Wound Surgery
Complex wounds may require reconstructive surgery to improve healing. Our plastic surgeons work closely with specialists in other medical disciplines to create a treatment plan that is right for you and your unique needs.
Conditions We Treat
We all treat all wounds, including:
- Cancer-related wounds
- Diabetic wounds
- Pressure wounds
- Surgical wounds
- Traumatic wounds
- Vascular wounds
- Wounds caused by infection
Meet Your Care Team
Salam H. AlkassisMD
- Acute and Reconstructive Burn Surgery, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Gender Affirmation Surgery, Migraine and Occipital Neuralgia Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Stephane A. BraunMD
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery, Cleft Lip and Palate, Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida, Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Brinkley K. SandvallBS, MD
- Facial Paralysis, Hand Surgery, Melanoma, Pediatric Hand Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
John B. SummittMD
- Acute and Reconstructive Burn, Aesthetics, Burn, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Wesley P. ThayerMD, PhD
- Acute and Reconstructive Burn, Aesthetics, Burn, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Julian S. WinocourMD
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Health, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Transgender Health
Dora JorgaliMSN, FNP
- Aesthetics, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Why Choose Wound Surgery at Vanderbilt
- Comprehensive care
Our surgeons have advanced training to treat all wounds, from the common to the most complex. This means we can offer you effective care that is appropriate to your needs.
- Team approach
We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our surgeons collaborate closely with our nurse practitioners, who have specialized training in wound care, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure that you receive the best possible care.