D'Arcy Wainwright, MD
Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Plastic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2019 | McGovern School of Medicine, Houston, Texas, US, Medicine |
| 2014 | University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Post Baccalaureate Studies |
| 2012 | Northwestern University International Institute for Nanotechnology, Evanston, Illinois, US, Psychology, Bachelors of Arts |
Postgraduate Training
| 2025-2026 | Clinical Specialist, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2025-2026 | Microsurgery Fellowship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2019-2025 | Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2027 | American Board of Plastic Surgery |
| 2024 | Physician License |
Honors & Awards
| 2025 - 2026 | MD Anderson MedTech Innovations Competition Finalist, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2024 | Resident Bowl, First Place & Highest Score, American Society of Plastic Surgeons |
| 2024 | Resident Poster 1st Place, American Society of Plastic Surgeons |
| 2023 | Glancy Cup Competitor, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons |
| 2023 | Resident Bowl, Semi-Finalist, American Society of Plastic Surgeons |
| 2023 | Poster Competition, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Meeting, First Place, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons |
| 2018 | Gold Humanism Honor Society, McGovern School of Medicine |
| 2016 | Deans Office Research Stipend, Summer Research, McGovern School of Medicine |
| 2011 - 2012 | Deans List, Northwestern University |
| 2008 | International Baccalaureate Program Diploma Recipient, Northwestern University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2026. FlapMap: Automated surgical planning technology for breast reconstruction. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center MedTech Innovations Challenge. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2011. Flexible Optical Intubation via the Ambu Aura-I Versus Blind Intubation via the Disposable Fastrach™ - A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. Invited. UTHSCH Undergraduate Medical Preceptorship Program Summer Program. Houston, Texas, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2026. Mechanisms Matter: Intentional Injury and It’s Impact of Pediatric Facial Fractures. Invited. Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgeons. Vail, Colorado, US.
- 2025. Saving Face: Restrain Use Mitigates Surgery, TBI, and C-Spine Injuries in Pediatric Facial Trauma. Poster. Texas Society of Plastic Surgery. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Fast and Fortunate: Restrain Use Mitigates Surgery, TBI, and C-Spine Injuries in Pediatric Facial Trauma. Poster. Texas Society of Plastic Surgery. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Delayed Lymphatic Reconstruction for Patients with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema After Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction: A Single Institution’s Five-Year Experience. Invited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Sea Island, Georgia, US.
- 2024. Complex Ear Reconstruction. Invited. University of South Florida Plastic Surgery Department Grand Rounds. Tampa, Florida, US.
- 2024. What Next? An Algorithmic Approach to Procedural Failure Following Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction. Invited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Sea Island, Georgia, US.
- 2023. Facial Palsy and Reanimation. Invited. University of South Florida Plastic Surgery Department Grand Rounds.
- 2023. Face Call Consults and Management. Invited. American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons Intern Boot Camp. Tampa, Florida, US.
- 2023. Hand Call Consults and Management. Invited. American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons Intern Boot Camp. Tampa, Florida, US.
- 2023. Complex Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Head and Neck. Invited. University of South Florida Plastic Surgery Department Grand Rounds. Tampa, Florida, US.
- 2023. Impact of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Anastomosis Technique on Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Invited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Baha Mar, BS.
- 2023. The Impact of Obesity on Success of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Invited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Baha Mar, US.
- 2023. 2022-3 Research Grant: Long Term Efficacy and Technologic Innovation in Immediate Lymphovenous Bypass for the Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Invited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Baha Mar, BS.
- 2023. Antibiotic Use and Infections in Maxillofacial Trauma: Experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Poster. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Baha Mar, BS.
- 2023. Body Contouring and Liposuction. Invited. American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons Intern Boot Camp. Tampa, Florida, US.
- 2022. Reliable location of upper extremity lymphatic channels for use in immediate lymphovenous bypass. Poster. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Orlando, Florida, US.
- 2022. Efficacy of immediate lymphatic reconstruction in prevention of breast cancer related lymphedema. Invited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Orlando, Florida, US.
- 2022. Face Call Consults and Management. Invited. American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons Intern Boot Camp. Tampa, Florida, US.
