About Renee Burke, MD

Long before becoming an accomplished plastic surgeon in Barrington, IL, Dr. Renee Burke got her first glimpse of surgery while volunteering in an operating room. Her mom worked as a nurse and young Renee had the chance to watch a plastic surgeon at work. Recalling that transformative moment, she says “I just fell in love with it.” That passion ultimately led Dr. Burke to establish her Barrington plastic surgery practice, where the board-certified plastic surgeon specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring procedures. Her reputation for creating beautiful, natural-looking results attracts patients from throughout northwest Illinois. Dr. Burke’s impeccable credentials and training include a plastic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and 2 surgical fellowships. Dr. Burke’s approach to aesthetic surgery consultations involves much more than performing a physical exam. She’s interested in her patients’ motivation for wanting plastic surgery and understanding their expectations. She believes a physical exam tells only part of the story. Understanding her patients’ motivations, aesthetic goals, and what’s going on in their lives helps reveal what Dr. Burke calls “the beauty within” the person. “Ultimately,” says Dr. Burke, “I use all of this information in creating a surgical plan that meets my patients’ expectations and makes them happier in their own skin.”