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Mark W. Clemens, II, M.D.

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Bio Statement

Mark W. Clemens, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.  He completed his surgical training at Georgetown University, and studied at Cornell University, and Pennsylvania State University.  He completed research training programs at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard Children's Hospital.  He also received advanced training in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery through fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Clemens serves as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Clemens has lectured nationally and internationally on a broad range of topics related to plastic and reconstructive surgery and has authored over 25 peer-reviewed articles and 21 book chapters.

 

Research Interests

Dr. Clemens' research interests include outcomes and translational research involving microvascular and prosthetic reconstructive surgery of the breast, with an emphasis on the effects of radiation and locally advanced breast cancer.  Dr. Clemens has also focused on free flap physiology, wound healing, and the development of surgical protocols for reconstructive surgery of the head and neck, abdominal wall, and the lower extremity.

Office Address

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
P.O. Box 301402
1400 Pressler, FCT19.5000
Unit Number: 1488
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-794-1247
Fax: 713-794-5492

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

2004 Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, MD, Medical Degree
1998 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, BS, Dean's List : 1996-1997, 1997-1998, Biology, Concentration Microbiology and Neurobiology

Postgraduate Training

7/2010-6/2011 Clinical Fellowship, Microvascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, Charles E. Butler, MD
6/2004-6/2010 Clinical Residency, Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, Scott Spear, MD

Experience/Service

Other Appointments/Responsibilities

Administrative Chief Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown, DC, 2009-2010
Research, Department of Plastic Surgery, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, 2003-2004
MCAT, GMAT Instructor/Freelance Writer, Kaplan Test Preparation, Washington, DC, 1999-2001
Teaching Assistant, HADM 430, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1998
Teaching Assistant, Biochemistry 330, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1996
Research Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1995-1998

Institutional Committee Activities

Member, CRC Committee, 12/2011-present

Honors and Awards

2011 Best Fellow Presentation, American Association of Plastic Surgeons 90th Annual Meeting
2011 Best Resident/Fellow Paper Award, Presented at the Mayo Clinic Chang Gung Reconstructive Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan
2011 Trainee Excellence Award, MD Anderson Alumni and Faculty Association
2010 Academic Achievement Award, Georgetown University Hospital
2010 Administrative Chief Resident Recognition Certificate, Georgetown University Hospital
2010 Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, Georgetown University Hospital
2009 Marie J. Simonian Award-Outstanding Resident Clinical Presentation, Georgetown University Hospital
2003 Teeter Medical Scholarship for International Study, Bernard O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery
2002-2003 Eisenberg Award and Grant-Most Outstanding Medical Student, Lehigh Valley Hospital
2002-2003 Penn State Research Grant, Pennsylvania State College
1998-2000 Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellowship, National Institute Health
1997-1998 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Award, Cornell University

Professional Memberships

American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Candidate-Member, 2012-present
Harris County Medical Society, TX
Candidate-Member, 2/2012-present

