MTF, FTM, Gender Neutral Top Surgery Plastic Surgeon NYC (2024)

Krishna S. Vyas, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S.

Associations

Clinical Fellow in Surgery
Assistant in Surgery with Full Privileges
Adult Reconstructive and Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Aesthetic Surgery Fellow
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics, New York, New York

Resident, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Clinical and Translational Science
University of Kentucky Graduate School, Lexington, Kentucky

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky

Master of Health Science (M.H.S.)
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD

Certificate in Vaccine Science and Policy
Department of International Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences, Lexington, KY

Administrative Leadership

Instructor of Surgery : Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Resident and Fellows Association
– Representative for the oldest and largest graduate medical education program in the nation (1,500 residents)
– Expanded to Tri-Site Leadership Forums
(Minnesota, Arizona, Florida)
– Chair of Sub-Committees (Education, Diversity and Inclusion, Social, Athletic, Outreach, Research, Quality Improvement, International, and Policy and Advocacy)
– Served as Secretary and Treasurer
Board Member
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Board of Directors
– One of 34 board members representing more than 26,000 alumni in all 50 states and 80 countries around the world
– The Board provides leadership, makes policy decisions, and decides strategic vision
Board Member
Graduate Medical Education Committee: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
– Representative for the institutional body that oversees all Mayo Clinic medical and graduate programs to ensure compliance with accrediting organizations such as the ACGME
– Liaison between faculty, residents and hospital administration
Mayo Clinic Young Investigators Research Symposium
– Tri-Site conference that showcases Mayo Clinic research and provides education and networking opportunities Committee Service

Editorial Activities – Editorial Board

Instructor, Organic Chemistry II Workshop
University of Kentucky

Editor in Chief, Honors Program Newsletter

Board Director, Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
University of Kentucky

President & Vice President, Pre-Med AMSA
University of Kentucky

Chapter Chair and Volunteer, DanceBlue
University of Kentucky

Board Member, Pike County Youth Leadership Council
Pikeville High School

Volunteering

Volunteer, Suturing Skills Lab
Mayo Clinic

Member, Rhythm and Bones Dance Troupe
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Research Fellow, Department of Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University

Member, Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
University of Kentucky

Member, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society
University of Kentucky

