Victor Hassid, M.D.
Victor J. Hassid, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS
Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery
About Dr. Hassid
Double board-certified in Plastic and General Surgery, Dr. Victor Hassid is the Associate Vice President of Access Strategic Operations and an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. As AVP of Access, along with his administrative dyad partner, Dr. Hassid leads a team of approximately 400 employees in our efforts to ensure equitable access for new patients across complex Ambulatory Operations. Through partnership with several stakeholders across the enterprise, and driven by his passion for excellent patient experience, patient safety and top-quality patient care, he leads initiatives to expand enterprise-wide scheduling, develop strategies for managing capacity and demand, align medical access algorithms with institutional strategy and optimize scheduling workflows to improve patient, provider and staff satisfaction. In addition to his medical training, he has earned an MBA degree with specialization in Healthcare from the University of Massachusetts and has been awarded the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management.
Dr. Hassid has been included amongst the top 1% providers nationally for multiple consecutive years, and has been recognized as a top performer at MD Anderson, for the patient experience he and his team provide. Dr. Hassid earned his medical degree at the University of Athens in Greece and after serving in the Greek Air Force as Medical Officer, he moved to the U.S. for surgical training. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Florida in Jacksonville and in Plastic Surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago. In 2012, he came to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas where he completed a fellowship in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, and subsequently joined the faculty.
Dr. Hassid has a special interest in breast and head and neck reconstruction, following Mohs surgery, and aims to provide functional and aesthetically pleasing restoration of body and face, based on detailed physical examination and attention to patient priorities and wishes.
Additional Languages Spoken: French, Spanish and Greek
In the News
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Vice President, Division of Access Strategic Operations, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Division of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2000 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, GR, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2023-2024 | CoachRICE, Leadership Institute The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas |
| 2023-2023 | Executive Leadership in Healthcare, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University, Houston, Texas |
| 2021-2024 | Masters, Healthcare, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts |
| 2020-2020 | LEADing Teams Accelerate, Leadership Institute, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2018-2019 | LEADing Teams Core, Leadership Institute, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2018-2021 | Certified Physician Executive, American Association for Physician Leadership, Washington, DC |
| 2012-2013 | Clinical Fellowship, Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery Fellowship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2009-2012 | Clinical Residency, Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
| 2004-2009 | Clinical Residency, General Surgery, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida |
Board Certifications
| 2014 | American Board of Plastic Surgery |
| 2009 | American Board of Surgery |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Division of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2013 - 2019
Clinical Specialist, Department of Division of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2013
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Associate Vice President, Department of Access Strategic Operations, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2024 - Present
Executive Medical Director Access and Business Services, Department of Houston Area Locations - Sugar Land, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2024
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Internal Executive Coach, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Chief Plastic Surgery Resident, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2011 - 2012
Chief Surgical Resident, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, 2008 - 2009
Visiting Scholar, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, 2002 - 2002
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Ambulatory Core Clinical Leadership Team (A-CCLT), 2022 - Present
Chair, Physicians Relations CME Educational Program, 2021 - 2023
Co-Chair, UT MD Anderson Physician Advisory Council, 2021 - 2023
Co-Lead, Access Oversight Committee- Clinical Operations, 2021 - 2024
