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DR. ANDREW CHEN

Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, UCHC

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Double board-certified in plastic and hand surgery. Dr. Chen is your go-to for plastics at UConn. Dr. Chen is the most senior plastic surgeon at UCHC and will be vital in applying to plastics residency. Interested education, former associate program director in Detroit, Henry Ford Health System. Active member and contributor to ASPS, Hand Society, and other national plastic surgery committees.

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DR. JILLIAN FORTIER

Plastic Surgeon, UCHC

As the most recent addition to the UConn Health Plastic Surgery team, she has brought a great new perspective on how the program is conducted, along with terrific mentorship for medical students.

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DR. CHARLES CASTIGLIONE

Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, CCMC and Hartford Hospital

The most experienced plastic surgeon in the Hartford-UConn system. Dr. Castiglione is a great student advocate for those who demonstrate persistent interest and is great for connecting you with other plastic surgeons due to his extensive connections.

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DR. ALAN BABIGIAN

Assistant Professor, Plastic Surgery, Hartford Hospital

Double board-certified in plastic and hand surgery. Dr. Babigian keeps it light and friendly in the OR. Highly recommended for first-timers in the plastics OR.

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DR. CHRIS HUGHES

Assistant Professor, Plastic Surgery, CCMC and Hartford Hospital

Dual fellowship-trained in global surgery research and pediatric craniofacial surgery. Dr. Hughes is the newest addition to the HH plastic surgery team and is the most prolific plastic surgeons in the area for research.

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DR. SAM BUONOCORE

Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, St. Francis Hospital

As the primary member of the Plastic Surgery team at SFH, he has a very high patient volume. As he completed a microvascular fellowship, he takes the most complex reconstructive cases in the Trinity Health system. He is always happy to have medical students and has a very friendly, relaxed personality.

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