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
– SurgeryCyrus Press wins 3rd Place in Inaugural StanfordMed Spark Tank
Finance and Administrative Associate Cyrus Press won 3rd place in Stanford Medicine’s inaugural Spark Tank for his Copilot Business Purpose Tool — a project to streamline how business purposes are written and processed. The competition invited staff across the School of Medicine to pitch practical, innovative ideas, with organizers planning to build on the event’s success in 2027.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryA Career of Compassion and Connection: Celebrating Elena Hopkins
Longtime nurse practitioner and program coordinator Elena Hopkins reflects on a career devoted to children with craniofacial conditions and their families.
Dr. HyeRan Choo awarded NIH R01 Grant
We are thrilled to share that Dr. HyeRan Choo has been awarded an NIH R01 grant for her project, “Computation-Guided Upper Airway Rehabilitation Using Stanford Orthodontic Airway Plate Treatment for Pierre Robin Sequence (CURES for PRS).”
– SurgeryPostdoc Spotlight: Bo Liu, DDS, PhD
Bo Liu, DDS, PhD, transitioned from dentistry to research, becoming a senior research scientist at Stanford Medicine where she leads innovative work in plastic and reconstructive surgery
– SurgeryDepartment Announces Second Vice Chair Cohort
Stanford Surgery announced its second class of Associate Vice Chairs (AVC), effective September 1st.
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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.