Faculty

Sarah Appleton

Assistant Professor

Research Interests / Specializations: Breast reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, complex wounds including burns

Spencer Chambers

Assistant Professor

Research Interests / Specializations: wrist reconstruction, wrist arthroscopy, medical device development and osseus reconstruction

Tanya DeLyzer

Associate Professor and Division Chair/Head

Research Interests / Specializations: Clinical and patient-reported outcomes in breast reconstruction, radiation fibrosis, and competency based medical education

Katie Garland

Assistant Professor

Research Interests / Specializations: Cleft lip/palate surgery, pediatric burn management and brachial plexus injuries.
Teaching: Dr. Garland has a strong interest in surgical education.

Stahs Pripotnev

Assistant Professor

Research Interests / Specializations: Hand, wrist, and peripheral nerve surgery

Tanis Quaife

Assistant Professor

Research Interests / Specializations: Hand, wrist, peripheral nerve/brachial plexus and reconstructive microsurgery

Douglas Ross

Professor

Research Interests / Specializations: Hand, reconstructive microsurgery, peripheral nerve surgery

John Stein

Assistant Professor and Program Director

Research Interests / Specializations: Adult craniofacial surgery, nose reconstruction and rhinoplasty, skin cancer reconstruction, aesthetic surgery

Caitlin Symonette

Assistant Professor & Research Director

Research Interests / Specializations: Paediatric plastic surgery, hand and reconstructive surgery

Vanesa Tapias Pedraza

Assistant Professor

Research Interests / Specializations: Breast reconstruction, microvascular reconstruction, gender-affirming top surgery and lower extremity reconstruction and patient-reported outcomes into surgical practice to support patient-centered care

Arjang Yazdani

Associate Professor

Research Interests / Specializations: Paediatric and adult craniofacial surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, ear reconstruction, vascular anomalies, cosmetic surgery