Dr. Utku Dolen

Dr. Utku Dolen, MD is a highly skilled and dedicated Plastic Surgeon based in Algonquin, IL. With a commitment to excellence in patient care and a reputation for delivering outstanding results, Dr. Dolen is proud to be affiliated with Northwestern Medicine.
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Specialties
Dr. Dolen is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon . His expertise encompasses a wide variety of procedures designed to enhance, restore, and rejuvenate the body’s natural beauty and functionality. In addition, He is fellowship trained in Aesthetic Breast Surgery and Breast Reconstruction. Whether you’re seeking aesthetic enhancements or reconstructive solutions, Dr. Dolen’s extensive experience and personalized approach ensure that each patient receives the highest standard of care.
Board Certifications
Dr. Dolen is board certified both in United States and in Europe by American Board of Plastic Surgery and European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. He is also fellow of American College of Surgeons. These certifications reflect his dedication to maintaining the highest levels of professional standards and his commitment to continuous education and training in the field of plastic surgery.
Education
Graduate:
- M.D. – Gazi University’s School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
Postgraduate:
- Breast Plastic Surgery Fellow, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, USA
- Resident Physician, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, USA
Research Experience
- Observer, Dept. of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, SPSK-4 Hospital, Lublin, Poland (Supervised by Cezary Jurko, MD)
- Researcher, Behavior of Vascular Cell Types on New Biopolymers for Vascular Prostheses. Dept of Clinical Pharmacology, Groningen University, Netherlands. (Supervised by Anton J.M. Roks, PhD)
- Project Assistant, Awareness Creation on Reproductive Health Among Workers and Employers, Ankara, Turkey. Project director: Tulay Bağcı Bosi, PhD. Funded by European Union. EuropeAid/121387/C/SV/TR
- Observer, Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA (Supervised by Risal Djohan, MD)
- Observer, Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA (Supervised by James Zins, MD)
- Observer, Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA (Supervised by Steven L. Moran, MD)
Professional Societies and Organizations
Memberships:
- 2014 – American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- 2014 – Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons
- 2016 – Breast Centers Network
- 2018 – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- 2018 – American College of Surgeons
- 2023 – Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons
- 2023 – Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons
- 2023 – The Aesthetic Society (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
Committee Positions:
- 2012-2014: Resident Representative, Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
- 2019-2021: Leadership Development Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- 2020-2021: BIA-ALCL Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- 2023-2024: Practice Management Committee
- 2023-Present: Young Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee
Leadership:
- 2024-Present: Elected for American Society of Plastic Surgeons Leadership Training
Presentations and Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
- Dölen UC, Kankaya Y, Koçer U. A Simple and Versatile Device For Two Point Discrimination Test. Turk J Plast Surg 2011; 19(2):103-104.
- Kankaya Y, Oruc M, Dölen UC, Sungur N, Baris R, Koçer U. Case Report: Late Clinical Finding of a Firearm Injury of the Sacrococcygeal Region. Turk J Plast Surg 2011; 19(3):141-143.
- Dölen UC, Yildiz K, Kankaya Y, Uysal A, Koçer U. Using IV Cannula as a guide for arch bar stabilization wire in intermaxillary fixation. J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Jul;22(4):1543-4. PMID:21778864
- Dölen UC, Kankaya Y, Ulusoy MG, Sungur N, Koçer U, Albayrak Y. Case Report: Interesting Togetherness of Macular Amyloidosis and Marjolin’s Ulcer. Turk J Plast Surg 2012; 20(1):24-26.
- Dölen UC, Ulusoy MG, Koçer U. K-Wire As An Assistant. Medical Journal of Ankara Hospital, 2012, 45(2):80-81.
