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Otto Placik, MD 

About the Practice

Associated Plastic Surgeons, S.C.

Dr. Otto Placik has completed residencies in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Placik has completed a fellowship in the aesthetic reconstruction of complex nasal and facial deformities. Dr. Placik is an Illinois plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
 
Dr. Placik practices in Arlington Heights, Illinois and is a clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at Northwestern University Medical School. He is an active participant in reconstruction of complex pediatric deformities for crippled children in Chicago at the Shriner’s Hospital. He specializes in breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction, facelift and nose surgery.

Locations

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
Consultation (Days/Hours/Fees):

Consultation is normally $155 but through 1800mysurgeon.com it is a complimentary consultation.  When scheduling a consultation the office requires a valid credit card number to hold your appointment.  Please notify office within 24 hours to cancel your appointment in order not to be charged the original consultation fee. 

Offered: Arlington Heights- Tues/Fri-all day Wed-afternoons  Chicago office- Wed-mornings


Chicago, Illinois 60611
Consultation (Days/Hours/Fees):

Consultation is normally $155 but through 1800mysurgeon.com it is a complimentary consultation.  When scheduling a consultation the office requires a valid credit card number to hold your appointment.  Please notify office within 24 hours to cancel your appointment in order not to be charged the original consultation fee. 

Offered: Arlington Heights- Tues/Fri-all day Wed-afternoons  Chicago office- Wed-mornings


Chicago, Illinois 60611
Office Hours: Wednesday
Consultation (Days/Hours/Fees):

Consultation is normally $155 but through 1800mysurgeon.com it is a complimentary consultation.  When scheduling a consultation the office requires a valid credit card number to hold your appointment.  Please notify office within 24 hours to cancel your appointment in order not to be charged the original consultation fee. 

Offered: Arlington Heights- Tues/Fri-all day Wed-afternoons  Chicago office- Wed-mornings


Procedures performed by this surgeon

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  • Arm Lift
  • Breast Enlargement
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift / Forehead Lift
  • Cheek & Chin Implants
  • Correcting Breast Asymmetry
  • Ear & Earlobe Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Injectable Fillers
  • Labiaplasty / Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Liposuction / Liposculpture
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Neck Liposuction
  • Nose Surgery
  • Thigh / Buttocks Lift
  • Tummy Tuck

Professional Profile

Medical License Number: 36078566
Admitted to Medical Practice: 1989
Patient Satisfaction Rating: Excellent
Medical License Status: Active

Board Certification

Specialty in: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Number: 5268
Year: 1997
About the practice:

Dr. Placik believes in not only giving patients the best in medical care, but also in achieving a sensitive understanding of their aesthetic goals. Every member of our medical and support team wants to help you gather the information you need to make the best possible decision.


Education & Training

Undergraduate School: Northwestern University
Graduation Year: 1985
Medical School: Northwestern University
Graduation Year: 1987
General Surgery Residency: Northwestern University
Residency Year: 1987-1990
Plastic Surgery Residency: Northwestern University
Residency Year: 1990-1993
Fellowship Residency: St. Joseph Hospital
Residency Year: 1993
Professional Appointments:

Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University

Honors and Awards:
  • Honors Program in Medical Education 1980 - 1987
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (Jr Year Inductee) Co-President 1986
  • Beatrice Tucker Award 1986  
  • Graduation with Distinction - Medical School 1987 
  • Best Microsurgery Paper Award,
    PSEF Sr Residents Conference May 23, 1993 
  • Second Place, Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons Resident Presentations Jun 3, 1993
  • Third Place,Northwestern University Med. School Residents’ Day Jun 11, 1993 
  • CARE commends, Glenbrook Hospital Mar 7, 1997  
  • Marquis Who’s Who in : 54th Edition 2000 
  • AMA Physician’s Recognition Award 1996-1999 
  • Strathmore’s Who’s Who 1999-2000 
  • Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2000-2001 
  • Daily Herald Article Jan 15, 2001 
  • Daily Herald Article February 22, 2003 
  • International Biographical Centre December 6, 2002 
  • Northwest Community Healthcare December 11, 2002 
  • Nathan Smith Davis Club February 22, 2002 
  • Consumers’ Guide to Top Doctors 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007’s Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists 2003
  • The Contemporary Who’Who 2003  
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2005 
  • Marquis Who’s Who 2005 
  • Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2005 
  • Marquis Who’s Who 2006 
  • Cambridge Who’s Who 2007/2008 
  • The Best of the 2007 
  • Madison ’s Who’s Who 2007/008
Publications:
  • Placik, OJ, Lewis, VL, Jr
    “The Etiology of Keloid: A Review of Immunological Associations”
    Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics (PR) 175:185-193, 1992
  • Placik, OJ, Zukowski, ML, Lewis VL, Jr
    “Cryoglobulinemia: Dilemma for the Reconstructive Surgeon:
    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PR) 91:348-351, 1993
  • Placik, OJ, LJ, Lim, R, Lewis, VL, Jr., Griffith, BH
    “Benign Mesodermal Tumors Producing Nasal Deformity”
    Annals of Plastic Surgery (PR) 29:446-449, 1992
  • Placik, OJ, Pensler, JM, Kim , JJ, Metz, MG, Engel, JM
    “Necrotizing Periorbital Cellulitis:
    Annals of Plastic Surgery (PR) 31:369-371, 1993
  • McKinney, PW, Giese, S, Placik, OJ
    “Management of the Ear in Rhytidectomy:
    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PR) 92:858-866, 1993
  • Placik, OJ, Lewis, VL, Jr
    Letter to the Editor: “Reply to Cryoglobulinemia”
    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PR) 93:651-652, 1993
  • Placik, OJ, Stryker, S, Ujiki, G, Poticha, SM
    “Subdiaphragmatic Thoracic Duct Cyst”
    Contemporary Surgery 45:29-33, 1994
  • Placik, OJ
    Letter to the Editor: “Reply to Scleroderma-like Esophageal Disease in Children”
    JAMA (PR) 272:768-769, 1994
  • Meuli-Simmen C, Kehrer, S, Eiman, T, Schiestl R, Griffey, S, Placik, O, Hoffman, KM, Buncke HJ
    “Microvascular Transplantation of Cryopreserved Knee Joints”
    Annals of Plastic Surgery (PR) 35:184-90, 1995
  • Placik, OJ
    Case Report: Ear Replantation
    Chicago Medicine 99:16-21, 1996
  • Placik, OJ
    Case Report: Ear Replantation
    Coastal Bend Medicine 37:12-16, 1997
  • Kind, GM, Buncke, GM, Placik, OJ, Jansen, DA, D’Amore, T, Buncke, HJ
    “Total Ear Replantation”
    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PR) 99:1858-67, 1997
  • Few, JW, Marcus, Placik, OJ,
    Letter to the Editor:
    “DVT Prophylaxis in the Moderate-to High-Risk Patient Undergoing Lower Extremity Liposuction”
    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PR) 104:309-10, 1999
  • Associate Editor Chicago Image 2003-present
  • Board of Directors, Chicago Health Magazine 
Professional Organizations:
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Active Member  
  • American College of Surgeons - Fellow 
  • Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons  
  • Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Illinois State Medical Society  
  • Chicago Medical Society 
  • Lipoplasty Society: Active Member (3/98) - 99 
  • Plastic Surgery Research Council: Senior Member (4/98) 
  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery  
  • Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (10/04) -2006
Hospital Affiliations:
  • Evanston Hospital Corp.
    Adjunct Staff (Moonlighting)
    Glenview IL Jul 1991 - Jun 1992 
  • Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children
    Fellow
    Chicago IL Jul - Dec 1992  
  • St Joseph Hospital
    Fellow and Surgical House Officer
    Chicago IL Jul - Dec 1993 
  • Evanston Hospital Corp.
    Adjunct Staff (Moonlighting)
    Glenbrook Hospital
    Glenview IL Jan - Feb 1994
  • Northwest Community Hospital
    Non –Voting Attending Staff
    Arlington Heights IL Jan 19, 1995 - Present  
  • Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children
    Consulting Staff
    Chicago IL Jul 25, 1995 - Present  
  • Shriners Hospital for Children
    Honorary Staff
    Chicago, Il . January 2007 
  • Methodist Hospital
    Courtesy Staff
    Chicago IL May 2, 1995 - Present 
  • Evanston Hospital Corp
    Locum Tenens Staff
    Evanston and Glenview IL Sep - Dec 1995
  • Holy Family Hospital
    Courtesy Staff
    Des Plaines IL May 20, 1996 –November 7, 2003
  • Evanston Hospital Corp
    Attending Staff
    Evanston and Glenview IL Aug 20, 1996 - Present 
  • St. Elisabeth Hospital
    Consulting Staff
    Chicago, IL Mar 31, 1999 - Present