Fragen Cosmetic Surgery Center would like to introduce Dr. Maria Lombardo to our patients.  Dr. Lombardo joins the practice after completing her Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship in Indiana. Dr. Lombardo graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Art and has further extensive training at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  Her artistic background and her desire for the creativity that this discipline offers led her to pursue a career in Cosmetic Surgery.  Her excellent surgical skills, her unique artistic ability and wonderful rapport with patients make her a great addition to the practice.

 

 

EDUCATION:        Midwestern University                                               

                            Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine                                                                       
                            Downers Grove, IL
                            Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 
                            2001       

                            DePaul University
                            Chicago, IL
                            Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art
                            1992

                            University of Illinois
                            Champaign/Urbana, IL
                            1987-1989

                    
POSTGRADUATE
TRAINING:            Dr. Robert Jackson
                            Marion and Indianapolis, IN
                            Fellowship Cosmetic Surgery
                            July 2006-June 2007                                 
                                 
                            Midwestern University-St. James
                            Olympia Fields, IL
                            Residency
                            Department of General Surgery
                            2002- 2006

                            Midwestern University-St. James
                            Olympia Fields, IL
                            Internship
                            2001- 2002

BOARD CERTIFICATION:       1) Board Certified General Surgery
                                            2) Board Eligible General Cosmetic Surgery

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

                            American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

                            California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

                            American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

                            American Osteopathic Association                                

                 

HONORS:             Nominated for Robert C. Irwin Resident Research Award, October 2006

RESEARCH: 

Avelar Paniculectomy technique modified for scrotal resection following massive weight loss (paper under progress).
                                 
   
Investigator in Erchonia Low-level Laser study evaluating topical vs. oral niacin administration in conjunction with laser application for body contouring.

Infective sinusitis of the trauma patient in the ICU.  Literature review completed July 2003.  Study design and protocol IRB approved August 2003.  Case Report completed July 2004.  Data collection through July 2005.  Final paper submitted June 2006.  Nominated for Robert C. Irwin Award October 2007.
 

MRI pixel intensity research project correlating to palpated somatic dysfunction of the cervical spine.  Project designed in 1998, data gathered in 1998-1999, abstract published in JAOA August 2000 and research poster presented at the national AOA convention in October 2000.

PRESENTATIONS:
1.  “Small Volume Breast Reduction to Accomplish a Lift” AACS Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ January 2007
2.  Faculty Member: Live Breast Workshop, Marion, IN September 2006