Profile of Chad Purnell, Dr

Dr. Purnell is a Chicago plastic and reconstructive surgeon in specializing in craniofacial disorders and injuries, as well as reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He trained at some of the best institutions in the United States and regularly lectures nationally and internationally on craniofacial topics.

Residency

Northwestern University - Integrated Plastic Surgery

Chicago, IL

Fellowship

University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital - Pediatric and Adult Craniofacial Surgery

Seattle, WA

Procedures of Chad Purnell, Dr ⁽⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in Chicago	Rank in IL	Rank in US
TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction The TRAM Flap breast reconstruction procedure uses tissue and muscle from the tummy.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 4	Ranked in US: 71
Skin Lesion Removal This technique involves removing a skin lesion in the deeper levels of the skin down to the fatty layer under the skin.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.	Ranked in Chicago: 3	Ranked in IL: 3	Ranked in US: 116
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Cleft lip and palate repair - the opening in the lip can be a small notch or a complete slit that goes all the way to the base of the nose.	Ranked in Chicago: 3	Ranked in IL: 3	Ranked in US: 50
Facial Paralysis Treatment Facial paralysis due to other causes may benefit from surgery to repair or replace damaged nerves or muscles, or to remove tumors.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 3	Ranked in US: 7