Research Fellow, Gill Heart Institute
University of Kentucky

Research Assistant, National Association for the Blind
Mumbai, India

Research Assistant, UNICEF: Food Fortification Project
Gujarat, India

Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Vyas KS, Kaufman J, Munavalli GS, Robertson K, Behfar A, Wyles SP. Exosomes: the latest in
regenerative aesthetics. Regen Med. 2023;18(2):181-194.
2. Kohan J, Vyas K, Erotocritou M, Khajuria A, Tehrani K. High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic
(HIFEM) Energy With and Without Radiofrequency for Noninvasive Body Contouring: A
Systematic Review. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Nov 13.
3. Alameddine KO, Richards BA, Vyas K, Chaudhry A, Millesi E, Hamilton GS, Bite U. Evaluating
the Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Postoperative Pain Management for Rhinoplasty: A
Retrospective Study. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Sep 29.
4. Vyas K, Suchyta M, Gibreel W, et al. Virtual Surgical Planning and 3D-Printed Surgical Guides in
Facial Allotransplantation. Semin Plast Surg. 2022;36(3):199-208.
5. Vyas KS, Suchyta MA, Hunt CH, Gibreel W, Mardini S. Black Bone MRI for Virtual Surgical
Planning in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. Semin Plast Surg. 2022;36(3):192-198.
6. Vyas K, Bakri K, Gibreel W, Cotofana S, Amer H, Mardini S. Facial Transplantation. Facial Plast
Surg Clin North Am. 2022;30(2):255-269.
7. Vyas K, Gibreel W, Mardini S. Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) in Craniomaxillofacial
Reconstruction. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2022;30(2):239-253.
8. Martin ECS, Vyas KS, Batbold S, Erwin PJ, Brewer JD. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
Recurrence After Wide Local Excision Versus Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Systematic Review
and Meta-Analysis. Dermatol Surg. 2022 Mar 30.
9. Saffari TM, Saffari S, Vyas KS, Mardini S, Shin AY. Role of adipose tissue grafting and adiposederived stem cells in peripheral nerve surgery. Neural Regen Res. 2022 Oct;17(10):2179-2184.
10. Sharaf B, Morris J, Vyas KS. Point of Care Virtual Surgical Planning and Three-Dimensional
Printing for Feminizing Foreheadplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Dec 1; 148 (6):1080e-1082e.
11. Bedi G, Chung MT, Vyas KS, Vasconez LO, Vasconez HC. The Potential Impact of COVID-19 on
Aesthetic Fellowship Programs. Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Oct 7.
12. Lynch EB, DeCoster RC, Vyas KS, Rinker BD, Yang M, Vasconez HC, Clemens MW. Current risk
of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a systematic review of epidemiological
studies. Annals Breast Surg. 2021 Sept (5). 5
13. Lynch EB, Anderson WM, DeCoster RC, Bonaroti AR, Vyas KS, Bourne DA, Vasconez HC, Lin
KY. Update on the Basic Science Concepts and Applications of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in
Hand and Craniofacial Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Sep 1; 148 (3):475e-486e.
14. Lynch E, DeCoster R, Vyas K, Bonaroti A, Rinker B, Vasconez C, Clemens M. Current Risk of
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Systematic Review of
Epidemiological Studies. Annals of Breast Surgery: an Open Access Journal to Bridge Breast
Surgeons Across the World. 2021 Sep 30;5.
15. Escandon JM, Vyas KS, Manrique OJ. High Definition Lipoplasty in Male Patients: A Systematic
Review of Surgical Techniques and Outcomes. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Jul 26 Epub 2021 July 26
16. Vyas KS, Arnold PG, Bite U, Fisher J, Gibreel W, Mardini S. Remembering Ian T. Jackson at the
Mayo Clinic. J Craniofac Surg. 2021 May 1; 32 (Suppl 3):1251-1255.
17. Asaad M, Rajesh A, Vyas K, Morrison SD. Reply: Telemedicine in Transgender Care: A TwentyFirst-Century Beckoning. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 May 1; 147 (5):899e-900e.
18. Vyas KS, Martinez-Jorge J. Commentary on: Non-Surgical Correction of Secondary Contour
Deformities of the Penile Girth. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Apr 12.
19. Bedi G, Vyas KS, Chung MT, Morrison SD, Asaad M, Mardini S. Telemedicine in International
Cleft Care: A Systematic Review. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Feb 4; 1055665621989140 Epub
2021 Feb 04.
20. Vyas KS, Saba ES, Tran N. Regenerative Properties of Autologous Fat Grafting in a Complicated
Radiation-Induced Wound. Wounds. 2021 Feb; 33 (2):E20-E23.
21. Vyas KS, Abu-Ghname A, Banuelos J, Morrison SD, Manrique O. Aesthetic Augmentation
Phalloplasty: A Systematic Review of Techniques and Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Nov;
146 (5):995-1006
22. Abu-Ghname A, Patel V, Davis MJ, Seebacher NA, Shen JK, Cen N, Kneib CJ, Cho DY, Massie JP,
Vyas KS, Streed CG Jr, Morrison SD, Satterwhite T. Does Portrayal of Skin Tone in GenderAffirming Literature Represent Diversity? 2020 Oct 21. LGBT Health.
23. Vyas KS, Youssef S, Bustos SS, Martinez-Jorge J. Trends of Breast Reconstruction in Medicare
Beneficiaries. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020;8(9 Suppl):133-133.
24. Mohan AT, Suchyta M, Vyas KS, Lachman N, Mardini S, Saint-Cyr M. A Cadaveric Anatomical
and Histological Study of Recipient Intercostal Nerve Selection for Sensory Reinnervation in
Autologous Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020 Aug 30.
25. Boonipat T, Robertson CE, Meaike JD, Vyas KS, Asaad M, Mardini S. Dual innervation of free
gracilis muscle for facial reanimation: What we know so far. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020
May 29.
26. Mohan AT, Vyas KS, Asaad M, Khajuria A. Plastic Surgery Lockdown Learning during
Coronavirus Disease 2019: Are Adaptations in Education Here to Stay? Plast Reconstr Surg Glob
Open. 2020 Jul 10;8(7):e3064.
28. Asaad M, Rajesh A, Vyas K, Morrison SD. Telemedicine in Transgender Care: A Twenty-FirstCentury Beckoning. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Jul;146(1):108e-109e.
29. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC, Morrison SD, Zielins E, Bakri K, Mardini S. Platelet Concentrates as
Enrichment Strategies in Autologous Fat Grafting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Sep 14.
30. Asaad M, Vyas KS, Tran NV. Reconstruction of Complex Abdominal Wall Defect With
Autogenous Pedicled Demucosalized Seromuscular Flap. Ann Plast Surg. 2020 Jun;84(6):697-699.
31. Asaad M, Rajesh A, Tarabishi AS, Sakkal N, Banuelos J, Vyas KS, Tran NV. Do We Publish What
We Present? A Critical Analysis of Abstracts Presented At Three Plastic Surgery Meetings. Plast
Reconstr Surg. 2020 Mar 19.
32. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC, Morrison S, Mogni B, Linton S, Hockensmith L, Kabir T, Zielins E, Najor
