Michael Neumeister,M.D.,FRCSC, FACS, is professor and chair of the Division of Plastic Surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto. He had previously completed a degree in physiology and pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario. plastics@siumed.edu

Elvin Zook, M.D., is Professor Emeritus of the Division of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He has authored over 100 articles, contributed to more than 40 books and has authored or co-authored five books. plastics@siumed.edu

Nicole Zook Sommer, M.D., is an assistant professor of plastic surgery at The Plastic Surgery Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She is qualified to treat all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. plastics@siumed.edu

Reuben A. Bueno,Jr, M.D,. is an assistant professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He is fellowship trained in pediatric plastic surgery and hand and upper extremity surgery. plastics@siumed.edu