Dr. Amir Dorafshar
Internationally Recognized Expert in Facial Surgery
Dr. Amir Dorafshar, MD is a plastic, reconstructive and craniofacial surgeon who specializes in gender-affirming facial surgery. Based in Chicago, Dr. Dorafshar formerly served as the Division Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the Program Director of the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. He is now in private practice in Chicago.
Dr. Dorafshar is an international leading expert in microvascular reconstruction and craniofacial surgery. He has greatly contributed to the development of craniofacial microsurgery, virtual surgical planning in craniofacial surgery and bone tissue engineering. Dr. Dorafshar was part of the team that performed the pioneering facial transplant at the University of Maryland in 2012. At Johns Hopkins, he served as the co-director of both the facial transplantation program and the craniofacial fellowship program.
Education and Experience
- MBChB, University of Manchester School of Medicine, United Kingdom
- General Surgery Residency, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Plastic Surgery Residency, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Craniofacial and Microsurgery Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Baltimore, MD
Dr. Dorafshar performs the following gender-affirming facial surgeries:
- Hairline Correction
- Forehead Recontouring
- Brow Lift
- Rhinoplasty
- Cheek Implants
- Lip Lift
- Chin Recontouring
- Jaw Recontouring
- Tracheal Shave
"[Dr. Dorafshar] was so sweet funny and kind. His hands are magic. I would give him 10 stars if they were available! Wonderful, wonderful doctor!"- Patient, Google Reviews
Your Consultation
- Choose from a virtual or in-person consultation. (An in-person consultation is required prior to surgery.)
- The consultation fee is $100 and may be covered by your insurance.
- The wait time for a consultation is two weeks and a surgery date can usually be scheduled within a month of your consultation.
- Dr. Dorafshar's practice offers an environment that is respectful, inclusive and culturally competent.
Surgery Requirements
- Medical evaluation by primary MD or MD providing hormones.
- A letter of recommendation from a psychologist or other mental health professional.
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