Krishna-Vyas-MD-3

Professional Society Memberships

(Candidate Member)

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
  • International Society of Plastic Regenerative Surgeons (ISPRS)
  • Aesthetic Foundation
  • New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons (NYSSPS)
  • New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons (NYRSPS)
  • Mayo Clinic Alumni Association (MCAA)
  • Mass General Brigham Alumni Association (MGBAA)
  • ASPS Young Plastic Surgeons
  • SHARE: Surgeons in Humanitarian Alliance for Reconstruction, Research and Education (Mentor)
  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
  • American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery (ACEPS)
  • Mayo Clinical Learning Environment Review Committee (CLER)

Honors and Awards

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  • 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

Education & Training

Assistant in Surgery with Full Attending Privileges | 07/2023–06/2024
Surgical Fellow of the Chair of Plastic Surgery – Adult Reconstructive and Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Aesthetic Surgery Fellow | 07/2022–06/2023
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Aristocrat Plastic Surgery, New York, New York

Resident and Instructor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | 07/2016–06/2022
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | 05/2014–05/2016
Clinical and Translational Science
University of Kentucky Graduate School, Lexington, Kentucky

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | 07/2010–05/2014
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky

Master of Health Science (M.H.S.) | 08/2009–05/2010
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD

Certificate in Vaccine Science and Policy | 08/2009–05/2010
Department of International Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology | 08/2006–05/2009
University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences, Lexington, KY

Commonwealth Diploma | 08/2002–05/2006
Pikeville High School, Pikeville, KY

Affiliations

Plastic Surgeon (Board-Eligible)
Breast Surgery Group (11/4/2025 – present)
Office Address: 800A 5th Avenue #300A, New York, NY 10065

Research Collaborator
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

State Medical Licenses

NPI: 1801250493

New York — 04/28/2022 – 09/30/2027
Massachusetts — 04/05/2023 – 10/31/2025
California — 11/14/2024 – 01/21/2027
Florida — 05/03/2025 – 01/31/2027
Minnesota — 08/01/2017 – 10/31/2022
New Jersey — Expires 06/2027

Hospital Affiliations and Facility Attending Privileges

  • Northwell Health (2024–present)
  • Lenox Hill Hospital (2024–present)
  • Lenox Hill Greenwich Village (2024–present)
  • Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital (MEETH) (2024–present)
  • New York Center for Ambulatory Surgery (2024–present)
  • Midtown Surgery Center (2024–present)
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (2023–2024)
  • Flushing/Jamaica Medical Center (2023–2024)

Committee Service

ASPS = American Society of Plastic Surgeons; ASAPS = American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Quality and Evidence-based Initiatives Committee | 10/2025–present
Technology, Innovation, Disruption, and Entrepreneurship Committee | 10/2025–present
Mayo Clinical Learning Environment Review Committee (CLER) | 06/2021–05/2022
ASPS Annual Meeting – Aesthetic, Research and Breast Committees | 06/2018–06/2023
ASPS PSEN/EdNet Curriculum Development Committee | 06/2019–06/2022
ASAPS RADAR Editorial Committee | 06/2019–06/2021
ASPS Clinical Registries Subcommittee | 06/2018–06/2020
Mayo Clinic Green Advocate | 07/2018–07/2022

Administrative Leadership

President | 06/2020–07/2022
Mayo Clinic Resident and Fellows Association

  • Representative for the nation’s oldest and largest graduate medical education program (1,500 residents)
  • Spearheaded expansion to Tri-Site Leadership Forums (Minnesota, Arizona, Florida sites)
  • Oversaw and launched initiatives in subcommittees (Education, Diversity and Inclusion, Social, Outreach, Research, Quality Improvement, International, and Policy & Advocacy)
  • Led COVID-19 era initiatives focused on resident wellness, communication, and engagement
  • Secretary and Treasurer (2018–2019), streamlining organizational operations

Board Member | 01/01/2026–present
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association Board of Directors

  • One of 34 board members overseeing engagement for 26,000+ global alumni in all 50 states and 80 countries
  • Participated in strategic planning, governance, policy, and programming
  • Contributed to alumni initiatives including mentorship, fundraising, and collaborations

Board Member | 06/2020–07/2022
Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

