
Dr. Andrew Gassman
Dr. Gassman joined the PRMA team in January 2021. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction surgeon. Dr. Gassman earned his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. He completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California and a general surgery residency, as Chief of Surgical Resident Education, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood Illinois. Following his residency, Dr. Gassman completed his fellowship in breast and reconstructive microsurgery, with a subspecialty in facial reanimation at UTSW Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Dallas, Texas.
An active researcher with a number of publications, book chapters and abstracts, Dr. Gassman’s clinical research interests include pain reduction after breast reconstruction, enhanced recovery pathway after complex reconstruction, and multi free flap breast reconstruction and perforator free flap reconstruction. Dr. Gassman’s also has a passion for teaching and has spent many years as an associate professor teaching future plastic surgeons advanced breast reconstruction techniques.
Dr. Gassman’s expertise covers all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
He is a member of the American Society of Reconstructive Micorsurgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Research Council, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society and the American College of Surgeons.
“I am excited to join this amazing team and extend my heart for service in the San Antonio community,” says Dr. Gassman. “I am passionate about autologous reconstruction and believe the highest form of reconstruction is replacing like with like.”
In his spare time, Dr. Gassman enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, and getting creative in the kitchen.

Patient Submitted Review
May-2025
I required double mastectomy and my oncologist referred me to Dr. Gassman who was Godsend! I was stressed and scared before meeting with Dr. Gassman. We went over procedure options. I saw his dedicated expertise, never rushing and making sure I understood options so I was free to make my decision. He made me feel confident, relaxed and no longer scared. I chose the DIEP Flap procedure and very happy with outcome. He provided thorough explanation of what to expect at preop, day of surgery and postop. I trust Dr. Gassman. Every explanation he gave was spot on so no surprises through the entire process. I never experienced pain after my mastectomy. His detailed explanation of breast reconstruction procedure was again spot on so no surprises. I never experienced pain. He is incredibly skilled to perform procedures perfectly and beautifully beyond words. He strives for perfection and mission accomplshed! I never dreamed of looking this good! I highly recommend him to my family and friends. I am forever indebted to him and his staff for providing great care and customer service.
Patient Submitted Review
May-2025
Love Dr Gassman ! He does beautiful work, discusses options, plan, patient desires and is so easy to talk to! Very happy with diep outcome and Dr Gassman!
Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
Dr Gassman and his team at PRMA are the best! I could not ask for a better team to help me through my breast cancer journey. I never feel rushed, always have my questions answered, and they are very receptive when I’ve called or emailed. I’m so lucky to have found this group! Can’t recommend Dr Gassman highly enough - he is the best!
rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2025
Very good with explaining what is going to be taking place, I love and am pleased with all of it so far
rater8 Verified Patient
Feb-2025
Dr Gassman is very patient and thorough. He walks you through every step and will spend as much as you need answering all your questions. His surgical work is amazing.
rater8 Verified Patient
Feb-2025
Excited to be with PRMA and Dr Gassman for my upcoming reconstruction. I feel very confident in his abilities and skill.
Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
Dr Gassman's office is very efficient and he has been an excellent doctor attending to my breast cancer reconstruction needs. He also did surgery for my daughter who is also recovering from breast cancer. We are so blessed to have found him and the great people at PRMA plastic surgery.
Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
Stephanie C. Dr Gassman is very kind and understanding. I’m very happy with the results of my procedure. Awesome staff. Patient and helpful with all my questions.
Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
I’d give more stars if possible. Considerate, professional, and absolutely top-notch information and care.
Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Dr. Gassman spent a great deal of time explaining both the procedure and the outlook for success. He was kind, compassionate and very knowledgeable. I feel I am in good hands and am confident of the outcome.
Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Dr. Gassman and his team are professional, prompt to reply and thorough. I had a DIEP Flap and I was extremely pleased with my results and extent of care. Thank you Dr. Gassman!
Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
I really felt that Dr.Gassman provided really great care with everything from the first consultation to the surgeries that I had and with the follow up appointments. He is always very supportive and took the time to explain all the options available to me. I feel very blessed and fortunate to have had him as my surgeon. He did an amazing job and I am very pleased with the outcome of everything.
Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Dr. Gassman did a wonderful job of explaining everything about my proposed procedure. Answered all of my questions
Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Dr Gassman is an amazing surgeon. I"ve experience from 2 different sides. First was a reduction that my insurance pd for and second was 14 months later w/a double mastectomy with reconstruction from my stomach due to breast cancer. Both times his care was amazing and his abilities. I was not only fortunate to find him but I will cherish him for his kindness through the processes.
Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
I'm really grateful for PRMA and for Dr. Gassman. It's not always easy to know what the reconstruction process will look like or what to expect can seem overwhelming. I really feel like he made the process a lot easier for me by explaining and going over options with both me and my husband. It's really evident that he cares a lot about his patients. He always went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable with moving forward. The surgeries always went well. I am super happy with the outcome of everything and feel so much better about myself. He is an amazing surgeon and really nice/ easy to talk to.
Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2024
I was BRCA 2 positive and having a preventive double mastectomy with reconstruction done. I was extremely nervous walking into my first appointment, but Dr. Gassman and his team left no stone unturn. He is very caring, informative, goes in to detail and is a perfectionist with his work. Walking out; I knew, I was in great hands. 6 months post op and I couldn’t more happier with my results. Dr. Gassman gave me my confidence back and made me feel whole again.
Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2024
I just had a virtual consult with Dr. Gassman. He was on time and very knowledgeable ! He made me feel very comfortable and had obviously read my chart in advance ! I have spent over a year in cancer treatment and now only the DIEP flap procedure left! Hopefully , I will get a date soon!
Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2024
I absolutely love Dr. Gassman’s team and their bedside. Everyone has made me feel so comfortable during a scary time. They go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and happy with your results. Dr. Gassman takes his time and explains step by step the procedures and go over all your options. I couldn’t of asked for a better team.
Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2024
Dr. Gassman and his staff have been wonderful to work with. Having breast cancer and going through one of the hardest times of my life, he and his staff went above and beyond to put me at ease and make the entire process as easy on me as possible. I will forever be grateful. I cannot say enough kind words about them.
Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2024
Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and as devastating as it was I was lucky enough to have been Dr. Andrew Gassman ‘s patient. Dr. Gassman and his team have been so supportive and helpful during this trying time. Dr. Gassman is very thorough with explaining procedures and makes sure I feel comfortable with what we decide. I feel very fortunate to have found a great Dr. during this rough period.
Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2024
I have had my second revision and follow up. Dr Gassman and team are amazing, I would highly recommend him and PRMA!
Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2024
Dr.Gassman has been very informative and explained my upcoming procedure in great detail. He has done well with communication and asking for any concerns about the procedure. We are very happy with him and his office staff.
Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2024
Dr. Gassman is a miracle worker and I’m so thankful I chose to have my DIEP reconstruction at PRMA with him. Dr. Gassman listened to my concerns with care and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. I have only done stage 1 so far and I am so happy with the way everything looks and feels. I am more confident with my body after surgery than I ever thought I could be thanks to his meticulous surgery skills. PRMA also made travel from Oklahoma easy and the whole process from start to finish was seamless.
Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2024
I will be forever grateful to Dr. Gassman and his team. He is kind, caring, and takes his time to listen. Thank you for making me feel important and seeing me.
Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2024
I will be forever grateful to Dr. Gassman and his team. He is kind, caring, and takes time to listen. His nurse Joyce was very helpful and kind. Thank you for making me feel comfortable. I highly recommend him to anyone!
Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2024
I would highly recommend Dr. Gassman. He definitely takes the time to talk to you and to give you options for the type of procedure you would need or like to have done. I was really impressed with the way he explained everything, and he always went over everything as needed before surgery. I was really nervous initially about surgery but because he took the time to talk to me it really made me feel calmer about everything. Definitely knowledgeable and talented. He did several of my surgeries, the last one being Diep flap. Another thing I appreciated was that he put my health first with every procedure and was able to trouble shoot as well when it was needed. He did an amazing job, and I am really happy with the results.
Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2024
I had my first meeting with Dr. Gassman in a zoom call. He was very clear and well spoken about what my surgery would entail and what decisions would have to be made during surgery. He even addressed my husbands trepidation about having me go through surgery again with grace and understanding. I appreciated his personable manner and ability to laugh with us to as my husband through in a couple of corny jokes.
Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2023
Dr Gassman and his staff were amazing. They were all very patient, helpful and answered all our questions.
Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2023
I am so very grateful for Dr. Gassman and his team. I came in nervous and unhappy about being there and he thoroughly explained the whole process and has absolutely won me over. He is kind, caring, and takes time to listen. I am SO thankful for Dr. Gassman and highly recommend him to anyone!
Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2023
Dr. Gassman and the PRMA team are excellent! Dr. Gassman has great bedside manner and appreciate his attention to detail.
Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2023
Dr Gassman was very professional and he took a great amount of time to make sure we knew everything we needed to know. I recommend him highly
Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2023
Dr. Gassman, and his team were amazing. I had high anxiety going into the process but it immediately resolved after meeting the team. I experienced a better than expected recovery from my reconstruction thanks to both Dr. Gassman and his nurse Joyce. I highly recommend Dr. Gassman and PRMA.
Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2023
Dr.Gassman is a wonderful surgeon! Very kind, knowledgeable and patient! He will answer every question you have! He does beautiful and detailed work. I am very happy with my results
Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2023
Dr. Gassman is a wonderful surgeon. I will always be grateful to him and his nurses for giving me my life back after cancer treatments. I feel brand new at 67 years old! Thanks PRMA ??
Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2023
Dr. Gassman is a wonderful surgeon. I highly recommend him. He did a fantastic job at reconstructing my breast after cancer. He’s really an awesome person.
Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2023
Dr. Andrew Gassman is an excellent plastic surgeon. He is attentive to your needs and follows through with them. He answers all questions and explains his answers throughly so you are comfortable when you leave his office. His staff is absolutely excellent. They return calls and answer all questions and do followups to make sure you are doing well. Dr. Andrew Gassman is a knowledgeable excellent doctor with a pleasant bedside manner. Dr. Gassman did a prophylactic DMX with DIEP as well as phase 2 surgery. Both times I was treated amazing by everyone. Dr. Gassman has magical talented hands to perform the miracle he did on me. Thank you Dr. Gassman and all the ladies at PRMA that made this happen!
Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2023
Dr.Gassman was very nice. He answered and explained everything I asked him. I have said this repeatedly to only one who asks that he is a magician because my results are simply magnificent. I would definitely recommend Dr. Gassman to anyone!
Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2023
Dr. Andrew Gassman is an excellent plastic surgeon. He is attentive to your needs and follows through with them. He answers all questions and explains his answers throughly so you are comfortable when you leave his office. His staff is absolutely excellent. They return calls and answer all questions and do followups to make sure you are doing well. Dr. Andrew Gassman is a knowledgeable excellent doctor with a pleasant bedside manner.
Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2023
Dr. Gassman was so thorough in walking me through the process of decision making in my journey through breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. His manner is caring and wonderful and his staff is the same. I would surely choose Dr. Gassman again if the need arose!
Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2023
I am very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Gassman and his staff. My questions were always answered in a timely manner. I am very pleased with the outcome of my surgery. Dr. Gassman has a very nice bedside manner.
Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2023
Dr. Gassman was wonderful at my consultation. He was very personable and listened closely to my needs and concerns. He answered all my questions with patience, making sure I understood and felt comfortable. His professionalism and knowledge in the field also went a long way in making me feel comfortable discussing my surgery.
Patient Submitted Review
May-2023
I’m really happy with my visits to PRMA . Dr. Gassman is a really great surgeon and cares about his patients. All the support staff are also friendly and helpful and follow through with requests quickly. I’m very grateful for Dr. Gassman and the other surgeon for the difference they have made for me.
Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2022
Dr Gassman is a really good Dr . He did an abdominoplasty on Wednesday n today I'm home with no pain just discomfort from wearing the belt. I highly recommend him .
Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2021
I flew into town for surgery. Best decision I have made in a very long time. He and staff were excellent. He is at top and of his game
Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2019
Dr gassman just tells it like it is. I trust him completely. I thank God that I did because now I look good.
Curriculum Vitae
TRAINING
San Antonio plastic surgeon specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery
OFFICE DETAILS
Address: 502 Madison Oak Suite 220,
San Antonio, TX 78258
Tel: (210) 558-7012
Fax: (210) 558-7013
Education
School of Medicine
Loyola University – Maywood, IL
7/2001 – 6/2005
MD
Residency
Loyola University – Maywood, IL
7/2005 – 6/2012
General Surgery
Residency
University of California Los Angeles -Maywood, IL
7/2012 – 6/2015
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship
University of Texas – Southwestern – Dallas, TX
7/2015-6/2016
Microsurgery ; Aesthetic
2001-2005 Loyola University School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Medical Doctorate June 2005
1996-2000 College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry
Career Information
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE (for PhD’s or MD/PhD’s)
Laboratory of Dr. Howard Greisler,
Edwards Hines Jr VA Hospital, Hines VA
Tissue engineering Vascularized Constructs
7/2007- 6/2009
LICENSURE
State of California 2011– Present
State of Texas 2015– Present
State of Pennsylvania 2016– Present
State of Illinois (Inactive) 2007–2014
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Surgery 2013
American Board of Plastic Surgery 2017
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons 2019
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
Outstanding Paper Award
American Society of Plastic Surgery. Los Angeles.
2016
Bostwick Award
32nd Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium
2016
Best Resident Research Award
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
2015
Chief Surgical Resident
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
2014 – 2015
Keeley Fellowship Award
Bernard O’Brien Microsurgical Institute Melbourne
Australia – 2012
Chief Surgical Resident
Loyola University Medical Center
2011 – 2012
Chief of Surgical Resident Education
Loyola University Medical Center
2011 – 2012
Resident of the Year
Loyola University Medical Center
2010 – 2011
ACADEMIC/ HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Instructor of Surgery
University of Texas – Southwestern
7/2015–6/2016
Instructor of Surgery
Parkland – Dallas
7/2015–6/2016
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Temple University Hospital
9/2016–6/2020
Associate Professor of Surgery
Temple University Hospital
7/2020–Present
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering
Temple University
9/2017–Present
Surgical Director Transgender Health
Temple University Hospital
7/2019–Present
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
EDUCATIONAL
Medical director of resident injection clinic: 30 hours /year
2016–Present
Microsurgical skills lab: 20 hours /year
2016–Present
Plastic Surgery Cadaver dissection course: 10 hours /year
2016–Present
Plastic Surgery Journal Club: 30 hours /year
2016–Present
Director of Plastic Surgery Research: 8 hours /month
2016–Present
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS AND OTHER SCIENTIST SUPERVISED
Temple University
Department of Surgery/ Bioengineering
Lab of Co-PI Leah Bellas, Ph.D.:
Edwin Acevedo
2017-2019
George Taylor
2019–Present
ADVISOR, FOR SURGICAL RESIDENTS
Alex Neusner, MD
TU General Surgery ‘19 – Lahey Clinic – Plastic Surgery
Catherine Kilmartin , MD
TU General Surgery ‘19 – UVA – Plastic Surgery
ADVISOR, FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Alfred Yoon, MD
UCLA MD ’15 – University of Michigan – Plastic Surgery
Corbin Mutlieres MD
TU MD ‘2017 – UCLA – Plastic Surgery
Joseph Tarr, MD, Ph.D.