Member, Learning Labs - Service Lines, 2020 - Present
Participant, Covid-19 Core Leadership Team, 2020 - Present
Co-Lead, Local Texas Institutional Strategic Workstream, 2020 - 2021
Member, Operational Priority Safety365, 2019 - 2020
Member, Ambulatory Leaders Forum, 2019 - Present
Member At-Large, Executive Committee of Medical Staff, 2017 - 2020
Member, CREWS Task Force, 2017 - 2019
Member, Operational Priority Retention, Recruitment and Development, 2017 - 2019
Member, Regional Practice Committee, 2017 - 2020
Member, Focus on Junior Faculty Steering Committee, 2016 - 2019
Member, Baptist MD Anderson Relationship Committee, 2015 - 2018
Member, Division of Surgery Cancer Network Operations Committee, 2014 - 2023
Chairman, Resident Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2008 - 2009
Honors & Awards
| 2020 | Multi-year appointment award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2020 - 2021 | Commitment to Mentoring, Leadership Institute UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2019 | Best Poster Award, “High Reliability Organization in Healthcare for the Surgical Advanced Practitioner”, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2019 - 2020 | 1% Top Performer Nationally (Perfect Score), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2018 | LEAN Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2018 | Gold Award in Recognition of Outstanding Performance in the Joint Commission Reliability Readiness Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Sugar Land |
| 2018 | 1% Top Performer Nationally, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2017 | 1% Top Performer Nationally, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2016 | Heart of Leadership Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2012 | Certificate of Excellence - 3rd place, Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons-Senior Resident Paper Competition - 2012 |
| 2012 | Certificate of Excellence - 3rd Best Scoring Resident, Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons-Plastic Surgery Bowl |
| 2009 | Excellence in Patient Care Award, Night for Heroes, Jacksonville FL |
| 2009 | Support of Organ Donor Program Award, Donate Life, Organ Donor Service |
| 2009 | Louis S. Russo Award for Outstanding Professionalism in Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine |
| 2008 | Exemplary Teaching Resident Award, University of Florida College of Medicine |
| 2008 | Trauma/Critical Care Award, University of Florida College of Medicine |
| 2007 | Best Resident Award, University of Florida College of Medicine |
| 2007 | Best Teaching Resident Award, University of Florida College of Medicine |
| 2007 | Honorable Mention/ Certificate of Merit, Society of Laparo Endoscopic Surgeons |
| 2006 | Platform Presentation Award, University of Florida College of Medicine, Resident Research Day |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Hassid VJ. High Reliability Organization Journey in Healthcare - Is it just about Patient Safety?. Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement 1(1), 2025.
- Woods AL, Hessen H, Cavanaugh KJ, Hayes HC, Hassid VJ, Holladay CL. Making training stick: Transferring learning back to the job. International Journal of Training and Development. e-Pub 2024.
- Akpolat YT, Dryden MJ, Scoggins ME, Patel MM, Yalniz C, Hassid VJ, Whiteman GJ. Imaging Features Following Breast Explant Surgery: A Pictorial Essay. Diagnostics 13(13), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37443566.
- Plouff C, Byler C, Hyatt M, Jreissaty C, Joe T, Thomas A, Mejicanos J, Smith R, Hellstern BR, Hassid VJ. SAFE Initiative: A Step Closer to Positive Safety Culture and Improved Patient Experience. Cureus 14(8):e28554, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Jalalabadi F, Ferry AM, Chang A, Reece EM, Izaddoost SA, Hassid VJ, Tahiri Y, Buchanan EP, Winocour SJ. Plastic Surgeons as Medical Directors: A Natural Transition into Medical Leadership. Arch Plast Surg 49(2):221-226, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35832672.
- Plouff C, Byler C, Hyatt M, Jreissaty C, Joe T, Thomas A, Mejicanos J, Smith R, Hellstern B, Hassid VJ. SAFE Initiative: A Step Closer to a Positive Safety Culture & Improved Patient Experience. Cureus, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Asaad M, Selber JC, Adelman DM, Baumann DP, Hassid VJ, Crosby MA, Liu J, Butler CE, Clemens MW. Allograft Versus Xenograft Bioprosthetic Mesh in Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction: A Blinded Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Aesthet Surg J 41(12):NP1931-NP1939, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33693461.
- Schaverien MV, Deigni OA, Adamson KA, Robb GL, Kuerer H, Smith BD, Garvey PB, Hassid VJ, Villa MT, Baumann DP. Complications of Wise-Pattern Compared With Vertical Scar Mastopexy/Breast Reduction in Oncoplastic Breast-Conserving Surgery. Ann Plast Surg 85(6):601-607, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32332388.
