John W. Shuck, M.D.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery
About Dr. John W. Shuck
Dr. Shuck is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He completed undergraduate at John’s Hopkins University followed by medical school at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He completed plastic surgery residency at Georgetown University followed by a fellowship in microvascular and reconstructive surgery at MD Anderson. Dr. Shuck is interested in all aspects of reconstructive surgery including breast, head and neck, extremity, and trunk reconstruction. He has a special interest in microsurgical innovation and emerging robotic applications in plastic surgery. He has authored or co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and he regularly lectures nationally and internationally.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2011 | The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, US, MD |
| 2007 | The John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, US, Natural Sciences, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2017-2018 | Clinical Fellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2011-2017 | Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia |
| 2011-2012 | Internship, General Surgery, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia |
| null-2018 | Postgraduate Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2019 | American Board of Plastic Surgery |
| 2017 | Medical License |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2021 - 2024
Assistant Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2021
Assistant Professor, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2021
Physician, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2021
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Surgery, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2021
Clinical Specialist, Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2018
Other Professional Positions
Surgeon, Intuitive, Houston, 2021 - 2021
Academic Chief Resident, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, 2016 - 2017
Member, Chief Resident Committee, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, 2016 - 2017
President/Founder, The Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Plastic Surgery Interest Group, Providence, RI, 2010 - 2011
President, American Medical Association Brown Chapter, The Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, 2008 - 2009
Rhode Island Delegate to AMA House of Delegate Annual Meeting, The Alpert Medical School of Brown University, American Medical Association, Providence, RI, 2008 - 2009
Student Representative, Rhode Island Medical Society, The Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, 2008 - 2009
Rhode Island Alternate Delegate House of Delegate Annual Meeting, The Alpert Medical School of Brown University, American Medical Association, Providence, RI, 2007 - 2008
Vice President, The Johns Hopkins University, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Baltimore, MD, 2006 - 2007
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Plastic Surgery Representative, MINTOS Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Faculty Liaison, Inpatient Advanced Practice Providger, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Member, Plastic Surgery OR Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Fellow Member, Program Evaluation Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2018
Fellow Member, GMEC Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2018
Editorial Activities
Associate Editor, Case Reports in Plastic and Hand Surgery, 2021 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2026 - Present | Multi-Year Award |
| 2018 | Best Save, Best Case/Best Save Competition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2016 | Finalist, GW New Venture Competition, MyPrefCard System, George Washington Department of Plastic Surgery |
| 2016 | Academic Chief Resident, Georgetown University Department of Plastic Surgery |
| 2014 | Outstanding Resident in Limb Salvage, George Washington Department of Plastic Surgery |
| 2013 | Resident Research Award, George Washington Department of Plastic Surgery |
| 2012 | Outstanding Resident in Hand Surgery, George Washington Department of Plastic Surgery |
| 2011 | Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, The Alpert Medical School of Brown University |
| 2008 | Summer Research Assistance Grant, The Alpert Medical School of Brown University |
| 2007 | Departmental Honors, The Johns Hopkins University |
| 2007 | Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honor Society |
| 2007 | University Honors, The Johns Hopkins University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Regional Presentations
- 2022. Best Case Presentation. Conference. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. San Antonio, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2026. Keynote: Robotic Applications in Plastic Surgery. Visiting. ARSA Annual Summit Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2026. Robotic DIEP Flap. Visiting. Georgetown Plastic Surgery Alumni Summit. Washington, District of Columbia, US.
- 2026. The Future of Robotics in Plastic Surgery. Visiting. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2025. Robotic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: Benefits & Challenges in Reconstruction. Visiting. 10th International Breast Surgery Workshop and 6th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Robotics in Plastic Surgery: Past, Present, and Future. Visiting. Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Training in Robotics in Plastic Surgery. Visiting. Cleveland Clinic Robotics Course. Cleveland, Ohio, US.
- 2025. The Medial Femoral Condyle Flap. Visiting. Duke Flap Course. Durham, North Carolina, US.
- 2025. Robotics in Plastic Surgery: Past, Present, Future. Visiting. UT Houston Grand Rounds. Houston, TX, US.
- 2025. Robotics in Plastic Surgery: Past, Present, Future. Visiting. Harvard MGH/BW/BI Visiting Professor. Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- 2025. Robotic Training in Plastic Surgery Free Functional Muscle for Complex Hernia. Visiting. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana, US.
