Michelle D. Palazzo MD MS
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Hand, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Kleinert Kutz and Associates and University of Louisville
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225 Abraham Flexner WaySte 700Louisville, KY 40202
Phone+1 502-561-4263
Fax+1 502-561-4288
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Summary
- Dr. Michelle Palazzo, based in Louisville, KY, is a plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic/cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and plastic & reconstructive microsurgery. She holds a BS in Engineering Mechanics and an MS in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and completed her MD at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Her postgraduate training includes a residency in Plastic Surgery at SSM Health/Saint Louis University and fellowships in Hand and microSurgery in Louisville and Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Since 2015, she has served as Program Director at the Christine M Kleinert Institute. Her expertise includes liposuction, hand surgery, reconstructive breast surgery, among others, and she has contributed to several publications and a clinical trial. Dr. Palazzo has been recognized with CMS Meaningful Use Stage Certifications.
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of MedicineHand Surgery, 2005 - 2006
MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterFellowship, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, 2004 - 2005
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1999 - 2004
Southern Illinois University School of MedicineClass of 1999
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMS, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 1992 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2006 - 2027
KY State Medical License 2005 - 2027
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery- American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification ChartLogic, ChartLogic, a Division of Medsphere Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ChartLogic EHR, ChartLogic, a Division of Medsphere Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ChartLogic EMR, ChartLogic, a Division of Medsphere Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- ICNBs for Post-op Pain in Breast Surgery Start of enrollment: 2020 Dec 07
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Contemporary Management of Distal Radius Fractures: What All Plastic Surgeons Should Know.Rachel C Hooper, Steven C Haase, Suhail K Mithani, Michelle Palazzo, Kevin C Chung
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2025-08-01 - 2 citationsEffectiveness of Brachial Plexus Blocks in Obesity: Secondary Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial.Barkat Ali, Michelle D Palazzo, Huey Tien
Hand. 2024-09-01 - Icing the Muffin (Sponge): An Easily Reproducible and Cost-Effective Dressing Technique Used for Nipple Areola ReconstructionUzair A Qazi, Michelle D Palazzo
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2021-04-02
Press Mentions
‘Pakistan Is Not Just Beautiful in Terms of the Scenery but Also Its PeopleFebruary 25th, 2019
Committees
- Board Member, Christine M Kleinert Institute 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Society for Surgery of the HandMember
- American Society of Reconstructive MicrosurgeryMember
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