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
– SurgeryMultidisciplinary Team Takes on Lymphatic Diseases with Support from ARPA-H
A multidisciplinary team at Stanford Medicine, supported by ARPA-H, is conducting research to identify barriers in diagnosing and treating lymphatic diseases using magnetic resonance lymphangiography (MRL), while seeking participants to complete surveys and voice sessions to improve awareness and patient experience in this underdiagnosed field affecting millionsin the U.S.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryFour Graduate From Residency Program
Drs. Connor Arquette, Juan A. Ballester-Maldonado, Taylor Chishom, and Robin Wu graduate for Stanford Plastic Surgery residency program.
– SurgeryDr. Chang Steps Into New Role: Inaugural VC of Strategy and Development
Dr. James Chang has been named the Department of Surgery’s inaugural Vice Chair of Strategy and Development. In this position, he will focus on special projects including faculty mentorship and fundraising.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryINSIDE PSRC 2026: Stanford Plastic Surgery at the 71st Annual PSRC Meeting
Faculty, trainees, researchers, and alumni from Stanford Plastic Surgery were well represented at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC), held June 4–7, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.
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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.