Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS
Licensure and Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Microsurgical Techniques, Louisville, KY 1990
Medical Licensure, Illinois
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery
Professional Work Experience
1992-Present
Private Practice in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Broad based practice with extensive experience in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery including, but not limited to, cosmetic surgery and breast reconstruction.
Post Graduate Training
1990-1992
Resident, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Wayne State University School of Medicine; Detroit, Michigan
1992
Resident, Aesthetic Surgery
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, New York
1985-1990
Resident, General Surgery
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Education
1981-1985 Wayne State University School of Medicine; Detroit, Michigan; MD
1977-1981 University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan: BS with Distinction
Volunteer Experience
1990 Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Guanajuato, Mexico
2001-2002 Chairman of Y-Me Medical Advisory Board
2002-Present Board Member of Y-Me
2000-Present Board Member of Sue Duncan Children’s Foundation
Presentations
Grand Rounds, Paraganglianomas of the Head and Neck
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 1990
Grand Rounds, Microsurgery
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1990
Grand Rounds, Nasal reconstruction
Wayne State University and Medical Center, Detroit, MI, 1991
Grand Rounds, Lip and Cheek Reconstruction
Wayne State University and Medical Center, Detroit, MI, 1992
Hand Trauma
Chicago Osteopathic Emergency Medicine
Breast Reconstruction
Alexian Brothers Hospital and Medical Center, Elk Grove, IL, 1994
Breast Implant Controversy
Y-ME Organization, Schaumburg, IL, 1994
Reducing That Tired Appearance
In office seminar series, Northbrook, IL, 1997-1999
Lasers vs. Peels
In office seminar series, Northbrook, IL, 1998-1999
The Latest Advances In Liposuction
In office seminar series, Northbrook, IL, 1998-1999
Confronting Nature’s Effect On Your Skin
Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL, 1998-1999
The Aging Face
In office seminar series, Northbrook, IL, 1998-1999
Latest Advances In Breast Reconstruction
Y-ME Organization, Schaumburg, IL, 1999
Cosmetic Surgery of the Face and Body
Five Seasons Country Club, Northbrook, IL, Fall 2002
Cosmetic Surgery of the Face and Body
SpaSpace, Chicago, IL, March 2003
Top Five Cosmetic Procedures
Pascal Pour Elle Salon, Glencoe, IL, November 2003
Facial Rejuvenation
River North Surgery Center, Chicago, IL, October 2004
Body Contouring
Northwest Associates-Women’s office, Hoffman Estates, May 12, 2004
Facial Rejuvenation
Spacio Salon, Chicago, IL, June 2004
Reshaping Your Body After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Wyndham Garden Hotel, Buffalo Grove, IL, April 2005
Hospital Affiliations
Evanston Hospital
Glenbrook Hospital
Highland Park Hospital
St. Alexius Hospital and Medical Center
