Dr. Zenn's CV

Past Positions

• Chief Medical Officer, Novadaq Corporation. 2016 to 2017
• Professor of Surgery with Tenure, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 2013 to 2016
• Vice Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 2009 to 2016
• Program Director of Plastic Surgery Independent Residency, DUMC, 2003 to 2015
• Program Director of Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency, DUMC, 2012 to 2015
• Director, Human Tissue Laboratory, DUMC, 2009 to 2016
• Director, Gross Anatomy Laboratory, Duke School of Medicine, 2014 to 2016
• Director, Duke Anatomic Gifts Program, 2014 to 2016
• Director, Educational Projects, Duke Department of Surgery, 2014 to 2016
• Associate Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 2005 to 2013 (tenured 2011)
• Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 2000 to 2005
• Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1995 to 2000

Education

• Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC — M.B.A. 2013 (with Health Sector Management certificate)
• Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY — M.D. 1988
• University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA — B.A. 1984
  Natural Science Major, summa cum laude

Postgraduate Training

Awards and Honors

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons Visiting Professor, 2015–2016
• Pathways to Leadership Program, ASPS leadership training, Jan 2007–Oct 2007
• The North Carolina Medical Society Tobacco Control Award, Physician Category Winner, 1999
• Teaching Scholars Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 1997–1999
• Cornell University Medical College
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, 1987
  • A.M.A. Scholarship in Clinical Nutrition, Fall 1988
  • Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship, 1984–1988
  • George N. Papanicolaou Fellow in Clinical Anatomy, Fall 1988
• University of Pennsylvania
  • Phi Beta Kappa, 1984
  • Dean’s List, 1980–1984

Certification

• American Board of Plastic Surgery, September 1998 (recertified 2009)
• American Board of Surgery, May 1994

Professional Society Memberships

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• American Association of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Association of Academic Chairmen in Plastic Surgery
• World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Plastic Surgery Research Council
• American College of Surgeons, Fellow
• North Carolina Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons — Vice‑President 2001–2002; President 2002–2003
• Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• North Carolina Medical Society
• Nathan A. Womack Surgical Society
• American Medical Association

Publications

• “Indications and Controversies for Implant‑Based Reconstruction Utilizing Biological Meshes.” Zenn, MR. Clinics in Plast Surg 45(1): 55‑63, 2018.
• “Optimizing outcomes of postmastectomy breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix: a review of recent clinical data.” Zenn MR et al. ePlasty. June 2017.
• “The role of intraoperative perfusion assessment: What is the current state and how can I use it in my practice?” Phillips BT, Zenn MR et al. Plast Recon Surg 137(2): 731‑741, 2016.
• “Early postoperative complications following gracilis free muscle transfer for facial reanimation: a systematic review and pooled data analysis.” Garcia RM, Gosain AK, Zenn MR, Marcus JM. J Reconstr Microsurg 31: 558‑564, 2015.
• “Contemporary solutions for the treatment of facial nerve paralysis.” Garcia RM, Zenn MR, Marcus JM et al. Plast Recon Surg 136(1): 189‑196, 2015.
• “Staged Immediate Breast Reconstruction (SIBR).” Zenn MR. Plast Recon Surg 135(4): 976‑979, 2015.
• “Bipaddle radial forearm flap for head and neck reconstruction.” Zhang YX, Lazzeri D, Zhou X, Li Z, Nicoli F, Zenn MR et al. J Craniofac Surg 26(2): 350‑353, 2015.
• “A National Snapshot of Satisfaction with Breast Cancer Procedures.” Atisha D, Zenn MR et al. Ann Surg Oncol 22(2): 361‑369, 2015.
• “Multidisciplinary approach to treatment of radiation‑induced chest wall sarcoma.” Kara HV, Gandolfi BM, William JB, D’Amico TA, Zenn MR. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Epub Feb 2015.
• “A detailed evaluation of anatomic variations of the profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap using computed tomography angiograms.” Delong M, Hughes D, Zenn MR et al. Plast Recon Surg 134(2): 186‑192e, 2014.
• “Correlation between abdominal perforator vessels identified with preoperative computed tomography angiography and intraoperative fluorescent angiography in the microsurgical breast reconstruction patient.” Pestana IA, Zenn MR. Ann Plast Surg 72: 144‑149, 2014.
• “Evolving trends in autologous breast reconstruction: Is the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator flap taking over?” Pien I, Caccavale S, Cheung MC, Butala P, Hughes DB, Ligh C, Zenn MR et al. Ann Plast Surg Epub Aug 2014.
• “Factors influencing fellowship selection, career trajectory, and academic productivity among plastic surgeons.” DeLong MR, Hughes DB, Tandon VJ, Choi BD, Zenn MR. Plast Reconstr Surg 133(3): 730‑736, 2014.
• “Prefabricated neck expanded skin flap with the superficial temporal vessels for facial resurfacing.” Lazzeri D, Su W, Qian Y, Mesmer C, Zenn MR et al. J Reconstr Microsurg 4: 255‑262, 2013.
• “Intraoperative laser angiography using the SPY system: review of the literature and recommendations for use.” Gurtner CG, Jones GE, Neligan PC, Newman MI, Phillips BT, Sacks JM, Zenn MR. Annals of Surgical Innovation Research 7(1): 1‑15, 2013.
• “Autologous blood use for free flap breast reconstruction: a comparative evaluation of a preoperative blood donation program.” Louer CR, Chang JB, Hollenbeck ST, Zenn MR. Annals of Plastic Surgery 70(2): 158‑161, 2013.

