JohnMatthewFelderIIIMDFACS

Plastic Surgery • Royal Oak, MI

Breast Reconstruction, Hand, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Wound Healing

Plastic Surgeon, Corewell Beaumont Hospitals

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Office
3555 W. 13 mile Road
Suite N120
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone+1 248-551-1550
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Summary

Dr. Felder is a board-certified plastic surgeon with fellowship training in hand and nerve surgery, who has been in academic practice since 2015. He was driven to become a reconstructive surgeon after surviving a severe boat propeller injury in adolescence, requiring reconstructive surgery himself. He is nationally regarded for his innovative approach to complex reconstructive microsurgery and nerve surgery, as well as expertise in general reconstructive plastic surgery. He regularly lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to microsurgery and nerve surgery. He is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed articles and multiple book chapters. He moved to southeast Michigan from Washington University in St. Louis to help address the large unmet need for reconstructive surgery in this area. He now practices at Beaumont Royal Oak and Troy hospitals.

His particular interests include pain syndromes due to nerve injuries, brachial plexus injuries in children and adults, other nerve disorders of the upper and lower extremity such as foot drop and hand spasticity, microsurgical extremity and breast reconstruction, orthoplastic surgery, reconstruction of the head and neck, skin cancer reconstruction, diabetic and vasculopathic limb salvage surgery, and the care of amputees. He also performs general and microsurgical reconstructive surgery for a variety of problems throughout the body including cancer reconstructions such as sarcoma, unusual problematic wounds, reconstruction after traumatic injuries, and failed prior attempts at reconstruction. Dr. Felder does not practice cosmetic surgery, but brings a strong emphasis to optimizing aesthetic results of reconstructive surgery by creating uniquely tailored solutions for each patient. For more information, case examples, and educational materials visit www.thereconstructivesurgeon.com