- Koca G, Kankaya Y, Dölen UC, Uysal A, Sungur N, Uysal Ramadan S, Demirel K, Korkmaz M, Koçer U. Scintigraphic and Tomographic Evaluation of Biological Activities of Prefabricated Free and Vascularized Bone Allografts. J Craniofac Surg. 2012 May;23(3):732-7. PMID:22565889
- Sungur N, Kankaya Y, Yildiz K, Dölen UC, Koçer U. Bilateral V-Y Rotation Advancement Flap For Fingertip Amputations. Hand (N Y). 2012 Mar;7(1):79-85. PMID:23448959
- Sungur N, Kankaya Y, Gursoy K, Dölen UC, Koçer U. A Local Flap That Never Disappoints: V-Y Rotation Advancement Flap. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 Nov;71(5):575-80. PMID:23403541
- Dölen UC, Sungur N, Koçer U. V-Y Rotation Advancement Flap: A Metanalysis and Systemic Review. Eur J Plast Surg 2014 Dec; 37(12):635-642.
- Göktaş, FB, Dölen UC, Turan A, Gürsoy K, Aslan G, Koçer U. From a Local Lesion to a Systemic Diagnosis: Xanthomas and Hypercholesterolemia. Medical Journal of Ankara Hospital, 2015,48(1):46-48.
- Poppler L, Cohen J, Dölen UC, Schriefer AE, Tenenbaum MM, Deeken C, Chole RA, Myckatyn TM. Histologic, Molecular and Clinical Evaluation of Explanted Breast Prostheses, Capsules and Acellular Dermal Matrices for Bacteria. Aesthet Surg J. 2015 Aug;35(6):653-68. PMID:26229126
- Dölen UC, Sungur N, Koca G,Ertunc O, Bagci Bosi AT, Koçer U, Korkmaz M. The Vasodilator Effect of a Cream Containing 10% Menthol and 15% Methyl Salicylate on Random-PaOern Skin Flaps in Rats. Arch Plast Surg. 2015 Nov;42(6):695-703. PMID:26618115
- Dölen UC, Cinar S. Perfect Lighting for Facial Photography in Aesthetic Surgery: Ring Light. Aestheac Plast Surg. 2016 Apr;40(2):319-26. PMID:26893277
- Dölen UC, Schmidt AC, Um GT, Sharma K, Naughton M, Zoberi I, Margenthaler JM, Myckatyn TM. Impact of Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Chemotherapy on Immediate Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 Jul;23(7):2357-66. PMID:26942453
- Dölen UC, Sachanandani NS, Tung TH. Internal Mammary Artery Perforator Propeller Flap for Contralateral Mastectomy Defect. Microsurgery. 2016 Sep;36(6):507-10. PMID:27270946
- Baltu Y, Uzun H, Dölen UC, Ozyurtlu M. Central Artery Perforator Propeller Flap For Nasal And Medial Canthal Defects. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2016 Aug;69(8):e180-5. PMID:2723712
- Dölen UC, Cohen JB, Overschmidt B, Tenenbaum MM, Myckatyn TM. Fat GraUing with Tissue Liquefaction Technology as an Adjunct to Breast Reconstruction. Aesth Plast Surg 2016 Dec;40(6):854-862. PMID:27562834
- Baltu Y, Dölen UC, Aydin O. A Rare Case of Endochondral Pseudocyst of the Auricle. Aestheac Plast Surg. 2017 Feb;41(1):60-63. PMID: 28032157
- Baltu Y, Arikan ŞM, Dölen UC, Uzun H, Alkan Bİ, Aydin O. Intramuscular myxoma: clinical and surgical observation notes on eleven cases. Int Orthop. 2017 Apr;41(4):837-843. PMID:28091767
- Dölen UC, Baltu Y, Aydin O. Subunit Reconstruction of Mid-Facial Defects With Free Style Facial Perforator Flaps. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 Sep;29(6):1574-1577. PMID:29570533
- Dölen UC, Koçer U. Innovation in the planning of V-Y rotation advancement flaps: A template for flap design. Arch Plast Surg. 2018 Jan;45(1):85-88. PMID:29076324
- Poppler LH, Mundschenk MB, Linkugel A, Zubovic E, Dölen UC, Myckatyn TM. Tissue Expander Complications Do Not Preclude A Second Successful Implant Based Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jan;143(1):24-34. PMID:30303927
- Dölen UC. Flap Based Reconstruction For The Defects of Fournier’s Gangrene. Turk J Plast Surg.2019 May;27(2):56-61.