Books Authored

• Reconstructive Surgery: Anatomy, Technique, and Clinical Applications. Zenn MR, Jones G. Quality Medical Publishing, 2012. (2‑volume, 1,992 pages, 4,000 illustrations, 4 DVDs.)

Book Chapters

• “Supraclavicular Artery Flap.” Zenn MR. In FLAPS AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY (2nd Ed.), Ch. 33.1. Edited by Fu Chan Wei, M.D. & Samir Mardini, M.D. Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2017.
• “Indocyanine Green/SPY Imaging in Perforator Breast Reconstruction.” Zenn MR. In PERFORATOR FLAPS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION. Edited by Joshua Levine, M.D. et al. Thieme Medical Publishers, New York, 2016.
• “Fluorescent Angiography.” Zenn MR. In Toolbox for Autologous Breast Reconstruction – CLINICS OF PLASTIC SURGERY. Edited by Maurice Nahabedian. Elsevier, Philadelphia, Apr 2011.
• “Laser Angiography.” Zenn MR. eMedicine Journal, 2011.
• “Autologous Reconstruction: Gluteal Flap Breast Reconstruction.” Zenn MR. In BREAST SURGERY. Edited by Kirby I. Bland, M.D. & V. Suzanne Klimberg, M.D. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2011.
• “Trunk Reconstruction.” Walsh M, Zenn MR, Levin LS. In PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY. Edited by Maria Siemionow, M.D. Springer (in print).

Educational Courses

• Co‑Director, Annual Fresh Cadaver Flap Dissection Course for Reconstructive Surgery. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. August 2017.
• Director, Annual Fresh Cadaver Flap Dissection Course for Reconstructive Surgery. Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. August 2003 – 2016.
• Director, Duke Breast Perforator Flap Dissection Course. Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. August 2012 – 2016.
• Co‑Director, Duke Facial Nerve Symposium. Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. September 2008.

Editorial Boards

• Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2003–2015
• Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2007–2015
• Head & Neck, 2008–2015

Committee Memberships

• AACPS – Nominating Committee, 2010 – 2015
• AAPS – Development Committee, 2011 – 2012
• AAPS – Issues Subcommittee, 2015 – 2016
• ABPS – Oral Board Examiner, 2012 – present
• ACGME – Accreditation Appeals (Plastic Surgery), 2010 – 2016
• ASPS/PSF – Finance & Investment Committee, 2015 – 2017
• ASPS – Ethics Committee, 2013 – 2016
• ASPS – Program Committee (Microsurgery), 2006 – 2010
• ASPS – Program Committee (Breast Surgery), 2010 – 2016
• ASPS – Curriculum Development Committee, 2009 – 2015
• ASRM – Executive Council, Senior Member at Large, 2008 – 2011
• ASRM – Executive Council, Historian, 2014 – 2016
• ASRM – Education Representative to ASPS, 2008 – 2012
• ASRM – Ad‑hoc Breast Committee, 2006 – 2015
• ASRM – Audit Committee, 2005 – 2011
• ASRM – CPT/RUC Committee, 2004 – 2012
• ASRM – Buncke Lectureship Committee, 2006 – 2012
• ASRM – Program Committee (Chair), 2007
• ASRM – Godina Selection Committee, 2010 – 2012
• ASRM – Bylaws Committee, 2016 – 2017
• Duke School of Medicine Curriculum Committee, 2014 – 2016
• DUMC – ICGME Voting Member, 2005 – 2016
• Durham Regional Hospital – GME Committee, 2010 – 2015
• WSRM – Bylaws Committee, 2013 – 2015

