Terence M. Myckatyn, MD
Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director of Breast Surgery, West County Plastic Surgeons
Video Profile
- Phone: 314-362-7388
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
Dr. Myckatyn in the news
- Myckatyn, Tenenbaum recognized among America’s best plastic surgeons in 2025
- Top Doctors 2024
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation and Annual James Barrett Brown Day 2023
- Top Doctors 2023
- Top Doctors 2022
- James Barrett Brown Visiting Professor and Research Day 2022
- Surgeons Participate in Pedal the Cause 2021
- Breast Cancer Care
- Top Doctors 2021
- Virtual Marathon
- Collaboration and Innovation Are on the Horizon
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