Background & Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomate - 2004

Professional Background

Cornell University Medical College
New York, New York | September 1991 - May 1995 M.D., 1995

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana | August 1986 - May 1991
B.S. (Biology) Highest Distinction, 1991
B.A. (Italian & Chemistry) Highest Distinction, 1991

Università di Bologna
Bologna, Italy | August 1989 - July 1990

POST DOCTORAL TRAINING:

Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship
Baker, Stuzin, Baker - Plastic Surgery Associates
Miami, Florida | July 2002 - October 2002

Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery
Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois | June 2001 - June 2002

Resident in Plastic Surgery
Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois | June 1999 - June 2001

Resident in General Surgery
Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois | June 1996 - June 1998

Internship in General Surgery
Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois | June 1995 - June 1996

Teaching Appointments

Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery
Northwestern University Medical School
Division of Plastic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois | June 2001 - June 2002

Publications and Presentations

PAPERS:

Hasen KV, Samartzis D, Casas LA, and Mustoe TA. An Outcome Study Comparing Intravenous Sedation with Midazolam/Fentanyl (Conscious Sedation) vs. Propofol Infusion (Deep Sedation) for Aesthetic Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 112: 1683 - 1689, 2003.

Hasen KV, Gallegos ML, and Dumanian, GA. An Extended Approach for the Vascular Pedicle of the Gracilis Muscle Free Flap: An Anatomic and Clinical Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 111: 2203-2208, 2003.

Hasen KV, Few JW and Fine NA. Plastic Surgery: A Component in the Comprehensive Care of Cancer Patients. Oncology. 16(12): 1685-1698, 2002.

Hasen KV, Chao, JD and Fine NA. The VRAM - is it safe after abdominoplasty? Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 110: 706, 2002.

Hasen KV, Dumanian GA and Mustoe TA. The "Pillow Box" for foot elevation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 109: 2162, 2002.

Hasen KV, Casas LA, Greve S. Differences in Wound Healing Between Ultrasound-assisted Lipoplasty and Suction-assisted Lipoplasty in Inverted T-Pattern Breast Reduction Surgery and Chest Wall Contouring. Aesthetic Surgery, 21(1): 27-31, 2001.

REVIEWS:
Hasen KV. Review of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery Sourcebook. Doody's Review Service (on-line). Available: http://www.doody.com. July, 2001.

ABSTRACTS:
Hijjawi J, Hasen KV, Dumanian GA. "End-Stage Salvage of the Multiply Operated Groin with Gracilis Muscle Flaps." Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons — April 5-6, 2003. Northwestern Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.

Lee MJ, Hasen KV, Fine NA, Ondra S and Dumanian GA. "The Role of Vascularized Fibular Grafts for Difficult Cervical Spinal Arthrodesis." 18th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery — January 11-14, 2003. Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort & Spa. Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii.

Hasen KV, Gallegos ML, Dumanian, GA. "An Extended Approach for the Vascular Pedicle of the Gracilis Muscle Free Flap: An Anatomic and Clinical Study." Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons — April 20-21, 2002. Northwestern Hospital, Chicago, Illinois — Presenter.

Hasen KV, Samartzis D, Casas LA, Mustoe TA. "An Outcome Study Comparing Intravenous Sedation with Midazolam/Fentanyl vs. Propofol Infusion for Aesthetic Surgery." 35th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — April 27 — May 3, 2002. Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada — Poster presentation.

Hasen KV, Tepper RE, Gallegos ML, Dumanian, GA. "A Novel Technique for Additional Length and Improved Exposure of the Gracilis Pedicle." 17th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery — January 12-15, 2002. Hilton Cancun Golf and Beach Resort, Cancun, Mexico — Presenter.

Hasen KV, Samartzis D, Marcus J, Casas LA, Mustoe TA. "Conscious Sedation with Midazolam/Fentanyl vs. Propofol Infusion for Aesthetic Surgery: An Outcome Study." Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons — April 21-22, 2001. Northwestern Hospital, Chicago, Illinois — Presenter.

Hasen KV, Casas LA, Chao JD, Greve S. "Prospective Study Analyzing the Differences in Wound Healing when UAL vs. SAL was used as an Adjunct in Standard Incision Breast Reduction Surgery." 33rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — May 12-17, 2000. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida — Poster presentation.

Chao JD, Hasen KV, Xia YP, Mustoe TA. "Silicone Gel Sheeting: Occlusion is Beneficial Independent of the Method in a Novel Animal Model for the Study of Hypertrophic Scars." Plastic Surgery Research Council — May 22-25, 1999. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.