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Darl K Vandevender, MD

Surgery, General, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgery

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

(888)584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
(888)584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgery, General

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola Outpatient Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

Loyola Outpatient Center

Loyola Center for Aesthetics at Oakbrook Terrace

1S260 Summit Ave
Oakbrook Terrace , IL 60181

View hours
Monday
12:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday
12:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday
12:00am - 12:00am
Thursday
12:00am - 12:00am
Friday
12:00am - 12:00am
Saturday
12:00am - 12:00am
Sunday
12:00am - 12:00am
Loyola Center for Aesthetics at Oakbrook Terrace

About

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center

Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center

Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center

Fellowship:
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Inc

Education:
Augustana College (1982)

Education:
University of Illinois College of Medicine (1986)

Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery (2017)

American Board of Surgery (2012)

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic Surgery, American Board of (1997)

Surgery, General, Surgery, American Board of (1992)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(36 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

13 Reviews

06/27/2024

Dr Vandevender is always very pleasant, caring, and professional. He always takes time to answer any questions.

05/30/2024

Thank you

05/16/2024

Very kind and compassionate. Explains things very well and listens to concerns. Has a great "bedside manner"

04/04/2024

I still say Dr. V is the BEST.

03/21/2024

Keep up the good work of showing your kindness and professionalism to your patients

03/14/2024

Dr. Vandevender and his staff are THE BEST! Everyone is always super-friendly and very efficient. The quality of care is top-notch!

03/14/2024

He has a very caring attitude combined with a great sense of humor. I am very comfortable with him.

02/22/2024

I love Loyola hospital. The doctors and staff I have met there are wonderful! They all went above and beyond for me.

02/01/2024

Great personality and professionalism

01/18/2024

Very thorough!

01/11/2024

I felt like they already had an idea in their head of what I wanted instead of actually listening to me. They made some hurtful assumptions.

10/25/2023

Anything I might need to be done I'm calling Dr. VANDEVENDER first!

09/18/2023

all good
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Publications

  • Targeted Muscle Reinnervation for a Symptomatic Neuroma in a Traumatic Transmetatarsal Amputee: A Case Report. Chon, J.; Franco, M. P.; Luo, J.; Vandevender, D.; Agnew, S.; JBJS case connector
  • Intramedullary Free Gracilis for Dead-Space Obliteration and Stump Resurfacing in a Transfemoral Amputee With Recurrent Osteomyelitis. Laub, P.; Vandevender, J.; Yang, M.; Summers, H.; Vandevender, D.; Eplasty
  • Single Center Oncoplastic Experience and Patient Satisfaction Reported via Patient Reported Outcomes. Wang, X.; Mathews, A.; Erickson, A.; Veselack, T.; Bucholz, E.; Vandevender, D.; Godellas, C.; Vaince, F.; Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
  • "Latissimus dorsi-serratus anterior tandem flap for the reconstruction of lumbosacral defects". Vandevender, J.; Yang, M.; Vandevender, D.; Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
  • Facial reanimation according to the postresection defect during lateral skull base surgery. Leonetti, J. P.; Nadimi, S.; Marzo, S. J.; Anderson, D.; Vandevender, D.; Ear, nose, & throat journal
  • Heads-up 3D Microscopy: An Ergonomic and Educational Approach to Microsurgery. Mendez, B. M.; Chiodo, M. V.; Vandevender, D.; Patel, P. A.; Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
  • Can't have one without the other: component separation plus mesh for repairing difficult incisional hernias. O'Halloran, E. B.; Barwegen, C. J.; Dombrowski, J. M.; Vandevender, D. K.; Luchette, F. A.; Surgery
  • Comparing patient satisfaction in bilateral and unilateral breast reconstruction. Sinno, S.; Salvino, M. J.; Vandevender, D.; Plastic surgical nursing : official journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses
  • Assessing the safety and efficacy of combined abdominoplasty and gynecologic surgery. Sinno, S.; Shah, S.; Kenton, K.; Brubaker, L.; Angelats, J.; Vandevender, D.; Cimino, V.; Annals of plastic surgery
  • Intermeshing breast reconstruction and postmastectomy radiation. Sieber, D. A.; Vandevender, D. K.; Albuquerque, K. V.; Expert review of anticancer therapy
  • Use of human acellular dermal matrix for hernia repair: friend or foe? Candage, R.; Jones, K.; Luchette, F. A.; Sinacore, J. M.; Vandevender, D.; Reed, R. L.; Surgery
  • Management of scalp toxic epidermal necrolysis and cranial osteomyelitis with serratus anterior myocutaneous pedicle flap: a case report. Levitt, M. R.; Benedict, W. J.; Barton, K.; Melian, E.; Gamelli, R. L.; Vandevender, D.; Rosseau, G.; Prabhu, V. C.; Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association
  • Facial paralysis associated with glomus jugulare tumors. Leonetti, J. P.; Anderson, D. E.; Marzo, S. J.; Origitano, T. C.; Vandevender, D.; Quinonez, R.; Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
  • Combined anterior and anterolateral approaches to the cranial base: complication analysis, avoidance, and management. Origitano, T. C.; Petruzzelli, G. J.; Leonetti, J. P.; Vandevender, D.; Neurosurgery
  • Prediction of postoperative seroma after latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction. Randolph, L. C.; Barone, J.; Angelats, J.; Dado, D. V.; Vandevender, D. K.; Shoup, M.; Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Management of malignant tumors of the anterior and anterolateral skull base. Origitano, T. C.; Petruzzelli, G. J.; Vandevender, D.; Emami, B.; Neurosurgical focus
  • Closure of complex lateral skull base defects. Marzo, S. J.; Leonetti, J. P.; Petruzzelli, G. J.; Vandevender, D.; Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
  • Posterior marginal mandibulectomy in the management of cancer of the oral cavity and oropharynx. Petruzzelli, G. J.; Knight, F. K.; Vandevender, D.; Clark, J. I.; Emami, B.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • The use of free tissue transfers in acute thermal and electrical extremity injuries. Stefanacci, H. A.; Vandevender, D. K.; Gamelli, R. L.; The Journal of trauma
  • The influence of reconstructive modality on cost of care in head and neck oncologic surgery. Petruzzelli, G. J.; Brockenbrough, J. M.; Vandevender, D.; Creech, S. D.; Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery
  • Incidence of intercostobrachial nerve injury after transaxillary breast augmentation. Ghaderi, B.; Hoenig, J. M.; Dado, D.; Angelats, J.; Vandevender, D.; Aesthetic surgery journal