Welcome to Stanford Plastic & Reconstructive 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 SurgeryDr. James Chang Receives 2026 David P. Green Mentorship Award
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand has announced that James Chang, MD, Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 David P. Green Mentorship Award.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Dung Nguyen Participates in United Nations Panel on Expanding Access to Breast Reconstruction
At the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), Stanford Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery faculty member Dr. Dung Nguyen participated in a panel event titled “Access to Justice in Health: Advancing Breast Reconstruction as a Right, Not a Privilege.” The session was held in partnership with ReSurge International and the University of Global Health Equity.
– SurgeryMatch 2026 Results
The department welcomed its eight general surgery, four plastics surgery, and two vascular surgery interns as part of Match 2026.
– SurgeryStanford/ReSurge Hand Surgery Workshop in Kampala, Uganda
Plastic surgery faculty from Stanford and ReSurge delivered a 2-day, hands-on hand surgery and cadaver dissection course for surgeons as part of the COSECSA Annual Meeting in Kampala, Uganda this past December.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryResident Dr. Luis Camacho's Documentary Earns International Film Awards
Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery resident Luis Camacho, MD, participated in the production of Plastica, a documentary examining access to plastic and reconstructive surgery in South America and the systemic challenges affecting care delivery in the region.
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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.