- 2022. Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Hand and Digits. Invited. University of South Florida Plastic Surgery Department Grand Rounds.
- 2021. Fundamentals of Microsurgery. Invited. University of South Florida Plastic Surgery Department Grand Rounds. Tampa, Florida, US.
- 2021. Relationship of Adjuvant Radiation and LDEX: Valuable Trend to Follow Subclinical Lymphedema in Patients after Immediate Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis. Invited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, US.
- 2018. Le Fort Fractures in the Pediatric Population: A Level 1 Trauma Center Review. Poster. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Antonio, Texas, US.
- 2018. Sports-Related Maxillofacial Trauma in Children. Invited. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Antonio, Texas, US.
- 2018. Cervical spine fractures in pediatric maxillofacial trauma: A single center retrospective review. Invited. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Antonio, Texas, US.
- 2016. Pediatric Facial Fracture Patterns in a Level 1 Trauma Center: Mechanisms, Management and Outcomes. Poster. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dallas, Texas, US.
National Presentations
- 2026. Face the Facts: Facial Injury Severity Scores Predict Operative Intervention in Pediatric Patients with Facial Fractures. Poster. American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- 2026. Good Eye, Bad Break: Investigating Pediatric Facial Fractures in Baseball vs Other Sports. Invited. Academic Surgical Congress. Orlando, Florida, US.
- 2026. Mechanisms Matter: Intentional Injury and It’s Impact of Pediatric Facial Fractures. Invited. Academic Surgical Congress. Orlando, Florida, US.
- 2024. Delayed Lymphatic Reconstruction for Patients with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema After Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction: A Single Institution’s Five-Year Experience. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, California, US.
- 2024. Adjuvant Radiation and Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Despite Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, California, US.
- 2024. Utilization of Intraoperative Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the Management of Maxillofacial Fractures in a Level I Trauma Center. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, California, US.
- 2024. A Review of the Literature: Mitigating Hair Loss Among Scalp Laceration Repair Techniques. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, California, US.
- 2024. The Impact of Pathologic Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy on Success of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, California, US.
- 2024. Utilization Of An Infrared 3D Scanner For The Assessment Of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Poster. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- 2024. The Relationship of Cancer Stage on Success of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Poster. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- 2024. Management of Adult Condylar and Subcondylar Mandible Fractures in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Poster. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- 2024. What Next? An Algorithmic Approach to Procedural Failure Following Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction. Invited. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Baha Mar, BS.
- 2024. Factors for Post Operative Complications Following Reconstruction for Limb Salvage in Lower Extremity Traumatic Injury. Poster. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Baha Mar, BS.
- 2024. Is Age Just a Number? The Impact of Age on Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema after Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction. Invited. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Baha Mar, BS.
- 2024. Effect of Chest Wall vs Whole Breast Radiation on Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Following Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction. Poster. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Baha Mar, BS.
- 2023. Penile Revascularization for Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Arterial Insufficiency: A Case Series. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Austin, Texas, US.
- 2023. Impact of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Anastomosis Technique on Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Austin, Texas, US.
- 2023. The Impact of Obesity on Success of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Austin, Texas, US.
- 2023. Long Term Efficacy of Immediate Lymphovenous Bypass at the Time of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in the Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Poster. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Miami, Florida, US.
- 2023. Impact of Breast Reconstruction on Immediate Lymphovenous Bypass for Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Poster. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Miami, Florida, US.
- 2022. Reliable location of upper extremity lymphatic channels for use in immediate lymphovenous bypass. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- 2022. Immediate lymphatic reconstruction in one hundred consecutive breast cancer patients: 2-year follow up. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- 2022. Incidence of breast cancer related lymphedema in patients with anatomy not amenable to immediate lymphatic reconstruction. Poster. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. San Diego, California, US.
- 2022. Relationship of Adjuvant Radiation and LDEX: Valuable Trend to Follow Subclinical Lymphedema in Patients after Immediate Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis. Poster. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Carlsbad, California, US.
- 2022. Single center retrospective review of inguinal reconstruction after soft tissue sarcoma excision. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Virtual.
- 2019. Concomitant skull fractures among pediatric patients with facial fractures. Invited. 18th Congress of International Society of Craniofacial Surgery. Paris, FR.