  • Resident representative between faculty, trainees, and hospital administration on institutional GME leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Ensured ACGME compliance and trainee protections during dynamic clinical demands across residency and fellowship programs
  • Participated in shaping curriculum innovation and learning environment policies; advocated for flexible scheduling, wellness programs, and mental health resources during surge staffing

Chair | 06/2021–05/2022
Mayo Clinic Young Investigators Research Symposium

  • Tri-Site conference that showcases Mayo Clinic research and provides education and networking opportunities

Editorial Activities

Editorial Board

  • BMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • BMC Fat Grafting in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Co-Editor)
  • SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, 2nd Edition (Co-Editor)
  • Wounds Journal
  • Plastic and Aesthetic Research
  • Thieme MedOne Plastic Surgery (Curator)

Ad Hoc Reviewer

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Top 100 Reviewer 2024–2025)
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open
  • Aesthetic Surgery Journal
  • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Annals of Plastic Surgery
  • Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
  • Cochrane Wounds Group of the Cochrane Collaboration
  • Journal of Translational Medicine
  • European Journal of Plastic Surgery
  • American Journal of Surgery
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • ePlasty (formerly Journal of Burns and Wounds)
  • 3D4Medical

Advocacy

  • New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons — 10/27/2025
  • Meta-Analysis Academy — 05/01/2025
  • Callen Lorde Event, Hamptons, NY — 07/12/2025
  • New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons Advocacy Day, Albany, NY — 05/06/2025
  • Lenox Hill Pride Fair, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York — 06/17/2025
  • New York City Pride Parade, New York, New York — 06/29/2025

Leadership History

Master of Ceremonies | 04/2022
Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year Celebration

Wellness Chair, Mayo Clinic Resident and Fellows Association | 07/2016–07/2018

President, American Medical Student Association (AMSA) | 07/2010–07/2014
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Membership Chair, American Medical Association (AMA) | 07/2011–07/2013
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Treasurer, International Federation of Medical Students’ Association | 07/2011–07/2013
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Manager, Salvation Army Clinic | 07/2011–07/2012
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Member, Dean’s Committee on Admissions | 07/2011–07/2012
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Parliamentarian, Student National Medical Association | 07/2011–07/2012
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Chair, University of Kentucky Global Health Symposium | 07/2008–07/2009
University of Kentucky

Mentor, Appalachian and Minority STEM Majors (AMSTEMM) | 08/2008–08/2009
University of Kentucky

Instructor, Organic Chemistry II Workshop | 08/2008–08/2009
University of Kentucky

Editor in Chief, Honors Program Newsletter | 08/2007–08/2008
University of Kentucky

Board Director, Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society | 08/2006–08/2009
University of Kentucky

President & Vice President, Pre-Med AMSA | 08/2006–08/2009
University of Kentucky

Chapter Chair and Volunteer, DanceBlue | 07/2006–07/2009
University of Kentucky

Board Member, Pike County Youth Leadership Council | 08/2002–06/2006
Pikeville High School

Volunteering

Volunteer, Suturing Skills Lab, Mayo Clinic | 06/2020

Member, Rhythm and Bones Dance Troupe | 09/2010–06/2012
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Research Fellow, Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University | 07/2010–09/2010

Member, Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, University of Kentucky | 08/2008–07/2009

Member, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, University of Kentucky | 08/2008–07/2009

Research Fellow, Gill Heart Institute, University of Kentucky | 08/2006–08/2008

Research Assistant, National Association for the Blind, Mumbai, India | 12/2007

Research Assistant, UNICEF: Food Fortification Project, Gujarat, India | 12/2007

Student Teacher, Sacred Heart Elementary School, Williamson, WV | 06/2006–06/2009

Office Assistant, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, South Williamson, KY | 06/2003–06/2009

