Chad M. Teven, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Care Philosophy

“My philosophy lies in treating each patient as if he
or she were a member of my family. To that end, my objective is to provide care that is individualized, empathic, comprehensive, evidence-based, and of the highest quality. I further believe that educating and empowering patients within the paradigm of shared- decision making is fundamental to compassionate care and to ensuring that an optimal outcome is achieved.”

Clinical Interests

Reconstructive microsurgery and complex head-to- toe reconstruction; repair and/or reconstruction of defects due to cancer, trauma, burn, and congenital etiologies; implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction; DIEP/TRAM flap surgery; surgical treatment of lymphedema (including physiologic and extirpative procedures); vascularized lymph node transfer; lymphovenous bypass; skin cancer and Mohs reconstruction; aesthetic surgery to the face, breasts, and body; nonsurgical rejuvenation

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Fellowships

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction
  • University of Chicago Maclean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics – Clinical Medical Ethics

Residency

University of Chicago

Medical School

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliation

Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics Lake Forest Hospital

Professional Organization Memberships

  • American Association for Physician Leadership
  • American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Plastic Surgery Research Council

Publications

  • Teven CM, Rosenthal AC, Pockaj BA. Breast implant- associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma and
  • the obligation of insurance providers. Breast J. 2020;26(10):2110-2111. Published online May 20, 2020.
  • Teven CM, TerKonda SP, Martinez-Jorge J, et al. Liposuction and patient safety: appropriately credentialing providers. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(6):1087e-1088e.
  • Teven CM, Hammond JB, Bryant LA, et al. Vascularized lymph node transfer to the thigh: a novel technical modification. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;147(1):182e-184e.

Presentations

  • Teven CM. The next frontier: single-port vascularized omentum lymphatic transplant. Presented at: 2021 Simposio Internacional de Cirugia Mamaria; August 2021; Mexico City, Mexico.
  • Teven CM. Expanding the horizon for patients with lymphedema: a promising future. Presented at: University of California San Diego Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds; February 2021; San Diego, California.
  • Teven CM. Contemporary challenges to surgical informed consent. Presented at: American College of Surgeons Ethics Colloquium; October 2020; Chicago, Illinois.
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