Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery Overview

A plastic surgeon manages the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, head and facial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, and trunk as well as cosmetic enhancement of these areas. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. A plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to improve overall appearance and to optimize this outcome of reconstructive procedures.¹

¹ The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.

Plastic Surgery Faculty Advisors

Plastic Surgery Interest Group 2025-2026

President:  Claudy Sarpong
Vice President:  Cedric Kwon
Secretary:   Vivianna Williams
Treasurer: TBD 
Event Coordinator: Sumaia Khoury
Research Liaison:  Serena Bhaskerrao
MS4 Rep: TBD
MS3 Rep: TBD
MS2 Rep:  Sofia De La Cruz
MS1 Rep:  TBD

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