A, Bakri K, Mardini S. Fat Graft Enrichment Strategies: A Systematic Review. Plast Reconstr Surg.
2020 Mar;145(3):827-841.
33. Banuelos J, Abu-Ghname A, Vyas K, Sharaf B, Nguyen MT, Harless C, Manrique OJ, MartinezJorge J, Tran NV. Should Obesity Be Considered a Contraindication for Prepectoral Breast
Reconstruction? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Mar;145(3):619-627.
34. Vyas KS, DeCoster RC, Burns JC, Rodgers LT, Shrout MA, Mercer JP, Coquillard C, Dugan AJ,
Baratta MD, Rinker BD, Vasconez HC. Autologous Fat Grafting Does Not Increase Risk of
Oncologic Recurrence in the Reconstructed Breast. Ann Plast Surg. 2020 Feb 11.
35. Asaad M, Kelarji AB, Jawhar CS, Banuelos J, Taslakian E, Wahood W, Vyas KS, Sharaf B.
Eyebrow Height Changes with Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg
Glob Open. 2019 Sep 30;7(9):e2433.
36. Abu-Ghname A, Banuelos J, Davis MJ, Kreutz-Rodrigues L, Morrison SD, Vyas KS. Augmentation
Phalloplasty for Acquired Penile Shortening: A Systematic Review of Techniques, Outcomes,
Patient Satisfaction, and Limitations. J Sex Med. 2020 Feb;17(2):331-341.
37. Boas SR, Ascha M, Morrison SD, Massie JP, Nolan IT, Shen JK, Vyas KS, Satterwhite T.
Outcomes and Predictors of Revision Labiaplasty and Clitoroplasty after Gender-Affirming Genital
Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Dec;144(6):1451-1461.
38. Asaad M, Rajesh A, Wahood W, Vyas KS, Houdek MT, Rose PS, Moran SL. Flap reconstruction
for sacrectomy defects: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020
Feb;73(2):255-268.
39. Asaad M, Rajesh A, Banuelos J, Vyas KS, Tran NV. Time from submission to publication in plastic
surgery journals: The story of accepted manuscripts. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020
Feb;73(2):383-390.
40. Asaad M, Rajesh A, Vyas K. A Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Trial Comparing Digital
Simulation to Textbook for Cleft Surgery Education. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Oct;144(4):716e-717e.
27. Banuelos J, Abu-Ghname A, Asaad M, Vyas K, Sohail MR, Sharaf B. Microbiology of ImplantBased Breast Reconstruction Infections: A Systematic Review. Ann Plast Surg. 2020
Aug;85(2):194-201.
40. Boas SR, Ascha M, Morrison SD, Massie JP, Nolan IT, Shen JK, Vyas KS, Satterwhite T.
Outcomes and Predictors of Revision Labiaplasty and Clitoroplasty after Gender-Affirming Genital
Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Dec;144(6):1451-1461.
41. Asaad M, Vyas K, Akinhanmi M, Balls-Berry JE. Gender Disparities in Preoperative Resource Use
for Wrist Arthroscopy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Sep;144(3):513e-514e.
42. Abu-Ghname A, Banuelos J, Oliver JD, Vyas K, Daniels D, Sharaf B. Outcomes and Complications
of Pediatric Cranioplasty: A Systematic Review. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Sep;144(3):433e-443e.
43. Rajesh A, Asaad M, Nashed M, Vyas K. Matching into Integrated Plastic Surgery: The Value of
Research Fellowships. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov;144(5):946e-947e.
44. Oliver JD, Alsubaie SA, Vyas KS, Chaudhry A, Forte AJ, Martinez-Jorge J, Manrique OJ.
“Creation” rather than “Reconstruction” in Gender-Affirming Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019
Aug;144(2):341e-342e.
45. Sayegh F, Ludwig DC, Ascha M, Vyas K, Shakir A, Kwong JW, Swanson M, Evans MW,
Gatherwright J, Morrison SD. Facial Masculinization Surgery and its Role in the Treatment of
Gender Dysphoria. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Jul;30(5):1339-1346.
46. Vyas KS, Bole M, Vasconez HC, Banuelos JM, Martinez-Jorge J, Tran N, Lemaine V, Mardini S,
Bakri K. Profile of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Obese and Lean Environments. Aesthetic Plast
Surg. 2019 Dec;43(6):1635-1645.
47. Youssef SJ, Vyas KS. A Critical Analysis of Medicare Claims for Otolaryngology Procedures.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Dec;161(6):929-938.
48. Asaad M, Rajesh A, Boonipat T, Vyas K. The history and heritage of the plastic surgery research
council. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 Sep;72(9):1576-1606.
49. Rajesh A, Vyas KS, Tarabishi AS, Sakkal N, Chandra A. The ‘App’ Era and Its Impact in Plastic
Surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Jun 21;39(7):NP310-NP311.
50. Oliver JD, Banuelos J, Abu-Ghname A, Vyas KS, Sharaf B. Alloplastic Cranioplasty
Reconstruction: A Systematic Review Comparing Outcomes With Titanium Mesh, Polymethyl
Methacrylate, Polyether Ether Ketone, and Norian Implants in 3591 Adult Patients. Ann Plast Surg.
2019 May;82(5S Suppl 4):S289-S294.
51. Rooker SA, Vyas KS, DiFilippo EC, Nolan IT, Morrison SD, Santucci RA. The Rise of the
Neophallus: A Systematic Review of Penile Prosthetic Outcomes and Complications in GenderAffirming Surgery. J Sex Med. 2019 May;16(5):661-672.
52. Chaudhry A, Oliver JD, Vyas KS, Alsubaie SA, Manrique OJ, Martinez-Jorge J. Outcomes analysis
of Goldilocks mastectomy and breast reconstruction: A single institution experience of 96 cases. J
Surg Oncol. 2019 Jun;119(8):1047-1052.
53. Chaudhry A, Oliver JD, Vyas KS, Tran NV, Martinez-Jorge J, Larson D, Dozois E, Nelson H,
Manrique OJ. Comparison of Outcomes in Oncoplastic Pelvic Reconstruction with VRAM versus
Omental Flaps: A Large Cohort Analysis. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019 Jul;35(6):425-429.
54. Oliver JD, Chaudhry A, Vyas KS, Manrique OJ, Martinez-Jorge J. Aesthetic Goldilocks
mastectomy and breast reconstruction: promoting its use in the ideal candidate. Gland Surg. 2018
Oct;7(5):493-495.
55. Pfaff MJ, Morrison SD, Rezzadeh K, Januszyk M, Delong MR, Lee JC, Rudkin G, Alcon A, Ascha
M, Buretta KJ, Chandawarkar A, Dreifuss SE, Grant DW, Leland H, Ligh CA, Lo DD, Massie JP,
Mattos D, Motakef S, Sawh-Martinez R, Smith JR, Stone L, Sue GR, Tandon VJ, Vyas KS.
Evaluation of the Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Prerequisite Core Surgical Training
Experience: A Residents’ Perspective. Ann Plast Surg. 2018. Oct;81(4):475-481.
56. Wong LK, Kereke AR, Wright AE, Vyas KS. Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma of the Nipple.
Wounds. 2018 Jun;30(6):E65-E67.
57. Vyas KS, Mohan AT, Morrison SD, Tran DC, Mardini S. Cell-Based Therapies in Vascularized
Composite Allotransplantation. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2018. Oct;34(8):642-650.
58. Vyas KS, Stratton TD, Soares NS. Sources of medical student stress. Educ Health (Abingdon). 2017
Sep-Dec;30(3):232-235.
59. Remington AC, Morrison SD, Massie JP, Crowe CS, Shakir A, Wilson SC, Vyas KS, Lee GK,
Friedrich JB. Outcomes After Phalloplasty: Do Transgender Patients and Multiple Urethral
Procedures Carry a Higher Rate of Complications? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Feb;141(2):220e229e.
