David  Shifrin

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David Shifrin, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Shifrin Plastic Surgery, Chicago, IL 606166102.93 miles

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About David Shifrin, MD

Established in 2010, the award winning cosmetic surgery practice of David A Shifrin MD, provides the complete experience by combining excellent surgical results with personalized care. A native of Northbrook, Illinois, Dr. David Shifrin is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, respected for his work with cosmetic surgery. Dr. Shifrin returned to his home town of Chicago in 2010 after years of training in the Midwest and South. Dr Shifrin is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the highly selective American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. His academic accomplishments, which include multiple peer reviewed journal article publications and national conference presentations, and his love of teaching and mentoring led him to seek out an academic appointment with the University of Illinois at Chicago division of plastic surgery as an assistant clinical professor. Dr. David Shifrin specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. He is a plastic surgeon who completed a highly sought-after integrated training program in Michigan, followed by two advanced fellowships. The first, at the Medical College of Wisconsin, concentrated on reconstructive microsurgery. The second fellowship focused on Aesthetic surgery under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Hunstad, a world renowned plastic surgeon in the area of breast augmentation and body contouring. Dr. Shifrin maintains multiple convenient office locations. He focuses his time at Shifrin Plastic Surgery, Downtown Chicago, on improving the aesthetic appearance of his patients through the use of state of the art skin care, Botox and fillers and surgery. He prides himself on enhancing his patient’s physical attributes, blending his love of anatomy and science with his surgical expertise to artistically refine the outward beauty of his patients. His patients frequently comment on his calm and caring bedside manner. He is devoted to providing the best possible experience to those he cares for. Dr. Shifrin has been awarded Top Plastic Surgeon Chicago region 2012 and 2013 by Health Tap, Patient’s Choice Award and Most Compassionate Doctor Award in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by American Registry. Dr. Shifrin looks forward to serving all of his patients with professional and personalized care.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Acne Scar Treatment
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Chemical Peels
  • Dermal Fillers & Injectables
  • Facials
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Intense Pulsed Light
  • Labiaplasty
  • Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia Surgery)
  • SculpSure®
  • SmartLipo
  • SmartSkin®
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Vaginoplasty

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

16 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Graduate School: Stritch School of Medicine
  • Residency: Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Social

Offerings & Procedures Performed by David Shifrin, MD

  • Face

  • Skin

  • Body

  • Eyes

Face Procedures addressed by David Shifrin, MD

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Location

Credentials

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Patient’s Choice Award
  • Most Compassionate Doctor Award

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