- 2025. Free Functional Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Visiting. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Hilo, Hawaii, US.
- 2025. Training in Robotic Microsurgery. Visiting. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Hilo, Texas, US.
- 2024. Automation: Robotics in Breast Reconstruction. Visiting. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, California, US.
- 2024. Robotic Training in Plastic Surgery. Visiting. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, California, US.
- 2023. Setting Up for Success: Starting a Microsurgery Practice. Invited. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Miami, FL, US.
- 2023. Happy Marriages and Early Divorces The Life Cycle of an Early Career Microsurgeon. Invited. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Miami, FL, US.
- 2022. Robotics in Plastic Surgery. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, US.
- 2021. Workhorse Flap Series: Anterolateral thigh flap. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Virtual, US.
- 2020. Workhorse Flap Series: Anterolateral thigh flap and Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Virtual, US.
- 2019. Video Case Presentation: Foot Reconstruction with Free Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap. Invited. American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2019. Workhorse Flap Series: Anterolateral thigh flap and Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap. Invited. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
International Presentations
- 2026. Robotic Assisted DIEP: TAPP vs. TEP. Visiting. London Breast Meeting. London, GB.
- 2026. Keynote: Robotic Applications in Plastic Surgery. Visiting. ARSA Annual Summit Meeting. New York City, US.
- 2026. The future of Robotics in Plastic Surgery. Visiting. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. San Diego, US.
- 2026. Robotic applications in reconstructive surgery Functional Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Visiting. European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery Annual Congress. Prague, CZ.
- 2026. Robotic DIEP Flap. Visiting. 11th International Breast Surgery Workshop and 6th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL. Ischia, IT.
- 2026. Functional Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Visiting. Mediterranean Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chania, GR.
- 2026. Robotic applications in breast reconstruction. Visiting. Swiss Society of Plastic Surgeons & ESPRAS Annual Meeting. Bern, CH.
- 2025. Robotic Applications in Breast Reconstruction. Visiting. Paris Minimally Invasive Breast Meeting. Paris, FR.
- 2025. Free Functional Latissimus in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Visiting. European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Utrecht, NL.
- 2024. Visiting Professorship Robotics DIEP Flap Harvest. Visiting. Tokyo Cancer Institute. Tokyo, JP.
- 2024. Visiting Professor. Visiting. Chang Gung Microsurgery Symposium. Taipei, TW.
- 2024. Free Functional Muscle Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall. Visiting. Taiwanese Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Taipei, TW.
- 2024. Robotic DIEP Harvest with TAPP Approach. Visiting. Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Seoul, KR.
- 2024. Robotic-Assisted DIEP Flap Harvest. Visiting. European Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Brno.
- 2024. Robotics in Plastic Surgery. Visiting. Japanese Society of Plastic Surgeons. Kobe, JP.
- 2023. Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Invited. European Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Geneva, CH.
- 2022. Technical advances in Lymphedema. Invited. 8th International Breast Surgery Workshop and 4th World Consensus Conference on BIA-ALCL. Houston, US.
- 2022. Breast Reconstruction. Invited. European Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Vienna, AT.
- 2021. Beyond the Workhorse in Head & Neck Reconstruction: Lateral forearm flap alternative to the Radial Forearm. Invited. CONFER 2021. Iasi, RO.
- 2021. Medial femoral trochlea combined with flow through free fibula flap for condylar reconstruction. Invited. Washington University at St. Louis International Microsurgery Innovations Conference. Virtual, US.
Formal Peers
- 2022. Advances in Head & Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Virtual, US.
- 2022. Maxillectomy and Head & Neck Reconstruction. Visiting. St. Louis, MO, US.
- 2021. Beyond the Workhorse in Head & Neck Reconstruction. Invited. Bucharest, RO.
- 2021. Lateral arm and lateral forearm flap. Visiting. Virtual, US.
- 2021. Lateral from flap harvest. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Complex Cases in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Visiting. Washington, DC, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2023 - Present |
| Title: | Trial of PreoperAtive radiation (TOPAz): A randomized trial comparing hypofractionated versus conventionally fractionated preoperative radiation followed by mastectomy with immediate autologous breast reconstruction with integrated nanomechanical biomarker evaluation |
| Funding Source: | ARTIDIS |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | IRB 2022-0880 |
| Date: | 2023 - Present |
| Title: | EMPOwER: Evaluating Mechanical properties of Post-mastectomy skin flaps to Estimate Reconstruction risks |
| Funding Source: | ARTIDIS |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | IRB 2023-0320 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Porter, B, Almeida, I, Baumann, DP, Shuck, JW. Techniques in Functional Muscle Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Defects of the Abdominal Wall. Current Surgery Reports 14(1), 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Speck NE, Rodriguez M, Lunger A, Pfister P, Schaefer DJ, Burger M, Shuck JW, Largo RD, Ismail T, Muller L. Innovative Refinements in Robotic-assisted Transoral Free Flap Inset Using Mini-pharyngotomy. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 14(2):e7441, 2025.
