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 Chief
Research
Director of Clinical Research
Our 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 ProgramBurn 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 ProgramFaculty
Zachary Brown, DO
Assistant Professor
Zachary Brown, DO
Assistant Professor
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Tae Chong, MD
Division Chair
Tae 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
Ramon DeJesus, MD
Associate Professor
Ramon DeJesus, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Michael J. Feldman, MD
Professor & Evans-Haynes Burn Center Medical Director
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
Email: michael.feldman@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154
Ja Hea Gu, MD
Assistant Professor
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
Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Research
Paschalia “Lina” Mountziaris, MD, PhD
Associate 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
Kenneth Ortiz, MD
Assistant Professor
Kenneth Ortiz, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Jennifer L. Rhodes, MD
Professor
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: 804-828-3042
Address/Location:
VCU Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Box 980154
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0154
Prabhu Senthil-Kumar, MD
Assistant Professor
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
Advanced Practice Providers
Krista Aghazarian, PA
Elizabeth Baity, PA
Keely Bennett, AGACNP
C. Todd Borchers, ACNP
Sheila Broughton, AGACNP
Melani Brunson, FNP
Addie Rodes Carr, PA
Lesley Coots, DNP
Kelsey Cunningham, FNP
Stephanie Delaney, PA
Devan Fitzpatrick, FNP
Diana Frye, FNP
Maria Kuscsik, FNP
Tina Lucas, PhD, ANP
Danielle Montemurro, PA
Nicole Shively, PA
Christopher Stevenson, AGACNP-BC
Kristin Story, PA
Amanda Traylor, FNP
Cameron Yudkin, FNP
Contact Us
Tae Woon Chong, MD
Division Chief
Tina Robertson, MA, CPC, ELI-MP
Division 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