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 SurgerySTaRS 2025 Interns Gain Skills, Community, and Confidence at Stanford
This summer, a cohort of talented high school students participated in the 2025 Science, Technology, and Reconstructive Surgery (STaRS) Internship Program, a seven-week immersive experience designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of biomedical research and academic life at Stanford.
– The ScientistWhy Some Wounds Don’t Leave Scars
Oral wounds heal without a trace, but skin scrapes don’t. Scientists decoded molecular players that drive scarless healing, paving the way for better skin repair therapies.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryAfter 20 Years, Dr. James Chang to Step Down as Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. James Chang, the Johnson & Johnson Professor of Surgery, announced that he will be stepping down as Chief of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University after over 20 years in the role. A national search has been opened to identify his successor.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryFour Graduate From Residency Program
Drs. David Cholok, Farrah Liu, David Perrault, and Ashley Titan graduate for Stanford Plastic Surgery residency program.
– Division of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Dung Nguyen Presents Keynote at Advanced Materials World Congress 2025
Dr. Dung Nguyen was recently invited to deliver the Keynote Scientist Medal Award Lecture in Biomaterials and Biodevices at the Advanced Materials World Congress (AMWC), an international scientific conference held annually in Stockholm, Sweden.
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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.