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Mohamad Masoumy Named Interim Chief of Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Mohamad Masoumy has been named Interim Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Masoumy has been a member of the surgery faculty since 2019. He serves as Associate Program Director for the LSU Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency and Surgical Director of the Vascular Anomalies Clinic at Children's Hospital of New Orleans.

Dr. Masoumy received his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine in 2009. He went on to complete a residency in both General Surgery in 2015 and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2018, at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and Emory University, respectively. He also completed a Fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine in 2019.

"I'm thrilled to accept the role as the Interim Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery," said Dr. Masoumy. "Plastic surgery is a specialty built on innovation and problem solving and over the years, LSU has been at the forefront with our world renowned microsurgical and craniofacial experience. We will continue curating a dynamic educational and clinical environment that prioritizes resident education, shaping the next generation of surgical leaders."

Dr. Masoumy is a widely published researcher and leader in the field of craniofacial surgery and surgical education. He is a well-respected member of many national organizations including the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons and American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.

“I am glad that Dr. Masoumy has agreed to step into this new role,” said Dr. Nfonsam, Department Chair. He has proven, in the last few years, to be a dynamic and innovative leader. I am confident of his abilities to lead the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery during this transition period. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Hugo St. Hilaire who has led this division over several years. The division has grown exponentially under his leadership, and we will always be grateful for his dedication to the division and the department.”