Award: ASPS Press Release
60. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Vasconez HC, Mardini S, Gosman AA, Dobke M, Granick MS.
Teledermatology: Is it Beneficial to Patients? Ann Plast Surg. 2017 Oct;79(4): 415-416.
61. Vyas KS, Burns C, Ryan DT, Wong L. Prolonged Allograft Survival in a Patient With Chronic
Immunosuppression: A Case Report and Systematic Review. Wounds. 2017. Jun;29(6):159-162.
62. Cheng I, Vyas KS, Velaga S, Davenport DL, Saha SP. Outcomes of Carotid Endarterectomy with
Primary Closure. Int J Angiol. 2017 Jun;26(2):83-88.
63. Vyas KS, Hambrick HR, Shakir A, Morrison SD, Tran DC, Pearson K, Vasconez HC, Mardini S,
Gosman AA, Dobke M, Granick MS. A Systematic Review of the Use of Telemedicine in Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatology. Ann Plast Surg. 2017 Jun;78(6):736-768.
64. Rodgers-Fischl P, Vyas KS, Davenport D, Saha SP. Trends in the Management of Spontaneous
Pneumothorax: A Single Center Experience. WV Med J. 2017 Mar-Apr;113(2):30-5.
65. Morrison SD, Shakir A, Vyas KS, Remington AC, Mogni B, Wilson SC, Grant DW, Cho DY,
Rahnemai-Azar AA, Lee GK, Friedrich JB, Mardini S. Penile Replantation: A Retrospective
Analysis of Outcomes and Complications. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2017 May;33(4):227-232.
66. Vyas KS, Johnson K, Mardini S. The Role of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Plastic
Surgery. Ann Plast Surg. 2016 Dec;77(6):585-586.
67. Vyas KS, Rajendran S, Morrison SD, Shakir A, Mardini S, Lemaine V, Nahabedian MY, Baker SB,
Rinker BD, Vasconez HC. Systematic Review of Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) for
Postoperative Analgesia. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Oct;138(4):748e-56e.
68. Morrison SD, Shakir A, Vyas KS, Kirby J, Crane CN, Lee GK. Phalloplasty: A Review of
Techniques and Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Sep;138(3):594-615.
69. Morrison SD, Chong HJ, Dy GW, Grant DW, Wilson SC, Brower JP, Vedder NB, Berli JU,
Friedrich JB, Buretta KJ, Dreifuss SE, Emelife PI, Hamilton KL, Lo DD, Nauta AC, Oh C, Pfaff MJ,
Phillips NA, Smith JR, Sorkin M, Suszynski TM, Vyas KS, Wang ED, Wolfswinkel EM,
Transgender Educational Study Group. Educational Exposure to Transgender Patient Care in Plastic
Surgery Training. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Jun 10.
70. Morrison SD, Vyas KS, Motakef S, Gast KM, Chung MT, Rashidi V, Satterwhite T, Kuzon W,
Cederna PS. Facial Feminization: Systematic Review of the Literature. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016
Jun;137(6):1759-70.
Award: Expert Video Discussion by Jeffrey Spiegel, MD, and Editor’s Pick for the Month
71. Vyas KS, Kim U, North WD, Stewart D. Frontalis Sling for the Treatment of Congenital Ptosis.
Eplasty. 2016 April 4;16:ic8. eCollection 2016.
72. Vyas KS, Whitaker J, Saha SP. Surgical Management of Benign Tumors of The Heart: A Rare But
Important Pathology. J Surg Open Access. 2016;2(2):2470-0991.
73. Wong L, Wilson RM, Snapp WK, Bole R, Vyas KS. Nipple pathology in total skin-sparing
mastectomy: implications for immediate reconstruction. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2016 Jun
1;76:S340-3.
74. Vyas KS, Mardini S, Phillips LG, Gosman AA, Vasconez HC. Financial Planning for the Plastic
Surgery Residency Applicant. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Feb;137(2):497e-9e.
75. Vyas KS, Snapp WK, Rinker BD, Vasconez HC. A Critical Analysis of the 2012 Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services Provider Use and Payment Database. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016
Feb;137(2):462e-73e.
76. Rinker BD, Vyas KS. Do Stem Cells Have an Effect When We Fat Graft? Fat Versus Fiction. Ann
Plast Surg. 2015 Nov 5.
77. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Regulatory Issues Regarding Fat Grafting. Plastic Surgery Pulse. 7(2):1.
November 2015.
78. Vyas KS, Saha SP. “Recognizing and Preventing Stroke.” Lexington Herald Leader. 1 November
2015. Print.
79. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. “The Use of Fat in Plastic Surgery.” Lexington Herald Leader. 1 November
2015. Print.
80. Saha SP, Saha S, Vyas KS. Carotid endarterectomy: current concepts and practice patterns. Int J
Ang. 2015 Sep;24(3):223.
81. Atashroo DA, Luan A, Vyas KS, Zielins ER, Maan Z, Duscher D, Walmsley GG, Lynch MP,
Davenport DL, Wan DC, Longaker MT, Vasconez HC. What Makes a Plastic Surgery Residency
Program Attractive? An Applicant’s Perspective. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Jul;136(1):189-96.
82. Vyas KS, Wong LK. Detection of biofilm in wounds as an early indicator for risk for tissue
infection and wound chronicity. Annals of plastic surgery. 2016 Jan 1;76(1):127-31.
83. Atashroo DA, Vyas K, Zielins ER, Maan Z, Walmsley GG, Lynch MP, Davenport DL, Longaker
MT, Vasconez HC. What Makes a Plastic Surgery Residency Attractive: An Applicant’s Perspective.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Oct;134(4 Suppl 1):63-4.
84. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Wound Healing: Biologics, Skin Substitutes, Biomembranes and Scaffolds.
Healthcare. 2014; Sept 2(3):356-400.
85. Rinker B, Vyas KS. Clinical Applications of Autografts, Conduits, and Allografts in Repair of
Nerve Defects in the Hand: Current Guidelines. Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Jul;41(3):533-550.
86. Vyas K, Wong L. Intraoperative management of free flaps: current practice. Ann Plast Surg. 2014
Jun;72(6):S220-3.
87. Vyas KS, Saha SP, Davenport DL, Ferraris VA, Zwischenberger JB. Trends and practice patterns in
the management of thoracic empyema. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2014 May;22(4):455-9.
88. Vyas KS, Noonan JA. Pulmonary Hypertension in the RASopathies. J Cardio Vasc Med 2013
Dec;2(1): 1-6.
89. Vyas KS, Saha SP. Comparison of hemostatic agents used in vascular surgery. Expert Opin Biol
Ther. 2013 Dec;13(12):1663-72.
90. Vyas KS, Davenport DL, Ferraris VA, Saha SP. Mediastinoscopy: trends and practice patterns in the
United States. South Med J. 2013 Oct;106(10):539-44.
91. Vyas KS, Brancato C, Soares NS. WHO growth chart awareness among cliniciansin Kentucky.
South Med J. 2013 Sep;106(9):495-9.
92. Vyas KS, Wong LK. Oral Rehydration Solutions for Burn Management in the Field and
Underdeveloped Regions: A Review. Int J Burn Trauma. 2013 July 8;3(3):130-136.
93. Soares NS, Vyas KS, Perry BL. Clinical perceptions of pediatric growth chart use and electronic
health records in Kentucky. Appl Clin Inform. 2012 Nov 28;3(4):437-47.
94. Sommer A, Vyas KS. A global clinical view on vitamin A and carotenoids. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012
Nov; 96(5):1204S-6S.