- Clemens MW, Mitchell MP, Christensen JM, Olenczak JB, Shay PL, Hanwright PJ, Ha AY, Kapur SK, Melancon AD, Shuck JW. Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Conditional Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction: Clinical Outcomes and Radiation Therapy Implications. Plast Reconstr Surg 156(2):225-233, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39946673.
- Lee ZH, Ha AY, Shuck JW, Chang EI, Largo RD, Hanasono MH, Garvey PB, Yu P. Closure of the osteocutaneous fibula flap donor site with a tonearm (propeller) flap: Anatomic considerations and surgical indications. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 100:240-247, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39667177.
- Lee, Z, Shuck, JW, Largo, RD, Chang, EI, Hanasono, MM, Yu, P, Garvey, PB. Free fibula mandible reconstruction for osteoradionecrosis is more challenging than for primary cancer. Head and Neck 46(11):2834-2842, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38847334.
- Schaverien, MV, Singh, P, Smith, B, Qiao, W, Akay, CL, Bloom, ES, Chavez Mac Gregor, M, Chu, CK, Clemens, MW, Colen, JS, Ehlers II, RA, Hwang, RF, Joyner, MM, Largo, RD, Mericli, AF, Mitchell, MP, Shuck, JW, Tamirisa, N, Tripathy, D, Villa, MT, Woodward, W, Zacharia, R, Kuerer, HM, Hoffman, K. Premastectomy Radiotherapy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open 7(4):E245217, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38578640.
- Contrera, KJ, Hassan, AM, Shuck, JW, Bobian, M, Ha, A, Chang, EI, Garvey, PB, Roubaud, MJ, Lee, Z, Hanasono, MM, Gross, N, Myers, JN, Yu, P, Largo, RD. Outcomes for 160 Consecutive Lateral Arm Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States) 170(3):747-757, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38037485.
- Hassan AM, Asaad M, Morris N, Kumar S, Liu J, Mitchell MP, Shuck JW, Clemens MW, Butler CE, Selber JC. Subpectoral Implant Placement is not Protective Against Postmastectomy Radiotherapy-Related Complications Compared to Prepectoral Placement. Plast Reconstr Surg 153(1):24-33, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37010459.
- Tanna, N, Sugiyama, G, Smith, ML, Sanchez, SB, Minasian, RA, Robinson, E, Silverman, J, Shuck, JW, Selber, JC. The Full Continuum of Robotic Breast Surgery: Robotic-assisted Mastectomy, Robotic DIEP Flap, and Robotic Supermicrosurgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open 11(12):E5491, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 38130882.
- Asaad M, Yu JZ, Tran JP, Liu J, O'Grady B, Clemens MW, Largo RD, Mericli AF, Schaverien M, Shuck J, Mitchell MP, Butler CE, Selber JC. Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of 694 Two-Stage Prepectoral vs. Subpectoral Breast Reconstructions. Plast Reconstr Surg 152(4):43S-54S, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36877743.
- Danker S, Shuck JW, Taher A, Mujtaba B, Chang EI, Chu CK, Liu J, Garvey PB, Hanna E, Yu P, Largo RD. The lateral forearm flap versus traditional upper extremity flaps: A comparison of donor site morbidity and flap thickness. Head Neck 45(9):2413-2423, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37464915.
- Ismail T, Kurlander DE, Lee ZH, Lunger A, Shuck JW, Largo RD, Chang EI. The Medial Femoral Condyle Flap: A Novel Versatile Tool for Complex Microvascular Maxillofacial Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 151(1):115e-119e, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36576826.
- Shuck JW, Felder JA, Shammas RL, Chang EI, Selber JC, Phillips BT. Down with the Bean Bag: A Multi-institutional Experience with Total Latissimus Muscle Free Flap Harvest in the Supine Position. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 11(1):e4755, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36655030.
