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Otto J. Placik, M.D.
Illinois Plastic SurgeonChicago & Arlington Heights, IL Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Chicago Office 845 N. Michagan Ave. |
Arlington Heights Office Center
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"Dr. Placik did my breast reduction and breast lift. Most compassionate doctor and excellent outcome." ~Site Visitor & Plastic Surgery Patient
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"Very skilled! EXCELLENT results!!! ~
Jennifer, Plastic Surgery Patient
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"Fantastic
surgeon, as an RN, I've watched him at work." ~Shari (Breast
Augmentation Patient & Site Visitor)
Anatomical Implants
· Spectrum Implants · Silicone Implants
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This is a partial list of cosmetic procedures offered by this plastic surgeon. Other cosmetic procedures may be available by this plastic surgeon, please ask when contacting the plastic surgeon's office.
Dr. Placik received his medical degree from Northwestern University where he also completed residencies in general and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed a fellowship in the aesthetic reconstruction of complex nasal and facial deformities at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and an additional fellowship in microvascular and hand surgery at Davies Medical Center, an affiliate of the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Placik is certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is an active member of several local and national professional organizations.
Dr. Placik's hospital appointments include Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights and Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals). Otto J. Placik, M.D. is a member of the Northwestern University Division of Plastic Surgery Teaching Staff. He holds an academic appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic) at Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Placik actively participates in the reconstruction of complex pediatric deformities at the Shriner's Hospital for crippled children in Chicago.
Plastic Surgeon's Hospital Affiliation
Evanston
Hospital - Evanston, IL
Glenbrook Hospital - Glenview, IL
Methodist Hospital - Chicago, IL
Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital - Chicago, IL
Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children - Chicago, IL
Plastic Surgeon's Education
Northwestern
University - Honors Program in Medical Education; 1980 - 1985
Northwestern University Medical School; 1983 - 1987
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - General Surgery; 1987
- 1990
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - Plastic Surgery; 1990
- 1993
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship; July - December, 1993
Microvascular Surgery Fellowship; 1994
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