Member, Academic/Quiz Bowl Team, Pikeville High School | 06/2003–05/2006

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Mokhtar J, Cazenave MG, Henderson D, Alshemeili J, Vyas KS, Cetrulo CL, Lellouch AG. The burden and characteristics of burn injuries associated with electronic nicotine delivery systems: A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis. Burns. 2026 Mar 25;52(5):107982.
  • Mokhtar J, Hadi M, Kreutz-Rodrigues L, Alshemeili J, Vyas KS, Cetrulo CL, Lellouch AG. Single Versus Extended-dose Antibiotic Prophylaxis Regimens in Reduction Mammaplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesthet Surg J. 2026 Apr 2:sjag067.
  • Vyas KS, DePamphilis MA, Ranganathan KL, Carruthers KH, Austen WG Jr, Yeh JT, Blechman KM. Breast Cancer Risk Assessment after Gender-Affirming Chest Masculinization Surgery: The Case for Standardized Documentation and Clinical Guidelines. Ann Surg Open. 2026 Mar 19;7(1):e639.
  • Vyas KS. Discussion: Current Applications and Indications of Allograft Adipose Matrix: A Systematic Review. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026 Apr 1;157(4):666–669.
  • Mokhtar J, Ha JY, Almeida VFA, Lellouch AG, Vyas KS, Doh SJ, Duraes EFR. Association of cannabis use disorder with postoperative complications following panniculectomy: a multicenter propensity-matched analysis. BMC Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026;2(1):1.
  • Khajuria A, Rupra RS, Daneshi K, Naidoo S, Chauhan S, Imantalab D, Alaa B, Vyas KS, Rohrich RJ. A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Rhinoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Oct 9.
  • Di Martino L, Mokhtar J, Akbarpoor F, Kreutz-Rodrigues L, Vyas K, Cetrulo CL, Lellouch AG. Local Tranexamic Acid vs Placebo in Patients Undergoing Septorhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Aesthet Surg J. 2025 Sep 17.
  • Escandón JM, Nugent A, Karp NS, Vyas K, Boyd CJ, Kreutz-Rodrigues L, Manrique OJ. Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate as a Novel Biomaterial in Personalized Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pers Med. 2025 Aug 12;15(8):368.
  • Lim SK, Gultekin G, Suresan S, Jacob A, Zou Y, Liyanage DD, Parekh JN, Mavilakandy AK, Vyas K, Khajuria A. Comparative Analysis of Cellulite Treatment Modalities: A Systematic Review. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025 Apr;49(7):2051–2075.
  • Carruthers KH, Remy K, DePamphilis MA, Roy E, Reaman A, Vyas K, Tomczyk E, Austen WG Jr. Implant Size Versus Mastectomy Weight in Breast Reconstruction: Does Matching Matter? Ann Plast Surg. 2025 Feb 18.
  • Remy K, Cetrulo CL Jr, Hyland CJ, Baker R, Reaman A, Vyas K, Gfrerer L, Austen WG Jr, Carruthers KH. Reshaping Our Understanding of Sensation and Pain Following Breast Reduction Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2025 Jan 10;13(1):e6427.
  • Remy K, DePamphilis MA, Buta MR, Vicente KA, Vyas K, Manstein D, Carruthers KH. Core Innovations in Skin Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review of Microcoring Technology. Dermatol Surg. 2025 Mar 21.
  • Weir D, Wyles S, Behfar A, Eaton-Jankov L, Secic M, Bell M, Vyas K, Rohrich RJ. Human Platelet Extract (Plated) Hair Serum for Hair Health Improvement: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2025 Mar 18;13(3):e6562.
  • Rao G, Daneshi K, Ceccaroni A, Gentile A, El-Shazali H, Owens N, Vyas K, Khajuria A. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Surgical Outcomes of Progressive Tension Suturing Compared to Drains in Abdominoplasty Surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2024 Dec 12;45(1):71–83.
  • Bustos SS, Vyas K, Huang TCT, Suchyta M, LeBrasseur N, Cotofana S, Wyles SP, Mardini S. Pharmacologic and Other Noninvasive Treatments of the Aging Face: A Review of the Current Evidence. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Oct 1;154(4):829e–842e.
  • Carruthers KH, Vyas K, Remy K, McCarty JC, Austen WG Jr. Micro-Coring: A Novel Approach to Perioral Rejuvenation. Aesthet Surg J. 2024 Oct 15;44(11):1209–1217.
  • Elmorsi R, Asaad M, Vyas K, Badawi O, Clemen MW, Chu CK, Selber J. The Impact of PhD Degrees in Academic Plastic Surgery: An In-depth Analysis of Faculty and Residents. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Dec;48(23):5180–5188.
  • Carruthers KH, Austen WG Jr, Remy K, Hamaguchi R, Liu S, Vyas K, Bojovic B. Improving the Retention of Low-Volume Autologous Fat Grafting: A Comparative Analysis of Lipoaspirate Processing Techniques for Facial Feminization. Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2024 Jun 3;6:ojae043.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas K, Gibreel W, Mardini S. Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) in Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2022;30(2):239–253.
  • 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.
  • Saffari TM, Saffari S, Vyas KS, Mardini S, Shin AY. Role of adipose tissue grafting and adipose-derived stem cells in peripheral nerve surgery. Neural Regen Res. 2022 Oct;17(10):2179–2184.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Asaad M, Rajesh A, Vyas K, Morrison SD. Reply: Telemedicine in Transgender Care: A Twenty-First-Century Beckoning. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 May 1;147(5):899e–900e.
