Dr. Chad Tattini is a plastic surgeon that completed his plastic surgery residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.  His Ivy league training has enabled him to be on the cutting edge of many cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries.  He is currently trained in large reconstructive surgeries including microvascular procedures, truncal reconstruction, and congenital abnormalities.  He also has considerable training in all trauma cases including hand, upper and lower extremity, and craniofacial.  His cosmetic experience has led him many recent publications and presentations throughout the country.  Dr. Tattini is one of few plastic surgeons in central Illinois currently performing endoscopic breast and face procedures.

Prior to his plastic surgery residency, Dr. Tattini attended medical school at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois.  He graduated in the top 15% of his class with AOA honor society status.  Dr. Tattini completed his undergraduate training at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois.  He graduated from the pre-medicine program with summa cum laude honors.  Please see Dr. Tattini's CV for more details.

Dr. Tattini was born in La Salle, Illinois and was raised in Bloomington, Illinois.  He is married and has three children.  His midwest roots and extensive East coast training have led him back to Illinois to perform new plastic surgery techniques in all aspects of cosmetic surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, microvascular reconstruction, breast reconstruction, and hand reconstruction.

Dr. Tattini's Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

Undergraduate                       Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL

                                             Bachelor of Science in Biology 1994

                                             Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

                                             Summa Cum Laude Graduate (3.92/4.00 GPA)

Medical School                     Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL

                                             Medical Degree 1998

                                             Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Residency                                               Brown University, Providence, RI

                                                               Plastic Surgery Combined Program, 1998-2004

BOARD CERTIFICATION

USMLE Step 1:  June 1996 – Passed

USMLE Step 2:  June 1998 – Passed

USMLE Step 3:  March 2000 – Passed

PLASTIC SURGERY BOARD CERTIFICATION:  Nov. 2006 - Passed

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Tattini C, Weinzweig J, Versaci A. "Functional Aesthetics of Burn Scar Contractures: Approach to the Dorsum of the Hand". Journal of Italian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. 34: 39, 2002

Tattini C, Zaporajan V, Carderelii G, et al. "Use of a Growth Factor-Impregnated Drug Delivery System to Promote Wound Healing in Radiation-Impaired Rat Wounds". ASPS Formal Synopsis. San Diego, CA; Oct 2003

Weinzweig J, Tattini C, Lynch S, et al. "Investigation of the Growth and Metastasis of Malignant Melanoma in a Murine Model: The Role of Supplemental Vitamin A". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 112:152, 2003

Sullivan P, Tattini C. "Discussion: Rhinoplasty in the African-American Patient". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 111:1340, 2003.

Sullivan P, Tattini C.  "Considerations and Evaluation of Craniofacial Dysmorphology in the Pediatric Population". Rhode Island Health Magazine. Dec 2001.

Sullivan P, Tattini C. "Discussion: Grafting the Nasal Dorsum with Tandem Ear Cartilage". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 112: 1123, 2003.

Sullivan P, Tattini C. "Discussion: Component Dorsal Hump Recution: The Importance of Maintaining Dorsal Aesthetic Lines in Rhinoplasty" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 114: 1311, 2004.

Tattini C. et al. "Role of TGF-B and FGF in the Treatment of Radiation-Impaired Wounds Using a Novel Drug Delivery System".  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 122: 1036, 2008.

"Prevention of the Growth and Metastasis of Malignant Melanoma: The Role of Vitamin A".  Presented at the 2000 Association of Academic Surgery in Tampa Bay, FA.

"Use of a Growth Factor-Impregnated Drug Delivery System to Promote Wound Healing In Radiation-Impaired Rat Wounds".  Presented at the 2003 Plastic Surgery Research Council in Las Vegas, NV  and the 2004 Senior Residents Conference in Milwaukee, WI.

"Newborn Cleft Palate Repair in the Congenital Caprine Model - Effect on Midfacial Growth".  Presented at the 2002 New England Society of Plastic Surgeons in Manchestor, VT.

"Functional Aesthetics of Burn Scar Contractures:  Approach to the Dorsum of the Hand".  Presented at the 2002 Italian-American Congress of Plastic Surgeons in Ischia, Italy and the 2002 New England Hand Society in Sturbridge, MA.

** "Autologous Buttock Augmentation by Posterior Truncal Lift Approach".  Presented at the 2003 New England Society of Plastic Surgeons in Plymouth, MA and poster presentation at the 2003 ASAPS National Meeting in Boston, MA.

"Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery".  Presented at Midwest College of Cosmetology, Bloomington, Illinois in Nov 2004 and Jan 2006.

"New Topics in Cosmetic Surgery".  Presented at Biaggi's Restaurant for Bromenn Medical Grand Rounds in Bloomington, Illinois, Jan. 2005.

"Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery".  Presented at Women's Chamber of Commerce meeting in Bloomington, Illinois, April 2005.

"Breast Reconstruction".  Presented at Illinois Wesleyan Wellnes Fair in Bloomington, Illinois, April 2005.

"Skin Cancer Prevention".  Presented at Mistsubishi Motors in Bloomington, Illinois, May 2005 and 2006.

"Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery".  Presented at Bromenn Women's Center in Bloomington, Illinois, August 2005.

"Breast and Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss".  Presented at Bariatric Buddies Support Group in Bloomington, Illinois, August 2006.

"New Topics in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery".  Presented at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, Illinois, January 2007.

"Breast and Body Contouring".  Presented at Lady Wellness, Fitness, and Spa in Bloomington, Illinois, February 2007.

"New Topics in Cosmetic Surgery".  Presented at Bromenn Women's Center in Bloomington, Illinois, March 2007.

"Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery".  Presented at Uptown Restaurant in La Salle, Illinois, September 2007.

"Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery".  Presented for the Bloomington-Normal Dental Society at Bloomington Country Club, November 2007.

"Repair, Refresh, Rejuvenate".  Presented for Bromenn Hospital's Joyful Journey at Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington, Illinois, September 2008.

"Breast and Body Contouring".  Presented for St. Joseph Hospital Dinner with the Doctor at Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington, Illinois, October 2008.

** National Award:   Best Scientific Paper by a Resident at the 2003 ASAPS National Meeting