The Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center has some of the most highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the country. Our plastic surgeons have received national acclaim for their expertise, including being named "America's Top Doctors," as well as being featured in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Rohrich has received highly regarded accolades in recognition of his outstanding expertise in plastic surgery, including the "Crystal Charity Ball Distinguished Chair in Plastic Surgery," the "Betty and Warren Woodward Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery," and the "Distinguished Professorship in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery." Additionally, he is cited in "Who's Who in America," Good Housekeeping magazine's "Best Doctors in America," Castle Connelly's "Best Doctors in America," and D Magazine's "Best Doctors in Dallas." He has also been featured as a plastic surgery expert on the Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, and Good Morning America.

Dr. Rohrich is a pioneer and leader in plastic and reconstructive surgery, having served as President of the Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery and President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and has served on the Boards of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation. In addition, Dr. Rohrich served as a Chairman for the Resident Physicians Section of the American Medical Association, one of the largest organizations of medical professionals in the country.

Dr. Rohrich has more than 20 years experience and has written extensively about plastic surgery with more than 500 published journal articles, over 50 book chapters and five textbooks to his credit. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the most widely respected plastic surgery journal in the world, and is an editor for Selected Readings in Plastic Surgery.

In addition to Dr. Rohrich, the surgical team of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center includes:

  • Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD, Professor and Vice Chairman
  • James F. Thornton, MD, Associate Professor
  • Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, Associate Professor, Program Director of Plastic Surgery Residency Program
  • Joel E. Pessa, MD, Associate Professor
  • Sean M. Bidic, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Michel Saint-Cyr, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Shai M. Rozen, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Ron E. Hoxworth, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Andrew P. Trussler, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Jonathan J. Cheng, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Sumeet Teotia, MD, Assistant Professor

At our state-of-the-art clinical care facility, patients are offered some of the latest reconstructive procedures, such as muscle-preserving breast reconstruction, cleft lip and palate surgery, post-traumatic reconstructive surgery, and head and neck reconstruction following skin cancer. Our plastic surgeons also specialize in hand surgery to treat degenerative joint disease, nerve damage, and traumatic injuries.

Leading the world in clinical research in plastic surgery, the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is pleased to offer patients a variety of the most sophisticated treatments available. Our physicians meet with patients prior to every procedure to thoroughly explain the process and to answer any questions. Once complete, the surgeons and their dedicated medical teams offer compassionate, personalized post-operative care to help patients achieve pleasant recoveries and beautiful results.

To learn more about the advancements of the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, please visit their Web site at: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/patientcare/medicalservices/plastics.html.

Contact Information

UT Southwestern Medical Center
1801 Inwood Rd
Dallas, Texas 75390-9132
214-645-2353

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[page updated April 2010]