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 SurgeryStanford SOAP for PRS Receives Innovation Seed Grant
Dr. HyeRan Choo has been awarded a Innovation Seed Grant from the Department of Surgery to support the development of the next-generation Stanford Orthodontic Airway Plate (SOAP) for neonates and infants with Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS).
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryINSIDE 4th Triennial International Consensus Meeting on Robin sequence
Dr. HyeRan Choo, Director of the Stanford Orthodontic Airway Plate (SOAP) Program, was invited to present at the 4th Triennial International Consensus Meeting on Robin sequence held in Paris, France from April 3-5, 2025. The triennial gathering brought together international experts to advance the understanding and treatment of Pierre Robin Sequence through collaborative dialogue and shared research.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryINSIDE IBSD 2025: Stanford Plastic Surgery Recap
From April 4–5, 2025, Stanford Plastic Surgery was represented on the international stage at the 13th International Breast Surgery Symposium (IBSD) in Düsseldorf, Germany—now recognized as the largest breast-focused meeting in Europe. With more than 600 breast and plastic and reconstructive surgeons in attendance, the symposium was a gathering of global expertise and innovation in breast surgery.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryStanford Hosts 2025 West Coast Cadaver Lab in Collaboration with California Society of Plastic Surgeons
On March 29, 2025, Stanford Plastic Surgery hosted the West Coast Cadaver Lab in collaboration with the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Held at Stanford’s Anatomy Lab, the event brought together leading experts in microsurgery, neurosurgery, and neurology from across California and beyond for a premier hands-on educational experience.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryINSIDE IFSHH & IFSHT TRIENNIAL CONGRESS 2025: Stanford Plastic Surgery Recap
The 2025 International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH) and International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT) Triennial Congress was held in Washington, D.C. March 24-28, 2025, bringing together global leaders in hand surgery and therapy.
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.