- Shuck JW, Andejani DF, Garvey PB, Chang EI. Vascularized Condyle Reconstruction with Free Medial Femoral Trochlea and Fibular Flow-through Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 11(1):e4738, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36655027.
- Shuck JW, Ellsworth WA, Echo A, Spiegel AJ. Medial Retraction for Internal Mammary Vessel Exposure: The Struggle Is No Longer Real. Plast Reconstr Surg 150(6):1357e-1358e, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36166394.
- Shuck J, Asaad M, Liu J, Clemens MW, Selber JC. Prospective Pilot Study of Robotic-Assisted Harvest of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle: A 510(k) Approval Study with U.S. Food and Drug Administration Investigational Device Exemption. Plast Reconstr Surg 149(6):1287-1295, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35349537.
- Kurlander DE, Le-Petross HT, Shuck JW, Butler CE, Selber JC. Robotic DIEP Patient Selection: Analysis of CT Angiography. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 9(12):e3970, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 35070606.
- Shuck J, Chang EI, Mericli AF, Gross ND, Hanasono MM, Garvey PB, Yu P, Largo RD. Free Lateral Forearm Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: An Attractive Alternative to the Radial Forearm Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg 146(4):446e-450e, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32590516.
- Doval AF, Gratzon AC, Neese V, Shuck JW, Friedman J, Echo A. Is Our Effort Appropriately Valued? An Analysis of Work Relative Value Units in Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 146(3):502-508, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32453268.
- Sisk GC, Shuck JW, Lopez M, Chang EI. Lymphovenous anastomosis using the venous coupler. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 73(5):983-1007, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32008943.
- Kanuri A, O'Kelly ND, Shuck J, Kim P, Evans KK, Attinger CE. The Effect of Positive Postdebridement Cultures on Local Muscle Flap Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 6(9):e1864, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30349775.
- Shuck J, O'Kelly N, Endara M, Nahabedian MY. A critical look at the effect of hyperbaric oxygen on the ischemic nipple following nipple sparing mastectomy and implant based reconstruction: a case series. Gland Surg 6(6):659-665, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29302483.
- Spear SL, Shuck J, Hannan L, Albino F, Patel KM. Evaluating Long-Term Outcomes following Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Reconstruction in the Irradiated Breast. Plast Surg Nurs 37(2):66-75, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28570473.
- Shuck J, Wood BC, Zarella C, Oh AK, Henshaw RM, Rogers GF. Near-complete Humerus Reconstruction in the Pediatric Patient with Vascularized Free Fibula Transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 4(12):e1143, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28293503.
- Shuck J, Patel KM, Franklin B, Fan KL, Hannan L, Nahabedian MY. Impact of Connective Tissue Disease on Oncologic Breast Surgery and Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 76(6):635-9, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 25003427.
- Shuck J, Rogers GF, Oh AK. The Extensor Digitorum Brevis Manus: Ganglion Surgeon Beware!. Plast Reconstr Surg 136(6):860e-861e, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26301609.
- Endara MR, Brown BJ, Shuck J, Bachabi M, Parks BG, Higgins JP. Torsional stability of the femur after harvest of the medial femoral condyle corticocancellous flap. J Reconstr Microsurg 31(5):364-8, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25769083.
- Shuck J, Endara M, Davison SP. Management of intraoperative free flap arterial thrombosis with argatroban in the heparin-allergic patient. Plast Reconstr Surg 134(4):672e, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25357073.
- Spear SL, Shuck J, Hannan L, Albino F, Patel KM. Evaluating long-term outcomes following nipple-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction in the irradiated breast. Plast Reconstr Surg 133(5):605e-614e, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24776563.
- Patel KM, Shuck J, Hung R, Hannan L, Nahabedian MY. Reinforcement of the abdominal wall following breast reconstruction with abdominal flaps: a comparison of synthetic and biological mesh. Plast Reconstr Surg 133(3):700-707, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24572859.
- Spear SL, Economides JM, Shuck J, Patel KM. Analyzing implant movement with tabbed and nontabbed expanders through the process of two-stage breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 133(3):256e-260e, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24572868.
- Got C, Shuck J, Biercevicz A, Paller D, Mulcahey M, Zimmermann M, Blaine T, Green A. Biomechanical comparison of parallel versus 90-90 plating of bicolumn distal humerus fractures with intra-articular comminution. J Hand Surg Am 37(12):2512-8, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23174063.
