Lavinia Anzai, MD
Lavinia Anzai, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Specialties
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
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- Accepted Insurance
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Lavinia Anzai, MD, is a surgeon specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. With advanced training, Dr. Anzai has comprehensive experience in a wide range of surgical techniques, including microsurgery.
She focuses on lymphedema surgery and reconstructive procedures from head to toe. Her work often involves restoring anatomy that has been taken away by cancer or traumatic injuries, and she strives to do so as functionally and as aesthetically as possible.
With Dr. Anzai’s expertise, she offers a broad range of procedures tailored to meet each patient's unique needs, including:
- Breast reconstruction, helping patients regain their confidence and sense of normalcy after lumpectomy or mastectomy
- Lymphedema surgery, providing innovative solutions to alleviate the discomfort and limitations caused by this condition
- Head and neck reconstruction, restoring form and function for patients affected by trauma or disease
- Breast and body contouring, enhancing the body's natural curves to achieve a balanced and harmonious appearance
Because Dr. Anzai understands that each patient's journey is deeply personal, she believes in a collaborative process with her patients, always keeping in mind their goals and working to achieve them. She is meticulous in her approach to optimize her patient’s results through dedicated, compassionate care.
Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Anzai remains active in her field, contributing to research and advancements in plastic surgery. She is dedicated to educating future surgeons and regularly publishes research in highly respected peer-reviewed journals.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Breast Reconstruction
- Head & Neck Reconstruction
- Lymphedema Surgery
Practicing Since
- 2024
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Medical Education
- NYU School of Medicine
Internship
- NYU Langone Health
Residency
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Fellowship
- University of Chicago
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
News & Research
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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