Welcome to Stanford Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
We train the next generation of leaders in plastic surgery
Welcome to the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford, where our mission is to redefine what's possible through innovative surgical techniques, exceptional education, and compassionate patient care.
Our team is committed to advancing the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery across a wide range of specialties, including craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and aesthetic surgery. We prioritize excellence in every aspect of patient care, from the latest research and cutting-edge technology to the highest standards of surgical training.
Our division brings together a diverse group of experts whose collaborative approach drives our vision to enhance patient outcomes and push the boundaries of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. At the forefront of medical innovation, we are dedicated to offering life-changing treatments and solutions that restore form, function, and confidence.
THE LATEST NEWS
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery (PWRS): A Transformative Journey at Stanford
Stanford Plastic Surgery recently hosted eight women surgeons from the Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery (PWRS) program. PWRS is a collaborative effort between non-profit ReSurge International and skincare company SkinCeuticals. The program is committed to advancing the careers of first-generation female reconstructive surgeons in low-income countries.
– News CenterRobert Chase, former chair of surgery and anatomy, dies at 101
Chase founded a hand surgery division at Stanford Medicine, curated anatomy image collections, oversaw medical examinations and helped restore the limbs of people around the world.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryInside PSTM2024: Stanford Plastic Surgery Recap
Plastic Surgery, The Meeting 2024 (PSTM2024) took place from September 26 - 29, 2024 in San Diego, CA and the division had several contributions including 21 short papers, 3 posters, and 9 panels.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryGaudilliere, Helms Receives NIH R25 Funding to Support Diversity in Oral Healthcare
Professor Jill Helm, DDS, PhD and Clinical Associate Professor Dyani Gaudilliere, DDS, MPH recently received R25 funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand the STaRS program to address diversity and opportunity gaps in oral healthcare professions.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Choo Recognized with David Precious Memorial Science Award
Dr. HyeRan Choo was recognized with the David Precious Memorial Science Award at the 16th World Congress of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation (ICPF).
CLINICAL AREAS
Dr. James Chang, Division Chief
Dr. James Chang is Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. He was president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) from September 2017 to September 2018.