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Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Photograph of Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

G5/357 Clinical Science Center
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792-3236

Appointments:
   (608) 263-7502     for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
   (608) 287-2481     for cosmetic surgery

Office: (608) 265-2535

FAX: (608) 265-9695

gutowski@surgery.wisc.edu

Education

  • MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI, 1992
  • Residency in General Surgery, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Minneapolis, MN, 1992-1997
  • Fellowship in Surgical Infectious Diseases, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Minneapolis, MN, 1995-1997
  • Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 1997-1999
  • Fellowship, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University, New York, NY, 1999-2000

Clinical Specialties

Dr. Gutowski is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Gutowski has special interests in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, with a focus on rejuvenation of the aging face (including skin care and face lifts), body contouring (including liposuction), and breast surgery. In addition, he performs facial reconstruction after Mohs surgery for skin cancer and breast and trunk reconstruction.

Research Interests

Dr. Gutowski has research interests in the outcomes of plastic surgery procedures and breast implant surgery.

Professional Activities

Dr. Gutowski is the chairman for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Committee on Tracking Outcomes and Operations for Plastic Surgery.

Recent Publications

  • Stacey DH, Doyle JF, Gutowski KA. Safety device use affects the incidence patterns of facial trauma in motor vehicle collisions: an analysis of the National Trauma Database from 2000 to 2004., Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2008 Jun;121(6):2057-64.
    [PubMed ID: 18520896]
  • Piasecki JH, Gutowski KA, Lahvis GP, Moreno KI. An experimental model for improving fat graft viability and purity., Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2007 Apr 15;119(5):1571-83.
    [PubMed ID: 17415252]
  • Rohrich RJ, Rios JL, Smith PD, Gutowski KA. Neck rejuvenation revisited., Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2006 Oct;118(5):1251-63.
    [PubMed ID: 17016198]
  • Swelstad MR, Swelstad BB, Rao VK, Gutowski KA. Management of gestational gigantomastia., Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2006 Sep 15;118(4):840-8.
    [PubMed ID: 16980844]
  • Piasecki JH, Gutowski KA. Breast reconstruction., Clinical obstetrics and gynecology. 2006 Jun;49(2):401-13.
    [PubMed ID: 16721118]
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