AndrewGassmanMDFACS

Plastic Surgery • San Antonio, TX

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Office
9635 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
Phone+1 210-692-1181
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Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2015 - 2016
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Plastic Surgery, 2012 - 2015
Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2012
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2012 - Present
TX State Medical License 2015 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2016 - 2022
IL State Medical License 2005 - 2014
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American College of SurgeonsFellow of American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

How to Start and Build a Practice in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Success and Sustainability in a Private Practice Setting.
Pisano, S., Ochoa, O., Gassman, A., Ledoux, P., Nastala, C., Whipple, L., Arishita, G., Chrysopoulo, M.> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2024 Feb 1
Pain Control after Reduction Mammaplasty with Combination Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone Regional Block: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
George A Taylor, Alex Neusner, Alexis Lo, Huaqing Zhao, Gaurav Trehan, Jon Livelsberger, Andrew A Gassman, Juliet C Panichella, Daniella Vazquez> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2023 Aug 1
3 citations
Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Is Protective Against Postoperative Cardiothoracic Wound Infection.
Kaitlin A Nguyen, George A Taylor, Theresa K Webster, Rachel A Jenkins, Dylan L Kahler, Andrew A Gassman, Christine M Jones, Houston, N.> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2022 May 1
25 citations
Stacked Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction in Failed or Unavailable Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap.
Nicholas T. Haddock, Min Jeong Cho, Andrew A. Gassman, Sumeet S. Teotia> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019 Mar 1
11 citations
Use of Composite Arterial and Venous Grafts in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Technical Challenges and Lessons Learned.
Min Jeong Cho, Nicholas T. Haddock, Andrew A. Gassman, Sumeet S. Teotia> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2018 Oct 1
5 citations
The superficial and deep inferior epigastric artery composite perforator flap for breast reconstruction: A case report.
Andrew A. Gassman, Judy Pan, Edwin Acevedo, Nicholas T. Haddock, Sumeet S. Teotia> ;Microsurgery. 2018 Oct 1
6 citations
Intraoperative Techniques for the Plastic Surgeon to Improve Pain Control in Breast Surgery
Gina Farias-Eisner, Kenneth K. Kao, Judy Pan, Jaco H. Festekjian, Andrew A. Gassman> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2017 Nov 15
7 citations
Anatomical and Clinical Implications of the Deep and Superficial Fat Compartments of the Neck.
Andrew A. Gassman, Ronnie A. Pezeshk, Jack F. Scheuer, David A. Sieber, Carrie F. Campbell, Rod J. Rohrich> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2017 Sep 1
78 citations
Facial Danger Zones: Techniques to Maximize Safety during Soft-Tissue Filler Injections.
Jack F. Scheuer, David A. Sieber, Ronnie A. Pezeshk, Andrew A. Gassman, Carey F. Campbell, Rod J. Rohrich> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2017 May 1
25 citations
Correlation between Facial Nerve Axonal Load and Age and Its Relevance to Facial Reanimation
Austin Hembd, Purushottam Nagarkar, Justin L. Perez, Andrew A. Gassman, Philip Tolley, Joan S. Reisch, Charles L. White, Shai M. Rozen> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2017 Jan 17
52 citations
Anatomy of the Facial Danger Zones: Maximizing Safety during Soft-Tissue Filler Injections.
Jack F. Scheuer, David A. Sieber, Ronnie A. Pezeshk, Carey F. Campbell, Andrew A. Gassman, Rod J. Rohrich> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2017 Jan 1
2 citations
Quantification of adipose transfer viability using a novel, bioluminescent murine model
Andrew A. Gassman, Kenneth K. Kao, James P. Bradley, Justine C. Lee> ;Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2016 Jul 1
17 citations
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Recipient Tissues Improves the Viability of Murine Fat Transfer.
Andrew A. Gassman, Michael S. Lewis, Justine C. Lee> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016 Jul 1
10 citations
Comparison of immediate postoperative pain in implant-based breast reconstructions.
Andrew A. Gassman, Alfred P. Yoon, Jaco H. Festekjian, Andrew L. Da Lio, Charles Y. Tseng, Chris Crisera> ;Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2016 May 1
1 citations
Discussion: Improvement of Fat Graft Survival with Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate and Bone Marrow Concentrate: A One-Step Method.
Andrew A. Gassman, Justine C. Lee, James P. Bradley> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2016 Apr 1
Reply: Comparison of Postoperative Pain Control in Autologous Abdominal Free Flap versus Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.
Andrew A Gassman> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Nov 1
5 citations
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Improves the Viability of Donor Lipoaspirate during Murine Fat Transfer.
Andrew A. Gassman, Michael S. Lewis, James P. Bradley, Justine C. Lee> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Sep 1
46 citations
Positive outcomes with negative pressure therapy over primarily closed large abdominal wall reconstruction reduces surgical site infection rates.
Andrew A. Gassman, A. Mehta, E. Bucholdz, A. Abthani, O. Guerra, M. M. Maclin, Thomas J. Esposito, C. Thomas> ;Hernia. 2015 Apr 1
5 citations
Comparison of postoperative pain control in autologous abdominal free flap versus implant-based breast reconstructions.
Andrew A Gassman, Alfred P Yoon, Justin B Maxhimer, Ivan Sanchez, Harleen Sethi, Kevin W Cheng, Charles Y Tseng, Andrew L Da Lio, Chris A Crisera, Festekjian, J. H., J...> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Feb 1
1 citations
Successful treatment of lower eyelid melanoma in situ.
Andrew A. Gassman, Joyce T. Yuan, Justin Koh, Timothy A. Miller> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2014 May 1
6 citations
Aspirin usage is associated with improved prosthetic infrainguinal bypass graft patency
Andrew A. Gassman, BC Degner, Omar Al-Nouri, L Philippi, Richard Hershberger, Pegge Halandras, Bernadette Aulivola, Ross Milner> ;Vascular. 2014 Apr 1
3 citations
Development of cerebral metastasis after medical and surgical treatment of anal squamous cell carcinoma
Andrew A. Gassman, Emil Fernando, Casey Jacob Holmes, Umesh Kapur, Joshua M. Eberhardt> ;Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2012 Oct 9
13 citations
Failed superficial femoral artery intervention for advanced infrainguinal occlusive disease has a significant negative impact on limb salvage
Omar Al-Nouri, Monika A. Krezalek, Richard Hershberger, Pegge Halandras, Andrew A. Gassman, Bernadette Aulivola, Ross Milner> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2012 Jul 1
4 citations
Pyoderma gangrenosum: a new complication after groin exposure for attempted endovascular aortic stent-graft placement
Andrew A. Gassman, Sammy Sinno, Ross Milner, Richard L. Gamelli> ;Vascular. 2012 Jun 1
8 citations
Three-dimensional 10% cyclic strain reduces bovine aortic endothelial cell angiogenic sprout length and augments tubulogenesis in tubular fibrin hydrogels.
Andrew A. Gassman, Tomas K. Kuprys, Areck A. Ucuzian, Eric M. Brey, Akie Matsumura, Yonggang Pang, Jeffery C. Larson, Howard P. Greisler> ;Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 2011 May 1
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Hospital Affiliations

Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, Texas
North Central Baptist HospitalSan Antonio, Texas