Amir H. Dorafshar, MD, FACS
Visiting Clinical Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
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About
Why I Chose Peoria
I chose Peoria because it offered a unique opportunity to lead the Plastic and Reconstructive surgery services at OSF St. Francis, particularly focusing on the new cancer center and oncological reconstruction. The region presented a significant clinical need, serving a large catchment area extending from the suburbs of Chicago to St. Louis. Additionally, I was drawn to the chance to address the needs of an underserved community in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Peoria also allowed me to contribute to medical education by training general surgery residents and medical students from the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, while collaborating on research projects with these students. The more suburban environment of Peoria appealed to me as well, offering a balance between professional growth and personal life. Lastly, I was excited to explore the outdoor recreational activities and the overall quality of life that Peoria offers.
Selected Publications
Weinstein B, Alba B, Dorafshar A, Schechter L. Gender Facial Affirmation Surgery: Cheek Augmentation.Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Aug;31(3):393-397. doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2023.04.002. Epub 2023 May 19. PMID: 37348982.
Siotos C, Arnold SH, Aminzada A, Sadowsky RL, Siotou K, Kurlander DE, Kokosis G, Shenaq DS, Dorafshar AH. Pressure injuries in COVID-19 patients: A tertiary center experience. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023 May 18;83:89-93. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.05.028. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37271001; PMCID: PMC10193769.
Dorafshar AH, Jahromi AH, Horen SR, Schechter LS, Johannesson L, Testa G, Hertl M, Dewdney, S, Aschkenasy J, Molo MW, Brincat C, Cherullo E, Behel JM, Hebert C, Shulman R, Bassi S, Alecci, AT, Konety B. Strategic Planning and Essential Steps for Establishing a Uterine Transplant and Rehabilitation Program: From Idea to Reality. Ann Surg. 2021 Nov 18. doi:
Notable Honors
2018, Faculty Teaching Award, The Johns Hopkins & University of Maryland Plastic Surgery Training Program
2014, Gold Doc Award, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
2014, James Barrett Brown Award, American Association of Plastic Surgeons
2013, Shock Trauma Hero Award, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland
Education
Medical School: MBChB - Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, University of Manchester School of Medicine, United Kingdom
Residency:
General Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Plastic Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Fellowship:
Fellowship, Craniofacial Surgery and Microsurgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute/ R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Visiting International Fellowship, Microsurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.
Visiting International Fellowship, Microsurgery, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Visiting International Fellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, Hospital General, Mexico City, Mexico
Post-Graduate Education:
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Business of Healthcare Certificate,
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Licensures and Certifications
American College of Surgeons-Fellow
American Academy of Pediatrics-Specialty Fellow
European Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Diplomate
American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Diplomate
Professional Memberships
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
American Society for Craniofacial Surgeons
AO Craniomaxillofacial North America
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Association of Academic Chairs of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Reconstructive Transplant Surgeons