TU MD ‘2019 – Hofstra – Plastic Surgery
Alexis Lo
TU MD anticipated 2020
PLASTIC SURGERY FELLOWS SUPERVISED
Temple University Hosptial
Tutu Cheng MD ; Chirag Mehta MD
2016-2017
Jack Gillespie MD; Jose Munoz MD
2017-2018
Richard Tyrell MD; Judy Pan MD
2018-2019
RESEARCH GRANT SUPPORT
Salk family trust – Research Fellow – Burn Shock Trauma Institute – 2007–2009 $50,000
Developing Tissue engineered blood vessels
PI: Howard Greisler, MD
Somanetics InVOS / Covidien – Device Trial – 2010–2011 $65,000
The Detection of Lower Extremity Vascular Bypass Occlusion: A comparison between clinical exam and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy. Somanetics Corporation. Granted device, equipment, and supplies
PI: Self
Plastic Surgery Education Foundation – Seed grant – 2013-2014 $10,000
Remote ischemic Conditioning’s effect on fat transfer retention rate.
PI Self / Justine Lee MD Ph.D.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Credentialing officer – Gender Affirming Surgeries Temple University Hospital 2018-present
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS (Editor, reviewer, etc.)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Reviewer
2016 – Present
Annals of Plastic of Surgery – Reviewer
2015 – Present
Journal of Plastic Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery – Reviewer
2015 – Present
Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine – Reviewer
2010 – 2015
Archives of Surgery – Reviewer
2009 – 2012
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL
Plastic Surgery Research Council – Member
2012 – Present
Membership Committee,
Academic Meeting Review Panel
Mentorship Committee
Coding Committee
Breast Reconstruction Work Group
American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Member
2016 – Present
GRAFT – Steering Committee
Annual Meeting – Academic Program Committee
ASPS Education Network (EdNet) Editorial Committee
2019 – Present
American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeons – Member.
2015 – Present
PUBLICATIONS:
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE
Maroney J, Taylor GA, Lo A, Golpanian S, Prus NW, Livelsberger J, Gassman AA. Ultrasound-guided Hydro-dissection Facilitates Tissue Expander Placement and Components Separation in Complex Ventral Hernia Repair. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Sep 23;8(9):e3051
Haddock N, Gassman AA, Cho MJ, Teotia S. Stacked Profunda Artery Perforator Flap for Breast Reconstruction in Failed or Unavailable Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019 Mar;143(3):488e-494e
Urias D, Sylejmani GB, Rakovica L, Dumire R, Gassman A. Mucinous Eccrine Carcinoma of the Sweat Glands: Characteristics, Treatment, and Survival Outcomes of a Rare Malignancy.
Am Surg. 2018 Aug 1;84(8):e307-e308.
Gassman AA, Pan J, Acevedo E Jr, Haddock N, Teotia S. The superficial and deep inferior epigastric artery composite perforator flap for breast reconstruction: A case report. Microsurgery. 2018 Oct;38(7):799-803
Gillespie JW 3rd, Pandya JK, Agarwal SM, Krakauer M, Gassman AA. Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy for Periocular Necrotizing Fasciitis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open- 2018 Dec 17;6(12):e1921
Tyrell R, Acevedo E, Kilmartin C, Keshamurthy S, Gassman AA. Is non-invasvie indocyanine green angiography a useful adjunct for the debridement of infected sternal wounds? Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. – Volume 16, June 2018, Pages 117-120
Cho MJ, Gassman AA, Teotia SS, Haddock N. Stacked PAP flap breast reconstruction: Second line but not second rate Breast Reconstruction.- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Jun 30, 2018
Cho, MJ, Haddock, NT, Gassman AA, Teotia, SS. Use of Composite Arterial and Venous Grafts in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Technical Challenges and Lessons Learned. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: June 30, 2018
Pan J, Farias-Eisner G, Kao K, Festekjian JH, Gassman AA. Intraoperative Techniques for the Plastic Surgeon to Improve Pain Control in Breast Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 11/ 2017
Haddock N., Gassman A, Cho MJ Teotia SS,101 PAP flaps – Lessons learned with our early experience.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 7/2017
Hembd A, Nagarkar P, Perez J, Gassman A, Tolley P, Reisch J, White CL 3rd, Rozen S.
Correlation between facial nerve Axonal Load and age and its relevance to facial reanimation.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2017
Gassman AA, Pezeshk R, Scheuer JF 3rd, Sieber DA, Campbell CF, Rohrich RJ
Special Topics: Anatomic and Clinical implications of the Deep and Superficial Fat Compartments of the Neck.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2017
Gassman A, Bradley JP. Commentary: The outcome of the second fat graft is significantly better than that of the first fat graft for Romberg Syndrome: A study of three-dimensional volumetric analysis.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2016 Dec 18.
