About Dr. Chan

 

James Chan, MD

Board Certified
Fellowship trained
Member of the American Academy
of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery



Dr. James Chan is a fellowship trained facial plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic, aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face, head, and neck.


Education:
Dr. Chan graduated with honors from the University of Chicago prior to attending medical at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He received numerous honors while in medical school and graduated with the Alpha Omega Alpha award, which is only given to the top 5% of the graduating medical class.

Training:
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Chan completed internship in General Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He then completed 5 additional years of specialized training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic where he focused on surgical treatment of diseases of the face, head and neck. Because Dr. Chan developed a special interest in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck, he went on to receive additional fellowship training at Stanford University in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. He remains on the clinical faculty at Stanford University. Dr. Chan is ABMS board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Professional Organizations:
Dr. Chan is licensed to practice medicine in the state of California and is a member of many national medical organizations including:
 
American Medical Association
American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
American Rhinologic Society

Hospital Affilations:
Dr. Chan is affiliated with and has admitting and surgical staff privileges at the following local hospitals:
 

Stanford University Medical Center
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto Veterans Administration Hospital

Research:
Dr. Chan has published extensively in the medical literature, written textbook chapters, and lectured nationally on facial plastics and reconstructive surgery. He remains actively involved in research dedicated to developing bioengineered tissue for use in plastic and reconstructive procedures and holds US patents in this area. A complete Curriculum Vita can be requested by contacting our office.

Selected bibliography of recent peer-reviewed articles and book chapters:
 

Khariwala SS, Chan J, Blackwell KE, Alam DS. Temporal mandibular joint reconstruction using vascularized bone graft with alloderm. J Reconstr Microsurg 2007;23 (1):25-30.
Chan J and Koltai PJ. Principles of Trauma - Ch. 66. In: Bailey BJ, ed. Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology, 4th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006.
Koltai PJ, Ellis B, Chan J, Calabro A. Anterior and posterior cartilage graft dimensions in successful laryngotracheal reconstruction. Arch Otolaryngol 2006;132(6):631-4.
Chan J, Darr AB, Alam DS, Calabro AC. Investigation of a Novel Cross-Linked Hyaluronan Hydrogel for Use as a Soft-Tissue Filler. Am J Cosmetic Surg 2005;22(2):105-8.
Chan J, Putnam MA, Feustel PJ, Koltai PJ. The age dependent relationship between facial fractures and skull fractures. Int J Ped Otolaryngol 2004; 68(7):877-81.

Philosophy:
As a specialist in Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Chan will provide you with a personalized consultation that will address your specific needs. Whether you are looking for something minimally invasive with little downtime, or a more dramatic change, Dr. Chan's goal is to provide you with the highest quality care in a safe environment. He is trained in the latest techniques and can provide you detailed information so that you can make an informed choice.



 

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