- Baltu Y, Dölen UC, Aydin O. Extended Central Artery Perforator Propeller Flap for Large Nasal Defects. J Craniofac Surg 2019;30: 2408–2411. PMID:31232999
- Dölen UC, Thornton M, Tenenbaum MM, Aripoli A, Patel A, Cyr AE, Yan Y, Appleton CM, Margenthaler JA, Myckatyn TM. A Prospective Cohort Study to Analyze the Interaction of Tumor to Breast Volume in Breast Conservation Therapy Versus Mastectomy with Reconstruction. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2020 Apr 30. doi: 10.1007/s10549-020-05639-w. PMID:32350679
- Dengler J, Dölen UC, Paierson MM, Davidge KM, Kahn LC, Yee A, Mackinnon SE. Supercharge End-to-Side Anterior Interosseous-to-Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer Restores Intrinsic Function in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Jun 22. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007167. PMID:32590517
- Dölen UC, Law J, Tenenbaum MM, Myckatyn TM. Breast reconstruction is a viable option for older patients. Breast Cancer Res Treat.2021 Oct 5. doi: 10.1007/s10549-021-06389-z. PMID:34609642
- Dengler J, Dölen UC, Paierson MM, Davidge KM, Yee A, Mackinnon SE. Reply: Supercharge End- to-Side Anterior Interosseous-to-Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer Restores Intrinsic Funcaon in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 March 22. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009019. PMID:35312663
Oral Presentations:
- Kankaya Y, Dölen UC, Duymus M, Kosar U, Koçer U. Value of Preoperative and Postoperative MRI, EMG and Boston Questionnaire in the Assessment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 33rd Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Sep 2011, Izmir, Turkey and 7th Congress of the Balkan Assoc. of Plasac, Rec. and Aestheac Surgery, Sep 2011 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Dölen UC, Moran SL. Long Term Functional Outcomes of the Capanna Technique for Pediatric Limb Salvage. 24th Annual Meeang of European Associaaon of Plasac Surgeons, May 2013, Antalya, Turkey and American Society of Plasac Surgeons, Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2012, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Dölen UC. Innovation in the Design of V-Y Rotation Advancement Flap: A Template for Flap Planning. Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2015, Boston, MA, USA
- Dölen UC, Cinar S. Perfect Lighting for Photography in Plastic Surgery: Ring Light. Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2015, Boston, MA, USA.
- Dölen UC, Schmidt AC, Um GT, Sharma K, Naughton M, Zoberi I, Margenthaler JM, Myckatyn TM. Impact of Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Chemotherapy on Immediate Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction. AAPS 2016 Annual Meeang, New York, NY, USA.
- Dölen UC, Baltu Y, Aydin O. Central Artery Perforator Propeller Flap For Nasal And Medial Canthal Tissue Defects. Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2018, Chicago, IL, USA. (Best Paper Award)
- Dölen UC, Baltu Y, Aydin O. Subunit Reconstruction of Mid-Facial Defects With Free Style Facial Perforator Flaps. Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2018, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Dengler J, Dölen UC, Paierson MM, Davidge KM, Kahn LC, Yee A, Mackinnon SE. Supercharge End-to-Side Anterior Interosseous-to-Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer Restores Intrinsic Function in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. American Society For Peripheral Nerve Annual Meeang 2020, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA.
- Dölen UC, Law J, Tenenbaum MM, Myckatyn TM. Breast Reconstruction in Elderly: Age is Just a Number. Virtual Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2020
- Dölen UC, Quan M, Tenenbaum MM, Myckatyn TM. Immediate Implant Based Reconstruction of the Contralateral or Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomies: Risk Factor Analysis for Index and Prophylactic Breast. Virtual Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2020
- Dölen UC. Sutures, GraUs and Flaps. Illinois State Assembly of the Associaaon of Surgical Technologists Fall 2024 Seminar and Workshop. Huntley, IL, USA.
