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Richard Korentager, MD, Plastic Surgery, Kansas City, KS

Richard A Korentager MD

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery


University of Kansas Department of Plastic Surgery

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  • 4000 Cambridge StreetSutherland Institute MS 3015Kansas City, KS 66160

  • Phone+1 913-588-2000

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Korentager is a plastic surgeon based in Kansas City, KS, specializing in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and holds a master's degree in biology/psychology from McMaster University. He is currently employed at the University of Kansas Health System and has previously served as Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at The University of Kansas Hospital. Dr. Korentager's expertise includes plastic and reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery, and more. He has contributed to scholarly publications and conducted clinical trials related to breast surgery and wound healing. His accolades include multiple CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and recognition as a top plastic surgeon in Kansas City.

Education & Training

  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1983
  • McMaster University
    McMaster UniversityM.S., Biology/Psychology, 1977 - 1979
  • York Mills Collegiate Institute
    York Mills Collegiate InstituteBachelors', 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 1998 - 2027
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1998 - 2027
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1994 - 2000
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2026
  • Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor 2014-2026
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Assessing the Efficacy of Deoxycholic Acid for the Treatment of Submental Fat: A Three-Dimensional Study  
    Julie Holding, Richard Korentager, Jacob Nathaniel Grow, Aesthetic Surgery Journal
  • Evaluation of Complications Associated with Flap/Pedicle Inset Techniques for Unilateral Breast Reconstruction Utilizing Dual Transverse Upper Gracilis or Profunda Art...  
    Buescher, T, Przylecki, Hendrix, J, Holding, J, Korentager, RA, W, Nazir, N, Andrews, BT, Plast and Recon Surgery, 1/1/2015
  • Locally Advanced Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report of Successful Treatment with Radiation and Chemotherapy  
    Christopher F Estes, Da Zhang, Ruben Reyes, Richard Korentager, Marilee McGinness, Christopher Lominska, Frontiers in Oncology, 1/1/2015

Abstracts/Posters

  • Two Cases at One Instituion Demonstrating the Clinical Spectrum of Breast Implant-Related Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
    Domantovsky, I, Korentager, RA, Thurston, T, Wasserman, H, O'Neil, M, De Souza, M, KUMC 5th Annual Resident, Postdoc and Fellow Research Forum, 1/1/2014
  • Post Mastectomy Radiotherapy after Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Tissue Expanders
    Reddy, EK, Connor C, McGinness M, Mammen J, Fabian C, Khan Q, Sharma P, Buescher, T, Korentager R, ACRO (American College of Radiation Oncology) San Diego, 1/1/2011
  • Large and Medium Donor Site Dressings-Current Strategy, Results, Lessons Learned and Future Directions
    Korentager, RA, Service, P, Pierce, M, American Burn Association Annual Meeting, 1/1/2008

Lectures

  • Integrating Applied Anatomy and Injectable Filler Training into Plastic Surgery Curriculum: A Pilot Study 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Microsurgery Training-A New Paradigm 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2017
  • Aesthetic Surgery Updates-Surgical and Non-Surgical Options 
    1/1/2017

Other

  • Surgical Management of the Burn Wound and Use of Skin Substitutes: An Expert Panel White Papter 
    Kagan, Richard J. MD, FACS; Peck, Michael D. MD, ScD, FACS; Ahrenholz, David H. MD, FACS; Hickerson, William L. MD, FACS; Holmes, James IV MD, FACS; Korentager, Richar...
    1/1/2013

Press Mentions

  • Healing the Healers
    Healing the HealersJuly 1st, 2021
  • How to Not Get Sick on Your Next Trip
    How to Not Get Sick on Your Next TripJune 25th, 2019
  • Hospitals See More Patients with Severe Burns from E-cigarettes
    Hospitals See More Patients with Severe Burns from E-cigarettesOctober 10th, 2016

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