- Hanson SE, Hassid VJ, Branch-Brooks C, Liu J, Kadin ME, Miranda R, Butler CE, Clemens MW. Validation of a CD30 Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbant Assay for the Rapid Detection of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Aesthet Surg J 40(2):149-153, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 30789639.
- Ning MS, Dean MK, Taylor KA, Arzu I, Fleming ND, Mutyala N, Suresh P, Lewis MA, Tu J, Hassid VJ, Joe T, Byler C, Bloom ES, Shah S. Evaluation and Improvement of Bottlenecking in a Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinic: An Electronic Medical Record Intervention. Cureus 11(5):e4583, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31309008.
- Hassid VJ. Nasal Tip Reconstruction following Skin Cancer Resection: A Novel Approach Combining Reconstructive and Tip Rhinoplasty Principles. Plast Reconstr Surg 142(6):990e-991e, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30247379.
- Hanson SE, Meaike JD, Selber JC, Liu J, Li L, Hassid VJ, Baumann DP, Butler CE, Garvey PB. Aseptic Freeze Dried vs. Sterile Wet-Packaged Human Cadaveric Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) in Immediate Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity Score Analysis Study. Plast Reconstr Surg 141(5):624e-632e, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29659450.
- Hassid VJ, Papadopoulos JN. Penile squamous cell carcinoma masquerading as giant condyloma. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 5(3):e1269, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28458981.
- Hassid VJ, Sepesi B. Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Manubrio-Clavicular Joint following Breast Augmentation. Plast Reconstr Surg 137(2):493e-4e, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26731586.
- Liliav B, Loeb J, Hassid VJ, Antony AK. Single-Stage Nipple-Areolar Complex Reconstruction Technique, Outcomes, and Patient Satisfaction. Ann Plast Surg 73(5):492-7, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24135688.
- Rodby KA, Turin S, Jacobs RJ, Cruz JF, Hassid VJ, Kolokythas A, Antony AK. Advances in oncologic head and neck reconstruction: Systematic review and future considerations of virtual surgical planning and computer aided design/computer aided modeling. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 67(9):1171-85, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24880575.
- Liliav B, Zaluzec R, Hassid VJ, Ramasastry S, Kalimuthu R. Lip replantation: a viable option for lower lip reconstruction after human bites, a literature review and proposed management algorithm. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 65(7):e197-9, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22269857.
- Hassid VJ, Maqusi S, Culligan E, Cohen MN, Antony AK. Free microsurgical and pedicled flaps for oncological mandibular reconstruction: technical aspects and evaluation of patient comorbidities. ISRN Surg 2012:792674, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22550602.
- Wood M, Lazo C, Hassid V, Awad ZT. Replaced common hepatic artery from superior mesenteric artery during pancreaticoduodenectomy. Gulf J Oncolog(11):60-2, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22227547.
- Hassid VJ. Has the time come for plastic surgeons to move from povidone-iodine to chlorhexidine?. Plast Reconstr Surg 126(6):327e-328e, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 21124119.
- Hassid VJ, Orlando FA, Awad ZT, Tan D, Khoury T, Ahmed BH, Alrawi SJ. Genetic and molecular abnormalities in cholangiocarcinogenesis. Anticancer Res 29(4):1151-6, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19414358.
- Hassid VJ, Schinco MA, Tepas JJ, Griffen MM, Murphy TL, Frykberg ER, Kerwin AJ. Definitive establishment of airway control is critical for optimal outcome in lower cervical spinal cord injury. J Trauma 65(6):1328-32, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 19077622.
- Orlando FA, Tan D, Baltodano JD, Khoury T, Gibbs JF, Hassid VJ, Ahmed BH, Alrawi SJ. Aberrant crypt foci as precursors in colorectal cancer progression. J Surg Oncol 98(3):207-13, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18623110.
