Dr. Shifrin focuses his time at Shifrin Plastic Surgery, on improving the aesthetic appearance of his patients through the use of state of the art skin care, Botox and fillers and surgery. Consultations, visits and surgeries are all performed in our state of the art facility, in the south loop, built in 2018. The surgical floor maintains AAAASF certification.
His patients frequently comment on his calm and caring bedside manner. He is devoted to providing the best possible experience to those he cares for. Dr. Shifrin has been awarded Top Plastic Surgeon Chicago region 2012 and 2013 by Health Tap, Patient’s Choice Award and Most Compassionate Doctor Award in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by American Registry, was featured in Chicago magazine in 2020 as a beauty guru for buttocks reshaping. He was also featured on MTV and The Doctors. Dr. Shifrin looks forward to serving all of his patients with professional and personalized care.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
A native of Northbrook, Illinois, Dr. David Shifrin is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, respected for his work with cosmetic surgery. Dr. Shifrin returned to his home town of Chicago in 2010 after years of training in the Midwest and South. Dr. Shifrin is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the highly selective American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
His academic accomplishments, which include multiple peer reviewed journal article publications and national conference presentations, and his love of teaching and mentoring led him to seek out an academic appointment with the University of Illinois at Chicago division of plastic surgery as an assistant clinical professor. Dr. Shifrin also serves as the fellowship director for the University of Illinois / Shifrin Plastic Surgery ASAPS certified aesthetic fellowship, teaching fully trained plastic surgeons advanced cosmetic techniques.
Dr. Sheila Shifrin is one of the few female Oculoplastic surgeons performing lower eyelid plastic surgery in Chicago. She has performed thousands of these procedures over the years. She is also extremely detailed and her goal is always to achieve natural results!
Dr. Sheila Shifrin is a board‑certified ophthalmologist and esteemed oculoplastic/orbital surgeon serving the Chicago area. With advanced fellowship training at St. John Macomb Hospital and experience as chief resident at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, she brings deep expertise in both functional and cosmetic ocular surgery. Holding an M.S. in physiology from Georgetown and a B.S. in anthropology and human biology from Emory, she combines scientific rigor with an artistic sensibility in every procedure.
At the helm of Chicago Eyelid, Dr. Shifrin has performed thousands of surgeries ranging from blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, entropion and ectropion correction to mid-face rejuvenation, laser treatments, and injectables. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a consultant for advanced eyelid graft materials, she stays at the forefront of her field. Patients praise her meticulous eye for detail, gentle approach, and natural-looking results—whether correcting functional eyelid issues or enhancing aesthetics—making her a trusted leader in oculoplastic care in Chicago .
Why choose Dr. Shifrin?
Unmatched dual expertise: fellowship-trained in orbital and neuro-ophthalmology plus oculoplastic surgery.Comprehensive skill set: serving functional needs like dry eye or tear duct obstruction, as well as cosmetic goals like brow lifts, eyelid rejuvenation, and filler refinement.Compassionate care: known for spending time with each patient, explaining treatments, and delivering beautifully balanced outcomes.
At Shifrin Plastic Surgery, our team is an expert in making you feel comfortable and at home in our office. These highly trained personnel will welcome you as if you were family, assist Dr. Shifrin in his procedures, ensure your billing and payments are appropriately handled, and be an all-around relaxing guide throughout your cosmetic rejuvenation. This family atmosphere comes from a real place of caring. From Dr. Shifrin to our practice managers, nurses, and care providers, you will find a friendly and cohesive group that truly enjoys helping patients as a team. It’s one of the reasons why many of our team members have worked with Dr. Shifrin for seven, eight, even nine years or longer: a rarity in this industry. Dr. Shifrin believes by giving his team the foundation they need to excel, patients get to enjoy the benefits of a strong, cohesive, experienced team of professionals that feels proud to give you exceptional results and great care at each critical step of your plastic surgery journey.
