CU Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

03/10/2026

Our medical students crushed in Vail! We are so proud of all the work and time you put into research with our division and !

03/09/2026

03/06/2026

Did you know that UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is the only LE&RN Comprehensive Network of Excellence to treat lymphatic disease (LD) in the state of Colorado? For World Lymphedema Day, Katie Egan, MD, addresses what that means for patients seeking lymphedema care. Watch the video and click here to read more about lymphedema and what this designation means for LD patients in Colorado: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/department-of-surgery/comprehensive-network-of-excellence-lymphedema-treatment

The campus and its affiliates were designated a COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF EXCELLENCE, which indicates that an institution and its affiliate institutions (within close geographical proximity) can provide and coordinate provision of the services. This includes meeting the minimum requirements of at least three (3) Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs) within the network, and demonstrating proficiency in the following areas: diagnosis, imaging, conservative management, assessment tools, interventional therapies, surgery (with a minimum of 3 surgeons performing lymphatic surgeries within the network), genetics, consultation, research, accountability, collegiality, administration and community involvement.

This LE&RN designation reflects our sustained excellence, dedication to high-quality, patient-centered care and ongoing contributions to the lymphedema patient community.

03/05/2026

Click the link below to read “Improving the Patient Experience in Breast Reconstruction: ERAS and Beyond” by Evan Haas, Bilal F. Hamzeh, Zain Aryanpour, Jason W. Yu, MD, David W. Mathes, MD, and Christodoulos Kaoutzanis, MD, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine on 7 August 2025.

Background and Objectives: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy has been shown to significantly improve psychosocial wellbeing and quality of life. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, especially those tailored to breast reconstruction, have revolutionized recovery by reducing complic...

03/04/2026

We have over 20 faculty, residents and medical students attending the 2026 Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgeons 11th Annual Meeting in Vail. Click our link in bio to see the full program.

02/27/2026

Thank you to our amazing residents for your hard work, long hours, and vital contributions to our patient care. We have the greatest residents in the country, and we appreciate everything you do every day.

02/24/2026

Learn how a new thumb arthritis surgery using a small prosthetic joint offers faster recovery, less pain and improved function for patients.

02/18/2026

Mark Greyson, MD, is speaking at the 52nd Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium in Nashville, TN. Catch him and other and faculty on February 19, 2026, when they present “Beyond Rating Scales and Walking Tasks: Transdisciplinary, Clinical, Patient-Centered Outcomes for Individuals
with Bone-Anchored Limbs”.

02/18/2026

02/11/2026

We are looking forward to in Nashville, TN. CU Anschutz faculty attending the 13th Annual American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery conference include Katie Egan, MD, and David Mathes, MD. Research Fellow Thalia Le will also attend thanks to the ACEPS Medical Student Travel Scholarship.