Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2015 | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, Medicine, Degree-Granting Education |
Postgraduate Training
| 2021-2022 | Postgraduate Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2015-2021 | Postgraduate Fellow, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, New York |
| 2012-2015 | Postgraduate Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Board Certifications
| 2023 | American Board of Plastic Surgery |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Villavisanis, DF, Zhang, D, Shay, PL, Taub, PJ, Venkatramani, H, Melamed, E. Assisting in Microsurgery. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online 5(3):358-362, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37323968.
- Graziano, FD, Mavrommatis, M, Shay, PL, Ingargiola, MJ, Sanati-Mehrizy, P, Henderson, PW, Fang, F, Taub, PJ. Novel strategies for evaluating and improving plastic surgery applicant selection. Plastic and reconstructive surgery 148(6):1040E-1046E, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34705807.
- Graziano FD, Shay P, Sanati-Mehrizy P, Sbitany H. Prepectoral implant reconstruction in the setting of post-mastectomy radiation, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 7882314.
- Shay P, Wood KL, Margulies IG, Ashikari AY, Salzberg CA. Complications after Perforated versus Nonperforated Acellular Dermal Matrix Use in Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity Score Analysis, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 7253284.
- Shay PL, Xu H, Sbitany H, Henderson PW. Surgical delay of anterior chest wall prior to open coronary arterial bypass grafting surgery may decrease postoperative sternal complications. Med Hypotheses 135:109466, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31698112.
- Shay PL, Jacobs J. Autologous reconstruction following nipple sparing mastectomy: a comprehensive review of the current literature, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 6006021.
- Shay PL, Goldstein JA, Wink JD, Paliga JT, Solot CB, Cohen MA, Friedman SA, Low DW, Taylor JA, Jackson OA. International Adoptees With Cleft Lip and/or Palate: Lessons Learned From a Growing Population, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27442490.
- Shay PL, Goldstein JA, Paliga JT, Wink J, Jackson OA, Low D, Bartlett SP, Taylor JA. A Comparative Cost Analysis of Cleft Lip Adhesion and Nasoalveolar Molding before Formal Cleft Lip Repair. Plast Reconstr Surg 136(6):1264-1271, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26595019.
- Pasick CM, Shay PL, Stransky CA, Solot CB, Cohen MA, Jackson OA. Long term speech outcomes following late cleft palate repair using the modified Furlow technique. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 78(12):2275-80, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25468463.
- Sweeney D, Paliga JT, Reid RR, Shay PL, Goldstein JA, Bartlett SP, Whitaker LA, Taylor JA. The impact of a parent liaison at a major craniofacial center. PMID: 24220370.
Other Articles
- Graziano, FD, Shay, PL, Sanati-Mehrizy, P, Sbitany, H Prepectoral implant reconstruction in the setting of post-mastectomy radiation. Gland Surgery 10(1):411-416, 2021. PMID: 33633999.
- Shay P, Taub PJ, Silver L Improved Techniques and Future Advances in Plastic Surgery in Global Health. Ann Glob Health 82(4):644-648, 2016. PMID: 27986234.
Letters to the Editor
- Bao, E, Kuruvilla, A, Shay, PL, Ibelli, T, Henderson, PW. The first 25 years of DIEP flap breast reconstruction publications. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 75: 1253-1254, 2022.
Patient Reviews
Comments (27)
I am very happy and blessed to be a patient of MD Anderson. Very blessed with the healthcare providers, the nurses, the staff. Thank you for all that you do for us. Much appreciated. God bless.
Dr. Shay is the best, I went in to do a pre-op exam and in my best interest, he advised to postpone it. I did not follow Dr instructions and my lymphedema went up. So my surgery will be rescheduled and I have to start occupational therapy again.
Helpful, genuine concern for my well being. Took time to explain all avenues and aspects of my surgery.
My concerns are always addressed. Everyone is very kind.
He wanted everything to be perfect. I think he takes great pride in his work and I get the benefit from that.
Dr. Shay is compassionate and is encouraging. He seems genuinely concerned about my healing process.
Dr Shay was very open to discuss my questions/concerns
Dr Shay is courteous, polite, listens to concerns & gives detailed understandable information. Excellent doctor! Highly recommended him!
Dr. Shay was awesome. He was very patient, very calm, very understanding, and he took my concerns into consideration and explained the procedure that was going to take place.
Dr Shay was so sensitive to my feelings. It amazes me that he does this day in and day out and remains so attentive to his patients feelings and concerns. How in this world could I have such a BIG surgery and not have very much pain! He is a very talented surgeon!
Dr. Shay and Ashley are the best
Paul an his team were extremely professional and attentive to my concerns and question.
Knowledgeable, professional, understanding
Wonderful experience. Empathetic and professional
Dr. Paul Shay, Ashley Allen, PA and Nurse Angela are an amazing team! They are attentive, kind, extremely respectful and explained all options in detail. Dr. Shay is a very talented surgeon and I'm thankful for his expertise through both surgeries. Without his guidance and...
I chose Dr Paul Shay as my surgeon because he truly listens well & I had confidence in his skills & expertise to achieve my goals. At my first meeting with him, I was impressed with his "bedside manner" & the time he spent with me answering all my questions. I visited 3...
My appointment was with Dr. Paul Shay. He's a very nice physician. He explained the process of my reconstruction surgery that's going to be coming up soon. In terms of what I could understand, he answered every question I had concerning my health, concerning what the...
Dr. Shay always listens carefully and responds with thoughtful and helpful answers. Any concerns on both sides are freely discussed.
My doctor was thorough, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him and I'm very thankful I get to see him.
Dr Shay is an excellent doctor who respects his patients wishes. He provides excellent knowledge of my condition and explains options in an easily understood manner.
So proud of MDA taking such good care of me!!!!
Dr. Shay is an excellent doctor. He is very detailed and uses extreme techniques with great knowledge. Wonderful bedside manners as well.
I was very pleased. His staff was very efficient, very friendly. I really enjoyed talking with his nurse. I'm sorry, but I don't remember her name. But it was a good experience. Thank you.
Dr Shay listen to my concerns about my health. He explained the pros and cons concerning the type of procedure I will have in the future. I am glad to have Dr. Paul Luther Shay as my reconstructive surgeon.
Dr. Shay and Ashley are wonderful. They listen and make sure you understand any medical questions you may have. Dr. Shay is very knowledgeable and detail oriented.
Dr. Shay and his staff are absolutely wonderful and they always answer questions and take time to understand what I'm asking and I really enjoy the fact that they listen and are able to address any issues. Thank you.
Dr. Shay and his team are just wonderful. His expertise, skill, and empathy are just the very best and I feel so blessed to have him as one of my providers. His advice & guidance throughout my care has been invaluable and contributed so much to my recovery.
CV information above last modified April 02, 2025