Chicago Plastic Surgeon

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Marco Ellis specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. His extensive training, experience, and expertise in facial aesthetics provide a sophisticated understanding of form, harmony, and individualized beauty, allowing him to create results that are both refined and natural. Dr. Ellis offers comprehensive care across the full spectrum of plastic surgery, with particular interests in facial rejuvenation, cosmetic breast and body surgery, breast reconstruction following cancer treatment, and gender-affirming surgery. Committed to innovation and excellence, he utilizes advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art reconstructive approaches to deliver personalized care and exceptional outcomes for every patient.
Dr. Marco Ellis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an assistant professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. He has been honored for his commitment to teaching, educating, and diversity. He leads several didactic sessions, observerships, and cadaver dissections throughout the year.
After graduating from the University of Virginia, he received his MD from Harvard Medical School. After completing his internship and residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, he went on to complete fellowships in craniofacial surgery and microsurgery at both Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland/Shock Trauma Medical Center. During his time in Baltimore, he trained with the team that revolutionized face transplant surgery. Dr. Ellis has also completed a research fellowship in congenital and adult jaw surgery at Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago.
Dr. Ellis is “driven to help patients identify and articulate their areas of concern” and from that point, he “educates and explains their options in a clear and concise manner.” According to Dr. Ellis, “my ultimate goal is to guide their decision-making and do my best to meet their expectations.”
EDUCATION
- Harvard Medical School, MD 2005
- University of Virginia, BS 2001
POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
- Johns Hopkins Hospital and Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland
- Craniofacial Surgery & Microsurgery Fellowship, 2013
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Integrated Residency 2012
- Shriners Hospital of Chicago
- Research Fellowship, 2009
CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Associate Professor
- Program Director
- Chicago, Illinois
- March 2013 – Present
- University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Chief of Microsurgery
- October 2014 – December 2019
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Aesthetic Society, Committee Chairman
- American College of Surgeons, Diplomate/ Fellow
- American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Active Member