A Multidisciplinary Approach in Treating Complex Surgical Wounds

24 Apr 2025

Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS is a Professor of Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgery and Medical Director of the Wound Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. A Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr Kim has led committees for national and international organisations and secured research grants in wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and tendon pathology. He has presented globally and authored over 175 manuscripts and book chapters, with a focus on preserving diabetic limb function.

John C. Lantis, MD, FACS is the Site-Chief of Surgery at Mount Sinai West Hospital and Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine. A past president of the New York Vascular Society, he helped found the Vascular Study Group of Greater New York and the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery. Dr Lantis has led over 70 clinical trials, serves on multiple journal editorial boards, and currently directs a Wound and Vascular Surgery research fellowship.

Edward S. Lee, MD, MS is the Residency Program Director for Plastic Surgery and Division Chief at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and University Hospital in Newark. An Associate Professor of Surgery and board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he specialises in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, focusing on oncologic and microvascular breast reconstruction. A leading educator and researcher, he has published over 100 articles and presents widely on complex wound care.