Scheuer JF 3rd, Sieber DA, Gassman AA, Pezeshk R,Campbell CF, Rohrich RJ
Danger zones of facial cosmetic fillers.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2017 May;139(5):1103-1108.
Gassman AA, Bradley JP. Repeat Fat Grafting for Parry Rhomberg Disease. Discussion. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 05/2017
Gassman AA, Yoon AP, Tseng CY, Festekjian J, Da Lio AL, and Crisera CA. Comparison of Immediate Postoperative Pain in Implant-Based Breast Reconstructions.
Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 05/2016
Gassman AA, Bradley JP, Kao K, Lee JC. Quantification of adipose transfer viability using a novel, bioluminescent murine model.
Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 07/2016
Gassman AA, Bradley JP. Improvement of Fat Graft survival with autologous Bone marrow Aspirate and Bone Marrow Concentrate: A one step method. Discussion.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 04/2016
Gassman AA, Lewis M, Lee JC. Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Recipient Tissue Improves the Viability Lipoaspirate During Murine Fat Transfer.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 7/2016
Gassman AA, Lewis M, Bradley JP, Lee JC. Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Improves the Viability of Donor Lipoaspirate During Murine Fat Transfer.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 9/2015
Gassman AA, Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Wall Nerve Block to Reduce Postoperative Pain in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction. – Discussion.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 6/2015
Gassman AA, Yoon AP, Maxhimer JB, Sanchez I, Sethi H, Cheng KW,Tseng CY, Festekjian J, Da Lio AL, and Crisera CA. Comparison of Postoperative Pain Control in Autologous versus Implant-based Breast Reconstruction
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2/2015.
Gassman AA, Metha A, Bucholdz E, Abthani A, Santaniello J, Guerra O, Thomas C. Positive outcomes with Negative pressure therapy over primarily closed large abdominal wall reconstruction reduces surgical site infection rates.
Hernia 10/2014
Gassman AA, Yuan J, Koh J, Miller TA. Case report: Successful Treatment of Lower Eyelid Melanoma in Situ with Imiquimod.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2014 Jun 6;2(5):e154
Gassman AA, Al-Nouri O, Degner B, Phillippi L, Milner R, Aulivola B. Pre-operative aspirin is associated with improved infrainguinal bypass graft patency.
Vascular. 2014 Apr;22(2):105-11
Gassman AA, Fernando E, Holmes C, Kapur U, Eberhardt J. The Development of Cerebral Metastasis after Medical and Surgical treatment of Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Case Reports in Surgery – 2012
Al-Nouri O, Krezalek M, Hershberger R, Halandras P, Gassman A, Aulivola B, Milner R. Failed superficial femoral artery intervention for advanced infrainguinal occlusive disease has a significant negative impact on limb salvage.
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2012 Jan 5.
Gassman AA, Sinno S, Milner R, Gamelli RL. Case Report: Pyoderma Gangenosum: A new complication after groin exposure for attempted Endovascular Aortic Stent-Graft Placement. Vascular. 2011, Sept 1. Epub
Gassman AA, Kuprys T, Ucuzian AA, Brey E, Matsumura A, Pang Y, Larson J, Greisler HP.Three Dimensional 10% Cyclic Strain Reduces Bovine Aortic Endothelial Cell Angiogenic Sprout Length and Augments Tubulogenesis in Tubular Fibrin Hydrogels.
Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 2011 May;5(5):375-83.
Gassman AA, Kuprys T, Ucuzian AA, Brey E, Matsumura A, Pang Y, Larson J, Greisler HP. Three Dimensional 10% Cyclic Strain Reduces Bovine Aortic Endothelial Cell Angiogenic Sprout Length and Augments Tubulogenesis in Tubular Fibrin Hydrogels. Published abstract. Journal of Surgical Research. February 2010; Volume 158, Issue 2, Pages 171-442.
