Clark SchierleMD · PhD · FACS | Plastic Surgery

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Chicago

The art of plastic surgery,
grounded in science.

Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body — planned with three-dimensional imaging, performed with precision, and personalized to you.

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  • HarvardM.D. & Ph.D.
  • NorthwesternIntegrated Residency
  • 7Languages Spoken
  • FACSFellow, American College of Surgeons
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Clark F. Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS

Meet Dr. Schierle

A surgeon, a scientist, and a listener first.

Dr. Clark Friedrich Schierle is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago whose practice spans the full range of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. The son of a Chinese mother and a German father, he brings a genuinely multicultural perspective to every consultation — and the ability to hold it in English, Chinese, Spanish, German, Italian, French, or Brazilian Portuguese.

His philosophy is simple: open communication and individualized care come first. Dr. Schierle works to create natural-looking results that honor each patient’s vision, combining the art and the science of plastic surgery to help patients feel like the most confident version of themselves.

  • Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • Expertise in 3D surgical imaging and endoscopic breast augmentation
  • Trained in face transplantation and complex microsurgical reconstruction

Education & Training

An uncommon path to the operating room.

  1. UCLA

    Bachelor's Degree, Summa Cum Laude

    Began full-time university studies at age 12 and graduated with highest honors.

  2. Harvard

    Ph.D., Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

    Doctoral research training that continues to inform an evidence-driven approach to surgery and healing.

  3. Harvard

    Doctor of Medicine

    Medical degree from Harvard Medical School.

  4. Northwestern

    Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency

    Seven years of cosmetic and reconstructive training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Shriners Hospital Chicago, and the Chicago Center for the Surgery of the Hand.

Consultations in your language

  • HelloEnglish
  • 你好Chinese
  • HolaSpanish
  • HalloGerman
  • CiaoItalian
  • BonjourFrench
  • OláPortuguese

Signature Procedures

Focused expertise, refined technique.

Every plan begins with a detailed consultation. These are the procedures Dr. Schierle is most often sought out for.

Breast

Endoscopic Transaxillary Breast Augmentation

Implants placed through a small incision hidden in the natural crease of the armpit, guided by an endoscope — leaving no scar on the breast itself.

Face

Rhinoplasty with 3D Imaging

Refinement of the nose's shape, profile, and function, previewed together in three dimensions so goals are clear before surgery — while respecting each patient's heritage and features.

Body

Tummy Tuck & Reverse Tummy Tuck

Restores a firmer, flatter abdomen by removing excess skin and repairing separated muscles. The reverse technique addresses laxity of the upper abdomen.

Breast

Breast Reduction

Relief from neck, back, and shoulder strain with a lighter, lifted, more proportionate breast shape.

Face

Facelift & Neck Lift

Natural rejuvenation of the jawline, jowls, and neck through deep-tissue repositioning — refreshed, never "pulled."

Reconstruction

DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Microsurgical reconstruction using the patient's own abdominal tissue, sparing the abdominal muscle and creating a natural, living result.

Breast Reconstruction

Restoring wholeness after breast cancer.

Reconstruction is a deeply personal part of recovery. Dr. Schierle offers the full spectrum of options — from implant-based and prepectoral techniques to advanced microsurgical flaps that use your own tissue — and coordinates closely with your breast surgeon and oncology team.

Federal law (the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act) requires most insurance plans that cover mastectomy to also cover reconstruction. Our team will help you understand your benefits.

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The Patient Experience

Clarity at every step.

01

Listen

An unhurried consultation — in the language you're most comfortable with — to understand your goals, history, and lifestyle.

02

Visualize

Three-dimensional imaging lets us explore possible outcomes together, so expectations are shared and realistic.

03

Plan & Care

A personalized surgical plan, meticulous technique, and attentive follow-up through every stage of recovery.

Leadership & Recognition

Respected by peers.

  • 2015 President, Chicago Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society
  • National awards from the Wound Healing Society and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • The Aesthetic Society
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Wound Healing Society
  • Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons

Beyond the OR

Steady hands, curious mind.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Schierle is a SCUBA diver, snowboarder, Freemason, and motorcycle restorer — and yes, an accomplished juggler and fire performer.

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