Donald R. Laub Jr. MD FACS

Hand, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Plastic Surgery at University of Vermont Health Network

354 Mountain View DriveSuite 103Colchester, VT 05446
Phone+1 802-847-3340
Fax+1 802-847-4088

Dr. Laub is on Doximity

As a Doximity member, you’ll join more than three million U.S. healthcare professionals—including 85+% of physicians, and 2/3 of all NPs and PAs—in a private, secure network.

Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Laub's full profile Already have an account?

Summary

Dr. Donald Laub Jr. is a plastic surgeon located in Burlington, VT, with subspecialties in hand, pediatric plastic surgery, and plastic & reconstructive surgery. His extensive education includes fellowships and residencies in various aspects of surgery, with notable training at Stanford University and Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Since 1997, he has held a variety of roles at the University of Vermont Medical Center, including Medical Director of the University of Vermont Cleft Palate Clinic. Dr. Laub is also a professor at the University of Vermont Larner School of Medicine. He has contributed to the field with publications on topics such as congenital anomalies of the hand and cleft lip and palate. Dr. Laub has received various awards, including the John Davis Award for Community Service and The David & Linda Leitner Green and Gold Professor in Plastic Surgery

Education & Training

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 1996 - 1997
Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalResidency, Plastic Surgery, 1994 - 1996
Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalFellowship, Plastic Surgery, 1993 - 1994
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Surgery, 1991 - 1993
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Internship, Surgery, 1990 - 1991

The following disclaimer is related to board certifications obtained from ABMS®, denoted by the ABMS® logo.

This information is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties®. The display and presence of ABMS Data in no way constitutes any affiliation, association with, or endorsement of any advertising, promotion, or sponsorship by ABMS and its affiliates and subsidiaries, the ABMS Member Boards, or ABMS board certified physicians and medical specialists. Copyright 2026 American Board of Medical Specialties®. All rights reserved.

The user is responsible for ensuring that the profile obtained in this directory is the profile of the physician or medical specialist being sought.

A self-designated specialty, subspecialty, or practice area neither implies nor is equivalent to ABMS board certification or the existence of specialized training by or competence of a physician or medical specialist.

Certifications & Licensure

VT State Medical License 1994 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2012 - 2021
OH State Medical License 2017 - 2021
CA State Medical License 2018 - 2019
OR State Medical License 1991 - 2001
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

David and Linda Leitner Memorial Green and Gold Professor University of Vermont, 2024
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
John Davis Award for Community Service 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Two Cases of Preaxial Polydactyly of the Foot: Important Implications for Plastic Surgeons.
Max L Silverstein, Leah W. Burke, Donald R Laub
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2021-02-17
19 citations
Pakistan Comprehensive Fistula Classification: A Novel Scheme and Algorithm for Management of Palatal Fistula/Dehiscence.
Ghulam Qadir Fayyaz, Nauman Ahmad Gill, Irfan Ishaq, Muhammad Aslam, Ayesha Chaudry
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019-01-01
20 citations
Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis.
Lohrasb R Sayadi, Donald R. Laub
Eplasty. 2018-02-19

Journal Articles

A Survey of the formats of multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial teams.
Laub DR Jr, Ajar AH, J Craniofacial Surgery 23(4)
Case Report: Isoniazid causing drug-induced thrombocytopenia.
Laub DR Jr, ePlasty v11: ic10
Evolution of virtual reality.
Rosen JM, Soltanian H, Redett RJ, Laub DR, IEEE Eng Med Biol 15(2):1622

Books/Book Chapters

Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity: Etiology and Treatment
Donald Laub, Jr.Springer, HeidelbergEdition 2nd,2019
Designing Strategies for Cleft Lip and Palate Care
Chapter: Surgical Techniques for Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip
Sayadi L, Chopan M, Laub DR JrEditors: Almasr MA.Intech, Rijeka Croatia2017
Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity: Etiology and Treatment
Chapter: Incidence and Syndromes Associated with Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Limb
Page 27 - 38Burke LW, Laub DR JrEditors: D Laub Jr..Springer, Heidelburg2014

Abstracts/Posters

Patient Satisfaction with Multidisciplinary Cleft Clinic
Leusch S, Sarathy A, Laub D, Gerges DI., American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Indianapolis, Indiana, 10/11/2025
Analysis of the percentage of patients returning for cleft palate repair following cleft lip repair
Sinclair N, Capata M, Campbell A, Schonmeyr B, Wendby L, and Laub D, American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association, Indianapolis, 3/28/2014
True Midline Cleft Lip: Two Cases and a Review of the Genetics
Azurdia J, Burke LE, Laub D, 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies, Orlando, 5/2013

Lectures

University of Vermont Speech and Language Pathology Teaching Conference: “Speech Results in Cleft Palate Surgery”
Colchester VT - 5/8/2025
University of Vermont General Surgery Resident Teaching Conference: “Facial Trauma”
Burlington VT - 8/22/2024
Otolaryngology Resident Teaching Conference: "Cleft Lip and Palate Case Studies"
University of Vermont Department of Pediatrics Residency Teaching - 2/20/2014

Other

Craniofacial: Bilateral Cleft Nasal Repair.
Laub DR, Leitner DW
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1279138-overview.
A Family History of Giving Back.
Laub D Jr
http://fletcherallenblog.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/a-family-history-of-giving-back/
Dealing with Dog Bites: Statistics, Treatments, and Tips for Avoiding Bites Altogether
Laub DR Jr
http://fletcherallenblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/dealing-with-dog-bites-statistics-treatments-and-t

Press Mentions

Is Trans Telehealth the Future—or Just a Cash Grab?July 8th, 2021
Center’s Planned Expansion into Plastic and Eye Surgery Meets ResistanceApril 17th, 2019