Dr. Gregory Dumanian
Rated 4.8 out of 5.0 based on 75 ratings.
I am a cancer survivor who required a complex, large tissue reconstruction. Dr. Demonian created a complex tissue repair that has been remarkably successful. I am also a physician and medical school Dean. I appreciate Dr. Demonian’s surgical skill and his bedside manner during a difficult period of my life. Five golden stars for Dr. Demonian.
Gregory A.Dumanian MD & service has been amazing I felt so comfortable and cared for. His personality and the way that he handled my care was above & beyond. I really really appreciate!
I had to get leg amputated 4 years ago and Dr Dumanian did TMR to my residual limb and now I don’t have any phantom pain even to this day
Dr. Dumanian and the Plastic Surgery Team at NorthWestern Medicine performed masterfully in removing some excess abdominal skin. I needed a top best in class surgeon to navigate my unique anatomy and Dr. Dumanian was that surgeon. From consult to post op, I was completely satisfied with my results. I would do it all again without hesitation.
He is a awesome surgeon that fixed my large ventral hernia. It was a big surgery especially since I was getting a Colostomy reversed ( by another great surgeon) at the same time. This surgery changed my life for the better of course. He was well worth the 4 hr drive.
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Gregory Dumanian . From the very first consultation, they made me feel comfortable, listened carefully to my concerns, and explained everything clearly. I had surgery for a hernia repair , and the entire procedure was handled with professionalism and genuine care. The procedure went smoothly, and my recovery is being much easier than I expected thanks to their guidance and follow-up. I truly appreciate their skill, attention to detail, and compassionate approach. I highly recommend this doctor to anyone in need of a trustworthy and experienced specialist. I’m very grateful for the care I received.
Dr Dumanian is the best surgeon in Chicago. He truly puts in time and care- he is the highest expert in hernia surgery and weight loss surgery. I feel so grateful to have found him in Chicago- his expertise in surgery has changed my look and changed my life.
Amazing customer service and abdominal wall repair🙏🏾so grateful to have found this surgeon!
Dr. Dumanian is the absolute best. I got so lucky to have him as my plastic surgeon when I was hospitalized for post c-section complications. His bedside manner is amazing, and he is so nice (and funny too!) He truly cares about all of his patients. He is top notch. Everyone in his office is amazing and so helpful too. I couldn’t be happier to have him as my plastic surgeon!
I had to have surgery on my face for melanoma and my oncology surgeon said he wasn’t comfortable stitching me up with where the incision was and asked Dr. Dumanian to do the closing. I’m ecstatic with the way my incision site looks. Unless I point it out you would not be able to tell where it is. I would highly recommend him if you need plastics. I also want to add that everyone in the office is super friendly, not a single negative thing to say.
Surgical Technique of TMR – Prosthetic Arms
Greg, Todd, Martin, David, Diego, Kristi and Harold,
I’m honored to write all of you together as a group. You might not all know each other but you’ve all been working together, through ROMP, to do something really incredible for Bryan Torres in Ecuador.
This is Bryan testing his new set of prosthetic arms. He is the FIRST PERSON in Ecuador to ever receive the Targeted Muscle Reinnervation surgery and to use this type of arm technology. Helping him access this type of care would have never been possible if we had not involved some of the most innovative and leading experts in our field.
It takes a team to help a kid like Bryan and you are quite an All-Star team. Just this past Wednesday Bryan’s story made front-page news in (El Comercio) Ecuador’s most important newspaper.
I’d like to recognize each of you for the part you’ve played in making Bryan’s dream a reality.
Dr. Todd Kuiken – For putting ROMP in touch with Dr. Dumanian and for inventing Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR).
Dr. Gregory Dumanian – For inventing the surgical technique of TMR, for donating the procedure to Bryan and for teaching our Ecuadorian surgeon colleagues.
Dr. Diego Palacios – For hosting Dr. Dumanian and performing the surgery in Ecuador’s best private hospital, Hospital Metropolitano.
Governor Martin O’Malley – For climbing for ROMP and raising funds that have been directly applied to the costs associated with Bryan’s care.
Harold Sears – For leading the development of electric arm components in the field of prosthetics and for donating components and your valuable time in the fabrication of Bryan’s prototype prosthesis this July.
David Rotter – For being one of the leading experts in upper extremity prosthetics in our field and for donating your time and genius to fabricate Bryan’s current set of prostheses.
Kristi Turner – For being a leading expert in occupational therapy for individuals with upper limb loss and for developing strategies and tools for Bryan so that he may regain more independence and dignity in his daily life.
There are so many more people who have touched Bryan including the incredible ROMP team, our partners at FHM in Ecuador, and the other volunteers and practitioners who have played a role in providing Bryan the best care possible. I wish you all a beautiful weekend.
Sincerely,
D.K.
Peripheral Nerve Release of the Leg
I am experiencing some recovery in my peroneal nerve and knew that it would delight you to see what I can do. Beginning last July, I noticed the slightest movement in my toes. Progress has been slow and steady in the 8 months since then and now I am walking (mostly indoors, but also light yard work and excursions such as yesterday) without my AFO and without stumbling. I have a lot of movement in my middle three toes–none yet in the big toe or the small toe, the latter still looking “droopy”. However, the PT at the hospital where I work out has measured my foot with a dynamometer and watched me progress from 0-0-0 in January to 4-4-5 currently. I continue to exercise several times a week at our hospital’s Life Fit program. I had been walking 2 miles at 3.2 with my AFO. This week I experimented without the AFO. I am limiting myself to 1 mile at the same rate and it has gone fine. I notice some very slight swelling between my lower calf and ankle, but am not particularly concerned about that.
At any rate, I want you to know how well I am doing and how happy that makes my family and me. I am grateful for your care and for your ongoing concern.
With deep gratitude,
D. M.
Hernia Repair
Dear Dr. Dumanian,
Thank you for improving the quality of my life and giving me my independence. I had two abdominal hernias for 2 years as a result of surgery and treatment for cancer. My oncologist referred me to you for surgery once I was well enough. Other doctors at NU confirmed you were the best in repairing hernias such as mine. I had spent the last two years constantly pushing in my hernia in many disparate and embarassing circumstances, needing someone to be with me in case I was not able to push it in myself. I had to go the E.R. once because it was so extended and I was in so much pain I could not manage it. I read on cancer blogs of other women with hernias like mine. Many of them needed multiple hernia repairs because of repeated tears. You told me that you had an over 95% success rate, two years following surgery. In Dec. 2012 my surgery went perfect, hernias repaired. The pain meds were well planned and I did not experience pain. I had no complications. I was able to go to theater and leave my home within 2 weeks of the surgery, one week after discharge. I was off pain meds and walking in my house for 30 minutes by the third week. By the fourth week I was at the gym doing low impact aerobics.I am independent again and not worried about being in pain from the hernia. I appreciate being independent and free of pain because of you, your team at the Cosmetic Surgery clinic and in the in-patient unit of the hospital. I owe my life and the quality of my living to the professionals at Northwestern Hospital.
Sincerely,
C. B.
