Minas Chrysopoulo, MD, FACS
President & CEO, PRMA Plastic Surgery
Highlights
- LBBC Medical Advisory Board member since 2023
- Board-certified plastic surgeon, breast reconstruction surgeon, and microsurgeon
- President of PRMA Plastic Surgery in San Antonio
- Creator of the Breast Advocate App
Connect with Dr. Chrysopoulo
Minas Chrysopoulo, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon, breast reconstruction surgeon, and microsurgeon, as well as president of PRMA Plastic Surgery in San Antonio.
Dr. Chrysopoulo, who goes by “Dr. C.,” specializes in state-of-the-art breast reconstruction with a particular focus on perforator flap breast reconstruction, nipple-sparing mastectomy, techniques to maximize aesthetic outcomes, and restoring sensation after mastectomy. He has authored and co-authored several book chapters and scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and is routinely an expert speaker at regional, national, and international academic meetings.
Dr. Chrysopoulo has dedicated his professional life to advocating for people with breast cancer. He strongly believes that shared decision making between the physician and patient is crucial in achieving the best outcomes and has built his practice on this philosophy. To empower as many patients as possible to advocate for themselves, Dr. Chrysopoulo created the Breast Advocate App, a free app that provides anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis, or at risk of developing breast cancer, a much-needed voice in treatment planning.
Dr. Chrysopoulo is an active member of several professional societies including the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, for which he serves on several educational committees.
Experience & Accolades
Expertise
o Plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and microsurgery
Education
- University College London Medical School, London
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (United Kingdom equivalent of an MD)
- Intercalated Bachelor of Science in Advanced Anatomy and Morphology
- The Emory Clinic, Division of Plastic Surgery, Atlanta
- Clinical and Research Externship
Experience
- PRMA Plastic Surgery (2006-Present)
- President and CEO
- Practicing surgeon
- The Indiana Hand Center (2003-2004)
- Hand and microsurgery fellow
- University of Wisconsin, Madison (2001-2003)
- Plastic surgery fellow
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (1998-2001)
- General surgery resident
- Shriners Burn Institute for Children, Galveston (1997-1998)
- Burn research fellow
- Chase Farm Hospital, London (1997)
- Intern in general medicine
- Joyce Green Hospital, Kent (1996-1997)
- Intern in general surgery
Awards & Distinctions
- San Antonio Business Journal’s Healthcare Heros Award, Best Non-Hospital Physician, 2019
- Doctor’s Choice Award, Best Plastic Surgeon San Antonio, 2014-2019
- San Antonio Business Journal’s Healthcare Heros Award, Innovation in Medical Technology, Procedures, Programs, and Services, 2013
- America’s Top Surgeons, 2009
- San Antonio Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, 2007
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors, Individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry, or profession
- Intern of the Year, General Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1998-1999
- First place winner, D. Ralph Millard, MD Investigator Award, Plastic Surgery Education Foundations Scholarship Contest, 1998
- Amulree Elective Award in recognition of high placement in final medical school exams, 1995
- Goldsmid Scholarship and Exhibition for overall academic proficiency over the scholastic year, 1995
- Eric Pearce Gould Bursary for overall clinical proficiency, 1995
- Anatomy Departmental Award for academic excellence in anatomy, 1992
Professional Memberships & Board Positions
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
- San Antonio International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Texas Medical Association
- Bexar County Medical Association
Publications
- Ochoa, O, Pisano, S, Ledoux, P, et al. Case Volume-Dependent Changes in Operative Morbidity following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: A 15-Year Single-Center Analysis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021
- Hurley, A, Zoccalib, G, Tasoulic, M, et al. Preoperative volume estimation in transverse upper gracilis flap surgery: A pilot study. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 2021
- Kind, G, Davis, M, Abu-Ghname, A, et al. Carving Out Financial Success: The Power of Insurance Carve-Outs in a Private Plastic Surgery Practice. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021