- Hassid VJ, Kerwin AJ, Schinco MA, Tepas JJ, Frykberg ER. Congenital anomalies presenting as acute orthopedic trauma. J Trauma 64(4):1145, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18404089.
- Moutzouris DA, Hassid VJ. Seasonal variation of atrial fibrillation: further supportive evidence. Epidemiology 14(1):127, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12500064.
Invited Articles
- Hassid VJ. The Case for Patient Access Medical Director. Physician Leadership Journal 11(2):13-20, 2024.
- Hassid VJ. The importance of choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon. ASPS Plastic Surgery BLOG, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Hassid VJ. Five common breast reconstruction myths. Cancerwise BLOG, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Editorials
- Mericli AF, Hassid VJ. Commentary on: Breast implants and the risk of breast cancer: a meta-analysis of cohort studies. [Aesthet Surg J. 2015;35:55-62]. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 27(2), 2016.
- Hanson SE, Hassid VJ. Commentary on: Microvascular autologous breast reconstruction in the context of radiation therapy: Comparison of two reconstructive algorithms. [Plast Recon Surg. 2013;132:251-257]. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 27(2), 2016.
- Hassid VJ, Hanson SE. Commentary on: Breast reconstruction and adjuvant therapy: a systematic review of surgical outcomes [J Surg Oncol. 2015;112:458-464]. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 27(2), 2016.
- Hassid VJ. Commentary on: The Use of Reduction Mammaplasty with Breast Conservation Therapy: An Analysis of Timing and Outcomes [Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015;136(6):963e-971e]. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 27(1), 2016.
- Hassid VJ, Kronowitz SJ. Commentary on: Propensity-matched, longitudinal outcomes analysis of complications and cost: comparing abdominal free flaps and implant-based breast reconstruction [J Am Coll Surg. 2014;209:303-312]. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 26(1):70-71, 2015.
- Hassid VJ, Kronowitz SJ. Commentary: A meta-analysis comparing breast conservation therapy alone to the oncoplastic technique [Ann Plast Surg. 2014; 72: 145-149]. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 25(2), 2014.
- Hassid VJ, Kronowitz SJ. Commentary: Immediate 1-stage vs. tissue expander postmastectomy breast reconstructions: a retrospective real-world comparison over 18 months [J Plas Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012; 65: 917-923]. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 24(1), 2012.
- Hassid VJ, Kronowitz SJ. Commentary: Do breast implants adversely affect prognosis among those subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer? Findings from an extended follow-up of a Canadian cohort [Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2012; 21:1868-1876]. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quaterly 24(2), 2012.
Abstracts
- Walters C, Byler C, Hyatt M, Jreissaty C, Joe T, Thomas A, Mejicanos J, Smith RF, Hassid V. SAFE initiative: A step closer to a positive safety culture and improved patient experience. Journal of Clinical Oncology 36(30):249, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Hanson SE, Hassid VJ, Branch-Brooks CD, Medeiros J, Kadin M, Randquist C, Miranda RN, Butler CE, Clemens MW. Validation of a CD30 ELISA for the Rapid Detection of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob 5(9S):64, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Hassid VJ, Alrawi S, Awad Z. Laparoscopic vagotomy and pyloroplasty. JSLS 11(2):s65, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Hassid VJ, Cole M, Awad Z. Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for superior mesentric artery syndrome. JSLS 11(2):s65, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Hassid VJ, Schinco M, Tepas J, etal. Definitive establishment of airway control is critical for optimal outcome in lower complete cervical spinal cord injury patients. J Trauma 60(1):254, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Hassid VJ. EMPOwER Study: Predicting Implant Failure through Tissue Mechanics Analysis in Breast Reconstruction. AACR.
Book Chapters
- Hassid VJ. Local Flaps of the Scalp. In: Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps. Thieme Publishers, 2020.
- Hassid VJ, Schinco MA. Trauma in pregnancy. In: Handbook of Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies. 5. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018.
