Specialty Spotlight: Ilana Margulies, MD, MS, Plastic Surgery

Step into the fascinating world of plastic surgery with Dr. Ilana Margulies, a PGY5 integrated plastic surgery resident at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. In this episode, Dr. Margulies shares her journey through medicine, blending technical mastery with a deep understanding of psychology to transform lives through plastic surgery.

Dr. Margulies sheds light on the complexity of the field, from aesthetic and reconstructive procedures to the intricate art of microsurgery. She explains how plastic surgery isn’t just about physical transformation but also involves addressing the emotional and psychological needs of patients. The conversation delves into her groundbreaking research, her leadership roles within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal’s Resident Advisory Board, and her vision for a career in general and complex microsurgical reconstruction.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the blend of science, art, and humanity that defines plastic surgery. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that goes beyond the surface and into the heart of what makes this field so unique.

Ilana Margulies, MD, MS is a PGY5 integrated plastic surgery resident at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biology with honors at New York University and then completed a Masters in Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She then earned her MD at New York Medical College with Global and Population Health Area of Distinction, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society. During medical school she pursued a research fellowship in plastic surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has authored over 30 peer reviewed publications and presented at numerous conferences. She is also very involved in the resident advisory board of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal and the Jewish Plastic Surgeons Forum. She hopes to pursue a career in general and complex microsurgical reconstruction. When out of the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and golden retriever.

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