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles
1. Selber, J, Garvey P, Clemens M, Chang E, Zhang H, Hanasono M. A Prospective Study of Transit Time Flow Volume (TTFV) Measurement for Intraoperative Evaluation and Optimization of Free Flaps for Oncologic Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In Press.
2. Selber J, Clemens M, Baumann D, Oates S. Autoderm: An Alternative Biologic for Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. In Press.
3. Chang E, Clemens M, Skoracki R, Garvey P, Hanasono M. Cephalometric Analysis for Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction. Head & Neck. In Press. PMID: 22290660.
4. Clemens MW, Evans KK, Mardini S, Arnold PG. Introduction to Chest Wall Reconstruction: Anatomy and Physiology of the Chest: Indications for Chest Wall Reconstruction. Seminars Plast Surg. In Press.
5. Clemens MW, Yu P. Near Circumferential Pharyngoesophagectomy Reconstruction with a Double Skin Paddle Anteromedial Thigh and Sartorius Muscle Free Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. In Press.
6. Garvey G, Clemens M, Hoy A, Kronowitz S, Butler C. Muscle-Sparing TRAM Flap Design does not Protect Breast Reconstructions from Post-Mastectomy Radiation Damage in Comparison to DIEP Flap Design. J Surg Res 179(2):255, 2/2013.
7. Clemens M, Selber J, Adelman D, Baumann D, Garvey P, Butler C, Liu J. Bovine Versus Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix for Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Surg 131(1):71-79, 1/2013.
8. Clemens MD, Chang EI, Lewis V, Chang D. Composite Extremity and Trunk Reconstruction with Vascularized Fibula Flap in Post-Oncologic Bone Defects: A 10 Year Experience. Plast Reconstr Surg 129(1):170-8, 1/2012.
9. Davison SP, Clemens MW. Career Evaluation and the Decision Process for Plastic Surgery Graduates. Plast Reconstr Surg 128(2):559-65, 08/2011, 8/2011.
10. Spear SL, Seruya M, Clemens MW, Teitelbaum S, Nahabedian MY. Acellular Dermal Matrix for the Treatment and Prevention of Implant-Associated Breast Deformities. Plast Reconstr Surg 127(3):1047-1058, 2011.
11. Clemens MW, Attinger CE. Angiosomes and Wound Care in the Diabetic Foot. Clin Foot Ankle Reconstr 15(3):439-464, 2010.
12. Clemens MW, Attinger CE. Functional Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot. Seminars Plast Surg 24(1):43-56, 2010.
13. Clemens MW, Broyles JM, Le PN, Attinger CE. Innovation and Management of Diabetic Foot Wounds. Surg Technol Int 20:61-71, 2010.
14. Davison SP, Sobanko JF, Clemens MW. Use of a Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Copolymer (Integra) in Combination with Adjuvant Treatments for Reconstruction of Severe Chest Keloids. J Drugs Dermatol 9(5):542-548, 2010.
15. Spear SL, Dayan J, Clemens MW. Augmentation/Mastopexy. Clin Plast Surg 36(1):105-115, 2009.
16. Clemens MW, Davison SP. Buried DIEP Flaps for Head and Neck Contour Defects. J Reconstr Microsurg 25(2):81-88, 2009.
17. Davison SP, Dayan JH, Clemens MW, Sonni S, Wang A, Crane A. Efficacy of Intralesional 5-fluorouracil and Triamcinolone in the Treatment of Keloids. Aesthet Surg J 29(1):40-46, 2009.
18. Clemens MW, Murthy A, Pryzgodzki RM. Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Hand. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(2):83e-85e, 2009.
19. Spear SL, Schwartz J, Dayan JH, Clemens MW. Outcome Assessment of Breast Distortion Following Submuscular Breast Augmentation. Aesthet Plast Surg 33(1):44-48, 2009.
20. Clemens MW, Higgins JP, Shaw Wilgis EF. Prevention of Anastomotic Thrombosis by Botulinum Toxin in a Animal Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 123(1):64-70, 2009.
21. Spear SL, Dayan JH, Bogue DP, Clemens MW, Newman MK, Teitelbaum S, Maxwell GP. The Neo-Subpectoral Pocket for the Correction of Synmastia. Plast Reconstr Surg 124(3):695-703, 2009.
22. Clemens MW, Attinger CE. Biological Basis of Diabetic Foot Wounds. Surg Technol Int 17:89-95, 2008.
23. Spear SL, Clemens MW, Dayan JH. Considerations in Previous Augmentation for Subsequent Breast Reconstruction. Aesthet Surg J 28(3):285-293, 2008.
24. Clemens MW, Parikh P, Hall MM, Attinger CE. External Fixators as an Adjunct to Wound Healing. Foot and Ankle Clin 13(1):145-156, 2008.
25. Davison SP, Clemens MW. Safety First: Precautions for the Massive Weight Loss Patient. Clin Plast Surg 35(1):173-183, 2008.
26. Davison SP, Mesbahi AN, Clemens MW, Picken CA. Vascularized Calvarial Bone Flaps and Mid-Face Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 122(1):10e-18e, 2008.
27. Davison SP, Clemens MW, Chang S. Modified Circumferential Torsoplasty for the Massive-weight Loss Patient. Ann Plast Surg 59(4):453-458, 2007.
28. Davison SP, Clemens MW, Armstrong D, Newton ED, Swartz W. Sternotomy Wounds: Rectus Flap versus Modified Pectoral Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 120(4):929-934, 2007.
29. Spear SL, Boehmler JH, Clemens MW. Augmentation/Mastopexy: A 3-Year Review of a Single Surgeon's Practice. Plast Reconstr Surg 118(7S):136S-147S, discussion 148S-149S, 150S-151S, 2006.

Editorials
1. Clemens MW, Kronowitz SJ. Commentary: Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction After Previous Lumpectomy and Radiation Therapy: Analysis of Complications and Satisfaction. [Ann Plast Surg 2011: 66:444-451] Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly. In Press.
2. Clemens MW, Butler CE. Discussion: The Lateral Chest Wall: A Separate Aesthetic Unit in Breast Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. In Press.

Abstracts
1. Clemens MW, Chang EI, Oates S, Chang DW. 10 Year Experience of Composite Trunk and Extremity Reconstruction with Vascularized Fibula Flap. Poster. American Association of Plastic Surgeons 90th Annual Meeting Program Book:78-79, 4/2011.

