sarah Sasor, Tyler A Evans, Michael W Chu, Stephen Duquette, JAMA
  • Regression patterns in non-melanoma skin cancer  
    Nosrati NN, Han J, Wooden WA, Sood R, Munshi I, Tholpady SS, Plast Reconstr Surg, 10/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Characteristics of Regression in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
    Nosrati NN, Han JS, Sood R, Flores RL, Munshi IA, Tholpady SS, 61st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Indianapolis, IN, 4/1/2014
  • Outcomes of Minor Hand Surgery in an Ambulatory Setting Versus the Main Operating Room
    Nosrati NN, Cohen AV, Munshi IA, Sood R, Tholpady SS, 38th Annual Association of VA Surgeons, New Haven, CT, 4/1/2014
  • . Factors Predicting Regression rates in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
    Nosrati NN, Han JS, Munshi IA, Flores RL, Sood R, Tholpady SS, 38th Annual Association of VA Surgeons, New Haven, CT, 4/1/2014
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Lectures

  • What's New in Stem Cell Applications for Plastic Surgery? 
    Indianapolis, IN - 4/1/2014
  • Plastic Surgery for the Non-Plastic Surgeon 
    1/1/2014
  • What is Plastic Surgery? 
    1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Age May Be a Factor in Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
    Age May Be a Factor in Facial Skin Cancer TreatmentJanuary 4th, 2018
  • Melanoma Extirpation with Immediate Reconstruction: The Oncologic Safety and Cost Savings of Single-Stage Treatment
    Melanoma Extirpation with Immediate Reconstruction: The Oncologic Safety and Cost Savings of Single-Stage TreatmentMarch 27th, 2017

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