  • Vyas KS, Martinez-Jorge J. Commentary on: Non-Surgical Correction of Secondary Contour Deformities of the Penile Girth. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Apr 12.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Gender-Affirming Literature Represent Diversity? LGBT Health. 2020 Oct 21.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Banuelos J, Abu-Ghname A, Asaad M, Vyas K, Sohail MR, Sharaf B. Microbiology of Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Infections: A Systematic Review. Ann Plast Surg. 2020 Aug;85(2):194–201.
  • Asaad M, Rajesh A, Vyas K, Morrison SD. Telemedicine in Transgender Care: A Twenty-First-Century Beckoning. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Jul;146(1):108e–109e.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Banuelos J, Abu-Ghname A, Vyas K, Sharaf B, Nguyen MT, Harless C, Manrique OJ, Martinez-Jorge J, Tran NV. Should Obesity Be Considered a Contraindication for Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Mar;145(3):619–627.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Youssef SJ, Vyas KS. A Critical Analysis of Medicare Claims for Otolaryngology Procedures. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Dec;161(6):929–938.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Gender-Affirming Surgery. J Sex Med. 2019 May;16(5):661–672.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Wong LK, Kereke AR, Wright AE, Vyas KS. Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma of the Nipple. Wounds. 2018 Jun;30(6):E65–E67.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS, Stratton TD, Soares NS. Sources of medical student stress. Educ Health (Abingdon). 2017 Sep–Dec;30(3):232–235.
  • 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):220e–229e. (Award: ASPS Press Release)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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):30–35.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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–756e.
  • 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.
  • Morrison SD, Chong HJ, Dy GW, Grant DW, Wilson SC, Brower JP, Vedder NB, Berli JU, Friedrich JB, Buretta KJ, Dreifuss SE, Emeife 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.
  • 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):1759–1770. (Award: Expert Video Discussion by Jeffrey Spiegel, MD, and Editor’s Pick for the Month)
  • Vyas KS, Kim U, North WD, Stewart D. Frontalis Sling for the Treatment of Congenital Ptosis. Eplasty. 2016 Apr 4;16:ic8.
  • 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.
  • 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:S340–343.
  • 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–499e.
  • 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–473e.
  • Rinker BD, Vyas KS. Do Stem Cells Have an Effect When We Fat Graft? Fat Versus Fiction. Ann Plast Surg. 2015 Nov 5.
  • Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Regulatory Issues Regarding Fat Grafting. Plastic Surgery Pulse. 7(2):1. November 2015.
  • Vyas KS, Saha SP. “Recognizing and Preventing Stroke.” Lexington Herald Leader. 1 November 2015. Print.
  • Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. “The Use of Fat in Plastic Surgery.” Lexington Herald Leader. 1 November 2015. Print.
  • Saha SP, Saha S, Vyas KS. Carotid endarterectomy: current concepts and practice patterns. Int J Ang. 2015 Sep;24(3):223.
  • 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):189–196.
  • 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):127–131.
  • 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):63–64.
  • Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Wound Healing: Biologics, Skin Substitutes, Biomembranes and Scaffolds. Healthcare. 2014 Sep;2(3):356–400.
  • 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.
  • Vyas K, Wong L. Intraoperative management of free flaps: current practice. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Jun;72(6):S220–223.
  • 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):455–459.
  • Vyas KS, Noonan JA. Pulmonary Hypertension in the RASopathies. J Cardio Vasc Med. 2013 Dec;2(1):1–6.
  • Vyas KS, Saha SP. Comparison of hemostatic agents used in vascular surgery. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2013 Dec;13(12):1663–1672.
  • Vyas KS, Davenport DL, Ferraris VA, Saha SP. Mediastinoscopy: trends and practice patterns in the United States. South Med J. 2013 Oct;106(10):539–544.
  • Vyas KS, Brancato C, Soares NS. WHO growth chart awareness among clinicians in Kentucky. South Med J. 2013 Sep;106(9):495–499.
  • Vyas KS, Wong LK. Oral Rehydration Solutions for Burn Management in the Field and Underdeveloped Regions: A Review. Int J Burn Trauma. 2013 Jul 8;3(3):130–136.
  • 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):437–447.
  • Sommer A, Vyas KS. A global clinical view on vitamin A and carotenoids. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Nov;96(5):1204S–1206S.

