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Congratulations to Dr. L. Scott Levin and Dr. Benjamin Chang on being recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal fo...
04/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. L. Scott Levin and Dr. Benjamin Chang on being recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal for their life-changing surgical work.

The Philadelphia Business Journal awarded Dr. Levin and Dr. Chang as Surgeons of the Year for performing a bilateral hand transplant.

In the fall of 2024, Mr. Krizanac received the gift of new hands. Long before he regained sensation or functionality in the new limbs, he said, he began to feel like “a whole human being.”

Penn hand transplant program director and orthopaedic and plastic surgeon Dr. Levin, with plastic surgeon Dr. Chang, the program’s co-director, worked with four surgical teams for more than 10 hours to connect donor forearms and hands to Mr. Krizanac’s upper arms.

We are proud to see such transformative work being performed at Penn.



During this morning’s Grand Rounds, Dr. Sashank Reddy delivered a presentation titled “More Than Skin Deep: Soft Tissue ...
04/16/2026

During this morning’s Grand Rounds, Dr. Sashank Reddy delivered a presentation titled “More Than Skin Deep: Soft Tissue Regeneration in Mouse and Human,” highlighting his team’s pioneering work in regenerative soft tissue research and its translation to market ventures and acquisition. Thank you, Dr. Reddy, for your insightful perspectives bridging basic science, clinical medicine, and business!

PGY-4, Dr. Peyton Terry, led grand rounds, presenting on nerve transfers and their significance in restoring hand functi...
04/15/2026

PGY-4, Dr. Peyton Terry, led grand rounds, presenting on nerve transfers and their significance in restoring hand function in tetraplegia. His talk covered the history, anatomy, and critical considerations for performing nerve transfers, as well as the field's future directions. Impressive and well done, Dr. Terry!

Penn-trained facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom, MD (Otolaryngology residency ’10) led a thoughtful discussion on re...
04/06/2026

Penn-trained facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Bloom, MD (Otolaryngology residency ’10) led a thoughtful discussion on regenerative medicine and facial aesthetics. From the history of fat grafting to the evolving role of exosomes, PDGF, and PDRN, the talk offered a clear look at where evidence and innovation are shaping facial rejuvenation. Great to learn from one of our own!

Penn Plastic Surgery had a strong showing at this year’s Robert H. Ivy Plastic Surgery Conference, with presentations sp...
03/25/2026

Penn Plastic Surgery had a strong showing at this year’s Robert H. Ivy Plastic Surgery Conference, with presentations spanning lower extremity reconstruction, breast reconstruction, and facelift outcomes. Thank you to everyone who makes this society such a meaningful forum for friendship, collaboration, and shared learning.

At our most recent Grand Rounds, PGY-6 Dr. Robyn Rubenstein presented on designing better amputations, with a focus on T...
03/22/2026

At our most recent Grand Rounds, PGY-6 Dr. Robyn Rubenstein presented on designing better amputations, with a focus on TMR and RPNI. Her talk highlighted how to help prevent neuroma and phantom limb pain while improving function and long-term quality of life. She delivered a phenomenal presentation on an area where plastic surgery continues to optimize quality of life for patients. Well done, Dr. Rubenstein!

Congratulations to our newly matched integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery interns! We are thrilled to welcome y...
03/20/2026

Congratulations to our newly matched integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery interns! We are thrilled to welcome you all to the Penn Plastic Surgery family!🔴🔵

Through the Center for Human Appearance, Penn Plastic Surgery and Penn Dermatology came together for an interdisciplinar...
03/18/2026

Through the Center for Human Appearance, Penn Plastic Surgery and Penn Dermatology came together for an interdisciplinary conference focused on the care of patients with complex centrofacial skin cancers. Thank you to Dr. Joseph Sobanko for an insightful lecture and energizing discussion on restoring form, function, and quality of life through precise, patient-centered care.

Dr. Alan Makhoul, PGY-4, delivered an outstanding Grand Rounds presentation on post-mastectomy radiation therapy.He revi...
03/06/2026

Dr. Alan Makhoul, PGY-4, delivered an outstanding Grand Rounds presentation on post-mastectomy radiation therapy.

He reviewed the physics of radiation therapy, current guidelines within plastic surgery, considerations for surgical planning, and emerging advances shaping the future of care. The presentation offered important perspective on multidisciplinary collaboration and the evolving role of radiation therapy in optimizing reconstructive outcomes.

Our team was well represented and contributed to several important sessions at ACEPS 2026. PGY-...
02/27/2026

Our team was well represented and contributed to several important sessions at ACEPS 2026.

PGY- 4 Dr. Alan Makhoul presented research titled “The Plastic Surgery Job Market: A Review of ASPS Job Board Postings 2022–2025” examining trends in workforce demand and employment opportunities.

Our Program Director, Dr. Joshua Fosnot participated in the debate “Revisiting the State of Independent Programs,” sharing perspectives opposing the dual-track model.

Our Program Coordinator, Kris Gallagher also spoke on the critical role of program administrators and the importance of the Program Director–Coordinator partnership.

Proud to see our team contributing to important conversations shaping the future of plastic surgery training!


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