Ucuzian AA, Brewster LP, East AT, Pang Y, Gassman AA, Greisler HP. “Characterization of the chemotactic and mitogenic response of SMCs to PDGF-BB and FGF-2 in fibrin hydrogels.”
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research – Part A. 2010 Sep 1;94(3):988-96.
Cheng MH, Brey EM, Allori AC, Gassman A, Chang DW, Patrick CW Jr, Miller MJ. Periosteum-guided prefabrication of vascularized bone of clinical shape and volume.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Sep;124(3):787-95.
Pang Y, Ucuzian AA, Matsumura A, Brey EM, Gassman AA, Husak VA, Greisler HP. The temporal and spatial dynamics of microscale collagen scaffold remodeling by smooth muscle cells.
Biomaterials. 2009 Apr;30(11):2023-3
Brewster LP, Washington C, Brey EM, Gassman A, Subramanian A, Calceterra J, Wolf W, Hall CL, Velander WH, Burgess WH, Greisler HP.Construction and characterization of a thrombin-resistant designer FGF-based collagen binding domain angiogenesis.
Biomaterials. 2008 Jan;29(3):327-36. Epub 2007 Oct 22.
Patel PK, Morris DE, Gassman A. Complications of orthognathic surgery.
J Craniofac Surg. 2007 Jul;18(4):975-85
Patel PK, Gassman A, Han H. Craniofacial, Orthognathic Surgery.
eMedicine. Web Md. June 28, 2006
Maynard TM, Haskell GT, Bhasin N, Lee JM, Gassman AA, Lieberman JA, LaMantia AS. RanBP1, a velocardiofacial/DiGeorge syndrome candidate gene, is expressed at sites of mesenchymal/epithelial induction.
Mech Dev. 2002 Feb;111(1-2):177-80.
OTHER ARTICLES
Acknowledgements:
Maynard TM, Haskell GT, Peters AZ, Sikich L, Lieberman JA, LaMantia AS.A comprehensive analysis of 22q11 gene expression in the developing and adult brain. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2003 Nov 25; 100(24): 14433-14438
Reviews:
Gassman AA, Ucuzian A, East AT, Greisler HP. Molecular Mechanism of Angiogenesis. J Burn Care Res. 2010 Jan-Feb;31(1):158-75
BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, CHAPTERS
Gassman AA, Greisler HP. Engineering Microcirculation. Tissue Engineering: From Lab to Clinic. Springer 2010
Gassman AA, Mehta A, Thomas C, Fisichella PM. Eventration disease of the abdominal wall In: Hernias: Types, Symptoms and Treatment Publisher: Nova Publisher, 2011.
ABSTRACTS / PRESENTATIONS
Gassman A, Patel PK. The Analysis of 3D facial meshes from laser scanning cameras and their role in Craniofacial surgery. St. Luke’s Day, Stritch School of Medicine. 2002 – Maywood, IL
Gassman A., Skin Substitutes: a brief review. Peruvian American Medical Society – Mission & Educational conference 2006 – .Cajamarca, PERU
Szczerba SM, Gassman A. Case report: 3D analysis of Sculptra© volume replacement inpatients with HIV Lipoatrophy. Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons. 2007 – Chicago, IL
Banich J.,Gassman A. The Quality of life and Psychological Impact of Maxillectomy. American College of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting: Plastic Surgery Chief Resident Forum. 2007. – Pasadena, CA
Sisota M. Gassman A. 3D evaluation and impact on chin and lip projection of the orthognathic surgical patient. UIC School of Dentistry: Orthodontic Surgery Fellow Research Day. 2007. – Chicago, IL
Gassman A, Greisler HP. Novel Bioreactor pump system capable of generating 10% volumetric cyclic strain. TERMIS-NA 2008. San Diego , CA.
Matsumura A, Gassman AA, Greisler HP. Human microvascular endothelial cells containing Feridex paramagnetic particles demonstrate directed sprout patterns when cultured in a static magnetic field. Biomaterials – TERMIS 2009
Matsumura A, Gassman A, Pang Y, Ucuzian A, Greisler HP. Seeding Arteries with Xenogenic ECs and SMCs for Tissue Engineering Blood Vessels. – Chicago VA Research Day.2010 – Award 1st place basic science poster.