Abstract Publications

  • Vyas KS, Saleem H, Thongprayoon C, Moran SL. Optimizing outcomes in the management of stage III and IV pressure ulcers. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2022 Apr;10(4S):123.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Book Chapters

  • Wyles SP, Vyas K, Wasserburg JR, Ansaf R, Kirkland JL (2024). Age-related disease: Skin. In Aging (pp. 147–164). Academic Press.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Jeor JD, Pfeifer DE, Vyas KS. Tendon Regeneration. In: Biointegration of Medical Implant Materials. 2020 (pp. 187–219). Elsevier, Woodhead Publishing.
  • Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Principles of Facial Aesthetics. Plastic Surgery: A Practical Guide to Patient Care. 2020.
  • Oliver JD, Vyas KS. Scaffolds for tissue engineering in optic nerve regeneration. Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Volume Two. 2019, Pages 711–720.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS. (2008). International Society for Stem Cell Research. In C Svendsen, AD Ebert (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 1, p. 266. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS. (2008). Harvard University. In C Svendsen, AD Ebert (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 1, p. 235. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, Second Edition. Vol 1, pp. 84–86.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas K, Lluvia F. (2015). ESC and IPSC Banking. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research. Vol 2, pp. 568–570.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas K, Patel R, Jyotishi S. (2015). In Vitro Production of Germ Cells, Ethics of. In E Bouhassira, Vyas KS (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research, Second Edition. Vol 2, pp. 568–570.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Poster Presentations

  • Vyas K, Carruthers KH, Remy K, McCarty JC, Austen WG Jr. Micro-Coring: A Novel Approach to Perioral Rejuvenation. Harvard Mass General Brigham Plastic Surgery Annual Research Day. The Harvard Club. 27 June 2024. Abstract and Poster.
  • Vyas KS. Navigating and Implementing Telemedicine in Reconstructive Microsurgery. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Carlsbad, CA. 14 Jan 2022. Abstract and Poster.
  • 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. Young Investigator’s Research Symposium. Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN. 24 Mar 2018. Abstract and Poster.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Poster.
  • 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. Balfour Research Symposium. Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN. 2 Dec 2016. Abstract and Poster.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Adipose Graft Enrichment Strategies. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Orlando, FL. 12 June 2016. Abstract and Poster.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS, Soares NS. Trend Toward Use of WHO Growth Charts and Impact On 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS, Sumandea MP. PKC-dependent phosphorylation of cTnT. Gill Heart Cardiovascular Research Day, University of Kentucky. Lexington, KY. 13 October 2007. Abstract and Poster.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bozio C, Vyas KS, Sumandea MP. Novel Protein Mechanisms in Heart Failure. Posters at the Capitol, Capitol Building. Frankfort, KY. January 31, 2008. Abstract and Poster.