- Kapoor S, Batra S, Carson K, Shuck J, Kharkar S, Gandhi R, Jackson J, Wemmer J, Terezakis S, Shokek O, Kleinberg L, Rigamonti D. Long-term outcomes of vestibular schwannomas treated with fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy: an institutional experience. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 81(3):647-53, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 20884130.
- Kharkar S, Shuck J, Kapoor S, Batra S, Williams MA, Rigamonti D. Radionuclide shunt patency study for evaluation of suspected ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction in adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Neurosurgery 64(5):909-16; discussion 916-8, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19404151.
- Pujari S, Kharkar S, Metellus P, Shuck J, Williams MA, Rigamonti D. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: long-term outcome after shunt surgery. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 79(11):1282-6, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18356257.
- Kharkar S, Shuck J, Conway J, Rigamonti D. The natural history of conservatively managed symptomatic intramedullary spinal cord cavernomas. Neurosurgery 60(5):865-72; discussion 865-72, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17460522.
Invited Articles
- Shuck JW, Francis AM, Chang EI. Commentary: Gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer for extremities' lymphedema: Is two better than one? A retrospective case-control study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 75(9):3138-3139, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35752589.
- Shuck J, Schaverien MV, Chang EI. Discussion: Nanofibrillar Collagen Scaffold Enhances Edema Reduction and Formation of New Lymphatic Collectors after Lymphedema Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 148(6):1394-1395, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34847129.
Review Articles
- Shuck, JW, Largo, RD, Hanasono, MM, Chang, EI. Evolution of Medical Modeling and 3D Printing in Microvascular Midface Reconstruction. Medicina (Lithuania) 59(10), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37893480.
- Lee ZH, Ismail T, Shuck JW, Chang EI. Innovative Strategies in Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction. Medicina (Kaunas) 59(7), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37512006.
- Padilla, PL, Shuck, JW, Selber, JC. Robotics in Plastic Surgery. Current Surgery Reports 11(2):23-29, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Shuck J, Masden DL. Options for revascularization: artery versus vein: technical considerations. Hand Clin 31(1):85-92, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25455359.
- Shuck J, Iorio ML, Hung R, Davison SP. Autologous fat grafting and injectable dermal fillers for human immunodeficiency virus-associated facial lipodystrophy: a comparison of safety, efficacy, and long-term treatment outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg 131(3):499-506, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23142937.
- Iorio ML, Shuck J, Attinger CE. Wound healing in the upper and lower extremities: a systematic review on the use of acellular dermal matrices. Plast Reconstr Surg 130(5 Suppl 2):232S-241S, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23096978.
Professional Educational Materials
- Clemens MW, Mitchell MP, Christensen JM, Olenczak JB, Shay PL, Hanwright PJ, Ha AY, Kapur SK, Melancon AD, Shuck JW. Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Conditional Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction: Clinical Outcomes and Radiation Therapy Implications.
Other Articles
- Shuck, JW, Chang, EI Discussion: Optimal Timing for Secondary Reconstruction of Head and Neck Defects after Free Flap Failure. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 153(6):1400-1401, 2024. PMID: 38810164.