Education & Training

Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 2015 - 2016
MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2015
Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2023 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2024
MO State Medical License 2016 - 2024
IL State Medical License 2016 - 2023
DC State Medical License 2009 - 2018
PA State Medical License 2016 - 2016
VA State Medical License 2009 - 2016
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Course President Oncologic Reconstruction Course, 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Surgical Technique for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation in Knee Disarticulation Amputation for Nonambulatory Patients.
John M Felder, Saoud, K.> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2023 Feb 1
Pronator Quadratus: A Preferable Recipient for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation of Neuromas in the Hand.
John M Felder, Saoud, K.> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2022 Nov 1
8 citations
Failed Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Findings at Revision Surgery and Concepts for Success.
John M Felder, Stahs Pripotnev, Ivica Ducic, Rachel Skladman, Austin Y Ha, Mitchell A Pet> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2022 Apr 1
2 citations
Cross-Sectional Evaluation of the Economic Burden on Patients Seeking Surgical Treatment for Chronic Nerve Injuries.
John M. Felder, Ivica Ducic> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2021 Jun 23
Translating Technique into Outcomes in Amputation Surgeries.
John M. Felder, Rachel Skladman> ;Missouri Medicine. 2021 Mar 1
2 citations
Impact of Nerve Surgery on Opioid and Medication Use in Patients with Chronic Nerve Injuries.
John M. Felder, Ivica Ducic> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2021 Sep 1
5 citations
Chronic Nerve Injuries and Delays in Surgical Treatment Negatively Impact Patient-reported Quality of Life.
John M. Felder, Ivica Ducic> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2021 May 21
2 citations
High-Frequency Alternating Current Block Using Macro-Sieve Electrodes: A Pilot Study
Soumyajit Ray, Saad Javeed, Jawad M. Khalifeh, Nikhil S. Chandra, Nathan K. Birenbaum, John M. Felder, Daniel W. Moran, Wilson Z. Ray, Matthew R. MacEwan> ;Cureus. 2021 Mar 6
2 citations
Reconstruction of Severe Palm Injury with Sensate Medial Plantar Artery Flap and Nerve Grafting.
William M Padovano, Elspeth J R Hill, John M. Felder> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2020 Jul 23
7 citations
Surgical Technique for Below-knee Amputation with Concurrent Targeted Muscle Reinnervation.
Timothy H.F. Daugherty, Rajiv P. Parikh, Brian A. Mailey, John M. Felder, Reuben A. Bueno> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2020 Jul 16
1 citations
The Plexogram: A Tool for Understanding and Evaluating Brachial Plexus Injuries.
John M. Felder> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2020 Jul 8
Foot Salvage with Selective Arterialization of Pedal Venosomes.
Maleeh Effendi, Austin Y. Ha, John M. Felder> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2020 Feb 20
2 citations
Median Neuropathy After Blood Draw Mimics Painful Clenched Fist Syndrome in a Child
Elspeth J R Hill, Lorna C. Kahn, Lynne M. Sterni, Susan E. Mackinnon, John M. Felder> ;Hand. 2020 Mar 1
13 citations
Cross-Palm Nerve Grafts to Enhance Sensory Recovery in Severe Ulnar Neuropathy.
John M. Felder, Elspeth J R Hill, Hollie A. Power, Jessica M. Hasak, Susan E. Mackinnon> ;Hand. 2020 Jul 1
6 citations
The 7 Structures Distal to the Elbow That Are Critical to Successful Anterior Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve.
John M. Felder, Susan E. Mackinnon, Megan M. Patterson> ;Hand. 2019 Nov 1
6 citations
Surgical and Clinical Decision Making in Isolated Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy.
Shelley S. Noland, Emily M. Krauss, John M. Felder, Susan E. Mackinnon> ;Hand. 2018 Nov 1
1 citations
Home Improvement in Maggot Therapy: Designing a Simple, Cost-Effective, Closed-System Habitat to Facilitate Biodébridement of Complex Distal Lower Extremity Wounds.
Michael V. DeFazio, John M. Felder, James M. Economides, Christopher E. Attinger> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Nov 1
1 citations
Carotid artery dissection and stroke complicating treatment of postmandibular distraction ankylosis: A case report
Sarah A. Arnspiger, John M. Felder, Benjamin C. Wood, Gary F. Rogers, Albert K. Oh> ;The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2015 Apr 28
1 citations
The U-Shaped Tensor Fasciae Latae Musculocutaneous Flap for Coverage of Trochanteric Defects: Simplified Design to Minimize Donor-Site Morbidity.
Michael V. DeFazio, James M. Economides, John M. Felder, Christopher E. Attinger> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Apr 1
20 citations
Nerve Injuries in Aesthetic Breast Surgery: Systematic Review and Treatment Options
Ivica Ducic, Hesham M. Zakaria, John M. Felder, Sarah A. Fantus> ;Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014 Aug 1
36 citations
A systematic review of peripheral nerve interventional treatments for chronic headaches.
Ivica Ducic, John M. Felder, Sarah A. Fantus> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2014 Apr 1
41 citations
Greater occipital nerve excision for occipital neuralgia refractory to nerve decompression.
Ivica Ducic, John M. Felder, Neelam Khan, Sojin Youn> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2014 Feb 1
24 citations
Abdominoplasty-related nerve injuries: systematic review and treatment options.
Ivica Ducic, Hesham M. Zakaria, John M. Felder, Sarah A. Arnspiger> ;Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014 Feb 1
7 citations
Peripheral nerve surgery for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.
Ivica Ducic, John M. Felder> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2013 Oct 1
2 citations
Alar width: refining norms to the aesthetic ideal.
Stephen B. Baker, John M. Felder, Christina Pasick, Emily L. Wyse> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2013 May 1
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Books/Book Chapters

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Chapter: Double Crush Syndrome
John M. Felder, MDEditors: Illig, K.A., Thompson, R.W., Freischlag, J.A., Donahue, D., Jordan, S.E., Lum, Y.-W., Gelabert, H.A..SpringerEdition 2nd,2021
Plastic Surgery
Chapter: Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Neuroma and Nerve Compression in the Lower Extremity.
John M Felder MD, Ivica Ducic MD PhD, A Lee Dellon MDEditors: Neligan P.Elsevier SaundersEdition 4th,2017
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Chapter: Abdominal Wall Anatomy
John M Felder, MDEditors: Nahabedian MY, Bhanot P.Cine-Med Inc2014
Plastic Surgery
Chapter: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in the Upper Extremity
John M Felder MD, Ivica Ducic MD PhDEditors: Neligan P, Chang J,.Elsevier Saunders, Edinburgh, UK2013
Gene and Cell Therapy: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies
Chapter: Lentiviral Vectors
John M Felder MD, Richard Sutton MD PhDEditors: Templeton NS.CRC, New York, NYEdition Thir,2008
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Abstracts/Posters

