Sean Li, MD
Plastic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 15 and up
Penn Plastic Surgery Chester County
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About me

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery

Dr. Li is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is fellowship-trained in microvascular reconstruction. His clinical practice spans the full spectrum of breast reconstruction, including both autologous and implant-based techniques, as well as general reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Dr. Li completed his residency in plastic surgery at the University of California San Diego Health and a fellowship in microvascular reconstruction at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. His research interests include breast reconstruction, health system optimization, and medical advocacy. He represents the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the state of Pennsylvania as an Alternate Delegate to the American Medical Association.

Education and training

  • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Residency: University of California San Diego Health
  • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

201 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

October 2025
i liked dr li's response to all my questions and concerns.
September 2025
professional, surgical consultation, clearly explained & answered all questions.
September 2025
dr. li, pa madison, rn abby and lisa are very thorough.
August 2025
great experience

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My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Chester County Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Li is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

My research

Li S, Ghavami A African dorsum , Global Rhinoplasty: Multi-Ethnic Approaches to Surgery of the Nose: 2023 (in press)

Hubbard J, Li SS, Chauhan A, Abrams R The "Y" double spiral cord: An anatomic variant of Dupuytren disease: A report of 2 cases , JBJS Case Connector, 11(2): 2021

Li SS, Mangialardi ML, Nguyen QT, Orosco RK, Honart JF, Qassemyar Q, Kolb FJ The chimeric scapulodorsal vascularized latissimus dorsi nerve flap for immediate reconstruction of total parotidectomy defects with facial nerve sacrifice: Building a new program and preliminary results from 25 cases , Annals of Plastic Surgery, 86(5S Suppl 3): 2021,S379-S383

Mangialardi ML, Honart JF, Qassemyar Q, Guyon A, Li SS, Benmoussa N, Beldarida V, Temam S, Kolb F Reconstruction of extensive composite parotid region oncologic defects with immediate facial nerve reconstruction using a chimeric scapulo-dorsal vascularized nerve free flap , Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 37(3): 2021,282-291

Li SS, Li SS, Abrams RA Heterotopic ossification after local steroid injection , BMJ Case Reports, 13(12): 2020,e235371

Li S, Suliman A, Gupta D Ankle reconstruction with free flap , Operative Technique in Plastic Surgery: 2019

Herrick NL, Unkart JT, Reid CM, Li SS, Wallace AM Process of care in breast reconstruction and the impact of a dual-trained surgeon , Annals of Plastic Surgery, 80(5S Suppl 5): 2018,S288-S291

Li SS, Herrick NL, Deshpande RR, Cronin BJ, Reid CM, Brandel MG, Dobke MK, Johnson CA, Gosman AA The impact of residents on patient satisfaction , Annals of Plastic Surgery, 80(5S Suppl 5)): 2018,S247-S250

Li SS, Copeland-Halperin LR, Kaminsky AJ, Li J, Lodhi FK, Miraliakbari Computer-aided surgical simulation in head and neck reconstruction: A cost comparison among traditional, in-house, and commercial options , Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 34(5): 2018,341-347

Kaminsky AJ, Li SS, Copeland-Halperin LR, Miraliakbari R The vastus lateralis free flap for lower extremity gustilo grade III reconstruction , Microsurgery, 37(3): 2017,212-217