About Marco F. Ellis, MD

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Marco Ellis specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and body. His unique training, experience and knowledge in facial surgery give him unparalleled expertise in assessing facial form. Dr. Ellis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Neurological Surgery at the Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Ellis is also an adjunct assistant professor and Director of Microsurgery and Breast Services at the University of Illinois Chicago in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Ellis received his MD degree from Harvard Medical School. After completing his internship and residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, he completed a fellowship in craniofacial surgery and microsurgery at John Hopkins Hospital and University of Maryland/ Shock Trauma Medical Center. During his time in Baltimore, he trained with the team that revolutionized face transplant surgery. Dr. Ellis has also completed a research fellowship in congenital and adult jaw surgery at Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago. Dr. Ellis lectures at national and international symposia on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He is the co-author of several publications and abstracts in premier scientific journals, as well as a book contributor on breast reconstruction, eyelid and craniofacial surgery.