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Shankar Lakshman, MD, Plastic Surgery, Pasadena, CA, Huntington Hospital

ShankarLakshmanMD

Plastic Surgery Pasadena, CA

Hand

Pasadena Surgeons/Specialists in Plastic, Hand, and Cosmetic Surgery

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Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2004 - 2006
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2003 - 2004
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center2002 - 2003
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2002
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityBS, Neuroscience, Cum Laude Graduate, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2006 - 2007
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2003 - 2004
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification drchrono EHR, drchrono, Inc., 2013
  • Top Doctors Award Pasadena Magazine, 2008, 2013
  • Vice President Vanderbilt Pre-Medical Society, 1993-1994
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • “The importance of pre-operative imaging in post-traumatic late carpal tunnel syndrome.”.  
    Lakshman, S; Veitch, J, Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. June 2005, Volume 115, Issue 7, p.2157
  • “Case Report: The Use of Dermal Substitute in the Reconstruction of Full Thickness Burns to the Penis.”.  
    Lakshman, S; King SR;Wallace, RD, Wounds. 2005;17(6):153- 156
  • “Reverse-Flow Posterior Interosseus Flap—A Review of 68 Cases.”.  
    Cheema, T; Lakshman, S;Cheema, M A, Durrani, SF, Hand. 2007:2:112-116
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Abstracts/Posters

  • “The Posterior Interosseus Island Flap in Hand Reconstruction, A Ten Year Experience”.
    Cheema, T; Lakshman, S, The International Federation of Surgical Societies of the Hand (IFSSH) conference, Budapest, Hungary
  • “The Posterior Interosseus Island Flap in Hand Reconstruction, A Ten Year Experience”.
    Cheema, T; Lakshman, S, The 2005 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) conference, Washington, DC
  • “Long term effect of hemi-trapeziectomy in the treatment of basal joint arthritis of the thumb”.
    Lakshman, S, Moneim M, The 23rd Annual University of New Mexico Orthopaedic Alumni Conference
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Lectures

  • “Options in Breast Reconstruction.”. 
    The Wellness Community in Pasadena, CA
  • “Surgical Options in the Treatment of Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist.”. 
    Huntington Hospital
  • “Hand and Microvascular Surgery”. 
    The Church of the Good Shepherd Arcadia, CA

Press Mentions

  • Findings from AcelRx Pharmaceuticalsa Phase 3 SAP301 Study of ARX-04 in Abdominoplasty Patients...
    Findings from AcelRx Pharmaceuticalsa Phase 3 SAP301 Study of ARX-04 in Abdominoplasty Patients...September 24th, 2016

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