- 2019. Are We Out of the Woods Yet? The Aftermath of Resuscitative Thoracotomy. Invited. Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Lexington, Kentucky, US.
- 2018. Cervical spine fractures in pediatric maxillofacial trauma: A single center retrospective review. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Arlington Heights, Illinois, US.
- 2018. Pediatric Facial Fracture Surgical Management at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Arlington Heights, Illinois, US.
- 2018. The Impact of Violence on Patterns of Pediatric Facial Fractures in a Level 1 Trauma Population. Invited. South Texas American College of Surgeons. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Surgical Management of Pediatric Facial Fractures at a Tertiary Level Trauma Center. Invited. South Texas American College of Surgeons. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2017. Assessing Burden of Care in the Cleft Lip and Palate Patient: Factors Influencing Success and Failure of Nasoalveolar Molding. Invited. American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Colorado Springs, Colorado, US.
Formal Peers
- 2022. Annual ACAPS Plastic Surgery Intern Bootcamp.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Moffitt S, Patric M, Cruz C, Whalen K, Koussayer B, Wainwright D, Le N, Troy. The Extended Chimeric Fasciocutaneous Scapular and Latissimus Dorsi Muscle (ECS-LDF) Combined Flap in Repair of Extensive Limb Tissue Damage: A Case Series. Cureus, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 40978816.
- Dunker AM, Williams CM, Basta AV, Do T, Wang E., McHalffey DR, Lyn RV, Moffitt JK, Wainwright D, Sobol DL, Greives MR. Mechanisms Matter: Intentional Injury and Its ‘Impact on Pediatric Facial Fractures. J Craniofac Surg, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Kotlarz P, Park YJ, West W, Schwartz A, Durham D, Su R, Wainwright D, Payne W, Troy J. Management of Adult Condylar and Subcondylar Mandible Fractures in a Level 1 Trauma Center. J Craniofac Surg, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40323583.
- Bailey V, Kherallah K, Warner J, Moffitt S, Moore M, Wainwright D, Harrington M. A Review of the Literature: Mitigating Hair Loss Among Scalp Laceration Repair Techniques. Eplasty, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40661091.
- Gerhold C, Nehila T, Bailey V, Koussayer B, Alkaelani M, Le N, Al Bayati M, Wainwright D, Dayicioglu D. Readability of Online Spanish Materials for Breast Reconstruction Using Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flaps. Cureus, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39149636.
- Wainwright D, Tavares T, Panetta N. What Next? An Algorithmic Approach to Procedural Failure Following Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction-Abstract. PRS Global Open, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38857010.
- Wainwright D, Le N, Weinstein B, Tavares T, Panetta N. The Impact of Obesity on Success of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema-Abstract. Ann Plast Surg, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38857011.
- Wainwright D, Le N, Weinstein B, Tavares T, Panetta N. The Impact of Obesity on Success of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for Prevention of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema. Ann Plast Surg, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38857010.
- Le N, Weinstein B, Parikh J, Coomer L, Wainwright D, Liu L, Mammadova J, Tavares T, Panetta N. Immediate lymphatic reconstruction in 77 consecutive breast cancer patients.: A 2-year follow up. J Reconstr Microsurg, 2024. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37579782.
- Wainwright D, Park J, Grayson W, Troy J. Penile Revascularization for Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Arterial Insufficiency: A Case Series. Eplasty, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38846509.
- Koussayer B, Taylor J, Warner J, Alkaelani M, Blunt T, Wainwright D, Threet A, Coughlin E, Mhaskar R, Kuykendall L. BreastFeeding Ability After Breast Reductions: What Does The Literature Tell Us?. Aesthetic Plast Surg, 2024. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37845550.
- Schwartz A, Park J, Durham D, West W, Su R, Wainwright D, Troy J. Characteristics and Complication Rates of Mandibular Fractures Caused by Violent Mechanisms versus Nonviolent Mechanisms. Eplasty, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37743967.
- Le N, Liu L, Jesus Cruz R, Parikh J, Rotatori R, Wainwright DJ, Weinstein B, Tavares T, Panetta N. Efficacy of immediate lymphatic reconstruction in prevention of breast cancer related lymphedema. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36913564.
