Dr. Steven R. Sigalove MD

Philosophy

Thank you for considering me as your board-certified plastic surgeon.  I appreciate your time, and I understand the significance of this investment you are considering – the transformation of that most personal aspect about you…your appearance.  It’s therefore important for my new patients to know that, in my practice, I value three things above all others:  communication, integrity, and safety.

Communication

As an aesthetic surgeon, it is vital that I understand my patients’ needs and desires.  To do so, I try to foster a long term relationship with each patient.  I am a good listener and communicator, and it is important to me that I establish personal connections with my patients.

When I first meet a patient, I start by asking a lot of questions – “What bothers you about your appearance?”  “How would you like to look?” – And then I listen.  I try to hear what they’re really asking for.  I take the time to figure out what they want, and then I transform that knowledge into a surgical plan that’s appropriate for them.

Because of this relationship, I work hard to take care of my patients.  When it’s time for surgery, my patients are comfortable because they know I understand exactly what they want.  After surgery, I continue to communicate with my patients throughout their recoveries.  Patients always have 24-7 access to me.

Integrity

To me, integrity implies honesty – that I will always do the right thing, the best thing, and the safest thing for my patients.  And that might mean steering a patient away from what they are asking for, but toward something else that, in my professional opinion, may give them better results.

I will always deal with patients in an honest, straightforward fashion.  I will always answer their questions to the best of my ability, and there will always be open lines of communication.

In some practices, the doctor seldom sees the patient, and much of the work is done by technicians.  But because this is a boutique practice, I am able to spend time with my patients and cultivate a relationship with them.  When patients come to see me, they get me.

Safety

Nothing is more important than my patients’ safety.  This means performing all procedures in an accredited surgical center with board-certified anesthesiologists.  It means using state-of-the-art, minimally invasive techniques when appropriate.  It means doing what’s medically right for my patients. 

Before surgery, I work closely with my internal care and primary care colleagues.  And I require any patient with questionable health issues to be cleared for surgery by their primary care physician or specialist.

After surgery, I am meticulous about post-op care.  I’ve even been called over-protective.  I contact each patient early in their recovery period, seeing or calling everyone within the first two days of their procedure.  My goal is to maximize my patients’ results and ensure the smoothest possible recovery, all the while creating a positive, gratifying experience for both of us.

Credentials

		Licensure 20007/ Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery 2001/ Licensed Physician and Surgeon: Illinois 2001/ Drug Enforcement Agency 2000/ United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 3 1997/ United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 1995/ United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1   Medical Education Residency|Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2001-2004 The University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois Mimis M. Cohen M.D., chief Chief Resident | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2003-2004 The University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois Mimis M. Cohen M.D., chief Fellowship | Hand Surgery 2000-2001 Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center Chicago, Illinois Robert Schenk M.D., chief Residency | General Surgery 1997-2000 Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center & Cook County Hospital Chicago, Illinois Richard Prinz M.D., chairman Medical School | Doctor of Medicine 1993-1997 Finch University of the Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School North Chicago, Illinois Post Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program 1990-1993 The University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Undergraduate | Bachelor of Arts 1985-1989 Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
American Board of Plastic Surgery
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
Rush Presbyterian - St. Lukes Medical Center
Rush Presbyterian - St. Lukes Medical Center
Finch University of Health Sciences The Chicago Medical School
Boston College

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