Abstracts
- Lee ZH, Shuck JW, Largo RD, Yu P, Garvey PB. Outcomes in fibula Free Flap Reconstruction for Treatment of Mandibular Osteonecrosis. Southeastern Soc of Plas and Reconst Surgeons, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Egro FM, Rashiwala AC, Tuchaai EJ, Kumar SC, Largo RD, Hanasono MM, Chang EI, Yu P, Shuck JW. Factors associated with delayed cannulation following microsurgical glossectomy reconstruction. Poster Presentation. Amer Soc of Reconstru Microsurgery Annual Meeting, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Egro FM, Rashiwala AC, Tuchaai EJ, Kumar SC, Selber JC, Garvey PB, Hanasono MM, Chang EI, Yu P, Shuck JW. A 20-Year review of glossectomy microsurgical reconstruction outcomes. Podium Presentation. Amer Soc of Reconstru Microsurgery Annual Meeting, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Roubaud MS, Mericli AF, Adelman DA, Lee ZH, Shuck J, Hanasono MM. Introduction of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) and Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNIs) for Chronic Pain Control and Prosthetic Function at MD Anderson Cancer Center: Review of 61 Cases and Outcomes. Podium Presentation. Amer Soc of Reconstru Microsurgery Annual Meeting, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Kurlander DE, Le-Petross HT, Shuck JW, Selber JC. Robotic DIEP patient selection: Analysis of CT Angiography. Podium Presentation. Amer Soc of Reconstru Microsurgery Annual Meeting, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Shuck JW, Felder J, Shammus R, Phillips BT. Down with the beanbag: A multi-institutional experience with total latissimus muscle free flap harvest in the supine position. Podium Presentation. North Carolina Society of Plas Surg Annual Meeting, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Doval A, Echo A, Fan KD, Friedman J, Song DH, Shuck J. The Effect of Cosmeceuticals on Pre- and Post-Operative Photographs in Facial Aesthetic Surgery: Maybe It's Her, Maybe It's Maybelline. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Doval A, Gratzon AC, Neese V, Shuck J, Echo A. Is Our Effort Appropriately Valued? An Analysis of Work Relative Value Units in Immediate Breast Reconstruction. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Shuck J, Chang EI, Hanasono MM, Largo RD. The Free Lateral Forearm Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction "An Attractive Alternative to the Radial Forearm". American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Shuck J, Clemens MW, Selber JC. Prospective Pilot Study of Robotic-Assisted Harvest of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle for FDA 510(K) Approval.. Podium Presentation. Plastic Surgery Research Council, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Shuck J, Nolan J, Kanuri A, Evans KK, Attinger CE. The Effect of Positive Postdebridement Cultures on Local Muscle Flap Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity. American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Patel K, Shuck J, Hung R, Hannan L, Nahabedian MY. Reinforcement of the Abdominal Wall Following Breast Reconstruction with Abdominal Flaps: A Comparison of Synthetic and Biological Mesh-Podium Presentation. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Shuck J, Endara M, Brown B, Bachabi M, Parks B, Higgins JP. Torsional Stability of the Femur After Harvest of the Medial Femoral Condyle Corticocancellous Flap-Podium Presentation. Curtis National Hand Center 31st Annual E.F. Shaw Wilgis Lectureship in Hand Surgery, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Patel K, Shuck J, Hung R, Hannan L, Nahabedian MY. Reinforcement of the Abdominal Wall Following Breast Reconstrucith Abdominal Flaps: A Comparison of Synthetic and Biologic Mesh. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Shuck J, Patel KM, Frnaklin B, Hannan L, Fan K, Nahabedian MY. Impact of Connective Tissue Disease on Oncologic Breast Surgery and Reconstruction-Podium Presentation. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Shuck J, Iorio M, Attinger C. Wound Healing in the Upper and Lower Extremities: A Systematic Review on the Use of Acellular Dermal Matrices-Poster Presentation. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Shuck J, Brown BJ, Iorio ML, Klement M, Conti Mica M, El-Amraoui A, O'Halloran P, Neville RF, Attinger CE. Improving Patient Selection for Limb Salvage vs. Early BKA-Podium Presentation. Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Conference, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Morrison C, Shuck J, Graves T. The Impact of Immediate Breast Reconstruction on the Timing of Mastectomy-Poster Presentation. Association of Academic Surgery Annual Congress, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Kharkar S, Hernandez R, Shuck J, Rigamonti D, Williams D. Comparison of Cerebrovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Suspected Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Population Controls. International Congress on Hydrocephalus, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Shuck J, Kharkar S, Rigamonti D. Lesion Location Affects Age of Seizure Onset in Patients with Intracranial Cavernous Malformations. Association of Neurological Surgeons Convention, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Book Chapters
- Porter B, Almeida I, Baumann D, Shuck JW. Techniques in Functional Muscle Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Defects of the Abdominal Wall. In: Current Surgery Reports. Springer Nature, 2026.
- Shuck JW. Complictions in autologous breast reconstruction. In: Complication in Reconstructive Surgery. Springer Nature, 2026.
- Padilla P, Shuck JW, Selber JC. Robotics in Plastic Surgery. In: Current Surgery Reports, 2022.
- Shuck J, Higgins JP. Questions for Carpal Injuries and Hand Arthritis. In: Review of Plastic Surgery. Elsevier, 2016.
- Shuck J, Masden D, Higgins J. New Development in Management of Vascular Pathology of the Upper Extremity. In: Hand Clinics, 2014.
- Patel K, Shuck J, Bhanot P. Complications with Acellular Dermal Matrices in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. In: Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Cine Med Incorporated, 2013.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified September 18, 2026