Pravin K. Patel, MD (he/him/his)

Professor and Chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery
University of Illinois - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dr. Pravin K. Patel is the Mimis N. Cohen Professor of Surgery, Chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery, and Director of the Craniofacial Center at the University of Illinois, Chicago. With a foundation in electrical engineering and computer science, he brings a unique perspective to the art and science of facial reconstructive surgery. For more than a quarter century, his work has centered on advancing anatomic visualization—applying optimization principles from computer-aided design to computer-aided manufacturing—to enhance resident education and to provide practicing surgeons with an architectural blueprint for surgery.

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Presentation(s):

• FLS224 - Faces of the Future: Technology Transforming Craniofacial Surgery and Orthodontics

  Friday, February 20, 2026
  8:30 AM - 11:30 AM