Welcome to Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Whether elective or required, we pride ourselves on cultivating strong patient partnerships, combining skill with artistry to achieve naturally beautiful results.
The internationally recognized surgeons at the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery enjoy privileges at leading hospitals throughout the greater Richmond area. We are committed to preserving and improving the patient’s quality of life through improved self-esteem, enhanced appearance and restoration of functionality.
The division collaborates with VCU Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Human Genetics, Sculpture, and Orthodontics, and the VCU Simulation & Patient Safety Center.
Surgery Education
The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program includes training in areas of trauma, complex wound healing, craniofacial surgery, maxillofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery and pediatric plastic surgery. We also offer an international traveling component to our program.
Learn MoreResearch
Our division has an active research program with an emphasis on wound healing, microsurgery, nerve physiology, craniofacial growth, fetal wound healing and new innovations in burn care.
From the Chair
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Faculty
Advanced Practice Providers
Ashley M Shoultz, FNP
Heather Hayden, FNP
Kayla Flynn, PA
Leslie Coots, FNP
Margaret Shea, FNP
Melani Brunson, NP
Valentina S Lucas, ANP
Contact Us
Andrea Pozez, M.D., FACS
Chair, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
andrea.pozez@vcuhealth.org
Tina Hamlet
Associate Administrator
tina.hamlet@vcuhealth.org
804-828-5320
Nicole Palat
Division Supervisor
nicole.palate@vcuhealth.org
804.628.1559
Brittany Jones
Administrative Support
brittany.s.jones@vcuhealth.org
804.828.3033
Office Location
West Hospital
16th Floor, North Wing
Mailing Address
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154
Phone: (804) 828-3033
Fax: (804) 828-0489