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Keith Hood, MD

4.8
RUSH Copley, RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Plastic Surgery Services
Specialties: Plastic Surgery, Surgery
Languages:
English

About Me

My job as a reconstructive surgeon is to put things back together and make people feel whole again. I’d say most people are surprised by what is available to them – whether we’re using implants or we’re using their own tissue.

What attracted Keith Hood, MD, most to plastic surgery were these two words: precision and perfectionism. 

As a plastic surgeon, he never accepts anything less than his personal best. His goal is to offer treatments and procedures that help patients feel satisfied the rest of their lives. 

Hood’s practice is focused on reconstructive surgery, body contouring and cosmetic procedures. He knows that plastic surgery (even just something minor) can positively transform a patient’s emotional and physical well-being. He’s proud to be part of the process. 

As an assistant professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at RUSH, he enjoys teaching and is a big believer in patient education. During an initial consultation, he sees himself as a guide to show the many options that plastic surgery can offer so patients can feel knowledgeable about the possibilities. By showing diagrams and pictures, he helps each patient confidently choose the option that works best for their body and lifestyle. And he is always happy to answer any follow-up questions after an initial visit by email or phone. 

What brings him the most joy are the numerous thank you cards and emails he receives from patients. Especially from breast cancer patients who have undergone an extensive reconstructive process, he and his staff feel happy that they were able to be the “light at the end of a tunnel” in the patient’s journey. 

He enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking and rock climbing. Hood is a Bears and White Sox fan and loves being a dad to his two little girls. 

 

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Copley Medical Group Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
RUSH Copley Medical Group Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
2040 Ogden Ave
Suite 115
Aurora, IL, 60504

(630) 922-8825
(630) 369-8838
Directions
RUSH Craniofacial Center
RUSH Craniofacial Center
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 425
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 563-3000
(312) 563-2514
Directions
RUSH Plastic Surgery
RUSH Plastic Surgery
2011 York Rd
Oak Brook, IL, 60523

(630) 724-1300
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Surgery
Plastic Surgery

Education and Training

Rush University Medical Center - General Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Plastic Surgery
Creighton University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Body Lift
Body contour surgery
Botulinum toxin injections (Botox)
Breast Implant Exchange
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Breast Reconstruction Revision
Breast augmentation
Breast conservation surgery
Breast reconstruction
Breast reconstruction, free tissue transfer
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty)
Breast surgery
Breast surgery, cosmetic
Buttock Reshaping
Cancer surgery, breast
Chemical Peel
Dermal filler treatment (facial fillers)
Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty)
Eye surgery, cosmetic
Facelift (rhytidectomy)
Facial trauma
Fat transfer
Head and neck reconstruction
Liposuction and liposculpture
Mastectomy, nipple-sparing
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Oculoplastic surgery
Ruptured Breast Implant Removal
Skin cancer
Skin grafts
Thigh Lift
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Wound reconstruction

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Indiana Health Network (Inactive)
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.8
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.8
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.8
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Hood was professional, pleasant, & answered all my questions. He went over my options for surgeries & recovery times.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
After having some not so positive interactions with other providers, I was very happy with Dr. Hood. He immediately put me at ease. He was patient and kind with all my questions and was very respectful about discussing my options. I immediately felt like he's the surgeon for me.