The Ultrathin Parascapular Flap: Proof of Concept and Use for Plantar Foot Reconstruction
Tawaklna K, Hong JP, Felder JM, World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Biannual Meeting, Singapore, 8/2023
Free Tissue Transfer Decreases Lower Extremity Amputation Risk Scores in Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease
Orr JP, Schott HR, Chiang SN, Finnan MJ, Skladman R, De Silva GS, Geraghty P, Felder JM, Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Lake Gevena, WI, 7/2023
Identifying Patterns of Calcification in Flap and Recipient Vessels Among Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease
Tawaklna K, Felder JM, Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Lake Geneva, WI, 7/2023
Race and Social Vulnerability Impact Lower Extremity Amputation Rates in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
Skladman R, Shacham E, Scroggins S, Felder JM, James Barrett Brown Resident Research Symposium, St. Louis, MO, 6/2023
Standardized vascular grading tools strongly predict failure of diabetic limb salvage
Orr JP, Schott HR, Pan D, Skladman R, De Silva GS, Geraghty PJ, MD; Felder JM, James Barrett Brown Resident Research Symposium, St. Louis, MO, 6/2023
Identifying Patterns of Calcification in Flap and Recipient Vessels Among Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease
Tawaklna K, Felder JM, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, 1/2023
Vascular Staging Tools Predict Morbidity and Mortality in Lower Extremity Salvage with Free Tissue Transfer
Felder JM, Schott HR, Skladman R, De Silva G, Geraghty P, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, 1/2023
Evaluating The Use Of Glass, Wifi And MAC Scores As Predictors Of Limb Salvage
Geraghty PJ, Schott HR, Felder JM, Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI, 9/2022
Vascular Staging Tools as Predictors of Morbidity and Mortality in Microsurgical Lower Extremity Salvage
Schott HR, Felder JM, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Cancun, Mexico, 6/2022
Successful Traumatic Limb Reconstruction with Three Free Flaps Connected in Series to a Single Recipient Artery and Vein
Felder JM, European Association of Plastic Surgeons, Naples, Italy, 5/2022
Patient Reported Quality of Life with Nerve Injuries and the Impact of Delayed Referral to a Nerve Surgeon
Felder JM, Ducic I, Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Online (during COVID-19 pandemic), 6/17/2021
Patient Reported Quality of Life with Nerve Injuries and the Impact of Delayed Referral to a Nerve Surgeon
Felder JM, Ducic I, American Society for Peripheral Nerve national meeting, Online (during COVID-19 pandemic), 1/2021
Side to Side Nerve Grafts to Enhance Sensory Recovery in Complex Ulnar Neuropathy
Felder JM, Power H, Hill E, Hasak J, Mackinnon SE, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, Phoenix, AZ, 1/2018
Greater Occipital Nerve Excision for Occipital Neuralgia Refractory to Nerve Decompression
Felder JM, Khan N, Youn S, Ducic I:, Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Washington, DC, 9/2013
Abdominoplasty-Related Nerve Injuries: Systematic Review and Treatment Options
Felder JM, Zakaria H, Fantus S, Ducic, I, Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Washington, DC, 9/2013
Alar Width: Refining Norms to Ideals
Felder JM, Baker SB, Pasick C, The Rhinoplasty Society meeting, New York, NY, 4/2013
Greater Occipital Nerve Excision for Occipital Neuralgia Refractory to Nerve Decompression
Felder JM, Khan N, Youn S, Ducic I, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, Naples, FL, 1/2013
An Algorithm for Reconstruction of Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Gaps
Iorio ML, Felder JM, Ducic I, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, Las Vegas, NV, 1/2012
Modified Approach for Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Decompression in Patients with Meralgia Paresthetica
Ducic I, Iorio M, Felder JM, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Cancun, Mexico, 1/2011
Breast Capsulectomy Specimens and Their Clinical Implications
Roth FS, Felder JM, Friedman J, American Association of Plastic Surgeons, Rancho Mirage, CA, 3/2009
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Lectures

