Dr. L. Scott Levin: "Bridging Surgical Frontiers" – A “Giants in Plastic Surgery” Interview

In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Scott Levin, esteemed Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Pennsylvania, shares both his pioneering journey into orthoplastic surgery and his impactful affiliations with global surgical societies. In this riveting discussion, he highlights his cherished ties to the British Society for Surgery of the Hand and the significance of such collaborations in his illustrious career. A true innovator and mentor, he offers invaluable insights and experiences from his journey. An episode not to be missed, listen in now!

Read a recent PRS Global Open article by Dr. Levin and co-author Dominik Kaiser, “Fasciocutaneous Free Tissue Transfer in Limb Salvage: Prior Flap as a Split-thickness Skin Graft Donor Site”:  https://bit.ly/PRSGlobalOpenDC_Levin  

Dr. L. Scott Levin holds the title of Paul B. Magnuson Professor of Bone and Joint Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Penn). He is also the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Director of the Penn Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Service Line, and Director of the Hand Transplant Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

At Duke University, Dr. Levin was instrumental in establishing the Human Fresh Tissue Laboratory and the Anatomic Gifts Program. He replicated this initiative at Penn, where the laboratory has become central to research and education.

Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Hand Surgery, Dr. Levin's specialties include hand and upper extremity surgery and advanced microsurgical techniques. His groundbreaking work includes leading the world's first bilateral hand transplant in a child in 2015. A respected educator, Dr. Levin has earned various accolades and currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Orthoplastic Surgery. His global contributions are reflected in his leadership roles across numerous professional societies, further complemented by a myriad of fellowships and awards.

Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. 

Your producer & editor, Dr. George Adigbli, is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. 

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