Oral Presentations

  • Vyas K. Tissue Donation in Breast Reconstruction. Juneteenth NYC Virtual Webinar (Congresswoman Vyvette Clarke, Athenia Rodney, Blayne Jeffries, Luba Ashurov, Vina Morris, Shani Audain, Priya Malhotra). 2 October 2025. Presentation.
  • Vyas K, DePamphilis, Austen J, Carruthers K. A national multidisciplinary survey of current practice trends in breast cancer screening after gender affirming mastectomy: A call for inclusive care. 2025 Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Baltimore, MD. 26 September 2025. Presentation.
  • Vyas K, Carruthers KH, Remy K, McCarty JC, Austen WG Jr. Micro-Coring: A Novel Approach to Perioral Rejuvenation. Harvard Mass General Brigham Plastic Surgery Annual Research Day. The Harvard Club. 27 June 2024. Presentation.
  • Vyas KS, Mardini S. Applications of the Golden Ratio in Facial Aesthetics: A Systematic Review and Analysis. Istanbul, Turkey. 22 Sept 2022. Presentation.
  • Vyas KS. What is Plastic Surgery? Charter House. Rochester, MN. 13 June 2022. Presentation.
  • 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.
  • Gibreel W, Vyas K, Blackmon S, 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.
  • Vyas KS, Bite U. Reconstruction of Facial Defects. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 28 April 2022. Presentation.
  • Vyas KS, Mardini S. Facial flaps. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 21 April 2021. Presentation.
  • Vyas KS, Martinez J. Trends of Breast Reconstruction Among Medicare Providers. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (online). 17 Oct 2020. Presentation.
  • Vyas KS. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 1 Oct 2020. Lecture.
  • Vyas KS. Telemedicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Mayo Clinic Retirement Living Charter House. Rochester, MN. 10 Feb 2020. Lecture.
  • Vyas KS. Peri-operative Anticoagulation in Body Contouring Procedures. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 24 Nov 2019. Lecture.
  • Vyas KS. Facial Feminization. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 12 Sept 2019. Lecture.
  • Vyas KS. Lymphedema. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 5 Sept 2019. Lecture.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL. 1 Oct 2018. Presentation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS. Genitourinary Reconstruction. Mayo Clinic Division of Plastic Surgery. Rochester, MN. 22 March 2018. Lecture.
  • Vyas KS. Genitourinary Reconstruction: Principles and Techniques. Mayo Plastic Surgery Lecture Series. Rochester, MN. 14 Feb 2018. Lecture.
  • Vyas KS. Best Practices for Tourniquet Use in Trauma. Department of General Surgery Regional Meeting. Mankato, MN. 24 Aug 2017. Lecture.
  • Vyas KS, Mardini S. Dendritic Cells for Composite Tissue Allotransplantation. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Seoul, South Korea. 17 June 2017. Presentation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS. Burns: Principles and Management. Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery Lecture Series. Rochester, MN. 29 Nov 2016. Lecture.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS, Vasconez HC. Regulatory Issues Regarding Fat Grafting. Kentucky Medical Association and Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons. Louisville, KY. 1 Sept 2015. Lecture.
  • Vasconez HC, Vyas KS. The “Mutton Chop” Flap Revisited. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Amelia Island, Florida. 6 June 2015. Lecture.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Vyas KS, Saha SP. Mediastinoscopy: Trends and Practice Patterns in the United States. Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Colloquium. Lexington, KY. 18 Feb 2014. Lecture.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Media

  • “Does Microneedling Work—And Is It Safe?” Time, 26 Mar. 2026.
  • “Exosome Skin-Care Products Anti-Aging.” HuffPost, 24 Feb 2026.
  • “Rise of Weight-Loss Pills Could Drive Down the Cost of Airplane Tickets.” Fox News, 23 Jan. 2026.

Courses

  • Vyas KS, Shah A. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Wound Healing.
  • Vyas KS, Shah A. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Medicolegal.
  • Vyas KS, Bialowas C. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Orthopedic Surgery.
  • Vyas KS, Manrique OJ. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Breast Reconstruction: Implants.
  • Vyas KS, Manrique OJ. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Pre-Pectoral Breast Reconstruction.
  • Vyas KS, Manrique OJ. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty.
  • Vyas KS, Manrique OJ. Plastic Surgery Education Network 2019. Cross Leg Flap for Limb Salvage.

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 Tennis Team
  • 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
Basic Life Support (BLS) — 01/2025 – 01/2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — 01/2025 – 01/2027

All consultations and procedures are performed by plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Our surgeons are graduates of renowned plastic surgery training programs including New York University, Brown University, Cleveland Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. They specialize in breast reduction and breast lift surgery for cosmetic or medical reasons, as well as transgender and non-binary top surgery (chest masculinization and breast augmentation). Our surgeons are recognized for their expertise in the field and are honored to be included on the Super Doctors and Castle Connolly Top Doctors lists for the past nine years in a row.

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