Russell R. Reid, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Bernard Sarnat Scholar of Craniofacial Research

Russell R. Reid, MD, PhD, is a highly skilled surgeon who specializes in pediatric plastic surgery. He has particular expertise in the area of craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery, which includes surgery of the face, jaw, palate, and skull.

An accomplished author, Dr. Reid has published book chapters and several peer-reviewed journal articles on a variety of topics, from craniofacial surgery techniques to wound healing.

Dr. Reid's research interests include the regeneration of bone for the repair of complex craniofacial defects, the biology of skull and facial sutures, and genetic expression in craniofacial development. He also studies bone substitutes and the survival of bone-cartilage grafts.

Practice Locations

University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
5721 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

2006

Board Certification

Plastic Surgery

Medical School

Harvard Medical School, Boston

Internship and Residency

Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Chicago

Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (craniofacial surgery)

Memberships

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Christian Medical and Dental Association

Language Spoken

English
French

Email

rreid@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-6302

Office Fax

(773) 702-1634

Office Postal Address

Russell R. Reid, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6035
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Pediatric plastic & reconstructive surgery
• Craniofacial surgery
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Cleft lip and palate

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Learn More About Dr. Reid

Dr. Reid is featured in a story about a young girl with a rare craniofacial anomaly that caused her eyes to be asymmetrical and widely set apart.

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Reid's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.