Abstract Publications

1. Spotlight in Plastic Surgery: April 2020. Phillips BT, Billington AR, Goel A, Gokani V, Kraft C,
Ramadan RM, Rachadian, Scarafoni E, Timberlake A, Vyas KS, Wang A, Gosain A. Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery: April 2020 – Volume 145 – Issue 4 – p 1105-1108.
2. García-Cazarín ML, Challa PK, Vyas KS, Sievert GA, Chen-Izu Y, Balke CW, Sumandea MP.
Altered phosphorylation of cTnT and cTnI in SHR myocardium. Biophysical J 2008;94:664a.
3. Vyas K, Stratton T, Bonasso P, Nease E, Harris V, Pampati S, Rowland M, Batra S, Gress T,Soares
N. Medical Students Doing Research on Medical Students: A Pilot Study of Health and Wellness in
SGEA Institutions. Southern Group on Educational Affairs Conference; Lexington, Kentucky; 2012.
https://www.aamc.org/icollaborative/meded/281298/resource332.html.

Book Chapters

1. Suchyta M, Vyas K, Gibreel W, Amer H, Mardini S. (2022). Transplant and Plastic Surgery. In:
Maruccia, M., Giudice, G. (eds) Textbook of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Springer, Cham.
2. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, and Santucci RA. “Penile Prostheses in Transgender Males.” In: Martins F,
Kulkarni S, and Köhler T (Eds.), Textbook of Male Genitourethral Reconstruction. Springer, Cham.
2020:929-936.
3. Jeor JD, Pfeifer DE, Vyas KS. Tendon Regeneration. In: Biointegration of Medical Implant
Materials 2020 Jan 1 (pp. 187-219). Elsevier, Woodhead Publishing.
4. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Principles of Facial Aesthetics. Plastic Surgery: A Practical Guide to
Patient Care. 2020.
5. Oliver JD, Vyas KS. Scaffolds for tissue engineering in optic nerve regeneration. Handbook of
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Volume Two. 2019, Pages 711-720.
6. Lynch MP, Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Fibula Osteocutaneous Free Flap for Mandible Reconstruction.
Atlas of Operative Craniofacial Surgery. Mesa J, Buchman S, Mackay DR, Losee JE, Havlik RJ,
editors. Thieme; 2019 Feb 22.
7. Rinker B, Vyas KS. Clinical Applications of Autografts, Conduits, and Allografts in Repair of
Nerve Defects in the Hand: Current Guidelines. Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Jul;41(3):533-550.
8. Ferraris VA, Saha SP, Vyas KS, Carr B, Rosengart T. Special Surgical Management: Cardiac
Surgery. In: Walters JH, Frank S, eds. Blood Management: Options for Better Patient Care. 2nd ed.
Bethesda, MD: AABB Press, 2016.
9. Vyas KS. (2008). National Institutes of Health. In C Svendsen, AD Ebert (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 1, pp 364-367. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
10. Vyas KS. (2008). International Society for Stem Cell Research. In C Svendsen, AD Ebert (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 1, pp 266. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
11. Vyas KS. (2008). Johns Hopkins University. In C Svendsen, AD Ebert (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 1, pp. 283-284. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
12. Vyas KS. (2008). University of California, Los Angeles. In C Svendsen, AD Ebert (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 1, pp. 573-575. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
13. Vyas KS. (2008). Harvard University. In C Svendsen, AD Ebert (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of
Stem Cell Research. Vol 1, pp. 235. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
14. Vyas K, Jawahir N. (2015). Adipose, Cell Types Composing the Tissue. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS
(Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 3-6. Thousand
Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
15. Vyas K, Brett A. (2015). Adipose, Current Research on Isolation or Production of Therapeutic Cell.
In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition.
Vol 1, pp 6-8. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
16. Vyas K, Chien N. (2015). Adipose, Development and Regeneration Potential. In E Bouhassira, Vyas
KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 8-11.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
17. Vyas K, Song K. (2015). Adipose, Existing or Potential Regenerative Medicine Strategies. In E
Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1,
pp 11-13. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
18. Vyas K, Blau A. (2015). Adipose, Major Pathologies. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 13-16. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
19. Vyas K, Taing R. (2015). Adipose, Stem and Progenitor Cell in Adults. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS
(Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 16-18. Thousand
Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
20. Vyas K, Areephanthu C. (2015). Adipose, Tissue Function. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 18-20. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
21. Vyas K, Jyotishi S. (2015). Bladder, Current Research on Isolation or Production of Therapeutic Cell.
In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 1, pp 84-86.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
22. Vyas K, Jyotishi S. (2015). Bladder, Existing or Potential Regenerative Medicine Strategies. In E
Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1,
pp 89-92. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
23. Vyas K, Chakraborty A. (2015). Bladder, Major Pathologies. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 92-94. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
24. Vyas K, Jyotishi S. (2015). Bladder, Stem and Progenitor Cell in Adults. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS
(Ed.) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 94-96. Thousand
Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
25. Vyas K, Rajendran S. (2015). Blood Adult Stem Cell, Stem and Progenitor Cell in Adults. In E
Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1,
pp 110-112. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
26. Vyas K, Bole M. (2015). Bone, Cell Types Composing the Tissue. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.),
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 113-115. Thousand
Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
27. Vyas K, Guidugil T. (2015). Breast, Cell Types Composing the Tissue. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS
(Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 140-142.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
28. Vyas K, Jyotishi S, Vasconez HC. (2015). Breast, Existing or Potential Regenerative Medicine
Strategies. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 1,
pp 145-148. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
29. Vyas K, Lemons A, Bland-Lemons W. (2015). Breast, Major Pathologies. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS
(Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 148-151.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
30. Vyas K, Martin B. (2015). Cartilage, Tendons and Ligaments: Stem and Progenitor Cell in Adults. In
E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1,
pp 197-200. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
31. Vyas K, Shrout T. (2015). Clinical Trials, U.S.: Heart Disease. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 247-250. Thousand Oaks,
CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
32. Vyas K, Annabathula R. (2015). Clinical Trials Outside U.S. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 281-286. Thousand Oaks,
CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
33. Vyas K, Kenlan D, Vasconez HC. (2015). Cosmetic Surgery. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 323-326. Thousand Oaks,
CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
34. Vyas K, Lluvia F. ESC and IPSC Banking. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 2, pp 568-570. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications,
Inc.
35. Vyas K, Chakraborty A, Elmaraghi S. (2015). Graft Failure, Graft-vs-Host Disease. In E Bouhassira,
Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 480-
483. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
36. Vyas K, Stigall K. (2015). Gut, Development and Regeneration Potential. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS
(Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 486-488.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
37. Vyas K, Herbst L. (2015). Gut, Stem and Progenitor Cells. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp 494-496. Thousand Oaks,
CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
38. Vyas K, Per N. (2015). Hearing Disease. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia
of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 508-510. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
39. Vyas K, Patel R, Jyotishi S. (2015). In Vitro Production of Germ Cells, Ethics of. In E Bouhassira,
Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAG Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 568-570.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
40. Vyas K, Jyotishi S. (2015). Kidney: Development and Regeneration Potential. In E Bouhassira,
Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 638-640.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
41. Vyas K, Micchiche A. (2015). Melanoma, Stem cells. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 745-747. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
42. Vyas K, Williams L. (2015). Mesenchymal, Cell Types Composing the Tissue. In E Bouhassira,
Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 748-749.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
43. Vyas K, Baumann E. (2015). Mesenchymal, Major Pathologies. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.),
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 756-759. Thousand
Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
44. Vyas K, Schwarte B. (2015). Mesenchymal, Stem and Progenitor Cell in Adults. In E Bouhassira,
Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 759-761.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
45. Vyas K, Eom D. (2015). Mouse ES Cell Isolation. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 2, pp 783-785. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications,
Inc.
46. Vyas K, Jyotishi S. (2015). Neural, Existing or Potential Regenerative Medicine Strategies. In E
Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2,
pp 834- 837. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
47. Vyas K, Bennett W. (2015). Neural, Major Pathologies. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 837-840. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
48. Vyas K, Hoque M. (2015). Pancreatic Islet Transplant. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 916-919. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
49. Vyas K, Park M. (2015). Parkinson Disease. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 921-925. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
50. Vyas K, Sachdeva S. (2015). Radiation Injury Treatment. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp 965-967. Thousand Oaks,
CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
51. Vyas K, Akbar T. (2015). Skin Graft. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of
Stem Cell Research. Vol 3, pp 1028-1031. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
52. Vyas K, Bole R. (2015). Skin, Cell Types Composing the Tissue. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.),
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3, pp 1011-1013. Thousand
Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
53. Vyas K, Snapp W. (2015). Skin, Current Research on Isolation or Production of Therapeutic Cell. In
E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol
3, pp 1013-1015. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
54. Vyas K, Dubick C. (2015). Skin, Development and Regeneration Potential. In E Bouhassira, Vyas
KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3, pp 1015-1017.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
55. Vyas K, Shahidain S. (2015). Skin, Existing or Potential Regenerative Medicine Strategies. In E
Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3,
pp 1017- 1019. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
56. Vyas K, Echiverri, K. (2015). Skin, Major Pathologies. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3, pp 1019-1022. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
57. Vyas K, Snapp K. (2015). Skin, Stem and Progenitor Cell in Adults. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS
(Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3, pp 1022-1024.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
58. Vyas K, Bole R. (2015). Skin, Tissue Function. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3, pp 1024-1026. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
59. Vyas K, Moore N. (2015). Stem Cell Aging. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3, pp 1050-1052. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
60. Vyas K, Moore N. (2015). Wound Repair. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia
of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3, pp 1286-1289. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
61. Vyas K, Wright A. (2015). Xenotransplantation. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 3, pp 1293-1296. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
62. Vyas K, Olariu E (2015). Brain Stem Glioma, childhood. In G Colditz, G Golson (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition. pp. 160-162. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
63. Vyas K, St. Martin, B (2015). Brain Tumor, Cerebellar Astrocytoma, Childhood. In G Colditz, G
Golson (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition. pp. 164-166.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
64. Vyas K, Snapp K (2015). COX-2 Inhibitors. In G Colditz, G Golson (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition. pp. 321-326. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
65. Vyas K, Snapp K (2015). Esophageal Cancer, Childhood. In G Colditz, G Golson (Ed.), The
SAGE Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition. pp. 415-416. Thousand Oaks, CA:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
66. Vyas K, Kubajak C (2015). Hypothalamic and Visual Pathway Glioma, Childhood. In G Colditz,
G Golson (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition. pp. 571-573.
Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
67. Vyas K, Song K (2015). Intraocular Melanoma. In G Colditz, G Golson (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition. pp. 612-614. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE
Publications, Inc.
68. Vyas K, Snapp K (2015). Oropharyngeal Cancer. In G Colditz, G Golson (Ed.), The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Second Edition. pp. 871-873. Thousand Oaks, CA.

