Courtney Cripps, MD
Courtney Cripps, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Specialties
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
Meet Dr. Cripps
Courtney Cripps, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Cripps is an expert in gender affirming surgery, and her approach to care emphasizes the intellectual, emotional and social aspects of each patient’s individual process. By working closely with her patients, Dr. Cripps can create tailored surgical plans that meet their specific healthcare and lifestyle goals.
In addition to head-to-toe gender affirming care, Dr. Cripps also has skill and experience in complex cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She performs cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, face and body, including body contouring after weight loss surgery. Dr. Cripps offers the latest surgical techniques to help her patients achieve their desired results. With a dedication to patient safety and satisfaction, Dr. Cripps ensures that each patient receives personalized care and attention throughout their care journey.
Along with a commitment to her clinical practice, Dr. Cripps is passionate about using research to further improve plastic surgery for her patients, including investigating new techniques for gender-affirming reconstruction with proven success and positive outcomes. Her work has been published in several highly respected, peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgery
Practicing Since
- 2014
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Medical Education
- Medical College of Georgia
Residency
- New York University; Lenox Hill Hospital
Memberships & Medical Societies
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health
- American Association of Plastic Surgeons
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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