Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Bauer's areas of expertise include the following: gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction), cleft lip and palate repair, and craniofacial reconstruction. He is professionally affiliated with NorthShore Medical Group. Dr. Bauer takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He has received the following distinction: Chicago Super Doctors.