Community Service

• Board Member, Race for the Cure, Susan G. Komen NC Triangle Affiliate, 2001–2004
• “Saving Face: Reconstruction of Head and Neck Cancers and Their Prevention,” outreach program for teens, 1997–2010

Presentations

• “Reconstruction of Facial Defects from Moh’s Surgery: Keeping it Simple with Smaller Defects and Local Flaps.” QMP Reconstructive Symposium. Chicago, IL. September 2018.
• “Facial Reanimation: How to Get Started and Build a Practice.” QMP Reconstructive Symposium. Chicago, IL. September 2018.
• “Master Class: Nipple Sparing Immediate Breast Reconstruction.” QMP Reconstructive Symposium. Chicago, IL. September 2018.
• “Facial Implants and Facial Fat Grafting.” American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Facial Cadaver Workshop. Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. August 2018.
• “Master Class: Nipple‑Sparing Mastectomy and Direct‑to‑Implant: Making It Work.” QMP Reconstructive Symposium. Chicago, IL. November 2017.
• “Combination of Flaps and Tissue Expansion in Breast Reconstruction.” QMP Reconstructive Symposium. Chicago, IL. November 2017.
• “State of the Art in Breast Reconstruction.” National Congress of Columbian Plastic Surgery (SCCP) and the Ibero‑Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP). Cartagena, Colombia. September 2017.
• “Staged Immediate Breast Reconstruction – The Zenn Delay.” National Congress of Columbian Plastic Surgery (SCCP) and the Ibero‑Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP). Cartagena, Colombia. September 2017.
• “Contemporary Solutions for Facial Palsy.” National Congress of Columbian Plastic Surgery (SCCP) and the Ibero‑Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP). Cartagena, Colombia. September 2017.
• “Principles of Flap Selection in Breast Reconstruction.” Visiting Professor, Southern Illinois University. Springfield, IL. March 2017.
• “My Experience in Single Stage Breast Reconstruction with Nipple Sparing Mastectomy and Primary Breast Implant Placement.” Visiting Professor, Southern Illinois University. Springfield, IL. March 2017.
• “How to Avoid Flap Necrosis in Breast Reconstruction.” Visiting Professor, Southern Illinois University. Springfield, IL. March 2017.
• “Facial Reanimation.” Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland Clinic Combined Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Cleveland, OH. August 2015.
• “The Use of Fluorescent Angiography in Breast Reconstruction Surgery.” Breast Reconstruction: State of the Art 2014. New York University. NY, NY. November 2011.
• “Perforator Selection in DIEP Breast Reconstruction.” 24th National Congress of the Italian Society of Microsurgery. Palermo, Italy. October 2011.
• “Use of the Masseteric Nerve in Facial Reanimation.” 24th National Congress of the Italian Society of Microsurgery. Palermo, Italy. October 2011.
• “Breast Reconstruction 101.” University of Wisconsin Grand Rounds. Madison, WI. September 2011.
• “Microsurgery‑ The Tie That Binds.” Yale University Surgery Grand Rounds. New Haven, CT. May 2011.
• “Revisional Surgery in Breast Reconstruction‑ Autogenous Reconstruction.” Annual Meeting. American Society of Plastic Surgery. Toronto, Canada. October 2010.
• “Fluorescent Laser Angiography in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.” Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting. Chicago, IL. September 2010.
• “Financial Considerations in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: Making it Work.” Breast and Body Symposium. Santa Fe, NM. August 2010.
• “Flap Dissection in Autogenous Breast Reconstruction.” Breast and Body Symposium. Santa Fe, NM. August 2010.
• “Salvage of Autogenous Breast Reconstruction with Flaps.” Breast and Body Symposium. Santa Fe, NM. August 2010.
• “Breast Reconstruction Following Previous Failures.” Reconstructive Surgery Symposium. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. June 2010.
• “Facial Reanimation Using the Gracilis Muscle.” Reconstructive Surgery Symposium. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. June 2010.
• “Coding in Plastic Surgery at Duke.” Duke Coding Society Meeting. Durham, NC. April 2010.
• “SPY Angiography in Plastic Surgery.” Spy Imaging in Reconstruction Meeting. Cary, NC. March 2010.
• “Alternative (Non‑Abdominal Based) Perforator Flap Reconstruction: TUG Flap Breast Reconstruction.” ASRM Annual Meeting. Boca Raton, FL. January 2010.
• “Cutting Edge Solutions for Facial Paralysis.” ASRM Annual Meeting. Boca Raton, FL. January 2010.
• “Facial Reanimation‑ The Joy of a Smile.” ASPS Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. October 2009.
