News

New Craniofacial Fellow Jeyhan Wood, MD

Arica M Hay — 2013-05-20T19:49:43Z

The new 2013-2014 Craniofacial Fellow is Jeyhan Wood, MD. Dr. Wood graduated from the University of North Texas with a BS in Biology and received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2007. She completed her integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at Wake Forest University Baptist health and will join the UNC Division of Plastic Surgery in July 2013.

Welcome to incoming Plastic Surgery residents

Arica M Hay — 2013-05-20T19:30:00Z

Plastic Surgery welcomes our two incoming residents in July 2013: Dr. Patrick Mannal is currently completing his general surgery residency at the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT after receiving his medical degree from Albany University. Amita Shah, MD, PhD, will join us after completing her surgical residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, where she received her medical degree and also completed a PhD in Biomedical Engineering.

Plastic Surgery Faculty Join AAPS and ASA Surgical Societies

Arica M Hay — 2013-04-30T20:51:31Z

Division faculty John van Aalst, MD and Clara N. Lee, MD, MPP were recently elected members of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. The purpose of the AAPS is to advance the science and art of plastic surgery through surgical education, research, scientific presentations, and professional interaction. The Association conducts an annual scientific program concerning topics of interest to plastic surgeons, with the goal being to provide current information on new developments, as well as reviews of established plastic surgical practices.

Division Chief C. Scott Hultman, MD, MBA was invited to join the American Surgical Association (ASA), the nation's oldest and most prestigious surgical organization. Founded in 1880, it is the goal of the Association to bring together the leading surgeons and scientists from North America and other continents to freely and openly discuss the latest clinical and research findings. The primary mission is to be the premier organization for surgical science and scholarship and to provide a national forum for presenting developments in the art and science of general and sub-specialty surgery as well as the elevation of the standards of the medical/surgical profession.

Division Chief C. Scott Hultman, MD, MBA named as one of ASPS 2013-2014's Visiting Professors

Arica M Hay — 2013-04-26T20:50:00Z

Plastic Surgery Division Chief Scott Hultman, MD, MBA has been named as one of the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) Visiting Professors for 2013-2014.The ASPS Visiting Professors instruct residents in Plastic Surgery using their clinical, technical and educational expertise, with their wealth of knowledge and innovative perspectives benefiting plastic surgery programs. Visits usually involve lectures, discussion groups, patient evaluation, and patient rounds.

Dr Hultman's areas of expertise which he will share with plastic surgery programs include Management of hand Burns, Laser Treatment of Burn Scars, Professionalism in Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, and Entrepreneurship: Launching an Office-Based Surgery Center.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeon is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the Society is composed of more than 7,000 physician members and represents and represents more than 94% of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr John van Aalst receives"Health Care Hero' award with Triangle Business Journal

Arica M Hay — 2013-03-28T14:25:00Z

As a result of his work with Baby Adam and his involvement with cleft palate repair in Palestine, Dr John van Aalst was nominated by the UNC Healthcare News Office for a Health Care Hero award with the Triangle Business Journal and received the Physician award on March 21st, 2013. The 29 finalists- doctors, nurses, volunteers and administrators- were honored at an awards dinner on March 22nd, 2013, following a showcase and networking event at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel. "Our winners this year represent another class of exceptional heroes", says Bryan Hamilton, publisher of Triangle Business Journal. "Whether serving those in need or working on breakthrough innovations in health care, these winners are changing people's lives."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6.5% of the US population fail to obtain medical care due to cost. Improving access to health care was the top answer for Health Care Heroes when asked what one thing they could change if they had the power. Dr van Aalst shared the sentiments of his colleagues as he commented "I would improve access of care- making access less dependent on language, culture or an understanding of the health care system".

NC Burn Reconstruction and Aesthetic Center in Full Swing

Arica M Hay — 2013-02-28T18:05:00Z

Together with the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center and the UNC Health Care System, the Division of Plastic Surgery officially opened the UNC Burn Reconstruction and Aesthetic Center in September 2012. The facility offers an elegant, private and convenient location for patients seeking cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures, reconstructive surgery and laser services. The combination of educational and research resources and top-quality surgeons delivers a premium quality experience for a variety of treatments. Conceived and developed by UNC board-certified Plastic Surgeons, the Center is a collaborative effort reflecting the Division mission of "Leading through innovation, serving with compassion".

Nelson Castillo, MD Joins the Division as Assistant Professor

Arica M Hay — 2012-12-03T21:25:00Z

Please join the Division of Plastic Surgery in extending a very warm welcome to Dr Nelson Castillo, who joins our faculty as Assistant Professor. Dr Castillo was most recently an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA, following his Plastic Surgery residency also at the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of Emory University Medical School, Dr Castillo did his general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical center in Boston, MA. His areas of interest are hand and upper extremity surgery, head and neck/breast oncologic reconstruction, body contouring, and general reconstruction as well as resident education. Appointments with Dr Castillo can be made at the ACC (Ambulatory Care Center) at (919) 843-9091, or at the Burn Reconstruction and Aesthetic Center at (919) 843-3734. You may contact Dr Castillo at (919) 966-7729.