- Hassid VJ, Knonowitz SJ. Delayed-Immediate Breast Reconstruction. In: Oncologic Breast Reconstruction. 1. 1. People's Medical Publishing House, 2016.
- Hassid VJ, Kronowitz SJ. Case Presentations. In: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. 2. Springer, 2015.
- Antony AK, Liliav B, Hassid VJ, Cohen MN. Optimizing Long Term Outcomes in Breast Surgery. In: Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery: Solving Complications and Avoiding Unfavorable Results. 1. Informa Healthcare, 2012.
- Antony AK, Hassid VJ, Cohen MN. Eyelid, Cheek, Lip, Nasal, Scalp, Ear Reconstruction. In: Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: The Essentials. 1. World Scientific Publishing Company, 2012.
- Hassid VJ, Cohen MN. Periorbital dermoid cyst. In: Plastic Surgery Education Network, 2011.
- Liliav B, Hassid VJ, Makhlouf M. Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity. In: Plastic Sugery Education Network, 2011.
- Hassid VJ, Liliav B, Kaymakcalan O. Metacarpal enchondroma. In: Plastic Surgery Education Network, 2011.
- Hassid VJ, Schinco MA. Trauma in pregnancy. In: Handbook of Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies. 4th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.
- Schinco MA, Hassid VJ. Extremity compartment syndrome. In: BMJ Point of Care, 2009.
Letters to the Editor
- Hassid VJ. Soft-tissue filler complications: the important role of biofilms. Plast Reconstr Surg 126: 1801-2; author reply 1802, 2010.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2023. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Invited. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2021. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2021. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2021. Building Relationships. Mentoring Day. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2020. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2020. It's Just Networking: Developing and Sustaining your Personal and Professional Networks. Mentoring Day. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Nasal reconstruction after Mohs surgery. Orbital Oncology and Oncologic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2017. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2017. Nasal reconstruction after Mohs surgery. Orbital Oncology and Oncologic Oculofacial Plastic Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2016. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2015. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Sugar Land, Texas, US.
- 2015. Mohs Surgery Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2005. Intubation is mandatory in lower complete cervical spinal cord injury patients. Invited. Florida Committee on Trauma Annual Meeting. Jacksonville, Florida, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2024. Panel Discussion: Nuts and Bolts of Emotional Intelligence. Invited. 2024 Professional Development Conference, US.
- 2019. High reliability organization in healthcare for the surgical advanced practitioner. Poster. Surgical Oncology Advanced Practitioner. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Operating Room vs. Procedure room Case studies: Optimizing Surgical Practice. Poster. Surgical Oncology Advanced Practitioner Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Chronic osteomyelitis of the sternoclavicular joint following a common plastic surgery procedure: Diagnosis, surgical management and considerations. Poster. Texas ACS. Austin, TX, US.
- 2012. Human bites resulting in hand infections: Is Eikenella a bug of the past?. Conference. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Intraoperative head positioning to mimic the upright awake state: a soft tissue anthropometric study. Conference. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. From data to diagnosis: using clinical research to guide your clinical decision making. Invited. American Medical Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois, US.
- 2010. 3D surface and volumetric assessment in patients with Parry-Romberg disease. Conference. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2009. Approaching formalization of hand-off communications. Invited. Advances in medical education week. Jacksonville, FL, US.
- 2007. Congenital anomalies presenting as acute orthopedic trauma. Invited. Resident Research Day. Jacksonville, FL, US.
- 2006. Definitive establishment of airway control is critical for optimal outcome in lower complete cervical spinal cord injury patients. Invited. Jacksonville Resident Research Day. Jacksonville, FL, US.
- 2003. The role of adjunct anti-hypertensive therapy in blunt aortic injury: a retrospective analysis. Invited. Resident Research Day. Jacksonville, FL, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. A Multi-Phase Approach to Transformative Access for the Oncological Patient: Strategy Meets Culture. Invited. Patient Access Collaborative 2024 Annual meeting. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2024. Patient Access Collaborative Podcast Embracing Failure; guest with Dr. Amy Edmondson. Houston, TX, US.
