
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 MedicineClass of 1983
McMaster UniversityM.S., Biology/Psychology, 1977 - 1979
York Mills Collegiate InstituteBachelors', 1977
Certifications & Licensure
KS State Medical License 1998 - 2027
MO State Medical License 1998 - 2027
IA State Medical License 1994 - 2000
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
- Effects of Therapy With Sulfamylon® 5% Topical Solution Compared to a Historical Control Group Start of enrollment: 2007 Sep 01
- Pain in Breast Surgery Intervention Start of enrollment: 2018 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsTipping the Scales: Quantifying the Impact of USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail Scoring on Application Interpretation in the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match.Cole Bird, Kerilyn N Godbe, Niaman Nazir, Sterling Braun, Rebecca Farmer
Journal of Surgical Education. 2025-09-01 - To unionize, or not to unionize? A comparison of integrated plastic surgery residency program benefits.Kerilyn N Godbe, Ryan Higginbotham, Erin Rauber, Sofia Victoria Corral-Vale, Niaman Nazir
BMC Medical Education. 2025-07-01 - 1 citations"Plastic Surgery Program Leadership Perspectives on Wellness and Professional Development Curricula-Where are we Now?"Rachel A Guest, Anne M Meyer, James A Butterworth, Richard A Korentager, Meredith S Collins
Journal of Surgical Education. 2025-01-01
Journal Articles
- Assessing the Efficacy of Deoxycholic Acid for the Treatment of Submental Fat: A Three-Dimensional StudyJulie 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 ChemotherapyChristopher 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 LymphomaDomantovsky, 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 ExpandersReddy, 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 DirectionsKorentager, RA, Service, P, Pierce, M, American Burn Association Annual Meeting, 1/1/2008
Press Mentions
Healing the HealersJuly 1st, 2021
How to Not Get Sick on Your Next TripJune 25th, 2019
Hospitals See More Patients with Severe Burns from E-cigarettesOctober 10th, 2016
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- KU Plastic Surgeryhttp://www.kumed.com/plasticsurgery
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