- Dölen UC. Employment trends in Plastic surgery. Panel: Business of Plasac Surgery. Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2024, San Diego, CA, USA.
Poster Presentations:
- Gursoy K, Uysal A, Dölen UC, Asci B, Kankaya Y, Koçer U, Ozer E. Case Report: Pilonidal Sinus Situated on the Midline of Anterior Thorax. 31st Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Sep 2009, Adana, Turkey.
- Dölen UC, Kankaya Y, Ulusoy MG, Bektas CI, Gursoy K, Koçer U. Our Clinic’s Breast Reduction Experience. 32nd Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Sep 2010, Trabzon, Turkey.
- Ulusoy MG, Gursoy K, Kankaya Y, Dölen UC, Koçer U. Dual – Plan Circumcision Technic. 8th Naaonal Plasac Surgery Congress, July 2010, Nicosia / CYPRUS, and 32nd Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Sep 2010, Trabzon, Turkey.
- Koca G, Kankaya Y, Dölen UC, Uysal A, Sungur N, Uysal Ramadan S, Demirel K, Korkmaz M, Koçer U. Scintigraphic and Tomographic Evaluation of Prefabricated Free and Vascularized Bone AllograUs’ Biological Activities: An Experimental Study. 33rd Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgons, Sep 2011, İzmir, Turkey
- Dölen UC, Ulusoy MG, Koçer U. K-Wire As An Assistant. 33rd Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Sep 2011, Izmir, Turkey and 7th Congress of the Balkan Associaaon of Plasac, Reconstrucave and Aestheac Surgery, Sep 2011, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Dölen UC, Kankaya Y, Koçer U. An Alternative Device For Two Point Discrimination Test. 33rd Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society Plasac Surgeons, Sep 2011, Izmir, Turkey and 7th Congress of the Balkan Associaaon of Plasac, Reconstrucave and Aestheac Surgery, Sep 2011, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Kankaya Y, Dölen UC, Ulusoy MG, Koçer U. Unusual Cyst on Amputation Stump. 34th Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Nov 2012, Antalya, Turkey
- Dölen UC, Moran S. Case Report: Bilateral Extensor Digitorum Brevis Manus Diagnosed by MRI. 34th Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Nov 2012, Antalya, Turkey.
- Dölen UC, Moran S. A Benign But Debilitating Disease: Melorheostosis. 34th Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Nov 2012, Antalya, Turkey.
- Dölen UC, Bozkurt M, Uygur S, Djohan, R. Capsulectomy: Easier Than Ever. 34th Naaonal Congress of the Turkish Society of Plasac Surgeons, Nov 2012, Antalya, Turkey.
- Dölen UC, Tung T. Internal Mammary Artery Perforator Propeller Salvage Flap for Contralateral Mastectomy Defect. Plasac Surgery The Meeang 2015, Boston, MA, USA.
- Dölen UC, Poppler LH, Mundschenk MB, Linkugel A, Zubovic E, Myckatyn TM. Tissue Expander Complications Do Not Preclude A Second Successful Implant Based Breast Reconstruction. Department of Surgery 5th Paaent Safety and Clinical Effecaveness Meeang. May 2019, St. Louis, MO, USA.
- Dölen UC, Poppler LH, Mundschenk MB, Linkugel A, Zubovic E, Myckatyn TM. Tissue Expander Complications Do Not Preclude A Second Successful Implant Based Breast Reconstruction. Department of Surgery 5th Paaent Safety and Clinical Effecaveness Meeang. May 2019, St. Louis, MO, USA.
- Thornton MA, Dölen UC, Odom E, Tenenbaum MM, Cyr A, Yan Y, Margenthaler JA, Myckatyn TM. Prospective Cohort Study to Analyze the Interaction of Tumor vs Breast Volume in Breast Conservation Therapy and Mastectomy with Reconstruction Patients. American College of Surgeons, Clinical Congress 2019, Sep 2019, San Francisco, CA, US.