Book Chapters
1. Clemens MW, Evans KK, Mardini S, Salgado CJ. Fasciocutaneous Versus Muscle Flap in Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity. In: Reconstructive Surgery of the Lower Extremity. Ed(s) Pu, S Levine, FC Wei. Elsevier: Philadelphia, PA. In Press.
2. Clemens MW, Attinger CE. Foot and Ankle Reconstruction. In: Current Reconstructive Surgery. Ed(s) J Serletti. McGraw-Hill Publishing: New York, NY. In Press.
3. Clemens MW, Attinger CE. Lower Extremity Reconstruction. In: Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery, 7th. Lippincott-Ravens: Philadelphia, PA. In Press.
4. Spear SL, Clemens MW, Schaffner AD. Mastopexy. In: Current Reconstructive Surgery. Ed(s) J Serletti. McGraw-Hill Publishing: New York, NY. In Press.
5. Kronowitz S, Clemens M. Oncoplastic Techniques. In: Diagnostic Imaging: Breast, 2. Amirsys. In Press.
6. Spear SL, Schaffner AD, Clemens MW. Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction. In: Breast Reconstruction. In Press.
7. Kronowitz S, Clemens M. Reduction Mammoplasty, Procedure. In: Diagnostic Imaging: Breast, 2. In Press.
8. Clemens MW, Attinger CE. Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle. In: Reconstructive Surgery of the Lower Extremity. Ed(s) Pu, S Levine, FC Wei. Elsevier: Philadelphia, PA. In Press.
9. Clemens MW, Attinger CE. The Extensor Digitorum Brevis Muscle Flap for Lower Extremity Reconstruction. In: Reconstructive Surgery of the Lower Extremity. Ed(s) Pu, S Levine, FC Wei. Elsevier: Philadelphia, PA. In Press.
10. Kronowitz S, Clemens M. TRAM and Other Flap Procedures. In: Diagnostic Imaging: Breast, 2. Amirsys. In Press.
11. Clemens MW, Colen L, Attinger CE. Foot Reconstruction. In: Plastic Surgery, 3rd. Ed(s) P Neligan. Elsevier: Philadelphia, PA, 2012.
12. Spear SL, Clemens MW. The Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Breast Reconstruction. In: Plastic Surgery, 3rd. Ed(s) P Neligan. Elsevier: Philadelphia, PA, 2012.
13. Davison SP, Clemens MW. Making a Living in Reconstructive Surgery. In: The Business of Plastic Surgery. Ed(s) J Korman. Lippincott-Raven: Philadelphia, PA, 2011.
14. Clemens MW, Nahabedian M. Perforator Flaps in Breast Reconstruction. In: Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 3rd. Ed(s) SL Spear. Lippincott-Raven: Philadelphia, PA, 2011.
15. Spear SL, Clemens MW, Howard M. Reconstruction of the Previously Augmented Breast. In: Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 3rd. Ed(s) SL Spear. Lippincott-Raven: Philadelphai, PA, 2011.
16. Davison SP, Clemens MW. The Aesthetic Subunits of the Breast. In: Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 3rd. Ed(s) SL Spear. Lippincott-Raven: Philadelphia, PA, 2011.
17. Clemens MW, Nahabedian M. The DIEP Flap in Breast Reconstruction. In: Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 3rd. Ed(s) SL Spear. Lippincott-Raven: Philadelphia, PA, 2011.
18. Davison SP, Clemens MW. The Job Search in Plastic Surgery. In: The Business of Plastic Surgery. Ed(s) J Korman. Lippincott-Raven: Philadelphia, PA, 2011.
19. Spear SL, Boehmler, Clemens MW. The Latissius Flap in the Irradiated Breast. In: Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 3rd. Ed(s) SL Spear. Lippincott-Raven: Philadelphia, PA, 2011.
20. Clemens MW, Cohen M, Attinger CE. Reconstruction of the Charcot Foot. In: The Charcot Foot - Principles of Management. Ed(s) R Frykberg. Data Trace Publishing Company: Towson, MD, 2010.
21. Attinger CE, Clemens MW, Ducic I, et al. The Role of Microsurgical Free Flaps in Foot and Ankle Surgery. In: Lower Extremity Soft Tissue & Cutaneous Plastic Surgery, 2nd. Ed(s) GD Dockery. Elsevier Science: Kidlington, Oxford, 2010.
22. Attinger CE, Clemens MW, Ducic I, et al. The Use of Local Muscle Flaps in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction. In: Lower Extremity Soft Tissue & Cutaneous Plastic Surgery, 2nd. Ed(s) GD Dockery. Elsevier Science: Kidlington, Oxford, 2010.
23. Davison SP, Clemens MW,. Breast Augmentation with Periareolar Mastopexy. In: Breast Augmentation: Principles and Practice. Ed(s) MA Shiffman. Springer-Verlag: New York, New York, 2009.
24. Clemens MW, Attinger CE. Foot and Ankle Reconstruction. In: Plastic Surgery: Indications and Practice. Ed(s) B Guyuron, E Eriksson, JA Persing. et a;. Elsevier: London, England, 2008.
25. Davison SP, Clemens MW. Wise Pattern Breast Reduction. In: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery. Ed(s) M Nahabedian. Elsevier: London, England, 2008.

Grant & Contract Support

Title: Curtis National Hand Center Research Grant
Funding Source: Curtis National Hand Center Research Grant
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 1/1/2007 - 4/4/2007

Last updated: 3/6/2013