Poster Presentations

1. Vyas KS. Navigating and Implementing Telemedicine in Reconstructive Microsurgery. American
Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Carlsbad, CA. 14 Jan 2022. Abstract
and Poster.
2. Chaudry A, Oliver JD, Vyas KS, Tran NV, Dozois EJ, Nelson H, Manrique OJ. Comparison of
Tumor Recurrence in Oncoplastic Pelvic Reconstruction with Vertical Rectus Abdominis
Musculocutaneous (VRAM) versus Omental Flaps: Outcomes Following Ablative
Abdominoperineal Resection (APR) and Pelvic Exenteration. Young Investigator’s Research
Symposium. Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN. 24 Mar 2018. Abstract and Poster.
3. Oliver JD, Chaudry AR, Alsubaie SA, Vyas KS, Manrique OJ, Martinez-Jorge J. Outcomes
Analysis of Goldilocks Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction: A Single Institution Experience of
172 Cases. Young Investigator’s Research Symposium. Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN. 24 Mar 2018.
Abstract and Poster.
3. Vyas KS, Bole M, Vasconez C, Lemaine V, Martinez-Jorge J, Tran N, Mardini S, Bakri K. Profile
of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Obese and Lean Environments. World Society of Reconstructive
Microsurgery. Seoul, South Korea. 17 June 2017. Abstract and Poster.
4. Vyas KS, Hambrick HR, Shakir A, Morrison SD, Tran DC, Pearson K, Vasconez HC, Mardini S,
Gosman AA, Dobke M, Granick MS. A Systematic Review of the Use of Telemedicine in Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatology. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Seoul, South Korea. 17 June 2017. Abstract and Poster.
5. Vyas KS, Howell C, Remington AC, Bakri K, Mardini S, Vasconez HC. Autologous Fat Grafting to
the Breast: A Systematic Review of Safety, Efficacy, Satisfaction, and Oncological Outcomes.
Plastic Surgery Research Council. Duke University. Durham, NC. 4 May 2017.
6. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Shakir A, Kirby J, Crane CN, Lee GK. Phalloplasty: A Review of
Techniques and Outcomes. Mayo Fellows Association Symposium. Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN. 12
Dec 2016. Abstract and Pos
8. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Shakir A, Mardini S. Penile Replantation: A Systematic Review of
Outcomes and Complications. Balfour Research Symposium. Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN. 2 Dec
2016. Abstract and Poster.
9. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Shakir A, Kirby J, Crane CN, Lee GK. Phalloplasty: A Review of
Techniques and Outcomes. Balfour Research Symposium. Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN. 2 Dec
2016. Abstract and Poster.
10. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Adipose Graft Enrichment Strategies. Southeastern Society of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons. Orlando, FL. 12 June 2016. Abstract and Poster.
11. Vyas KS, Whitaker J, Saha SP. Surgical Management of Benign Tumors of the Heart: A Single
Center Experience. Center for Clinical and Translational Science 10th Annual Spring Conference.
University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 25 March 2015. Abstract and Poster.
12. Vyas KS, Starr ME, Saito H, Lynch MP, Vasconez HC. Elucidating molecular mechanisms for fat
graft retention. Center for Clinical and Translational Science 10th Annual Spring Conference.
University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 25 March 2015. Abstract and Poster.
13. Vyas KS, Snapp WK, Vasconez HC. Plastic Surgery Medicare Reimbursement: Analysis of Claims
and Payments. Center for Clinical and Translational Science 10th Annual Spring Conference.
University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 25 March 2015. Abstract and Poster.
14. Vyas KS, Yan B, Vasconez HC. How easy, reliable, and understandable is online information about
plastic surgery procedures? Center for Clinical and Translational Science 10th Annual Spring
Conference. University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 25 March 2015. Abstract and Poster.
15. Vyas KS, Noonan JA. Pulmonary Hypertension in the RASopathies. Center for Clinical and
Translational Science 9th Annual Spring Conference. University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 27
March 2014. Abstract and Poster.
16. Vyas KS, Wong LK. Intraoperative Management of Free Flaps: Current Practice. Alpha Omega Alpha
Groves Memorial and MD/PhD Program Student Research Day. University of Kentucky. Lexington,
KY. 21 February 2014. Abstract and Poster.
17. Vyas KS, Stratton T, Soares N. Medical Student Stress across the Undergraduate Continuum: A
Multi-School Study. Generalists in Medical Education. Philadelphia, PA. 1 November 2013.
Abstract and Poster.
18. Vyas KS, Wong LK. Intraoperative Management of Free Flaps: Current Practice. Southeastern
Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Bonita Springs, FL. 1 June 2013. Abstract and Poster.
19. Vyas K, Stratton T, Soares N. Medical Student Health and Wellness. Center for Clinical and
Translational Science 8th Annual Spring Conference. University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 8
April 2013. Abstract and Poster.
20. Vyas KS, Saha SP. Mediastinoscopy: Trends and Practice Patterns in the United States. Alpha
Omega Alpha Groves Memorial and MD/PhD Program Student Research Day. University of
Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 20 February 2013. Abstract and Poster.
21. Vyas KS, Soares NS. Trend Toward Use of WHO Growth Charts and Impact On Overweight
Identification. Regional Global Health Conference – Crossing Borders and Disciplines: New Horizons
in Global Health. Lexington, KY. 26 October 2012. Abstract and Poster.
22. Vyas K, Stratton T, Bonasso P, Nease E, Harris V, Pampati S, Rowland M, Batra S, Gress T,Soares
N. Medical Students’ Health and Wellness: A Pilot Study of SGEA Institutions. Regional
Conference of the Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA). 19 April 2012. Poster.
23. Vyas KS, Soares NS. Trend Toward Use of WHO Growth Charts and ImpactOn
Overweight Identification. Alpha Omega Alpha Groves Memorial and MD/PhD Program Student
Research Day. University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 1 March 2012. Abstract and Poster.
24. Vyas KS, Soares NS. Trend Toward Use of WHO Growth Charts and Impact On Overweight
Identification. Pediatrics for the 21st Century: Ending Childhood Obesity in a Generation Abstract
Session. American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. 14 October 2011. Poster.
25. Vyas KS, Sumandea MP. PKC-dependent phosphorylation of cTnT. Gill HeartCardiovascular
Research Day, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 13 October 2007. Abstract and Poster.
26. Vyas KS, García-Cazarín ML, Sumandea MP. Altered Phosphorylation of cTnT and cTnI in SHR
Myocardium. Gill Heart Cardiovascular Research Day, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 13
October 2007. Abstract and Poster.
27. Vyas KS, García-Cazarín ML, Sumandea MP. Altered Phosphorylation of cTnT and cTnI in SHR
Myocardium. Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. April
2008. Abstract and Poster.
28. Vyas KS, Sumandea MP. PKC-dependent phosphorylation of cardiac troponin T. Showcase of
Undergraduate Scholars, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. April 2007. Abstract and Poster.
29. Vyas KS, García-Cazarín ML, Sumandea MP. Altered Phosphorylation of cTnT and cTnI in SHR
Myocardium. Joint Meeting of the Biophysical Society 52nd Annual Meeting & 16th International
Biophysics Congress (IUPAB). Long Beach, CA. February 2008. Abstract and Poster.
30. Vyas KS, García-Cazarín ML, Sumandea MP. Altered Phosphorylation of cTnT and cTnI in SHR
Myocardium. National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salisbury University. Salisbury,
MD. April 2008. Abstract and Poster.
31. Bozio C, Vyas KS, Sumandea MP. Novel Protein Mechanisms in Heart Failure. Posters atthe
Capitol, Capitol Building. Frankfort, KY. January 31, 2008. Abstract and Poster.

