Serena Day, M.D.

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Undergraduate: Neuroscience, Duke University

Medical school: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Professional interests: Microsurgery.

Hobbies: Yoga, bouldering, playing my guitar, skiing, and hiking.

Madeleine Mason, M.D.

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

Undergraduate: University of Michigan

Medical school: Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests: Oncologic reconstruction, microsurgery, body contouring after massive weight loss, aesthetic surgery, and medical education.

Hobbies: Long-distance running, DIY home improvement projects, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Omar Mohamed, M.D.

Hometown: Franklin Lakes, NJ

Undergraduate: Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Caldwell University

Medical school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Professional interests: Microsurgery.

Hobbies: Long-distance running, playing basketball, and hanging out with my co-residents.

Khaled Alameddine, M.B.B.S.

Hometown: Tripoli, Lebanon

Undergraduate: Lebanese American University

Medical school: University of London

Professional interests: Hand surgery, microsurgery, and aesthetic surgery.

Hobbies: Skiing, traveling, weightlifting, longboarding, piano, documentaries, and going out with friends to explore new places.

Nichole Canepa, M.D.

Hometown: Novi, Michigan

Undergraduate: Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami

Medical school: The Ohio State University

Professional interests: Breast reconstruction and microsurgery.

Hobbies: Running, yoga, cooking, going to restaurants, wine and cheese, and reading.

Daniel Curiel, M.D.

Hometown: Gridley, CA

Undergraduate: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of California, Davis

Medical school: Harvard Medical School

Professional interests: Reconstructive plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery.

Hobbies: Music (playing guitar and piano), motorcycle riding, baking pies, and exploring the outdoors.

Daniel Sotelo Leon, M.D.

Hometown: Denver, CO

Undergraduate: Chemistry, Creighton University

Medical school: Stanford University School of Medicine

Professional interests: Hand surgery, microsurgery, and outcomes-based research.

Hobbies: Weightlifting, playing Spanish guitar, and following international soccer.

Austin Chen, M.D.

Hometown: Cupertino, CA

Undergraduate/medical school: Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Professional interests: Microsurgery, breast reconstruction, general reconstruction, and facial aesthetics. Research interests include outcomes, big data, and technology in plastic surgery.

Hobbies: Traveling, sports (basketball, soccer, swimming), cooking, investing/trading, and tv/movies.

Lucas Kreutz Rodrigues, M.D.

Hometown: Santa Maria, Brazil

Medical school: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 

Professional interests: General reconstruction, microsurgery, and facial surgery. My research interests are general reconstruction procedures, including pedicled, and free flaps.

Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, and playing soccer.

Eugene Zheng, M.D.

Hometown: Cold Spring, MN

Undergraduate: Dartmouth College

Medical school: University of Minnesota 

Professional interests: Craniofacial, microsurgery, and global surgery.

Hobbies: Ice hockey, playing soccer, lake life, Broadway musicals, playing piano, church, and searching for the best French fries in the world.

Samyd Bustos Hemer, M.D.

Hometown: Barranquilla, Columbia

Undergraduate/medical school: Pontifical Xavierian University School of Medicine

Professional interests: Microsurgery, breast and lymphatic reconstruction, and the application of imaging techniques and machine learning in plastic surgery.

Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, biking, playing soccer and tennis, and dancing. 

Andrew Emanuels, M.D.

Hometown: Kansas City, KS

Undergraduate: Baker University

Medical school: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Professional interests: Hand and microsurgery, as well as medical education. My research includes disparities in breast cancer staging and reconstruction and ecology/canopy research.

Hobbies: Going on hikes with my wife and two sons (ages four and two). I enjoy cooking, running, skiing, and playing guitar. 

Lauren Gatez-Tanzer, M.D.

Hometown: Flagstaff, AZ

Undergraduate: Northern Arizona University

Medical school: University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign

Professional interests: Craniofacial, pediatric, and aesthetic plastic surgery.

Hobbies: Spending time doing almost anything outdoors with family and friends, wine tasting, and traveling.

Tony Huang, M.B.B.S., M.S.

Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan

Undergraduate/graduate school: McGill University

Medical school: Peking University

Professional interests: Hand, craniofacial, lymphedema, and general reconstructive surgeries. My research has focused on regenerative medicine. 

Hobbies: Photography, gaming, home improvement projects, car detailing, and snowblading. 

Doga Kuruoglu, M.D.

Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey

Medical school: Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey

Professional interests: Hand and microsurgery as well as craniofacial trauma and reconstruction, body contouring

Hobbies: Travelling, playing soccer and basketball, a fan of Galatasaray (soccer) and Anadolu Efes (basketball), and playing the clarinet in both jazz and Turkish style.

Scott Odorico, M.D.

Hometown: Madison, WI

Undergraduate school: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduate school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Professional interests: Hand surgery, nerve reconstruction and regeneration, general reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery.

Hobbies: Playing soccer, golfing, snowboarding, playing with my dog, any outdoor activities, and working out.

Jess Rames, M.D., M.E.

Hometown: Charleston, SC

Undergraduate school: Clemson University

Medical/graduate school: Duke for Medical Doctorate and Master of Engineering

Professional interests: My research interests include surgical outcomes, racial disparities, implementation science, and technological applications in surgery. 

Hobbies: Weightlifting, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Brooke Willborg, M.D.

Hometown: Waconia, MN

Undergraduate school: University of Minnesota

Professional interests: Microsurgery, breast reconstruction, extremity reconstruction, peripheral nerve, and lymphedema.

Hobbies: Traveling, golfing, snowboarding, and hiking.

Alex Antezana, M.D.

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Undergraduate: Duke University

Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Professional interests: Hand reconstruction, microsurgery, and medical innovation and entrepreneurship.

Hobbies: Playing tennis, playing chess, and spending time with family and friends.

Kyle Baumgardner, M.D.

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Arlington

Medical school: University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio

Professional interests: Craniofacial surgery, facial reconstruction after trauma, and facial aesthetics.

Hobbies: Weightlifting, listening to music, playing guitar, and spending time on the water.

Cole Holan, M.D., M.B.A.

Hometown: Houston, TX

Undergraduate: Emory University

Medical school: University of Texas at Austin Dell School of Medicine

Professional interests: Microsurgery, hand surgery, and aesthetic surgery.

Hobbies: Pickleball, travel, and enjoying different cultures.

Barbara Mullen, M.D.

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Undergraduate: University of Nebraska - Omaha

Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Professional interests: Microsurgery, gender-affirming surgery, and general reconstruction.

Hobbies: Spending time with family and spouse, playing sports with friends, jamming to K-Pop music, and binging reality TV.