Education

Undergraduate:
- Cornell University
Medical School:
- University of Illinois
Residency:
- Washington University
Fellowship:
- Ohio State University
Masters:
- University of Illinois

Languages Spoken

English

Insurance Accepted

The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction participates in a wide range of insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon NJ Health, Qualcare, and Medicare. Each physician has their accepted insurance and hospital affiliations. For those out of network, our insurance specialists will work with you before your appointment to find the most coverage available for your treatment. We can often develop individual agreements with your insurance carrier for your personalized treatment plan.

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Santosh Kale

Physician

Santosh Kale, MD, MBA

Dr. Santosh Kale is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive microsurgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction (implant and tissue-based), aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, lymphedema, general reconstruction, and gender confirmation surgeries.

Dr. Kale is fully skilled in the advanced microsurgery techniques of the breast, extremities, trunk, and head and neck. As one of the leading experts in the Midwest, he regularly comes to the aid of over 200 patients every year.

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Awards & Accolades

Virginia Living Top Doctor (Virginia Living Magazine, 2018)
Richmond Magazine Top Docs (2018, 2019)
Shining Knight (VCU Medical Center, 2017)
Outstanding Teacher Award (M3 Surgery Clerkship, Virginia Commonwealth University 2014 – 2015)
Joseph H. Boyes Award (American Society for Surgery of the Hand – 2010)