Oral Presentations

1. Vyas KS, Mardini S. Applications of the Golden Ratio in Facial Aesthetics: A Systematic Review and
Analysis. Istanbul, Turkey. 22 Sept 2022. Presentation.
2. Vyas KS. What is Plastic Surgery? Charter House. Rochester, MN. 13 June 2022. Presentation.
3. Vyas KS, Mardini S, Gibreel W. Analysis of the Differential Excursion and Temporalis Tendon
Insertion on the Coronoid Process: Implications on Optimizing the Temporalis Excursion during
Lengthening Temporalis Myoplasty (Labbe Procedure). World Society for Reconstructive
Microsurgery. Cancun, Mexico. 3 May 2022. Presentation.
4. Gibreel W, Vyas K, Blackmon S, Vyas K, Mardini S. Prior Thoracotomy and Division of the
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle and Thoracodorsal Vessels does not Preclude the Use of the Muscle for
Intrathoracic Reconstruction: An Anatomic and Clinical Study Proving the Adequacy of Intercostal
Vessels in Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Perfusion. World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Cancun, Mexico. 3 May 2022. Presentation.
5. Vyas KS, Bite U. Reconstruction of Facial Defects. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery.
Rochester, MN. 28 April 2022. Presentation.
6. Vyas KS, Mardini S. Facial flaps. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 21 April
2021. Presentation.
7. Vyas KS, Martinez J. Trends of Breast Reconstruction Among Medicare Providers. American
Society of Plastic Surgeons (online). 17 Oct 2020. Presentation.
8. Vyas KS. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester,
MN. 1 Oct 2020. Lecture.
9. Vyas KS. Telemedicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Mayo Clinic Retirement Living
Charter House. Rochester, MN. 10 Feb 2020. Lecture.
10. Vyas KS. Peri-operative Anticoagulation in Body Contouring Procedures. Mayo Clinic Division of
Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 24 Nov 2019. Lecture.
11. Vyas KS. Facial Feminization. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 12 Sept
2019. Lecture.
12. Vyas KS. Lymphedema. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 5 Sept 2019.
Lecture.
13. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC, Bole M, Martinez-Jorge J, Tran N, Lemaine V, Mardini S, Bakri K. Profile
of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Obese and Lean Environments. International Society of Aesthetic
Plastic Surgeons. Miami Convention Center. Miami, FL. 3 Nov 2018. Presentation.
14. Abu-Ghname A, Banuelos J, Oliver JD, Vyas KS, Sharaf B. Outcomes and Complications of
Cranioplasty in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review. American Society of Plastic
Surgeons. Chicago, IL. 1 Oct 2018. Presentation.
15. Chaudhry A, Oliver JD, Vyas KS, Dozois E, Nelson H, Tran NV, Martinez-Jorge J, Manrique OJ.
Comparison of Tumor Recurrence in Oncoplastic Pelvic Reconstruction with Vertical Rectus
Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flaps Versus Omental Flaps: Designing an Algorithm for CancerFree Pelvic Reconstruction Outcomes Following Ablative Abdominoperineal Resection. American
Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL. 1 Oct 2018. Presentation.
16. Suchyta M, Vyas K, Bakri K, Mardini S. The Use of Integra Flowable Matrix As a Soft Tissue
Filler. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 1 Oct 2018. Chicago, IL. Presentation.
17. Vyas KS, Hambrick RH, Shakir A, Morrison SD, Gosman AA, Dobke M, Vasconez HC, Mardini S,
Granick MS. A Systematic Review of the Use of Telemedicine in Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Northwestern Feinberg
Pavilion. Chicago, IL. 14 April 2018. Presentation.
18. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Shakir A, Kirby J, Crane CN, Lee GK. Phalloplasty: A Review of
Techniques and Outcomes. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting.
Northwestern Feinberg Pavilion. Chicago, IL. 14 April 2018. Presentation.
19. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Motakef S, Gast KM, Chung MT, Rashidi V, Satterwhite T, Kuzon W,
Cederna PS. Facial Feminization: Systematic Review of the Literature. Midwestern Association of
Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Northwestern Feinberg Pavilion. Chicago, IL. 14 April 2018.
Presentation.
20. Vyas KS. Genitourinary Reconstruction. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN.
22 March 2018. Lecture.
21. Vyas KS. Genitourinary Reconstruction: Principles and Techniques. Mayo Plastic Surgery Lecture
Series. Rochester, MN. 14 Feb 2018. Lecture.
22. Vyas KS. Best Practices for Tourniquet Use in Trauma. Department of General Surgery Regional
Meeting. Mankato, MN. 24 Aug 2017. Lecture.
23. Vyas KS, Mardini S. Dendritic Cells for CompositeTissue Allotransplantation. World Society of
Reconstructive Microsurgery. Seoul, South Korea. 17 June 2017. Presentation.
24. Vyas KS, Hambrick HR, Shakir A, Morrison SD, Tran DC, Pearson K, Vasconez HC, Mardini S,
Gosman AA, Dobke M, Granick MS. Penile Replantation: A Systematic Review of Outcomes and
Complications. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Seoul, South Korea. 17 June 2017.
Presentation.
25. Vyas KS, Howell C, Remington AC, Bakri K, Mardini S, Vasconez HC. Autologous Fat Grafting to
the Breast: A Systematic Review of Safety, Efficacy, Satisfaction, and Oncological Outcomes.
Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Northwestern Feinberg Pavilion.
Chicago, IL. 15 April 2017. Presentation.
26. Vyas KS, Bakri K, Mardini S, Mogni B, Linton S, Hockensmith L, Kabir T, Borad V, Morrison S,
Zielins E, Vasconez HC. Adipose Graft Enrichment Strategies. Midwestern Association of Plastic
Surgery Annual Meeting. Northwestern Feinberg Pavilion. Chicago, IL. 15 April 2017. Presentation.
27. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Shakir A, Mardini S. Penile Replantation: A Systematic Review of
Outcomes and Complications. Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting.
Northwestern Feinberg Pavilion. Chicago, IL. 15 April 2017. Presentation.
28. Vyas KS, Howell C, Remington AC, Bakri K, Mardini S, Vasconez HC. Autologous Fat Grafting to
the Breast: A Review of Safety and Efficacy. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. San
Diego, CA. 28 April 2017. Presentation.
29. Vyas KS, Hambrick RH, Shakir A, Morrison SD, Gosman AA, Dobke M, Vasconez HC, Mardini S,
Granick MS. A Systematic Review of the Use of Telemedicine in Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Duke University. Durham, NC. 5 May 2017.
30. Vyas KS. Burns: Principles and Management. Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery Lecture
Series. Rochester, MN. 29 Nov 2016. Lecture.
31. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Shakir A, Kirby J, Crane CN, Lee GK. Phalloplasty: A Review of
Techniques and Outcomes. Mayo Clinic Chang Gung Reconstructive Surgery Symposium. Munich,
Germany. 21 Oct 2016. Lecture.
32. Vyas KS, Morrison SD, Shakir A, Mardini S. Penile Replantation: A Systematic Review of
Outcomes and Complications. Mayo Clinic Chang Gung Reconstructive Surgery Symposium.
Munich, Germany. 21 Oct 2016. Lecture.
33. Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Regulatory Issues Regarding Fat Grafting. Kentucky Medical Association
and Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons. Louisville, KY. 1 Sept 2015. Lecture.
34. Vasconez HC, Vyas KS. The “Mutton Chop” Flap Revisited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons. Amelia Island, Florida. 6 June 2015. Lecture.
35. Lynch MP, Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. The Effect of Obesity on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells.
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Amelia Island, Florida. 6 June 2015.
Lecture.
36. Vyas KS, Lynch MP, Vasconez HC. The Effect of Obesity on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells.
Kentucky Medical Association and Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons. Louisville, KY. 16 Sept
2014. Lecture.
37. Vyas KS, Saha SP. Mediastinoscopy: Trends and Practice Patterns in the United States.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Colloquium. Lexington, KY. 18 Feb 2014. Lecture.
38. Vyas K, Stratton T, Soares N. Medical Student Health and Wellness. Introduction to Clinical
Research Summer Workshop. University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 25 July 2013. Lecture.
39. Vyas KS, Soares NK. Medical Students Doing Research on Medical Students: A Multi-Institutional
Study of Health and Wellness. Fall 2012 Center for Clinical & Translational Science Seminar Series.
University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 10 October 2012. Presentation.
40. Vyas KS, Saha SP. Mediastinoscopy: Trends and Practice Patterns in the United States. International
College of Surgeons. Atlanta, GA. 8 June 2012. Abstract and Presentation.
41. Vyas KS, Soares NS. Growth Chart Use and Electronic Medical Records. Council on Clinical
Information Technology. American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. 16
October 2011. Abstract and Oral Presentation.
42. Sommer A, Vyas KS. A global clinical view on vitamin A and carotenoids. International New
Developments in Carotenoids Conference. Boston, MA. March 2011. Keynote lecture.
43. Vyas KS. Mechanisms of Immunologic Tolerance: T Cell Immunomodulation in Clinical Models.
Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of
Public Health. Baltimore, MD. May 2010. Presentation.

