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
– SurgeryPushing the Envelope of Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Anita Mohan
Explore the fascinating world of plastic and reconstructive surgery with Dr. Anita Mohan! Dr. Mohan, who specializes in breast reconstruction, shares insights into gender-affirming top surgeries and the unique challenges they present as well as her pioneering practice at the Palo Alto VA. Mohan also discusses her dedication to improving clinical outcomes for patients, particularly those who have undergone significant weight loss or suffer from lymphedema.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Ashley Titan Awarded AFSH Grant
Learn how we are healing patients through science & compassion
– SurgeryINSIDE: ASC2025
Stanford Surgery highlights from the 20th Academic Surgical Congress, which took place February 11-13, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV.
– Stanford Medicine MagazineDr. Dung Nguyen Featured in Stanford Magazine: Cancer is meeting its match at every turn
Scientists and clinicians are taking a page from cancer’s playbook, learning to be just as canny, expansive and relentless in efforts to beat the disease.
– SurgeryGlobal Spotlight: Meewon Park
We met with Dr. Meewon Olivia Park, a resident physician in our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division, and a ReSurge Laub fellow at Stanford who had a key role in organizing the implementation of the Microsurgery Train the Trainers Workshop held in Zimbabwe.
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.