Daniel J. Krochmal, M.D., F.A.C.S., founded The Krochmal Center for Plastic Surgery in 2019. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. His specialties include ultra-high volume liposuction, post-weight loss skin removal, advanced breast implant revision procedures, and facial rejuvenation. His impressive education includes Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Michigan Medical School, general surgery residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona, plastic surgery residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the prestigious Hunstad Kortesis Center Aesthetic Fellowship in Charlotte, NC.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I enjoy creative enterprises and have a passion for the sciences, particularly anatomy. That’s exactly what plastic surgery is — creatively manipulating anatomy to rectify a patient’s concern. Improving upon or creating something and then thinking, “Wow, I did that!” is a special feeling.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
My staff and I have a particular affinity for York Tavern, especially a beautiful day on their patio.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
4 years. 2 in Oak Brook, and 2 in Hinsdale.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I wouldn’t mind a brief trip to space. Talk about seeing the world from a whole new perspective!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Jeopardy.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
I encourage people to do what they want because it’s what THEY want, and not do something simply to please others. This goes for my professional recommendations, and for “life in general”.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Check out the travel question, haha.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Netflix is a Joke Radio on SiriusXM.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Warren Buffett to discuss investing and philanthropy. His choice on the place, but I hear he likes steak.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
People in Hinsdale are very proud of their community, and for good reason!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully doing the exact same thing as I am now.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am an incredible rock skipper. Yes, I’m serious.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
New Zealand
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
January 1. New beginnings, anticipation of a great year, and lots of college football.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My girlfriend. And no, she didn’t make me say this.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Everybody I meet for one reason or another.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Wood burning in a fireplace.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Belonging. Comfort. Joy.
