Dr. Paul Phelps, MD, FACS, completed his undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. With a strong interest in world cultures, Dr. Phelps spent his junior year abroad at the University of Lancaster, England, studying physical chemistry and history. After graduation, he worked for two years as a Research Associate at MIT.Dr. Phelps attended medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine. He then spent another year studying abroad, this time as a Fulbright Scholar at the world’s most productive eye hospital in Madurai, India. It was at this time that Dr. Phelps was first exposed to Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This experience resulted in his first case report describing a new entity within oculofacial plastic surgery.Dr. Phelps completed his residency at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, gaining significant surgical experience in ophthalmology and oculofacial plastic surgery. After residency, Dr. Phelps completed a fellowship with Daniel M. Albert at the University of Madison, Wisconsin, in Ophthalmic Pathology. Dr. Phelps then completed a two-year Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship (ASOPRS) with Dr. Dale Meyer in Albany, New York. During his fellowship, he was awarded an EyeWiki Contest Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) for his publication on Canalicular Trauma.In his four years as an Attending Surgeon at NorthShore University HealthSystem, Dr. Phelps was honored to teach both ophthalmology and plastic surgery residents of The University of Chicago. He was awarded two grants to teach a simulation lab course on Functional and Cosmetic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery and received a Physician Excellence Award from the operating nursing staff. Dr. Phelps was also promoted from Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor and authored numerous publications during his tenure at NorthShore.As the founder of Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Phelps is excited to provide the highest quality for his patients and continue his service and academic missions in Chicagoland.
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Education Background
FELLOWSHIP
Albany Medical College - 2017
UW Madison - 2015
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Drexel University College Of Medicine - 2010
Drexel University College Of Medicine - 2010
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Greek
Location & Hours
Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
2001 N Halsted St Ste 200, Chicago, IL 60614
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed:Closed Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri:Closed Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Ophthalmology
Plastic Surgery
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Conditions Addressed
Acute Conjunctivitis
Keratitis
Ptosis
Ectropion
Entropion
Eyelid Malposition and Tumors
Eyelid Lesions
Orbital tumors
Orbital fractures
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Procedures Performed
Ophthalmological Exam
Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift)
Skin Surgery
Facial Rejuvenation
Neck Lift
Eyelid Ptosis Repair
Eyelid malposition repair (ectropion and entropion)
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Insurance Accepted
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