- Wainwright D, Weinstein B, Le NK, MD, MPH, Parikh J, Panetta N. Reliable location of upper extremity lymphatic channels for use in immediate lymphovenous bypass. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37332210.
- Wainwright D, Greene J, Smith P. Timing of the COVID-19 Vaccination in Relation to Elective Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35839484.
- Wainwright D, Weinstein B, Tavares T, Panetta N. Relationship of Adjuvant Radiation and LDEX: Valuable Trend to Follow Subclinical Lymphedema in Patients after Immediate Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35690948.
- Wainwright D, Pribaz J. Chondrosarcoma of Left Posterior Trunk Reconstructed with Compound Extended Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous and Transverse Scapular Flaps, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Cepeda, A, Konty L, Moffitt J, Wainwright D, Booth J Nguyen P, Greives M. Study of Pediatric Operative Recreational Trauma (SPORT): A Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Sports Related Facial Fractures. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33770047.
- Moffitt JK, Cepeda A, Wainwright D, Demian N, Wainwright DJ, Nguyen PD, Teichgraeber JF, Greives MR. The Epidemiology and Management of Pediatric Maxillary Fractures. J Craniofac Surg, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32941219.
- Goodenough CJ, Moffitt JK, Wainwright D, Cantor AD, Nguyen PD, Teichgraeber JF, Greives MR. Cervical Spine Injuries in Pediatric Maxillofacial Trauma: An Under-Recognized Problem, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31895850.
- Fitch JL, Dieffenbaugher S, McNutt M, Miller C, Wainwright D, Villarreal J, Zhang Q, Hall G, Gordy S, Ward J, Wilson CT, Suliburk J, Davis MA, Todd SR. Are We Out of the Woods Yet? The Aftermath of Resuscitative Thoracotomy. Journal of Surgical Research, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31499365.
- Wainwright D, Moffitt J, Bartz-Kurycki M, Anderson K, Wainwright D, Demian N, Teichgraeber J, Greives M. The Trends of Pediatric Facial Fractures Due to Violence in a Level 1 Trauma Population. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31107387.
- Dean RA, Wainwright D, Doringo IL, Teichgraeber JF, Greives MR. Assessing Burden of Care in the Cleft Lip and Palate Patient: Factors Influencing Success and Failure of Nasoalveolar Molding. Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Journal, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30453775.
- Moffitt JK, Wainwright D, Bartz-Kurycki, Wainwright DJ, Demian N, Teichgraeber JF, Greives MR. Factors Associated with Surgical Management for Pediatric Facial Fractures at a Level One Trauma Center. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31048613.
- Jacks A, Wainwright D, Salazar L, Grimes R, York M, Strutt A, Shahani L, Woods SP, Hasbun R. Neurocognitive deficits increase risk of poor retention in care among older adults with newly diagnosed HIV infection. AIDS, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26372282.
- Ghanta RK, Green SY, Price MD, Aredondo CC, Wainwright D, Preventza O, de la Cruz KI, Aftab M, LeMaire SA, Coselli JS. Mid-term Survival and Quality of Life After Extent II Thoracoabdominal Repair in Marfan Syndrome. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26794897.
- Hasbun R, Eraso J, Ramireddy S, Wainwright D, Salazar L, Grimes R, York M, Strutt A. Screening for Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Individuals: The Utility of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test. J AIDS Clin Res, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23956944.
- Wainwright D, Panetta N. Dermatology for the Plastic Surgeon. Thieme Intern Handbook.
- Wainwright D, Yu P.. Modern Approaches to the Anterolateral Thigh Flap.
- Wainwright D, Ha A. Mastering the Oral Boards in Plastic Surgery: A Comprehensive Case-Based Review: Head and Neck Reconstruction with a Flap.
- Wainwright D, Adelman D, Kapur S, Nguyen C, Hanwright P, Francis A, Helmink B, Fournier K, Armani E, Christensen J. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with Mesh During Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Indications, Techniques, ,Outcomes and a Reconstructive Algorithm.
- Wainwright D, Tavares T, Panetta N. What Next? An Algorithmic Approach to Procedural Failure Following Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction.
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