1st chicago trip (Oct 2025)
Our short trip to Chicago was quick, but informative. I am so grateful that my Mom and Papi came with us so that Mike was able to stay with Mikey. We met with Dr. Bruce Bauer and his nurse Susan. Dr. Bauer is known for treating and following the largest surgical series of patients with large and giant nevi from the USA and beyond. His experience derives from four decades of pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery, with emphasis on tissue expansion and the full range of reconstructive procedures applied to patients with large and giant nevi. (Naevus Global). His nurse, Susan, is well-known and respected amongst the Nevus community for her dedication and care for patients. Another doctor who was not at this appointment, but who will be an integral part of Rocco’s care team is Dr. Alkureishi. He works with Dr. Bauer and did part of his training and fellowship with Dr. Bauer. After reading and learning about this plastic surgeon dream team for the past 3 months and communic...