Dr. Neil A. Fine, MD, FACS

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Neil A. Fine, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

Specializing in aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, and reconstructive microsurgery, Dr. Fine is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is currently practicing at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery in Chicago, Illinois. “With expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, our practice’s exceptional strength lies in our mastery of anatomy and surgical technique and also attention to aesthetic detail. We believe in providing patients with the understanding they need to make informed and empowered decisions. By focusing on their individual needs, our staff provides the highest level of personalized and compassionate care” as stated on the practice’s website. 

In regards to the doctor’s accomplishments, he holds a hospital appointment at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and an academic appointment as an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He has also held multiple committee positions within Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Medical School. What’s more, he has been involved in leading a multitude of educational courses and symposia around the world, as well as has contributed chapters to numerous medical textbooks.

In 1987, Dr. Fine earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery at the combined Brigham & Women’s Hospital & Children’s Hospital with Harvard Medical School program in Boston, Massachusetts. He also pursued additional training in cosmetic surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City, New York.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The mission of the ABPS is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification, and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the face and body. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reconstructive techniques to get the desired outcome. As an expert in his field, Dr. Fine has been awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Department of Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 

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