Courses

1. Vyas KS, Shah A. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Wound Healing.
2. Vyas KS, Shah A. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Medicolegal.
3. Vyas KS, Bialowas C. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Orthopedic Surgery.
4. Vyas KS, OJ Manrique. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Breast Reconstruction: Implants.
5. Vyas KS, OJ Manrique. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Pre-Pectoral Breast
Reconstruction.
6. Vyas KS, OJ Manrique. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty.
7. Vyas KS, OJ Manrique. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Cross Leg Flap for Limb Salvage.
Active/Submitted Research Projects
1. Marjolins Ulcer: An Epidemiologic Analysis. St. Jeor J, Vyas KS, Tollefson M, Moran S.
2. Collaborative Care Model for Treatment of Patients with Stage III and IV Pressure Ulcers. Vyas KS,
Thongprayoon C, Erickson D, Moran SL.
3. The Effect of Radiation on Subpectoral and Pre-Pectoral Breast Reconstruction Outcomes. Elswick
S, Vyas K, Harless C, Nguyen M.
4. Reconstructive Algorithm for Breast Reconstruction in Obese Patients with Post-Mastectomy
Radiation Therapies. Vyas K, Elswick S, Molinar V, Harless C, Nguyen M.
5. Metrics of adiposity in DIEP flaps. Yan M, Kuruoglu D, Salinas C, Huang T, Molinar V, Vyas K,
Tran N, Nguyen M.
6. Utilization of the Gastroepiploic Vessels in “Never-Free” Jejunal Esophageal Reconstruction: a
means to eliminate ischemia and reperfusion tissue injury in jejunal free transfer. Bakri K, Vyas K,
Suchta M, Wigle D, Mardini S.
7. Use of Exparel in Head and Neck Surgery. Alameddine K, Chaudhry A, Vyas K, Bite U.
8. Fat Graft Enrichment Strategies. Vyas K, Salinas C, Antezana L, Vasconez H.
9. Trends of Breast Reconstruction Among Medicare Providers. Vyas K, Martinez J.
10. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on microsurgery fellows and programs. Bedi G, Chung M, Vyas K,
Vasconez L, Vasconez H.

Honors and Awards
Medical School Honors
• Graduation with Distinction
• Graduating Medical Student Research Award
• Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Dean’s Interprofessional Honors Colloquium
• Best Paper Award from the 2011 American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Clinical Information
Technology
• 2011 Medical Student Research Award
• 2012-2013 Center for Clinical and Translational Science Professional Student Mentored Research
Fellowship
• Outstanding Leadership and Community Service Awards 2012 and 2013
• College of Medicine Medical Education Award
• Glancy Award Co-Investigator – Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Best Research Presentation, Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons

College Honors
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Summa Cum Laude
• Governor’s Scholar
• Presidential Scholarship
• William C. Parker Scholarship
• Chellgren Fellow
• Honors in The Honors Program
• Departmental Honors
• Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship
• Presidential Freedom Volunteer Scholarship 2006
• AMSTEMM/National Science Foundation Research Stipends 2006-2009
• American Medical Student Association Grant 2009
• Dean’s List
• Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society
High School Honors
• Summa Cum Laude
• Perfect Attendance (K-12)
• Salutatorian
• Academic Team Quiz Bowl State Winner
• Booth Scholar
• Varsity Tenni sTeam
• Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Ambassador
• Senate and House of Representatives Academic Achievement Award
• Proficiency Advisory Council
• KAAC Achievement Award
• Governor’s Cup District and Regional (1st)
• Kentucky State Art Fair Winner (2nd, 3rd)
• Eastern KY Science Convention Overall Scholarship Winner 2006
• Coca-Cola Scholarship Semi-Finalist
• Commonwealth Accountability Testing System Distinguished Scholar
• National AAA Travel Challenge State
• Prudential Spirit of Community Award
• CEDAR Coal Education Scholarship
• Best Buy Scholarship
• Presidential Volunteer Service Award
• Future-Problem Solving Team (1st)
• Future Business Leaders of America State Economics Award
• WYMT Television Scholarship
• University of Rochester Xerox Innovation and Information Technology Award
• Kodak Young Leaders Award
• National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine
• Medical Explorers Graduate

Current Licensure and Certifications
USMLE Step 1 07/19/2012
USMLE Step 2 CS 11/20/2013
USMLE Step 2 CK 12/31/2013
USMLE Step 3 07/31/2017
Mayo Quality Fellow 2017
Advanced Trauma Life Support 07/2017
Minnesota Medical License and DEA 8/1/2017 – 10/31/2022
New York Medical License and DEA 04/28/2022 – 03/31/2024
Basic Life Support (BLS) 01/19/2023
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 01/19/2023

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