- 2023. High Reliability Organization Journey in Healthcare - Is it Just About Patient Safety?. Invited. Patient Access Collaborative Symposium. East Lansing, MI, US.
- 2023. High Reliability Organization and Patient Access to Care. Invited. Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2023. Barriers to Cancer Care. Invited. 2023 Virtual Oncologic Emergency Medicine Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Imaging Features Following Breast Explant Surgery: A Pictorial Essay. Invited. Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2022. The Role of the Medical Director in Access: Managing Change by Elevating Access and Quality. Invited. Patient Access Collaborative Symposium. Denver, CO, US.
- 2021. Human Factors Research within Cancer Care: A Discussion of the challenges Human Factors and Ergonomic Society. Invited. Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2020. Allograft versus Xenograft Bioprosthetic Mesh in Tissue Expander Reconstruction: A Blind Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Invited. Plastic Surgery The Meeting, American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. SAFE Initiative: A Step Closer to a Positive Safety Culture and Improved Patient Experience. Invited. ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Phoenix, AZ, US.
- 2018. Using Stratified Propensity Score Matching Approach to Adjust Risk Assessment for Breast Reconstruction Patients. Invited. Joint Statistical Meeting 2018. Vancouver, CA.
- 2017. Validation of a CD30 ELISA for the Rapid Detection of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Invited. Plastic Surgery The Meeting, American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2011. Bone anchored hearing processor for patients with craniofacial anomalies. Invited. American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting. San Juan, PR.
- 2007. Laparoscopic vagotomy and pyloroplasty. Invited. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Franciso, CA, US.
- 2007. Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Invited. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Franciso, CA, US.
- 2006. Definitive establishment of airway control is critical for optimal outcome in lower complete cervical spinal cord injury patients. Invited. Western Trauma Association Annual Meeting. Big Sky, MT, US.
- 2002. Precipitous respiratory failure in patients with low cervical spinal cord injury: an underappreciated problem. Invited. American Association for the surgery of Trauma (AAST) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, US.
International Presentations
- 2024. Reflections from the last 20 years in the U.S.: Surgical Training, Personal Development, Physician Leadership. Invited. Athens, GR.
Formal Peers
- 2024. Panel Discussion: Psychological Safety, US.
- 2023. Data Analytics in Healthcare. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Ensuring Access to Care. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Advances and Updates in Breast Reconstruction. Invited. Jacksonville, FL, US.
- 2017. Advances in Breast Reconstruction. Invited, IA, US.
- 2016. Updates in Breast Reconstruction. Invited. Bangor, ME, US.
- 2016. Preoperative Evaluation and Surgical Risk. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Vessel selection and vein grafts. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. ABPS Oral examination preparation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Principles of Perforator Flaps, Anterolateral thigh and Fibula Free Flap Cadaver Dissection. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2015. Vessel selection and vein grafts. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Mesh Used in different surgeries. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. ABPS Oral examination preparation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Vessel selection and vein grafts. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Current Options in breast reconstruction. Invited. Tegucigalpa, HN.
- 2012. Evidence-based medicine in plastic surgery. Invited, VA, US.
- 2012. Virtual planning in orthognatic surgery. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2012. Gunshot wounds to the face. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Facial soft tissue trauma. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Maxillofacial trauma, principles of management. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Aesthetic surgery of the Asian skeleton. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Craniofacial dysostosis. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Facelift. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Breast Reconstruction: Initial evaluation and selection of technique. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Bone Substitutes. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Advances in liposuction. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Atypical facial clefts. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2009. Hand fractures. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2009. Abdominal wall reconstruction. Invited. Jacksonville, FL, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2021 - 2023 |
| Title: | Method for assessing women's perceptions of their appearance in the context of breast cancer care |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NOA |
| Role: | Significant Contributor |
| ID: | 42 USC 241 42 CFR 52 |
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