BURTON M. SUNDIN, MD



BOARD CERTIFICATION:
- Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2006
EDUCATION:
- Duke University School of Medicine: MD, 1997.
- Duke University: BS, Biology; BA, Art History, 1993.
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa. - Norfolk Academy, 1989.
Valedictorian.
RESIDENCY:
- Duke University Medical Center, Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery: 1997-2003.
FELLOWSHIPS:
- Hand Fellowship: Kleinert, Kutz, and Associates, Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY, 2001.
- Aesthetic and Breast Surgery Fellowship: Dr. Luis Vasconez, University of Alabama Birmingham, 7/2003-7/2004.
EMPLOYMENT:
- Self-employed, Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, PC (Dr. Sundin’s Private Practice): 7/1/2008-Present
- Retreat Hospital-Wound Healing Center: Staff, Plastic Surgeon, 8/11/2008-Present
- Charleston Area Medical Center: Locum Tenens Plastic Surgeon, Charleston , WV: 2/2008- 7/3/2008
- Locumtenens.com: 12/2007-Present, credentialed for locum tenens work in plastic surgery
- Richmond Plastic Surgeons: Richmond, VA, 8/20/2004-8/8/2007.
PUBLICATIONS:
- Sundin B, Hussein M, Glasofer S, El Falaky M, Abdel Aleem S, Sachse R, Klitzman B: The Role of Allopurinol and Deferoxamine in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Pigs. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 105:1408-1421, 2000.
- Erdmann D, Sundin B, Yasui K, Wong M, Levin L: Microsurgical Free Flap Transfer to Amputation Sites: Indications and Results. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 48:167-172, 2002.
- Erdmann D, Sundin B, Moquin K, Young K, Georgiade G: Delay in Unipedicled TRAM Flap Reconstruction of the Breast: A Review of 76 Consecutive Cases. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 110(3): 762-7, 2002.
PRESENTATIONS:
- A Chronically Hypoxic and Ischemic Rat Dorsal Skin Flap: A Novel Model for Wound Healing Studies.
American Microcirculatory Society, 1996.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 1996. - Delay in Unipedicled TRAM Flap Reconstruction of the Breast: A Review of 76 Consecutive Cases.
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2002.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2001, Awarded Best Scientific Poster. - Microsurgical Free Flap Transfer to Amputation Sites: Indications and Results.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2002.
American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons, 2003. - Modification of Fibrous Capsule Formation Around Implants Using TempostatinTM (Halofuginone)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2003
Presented by Kevin Olbrich, Phd. and Ricardo Meade, MD
SOCIETAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Candidate Member-American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Virginia Medical Society
- Richmond Academy of Medicine
CONSULTING AND EXPERT WITNESSING EXPERIENCE:
- Council Member, Gerson-Lehman Group Online Consulting Platform, 2007-Present
Employed via GLG as expert for various companies, consultations performed via teleconference. - Plastic Surgery Consultant/ Expert, CosmeticProtect Insurance, Venture Specialty Insurance/Markel Corporation, 2008-Present
Provide expert advice regarding plastic surgery procedures - Multiple legal cases reviewed- 2006-Present
Provided expert opinions and depositions
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Biotechnology and Medical Devices Related to Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery
- Biotechnology relative to Wound Care and Wound Healing
- Wound Healing
- Pressure Sores
- Hyperbaric Oxygen
- Hand Surgery


