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.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at VCU Health

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program 

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Message from the Chair

Chair's Message

Message from the Chair

"We combine surgical skills and artistry with groundbreaking medical discoveries to bring our patients life-enhancing results."

Tae Woon Chong, MD
Chair, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

 

Research

Director of Clinical Research

Paschalia_Lina_MountziarisOur Division has been actively involved in wound healing research for more than 30 years. All of our residents actively participate in research projects ranging from quality improvement studies to basic science to clinical studies in Plastic Surgery. Areas of interest include enhanced recovery, breast reconstruction, hand trauma, pediatric plastic surgery, and microsurgery. These projects are coordinated by our Director of Clinical Research, Paschalia Mountziaris, MD, PhD, and Lesley Coots, DNP, APRN-BC.

Paschalia Mountziaris, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Director of Clinical Research 

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program

The plastic and reconstructive surgery resident experience 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.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program

Burn Surgery Fellowship Program

Our Burn Fellowship is a year-long commitment involving all aspects of burn care. This program is designed to provide multidisciplinary exposure to the art and science of burn surgery.

Burn Surgery Fellowship Program

Faculty

Tae Woon Chong, MD

Tae Woon Chong, MD

Division Chair

Tae Woon Chong, MD

Tae Woon Chong, MD

Division Chair

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Phone: 804-828-3033

Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154

Michael J. Feldman, MD

Michael J. Feldman, MD

Professor & Evans-Haynes Burn Center Medical Director

Michael J. Feldman, MD

Michael J. Feldman, MD

Professor & Evans-Haynes Burn Center Medical Director

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Medical Director of the Evans-Haynes Burn Center
B.W. Haynes Jr. Professorship in General and Trauma Surgery
Interim Chair, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Phone: 804-828-3033

Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154

Ja Hea Gu, MD

Ja Hea Gu, MD

Assistant Professor

Ja Hea Gu, MD

Ja Hea Gu, MD

Assistant Professor

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Email: jahea.gu@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154

Paschalia “Lina” Mountziaris, MD, PhD

Paschalia “Lina” Mountziaris, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Research

Paschalia “Lina” Mountziaris, MD, PhD

Paschalia “Lina” Mountziaris, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Research

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Microsurgery
Breast Surgery
Aesthetic Surgery
Post Traumatic and Oncologic Reconstruction
Hand Surgery

Phone: 804-828-3033

Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154

Jennifer L. Rhodes, MD

Jennifer L. Rhodes, MD

Professor

Jennifer L. Rhodes, MD

Jennifer L. Rhodes, MD

Professor

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Cleft, Craniofacial, and Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Medical Director, Center for Craniofacial Care, Children's Hospital of Richmond
Director Vascular Malformations Multidisciplinary Team

Phone: 804-828-3033

Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154

Prabhu Senthil-Kumar, MD

Prabhu Senthil-Kumar, MD

Assistant Professor

Prabhu Senthil-Kumar, MD

Prabhu Senthil-Kumar, MD

Assistant Professor

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Email: prabhu.senthilkumar@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154

Alvin Wong, MD

Alvin Wong, MD

Assistant Professor

Alvin Wong, MD

Alvin Wong, MD

Assistant Professor

Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Email: alvin.wong@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154

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Advanced Practice Providers

Krista Aghazarian, PA
Melani Brunson, NP
Elizabeth Baity, PA
Christopher Borchers, NP
Addie Rodes Carr, PA
Hugh Cline, PA
Lesley Coots, DNP
Stephanie Delaney, PA
Devan Fitzpatrick, NP
Maria Kuscsik, NP
Tina Lucas, NP
Danielle Montemurro, PA
Christopher Stevenson, NP
Amanda Traylor, NP

Contact Us

Tae Woon Chong, MD
Division Chair

Tina Cary
Associate Administrator
tina.hamlet@vcuhealth.org

Office Location
West Hospital
16th Floor, North Wing

Mailing Address
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154

Phone: (804) 828-3033
Fax: (804) 828-0489