• “DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction.” American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. October 2009.
• “New Ideas in Breast Reconstruction.” North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Kiawah Island, SC. October 2009.
• “Breast Reduction and Breast Reconstruction – a personal evolution.” Plastic Surgical Association Republic of China Annual Meeting. Taipei, Taiwan. November 2008.
• “Facial Reanimation‑ The Joy of a Smile.” ACPA Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. April 2008.
• “Facial Reanimation.” Facial Nerve and Reanimation Symposium. Durham, NC. September 2008.
• “Facial Reanimation.” Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY. August 2008.
• “Microsurgical Reconstruction of Mohs Defects.” 22nd Annual Workshop in Plastic Surgery. St. Johns, USVI. January 2008.
• “Microsurgical Salvage of Breast Reconstruction.” 22nd Annual Workshop in Plastic Surgery. St. Johns, USVI. January 2008.
• “Microsurgical Tips in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.” 22nd Annual Workshop in Plastic Surgery. St. Johns, USVI. January 2008.
• “Breast Reconstruction‑ What Has Evolved as the Clinical Standard.” American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Beverly Hills, CA. January 2008.
• “Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair after TRAM Breast Reconstruction.” Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium; Santa Fe, NM. August 2007.
• “Revisional Breast Surgery using Myocutaneous Flaps.” World Society of Reconstructive Surgery. Athens, Greece. July 2007.
• “Revisional Surgery in Breast Reconstruction‑ Perfecting Shape.” American Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October 2006.
• “Breast Reconstruction Salvage with Microsurgery.” Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium; Santa Fe, NM. August 2006.
• “Anatomic Relationship Between the Inframammary Fold and the Pectoralis Major Origin.” Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 47th Annual Meeting. Sea Island, GA. June 2006.
• “Breast Reconstruction in the New Millennium.” AORN Annual Meeting. Chapel Hill, NC. February 2006.
• “Insetting of the superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap in breast reconstruction.” American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery; Puerto Rico. January 2005.
• “Functional Unilateral Gluteoplasty for Fecal Incontinence: Technical Refinements, Donor Site Morbidity, and Long‑term Outcome.” 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons; San Diego, CA. October 2004.
• “Autogenous Alternatives to TRAM Flap Reconstruction of the Breast.” 18th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons/PSEF; Atlanta, GA. January 2002.
• “Chest Wall Reconstruction.” 18th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons/PSEF; Atlanta, GA. January 2002.
• “Treatment of Hernias After TRAM Flap Reconstruction.” 18th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons/PSEF; Atlanta, GA. January 2002.
• “Breast Reconstruction in the New Millennium.” Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Rex Healthcare’s Ninth Annual Survivor Program. Raleigh, NC. October 2001.
• “Breast Reconstruction.” Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Rex Healthcare’s Eighth Annual Survivor Program. Raleigh, NC. October 2000.
• “Breast Reconstruction.” Women’s Cancers. UNC/Duke. The Grandover, Greensboro, NC. October 2000.
• “Fellowship in Plastic Surgery.” North Carolina Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons annual meeting; Asheville, NC. September 2000.
• “Facial Reconstruction after Trauma.” 11th Annual New Hanover Medical Center Trauma Symposium; Wilmington, NC. February 2000.
• “Melanoma in the New Millennium.” Greensboro Rotary Club; Greensboro, NC. July 1999.
• “New Developments in Head and Neck and Breast Reconstruction.” Nathan Womack Society; Chapel Hill, NC. May 1999.
• “Breast TRAM Flap, Gluteus Flap, and other Free Flaps.” American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting; Boca Raton, FL. January 1997.
• “Microsurgical Reconstruction.” Surgery Grand Rounds/Visiting Professor. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. September 1997.
• “Cheek Reconstruction Utilizing a Free TRAM Flap.” New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 36th Annual Meeting; Boston, MA. June 1995.
• “Correction of Tip Asymmetry in the Cleft Lip Nose.” Biannual Meeting of the Harvard Plastic Surgical Residencies; Boston, MA. June 1995.
• "Subcillary Malar Augmentation and Cheek Advancement: A Six Year Study in 22 Patients Undergoing Blepharoplasty." American Association of Plastic Surgeons; St. Louis, MO May, 1994.