Dr. Alejandro Fajardo
Dr. Alejandro Fajardo is a plastic surgeon completing his Residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he trains under nationally recognized faculty across the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. His surgical precision was forged through a rigorous five-year Residency in General Surgery at the University of Connecticut, giving him an uncommon depth of operative mastery and anatomical expertise.
An active researcher and peer-reviewed author, Dr. Fajardo has contributed to five published medical studies appearing in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, and other leading surgical publications. He also co-authored a book chapter in the Springer reference work on the history of maxillofacial surgery. His most recent training includes the 2025 Dallas Rhinoplasty Meeting, a premier forum for facial refinement surgery, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of surgical innovation.
Education & Training
- M.D., New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY (2018)
- M.A. in Biochemistry, CUNY Queens College, NY (2012)
- Residency in General Surgery, University of Connecticut (2018–2023)
- Residency in Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago (2023–2026)
Research & Publications
- Published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Published in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal
- Published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Book chapter contributor, The History of Maxillofacial Surgery (Springer, 2022)
- Research in breast reconstruction, cleft palate outcomes, and global surgical access
Specialties
- Body Contouring & Liposuction
- Breast Augmentation & Reconstruction
- Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Mommy Makeover