“New Hope for the Unsalvageable Foot: Microvascular Distal Foot Arterialization with Flow-Through Free Flaps”
VEITH International Symposium. New York, NY. - 11/14/2023
“Orthoplastics: State of the Union.”
American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Austin, TX. October 26, 2023. - 10/26/2023
“Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction in 2023: Evolving Towards Perfection.”
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. Boston, MA. - 10/23/2023
"Serving Up Solutions: Free Tissue Transfer a la Felder"
American Limb Preservation Society, 23rd Edition - 9/29/2023
“The Medial Plantar and Reverse Sural Flaps.”
Duke Flap Course - 8/2023
“To Flap or Not to Flap? Patient Selection is the Key to Success.”
Symposium on Advanced Wound Care / Diabetic Limb Salvage Annual National Meeting. Washington, DC - 4/27/2023
“An Algorithmic Approach to Flap Selection in Complex Microsurgical Lower Extremity Reconstruction.”
Emory University division of plastic surgery grand rounds. - 4/14/2023
“Patient Selection in Microsurgical Diabetic and Vasculopathic Limb Salvage Surgery.”
Emory University division of plastic surgery grand rounds - 4/14/2023
“Neuromas: When to TMR, When to RPNI, When to do Nothing?”
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV - 3/11/2023
“Hitting Rock Bottom: Dealing With Tough Losses in Microsurgery.”
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting, Miami, FL. - 1/23/2023
“Fundamentals of Microsurgery.”
National Oncologic Reconstruction Course. St Louis, MO. - 12/10/2022
“Vascular Staging Tools as Predictors of Morbidity and Mortality in Lower Extremity Salvage with Microsurgical Free Tissue Transfer.”
VEITH International Symposium, New York, NY - 11/15/2022
“An Algorithmic Approach to Microsurgical Lower Extremity Reconstruction in Complex Cases.”
Brazilian Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Meeting. Belo Horizonte, Brazil - 10/19/2022
“Distal Nerve Transfers for the Upper Extremity: How I do it.”
Brazilian Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Meeting. Belo Horizonte, Brazil - 10/19/2022
“Complex wounds: From dressings to composite free flaps.”
Croatian Society of Plastic Surgery. Dubrovnik, Croatia. - 5/6/2022
“Nerve transfers: Taking nerve surgery to the next level.”
Croatian Society of Plastic Surgery. Dubrovnik, Croatia. - 5/6/2022
“Thinking Outside the Box: Creativity for Complex Soft Tissue Problems.”
Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference. Washington, DC. - 4/30/2022
“Lower Extremity Reconstruction.”
Oncologic Reconstruction Course. Nashville, TN. - 12/3/2021
“Pedicled perforator flaps, propeller flaps, and keystone flaps - and don’t bring a microscope!”
Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2021 (American Society of Plastic Surgery National Meeting). Altanta, GA - 10/29/2021
“Innovations in TMR and Prosthetics for the Lower Extremity.”
Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2021 (American Society of Plastic Surgery National Meeting). Altanta, GA - 10/29/2021
“The Role of Plastic Surgery in Limb Preservation.”
Wounds Canada 2021. Online (During COVID-19 Pandemic) - 5/28/2021
“Surgical Aspects of Osseointegration for Transfemoral Amputees.”
American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners National Meeting. Online (During COVID-19 Pandemic) - 5/23/2021
“Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A Surgical Option for the Treatment of Neuroma Pain and Phantom Pain.”
Brazilian Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Course (MG-ES). Online (during COVID-19 pandemic) - 12/3/2020
Roundtable: Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Lesions.
Brazilian Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Course (MG-ES). Online (during COVID-19 pandemic) - 12/3/2020
“How to Love Your Job as a Plastic Surgeon.”
Loyola University division of plastic surgery grand rounds - 7/8/2020
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