Terence M. Myckatyn, MD

Terence M. Myckatyn, MD

Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director of Breast Surgery, West County Plastic Surgeons
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Specialties

  • Aesthetic surgery breast reduction 
  • Breast augmentation 
  • Breast lift 
  • Liposuction 
  • Abdominoplasty 
  • Body contouring following massive weight loss 
  • Diep flap 
  • Implant-based breast reconstruction 
  • Cosmetic concerns of the breast, body, and face 
  • Defects following mastectomy or lumpectomy 

Call for patient appointments: 314-362-7388


Meet Dr. Myckatyn 

Dr. Terence Myckatyn is a plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation and reconstruction. 

He has expertise in cosmetic surgical concerns of the breast, body, and face. 

Dr. Myckatyn earned his medical degree from University of British Columbia. He completed plastic surgery residency training, also at University of British Columbia and WashU Medicine. He also completed a peripheral nerve reconstruction fellowship at also at WashU Medicine.  

We want our patients to feel confident that we will personalize their care and really consider what their goals and specific medical issues are whether in breast reconstruction or in cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Myckatyn 

Degrees

Medical School
The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
1997

Residency

Plastic Surgery Residency
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
2001

Plastic Surgery Chief Resident
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
2003

Fellowship

Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction Fellowship
WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO
2000


Research interests

Reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery 

Peripheral nerve surgery 

Clinical outcome studies 

Patient satisfaction studies 

Translational medicine 

Optimizing the patient experience 


Locations

Center for Advanced Medicine
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center
4921 Parkview Place
St. Louis, MO 63110
Suite 6G
Fax: 314-273-6674
Appointments: 314-362-7388

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Medical Office Building 3
1020 North Mason Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Suite 110
Fax: 314-273-6674
Appointments: 314-362-7388

Hospital affiliations

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital 

Barnes-Jewish Hospital 

St. Louis Children’s Hospital 


Board certifications

  • American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Canada 

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Professional Memberships


The Aesthetic Society

Aesthetic Surgery Education Research Foundation

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Plastic Surgery Foundation

American College of Surgeons

Awards and Honors


  • 2021 Top Doctors
  • 2018 Paul M. Weeks Resident Teaching Award, Washington University School of Medicine
  • 2017 Sarnat Award for Best Grant, Plastic Surgery Foundation, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • 2011-present Castle Connoly’s Best Doctor’s in America
  • 2008-present Best Doctor’s in America
  • 2008 First Place Award-Winning Essay, Plastic Surgery Education Foundation Essay Contest
  • 2008 American Society for Peripheral Nerve Research Award
  • 2006 & 2007 Clinical Teacher of the Year Award, Washington University School of Medicine
  • 2006 Paul M. Weeks Resident Teaching Award, Washington University School of Medicine
  • 2006-2008 John E. Hoopes Academic Scholar Award, American Association of Plastic Surgeons
  • 2005-2007 C. James Carrico Faculty Research Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • 2005 Outstanding Nerve Presentation, Joint Meeting AAHS, ASRM, ASPN, Puerto Rico
  • 2002 Resident of the Year Award, Washington University School of Medicine
  • 2001 Best Basic Science Paper, American College of Surgeons, Trauma, Region XI


Current Editorial Boards of Journals


  • Associate Editor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Associate Editor, Aesthetic Surgery Journal
  • Associate Editor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global open
  • Associate Editor, Annals of Surgical Oncology

Current Committees


  • Immediate Past Chair Clinical Research Grant Review Committee – Plastic Surgery Foundation/American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Director, Aesthetic Surgery Education Research Foundation
  • Midwest Representative, Ethics Committee – American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma task force, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Clinical Trials Network – American Society of Plastic Surgeons ; former PI of a multicenter trial; in the process of initiating other trials
  • Committee member, program committee, presenter – Hot Topics Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Emerging Trends Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Breast Program Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Patient Safety Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Schematic Deign User Group for Operating Room
  • Plastic Surgery Operating Room Resource Committee, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
  • Plastic Surgery Operating Room Resource Committee, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Immediate Past President, Saint Louis Area Plastic Surgeons (2012-2018)
  • RADAR Education Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Energy and light-based devices committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma task force, American Society of Plastic Surgeons