McKay McKinnon

McKay McKinnonDr

4.4(9 reviews)1450, 60, East Delaware Place, Cook County, Chicago, IL 60611

Profile

Dr. McKinnon was on the surgical faculty of The University of Chicago for 24 years, during which time he introduced and taught Craniofacial Surgery there and developed new procedures for patients with cleft lip, craniofacial anomalies and tumors, particularly Neurofibromatosis. He has been practicing Cosmetic Plastic Surgery since 1984 and is in private practice in Chicago at several hospitals and surgical centers, and at his office at 60 E Delaware Pl. Ste 1450 Chicago, IL 60611.

Dr. McKinnon operates in Miami at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Baptist Hospital and South Miami Hospital.

EDUCATION

Dr. McKinnon trained at Harvard University, The University of Miami, and in Paris, France, during 8 years of postgraduate residency under the world leaders in Plastic Surgery (Joseph Murray, Ralph Millard, Paul Tessier) and General Surgery (William McDermott, Neil Sedgwick).

SERVICE

Dr. McKinnon has organized and led Surgical Mission trips for 25 years to Choluteca, Honduras, with plastic surgery residents. He has since 2011 conducted ongoing tumor and craniofacial surgical missions in Vietnam and has been the first to introduce Craniofacial Surgery to the principal university training programs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

RECOGNITION

Dr. McKinnon is an active member of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, ASPS, The International Society of Craniofacial Surgery, The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons, and other surgical societies. He has been a frequent speaker at the European Association of Plastic Surgeons. He is a past president of the Illinois Association of Cleft/Craniofacial Teams and the D. Ralph Millard Society. Since 2003, he has been a yearly recipient of Castle Connolly Best Doctor Award and is a regular consultant to Best Doctors of America. He is listed on Wikipedia, has been the subject of numerous television documentaries (Discovery, TLC), and has been a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show. He has been a guest surgeon of the governments of Honduras, Belize, Peru, Romania, Portugal, Thailand, India and Vietnam. He is a recipient of the ShaareZedek Hospital-David Appelbaum Humanitarian Award, the Morris Esformes Research Fellowship, and the Helen McMenamin Neurofibromatosis Award.

THE PRACTICE GOAL

The practice goal is to provide the very best plastic surgery with compassionate care, whether it is a case of skin cancer excision, your facelift, a rhinoplasty, a child with complex cranial deformity, or an "unresectable" neurofibroma. Being a plastic surgeon is a privilege and a responsibility. Having a patient with a difficult problem is a serious challenge that we do not shirk. The practice is also about trying to live and work by The Golden Rule while still delivering the best possible results.

Locations (1)

Chicago, IL

1450, 60, East Delaware Place, Cook County, Chicago, IL 60611

Procedures (25)

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Reviews (9)

4.4

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5.0
Mar 20, 2019
Dr. McKinnon is an excellent doctor and an excellent man. Not only has he saved countless lives, one being my mother. He has made considerable contributions...

Noname M.

5.0
Jan 22, 2019
I just saw u on tv dr mckinnon and u brought tears to eyes. To save that man's life the way u did was amazing. U fought hard to get him the surgery that was desperately needed and i applaud u for that. May the good Lord bless and keep u always. You're heart is big beyond measures. They way u worked on that man u did it with your mind and heart. GREAT JOB sir. Ive never even met u but believe me i wont ever forget u.

Philly Fobbs

5.0
Jul 24, 2018
This as an incredible man. Literally a gift from God. His drive and ambition to help save lives is so admirable! Thank you Dr. McKinnon for being so outstanding. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.

Jenny Hendrix

2.0
Jun 12, 2018
I went to doctor McKinnon about two and a half years ago for a septo-rhinoplasty. First of all, he failed to tell me just how much it was going to cost me....

Christina W.

5.0
May 6, 2016
Was watching the Vietnam Nguyen Duy Hai operation and it led me to learn more about the man McKay McKinnon. May the Lord bless you with all the desires of your heart and grant you more healthy years so that many people in need of your help get a smile on their faces. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God keep leading you forevermore. Regards Kudzai Nyajeka Zimbabwe

Kudzai Nyajeka

5.0
Apr 27, 2016
When I was a around 6 months old (I'm 14) my soft spot closed. He was one of my plastic surgeons he reconstructed my head so it wouldn't have an odd shape and it looks normal. Thank you Zach Sonkin

Zaxh

5.0
Apr 23, 2015
Top notch surgeon with a heart of gold. He is simply amazing and I have enjoyed being his patient for reconstructive and cosmetic work following an accident...

Sheila M.

5.0
Oct 15, 2014
I have seen this marvellous surgeon/person/human/hero do two simply stunning pieces of surgery. If I ever am need of a one of the bravest doctors on the planet, I hope I can have him! The need to also praise the fantastic team that he has around him goes without saying. It is just stunning to see what this man can do and that he seems to be very humble as well. Dr McKinnon, my heart goes out to you and your patients and my hat goes off to you as well as my astonishment at your talent. Sincerely, Graham Hicks Canberra, Australia.

Graham Hicks

5.0
Aug 28, 2013
Dr. McKinnon is amazing. He is calm, professional, makes you relax and is a true "southern gentlemen". He donates his spare time to performing hundreds of...

Sheila M.