Gassman A, Kuprys T, Ucuzian AA, Brey E, Matsumura A, Pang Y, Larson J, Greisler HP. Three Dimensional 10% Cyclic Strain Reduces Bovine Aortic Endothelial Cell Angiogenic Sprout Length and Augments Tubulogenesis in Tubular Fibrin Hydrogels. Podium presentation. SUS/AAS, San Antonio, TX. 2010.
Matsumura A, Gassman A, Ucuzian A, Larson J, Pang Y, Greisler HP. Tissue Engineering Microvascular Networks by Magnetically Patterning ECs within Fibrin Matrices and Incorporating FGF-1 and VEGF. Society For Biomaterials 2011 Annual Meeting and Exposition: Animating Materials. Orlando, Florida. 2011
Al-Nouri O, Krezalek M, Hershberger R, Halandras P, Gassman A, Aulivola B, Milner R. Failed superficial femoral artery intervention for advanced infrainguinal occlusive disease has a significant negative impact on limb salvage. Midwest Society of Vascular Surgery. Chicago, IL. 2011
Gassman AA, Al-Nouri O, Phillippi L, Milner R, Aulivola B. Medical optimization with antiplatelet agents and statins improves infrainguinal bypass graft patency. SVS 2012
Gassman AA, Metha A, Bucholdz E, Abthani A, Santaniello J, Guerra O, Thomas C. Positive outcomes with Negative pressure therapy. American College of Surgeons Forum 2012 – Chicago
Gassman AA, Lewis M, Bradley JP, Lee JC. Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Recipients Improves the Viability of Murine Fat Transfer. UCLA Longmire Day – Los Angeles , CA. 2015
Gassman AA, Lewis M, Bradley JP, Lee JC. Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Improves the Viability of Donor Lipoaspirate During Murine Fat Transfer. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeon. Bahamas. 2015
Gassman AA, Bradley JP, Lee JC. Quantification of adipose transfer viability using a novel, bioluminescent murine model. SUS/AAS. Las Vegas, NV 2015
Gassman AA, Lewis M, Bradley JP, Lee JC. Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Recipients Improves the Viability of Murine Fat Transfer. California Society of Plastic Surgery. Monterey, CA. 5/2015
Scheuer III JF, Gassman AA, Pezeshk R, Haddock NT, Teotia SS. A Single Institution Experience Using Bi-pedicled Abdominal Free Flaps for Unilateral Breast Reconstruction. 32nd Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium
January 22-24, 2016 Atlanta, GA
Gassman AA, Lewis M, Bradley JP, Lee JC. Clinically Relevant Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Improves the Viability of Murine Fat Transfer. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeon. Scottsdale, AZ. 2016
Cullins M, Pezeshk R, Reddy N, Kayfan S, Gassman AA, Haddock N, Teotia S. Striving Towards Optimal Timing in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Single Institution Experience. Poster Presentation at the National Student Research Forum on April 29, 2016 in Galveston, TX.
Kayfan S, Pezeshk R, Reddy N, Cullins M, Gassman AA, Teotia S, Haddock N. Co-surgeons in Breast Reconstructive Microsurgery: What Do They Bring to The Table in an Academic Institution? Poster Presentation at the National Student Research Forum on April 29, 2016 in Galveston, TX.
Reddy N, Pezeshk R, Cullins M, Kayfan S, Gassman AA, Haddock N, Teotia S. Does The Number of Perforators Make a Difference in Complications in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction? Poster Presentation at the National Student Research Forum on April 29, 2016 in Galveston, TX.
Farias-Eisner G, Gassman AA, Festekjian G. Liposomal Bupivacaine Reduces Postoperative Narcotic Use After Immediate Breast Reconstruction. American Society of Plastic Surgery. September 2016. Los Angeles.
Gassman AA, Kayfan S, Pezeshk R, Reddy N, Cullins M, Teotia S, Haddock N. Standardizing Co-surgeons in Breast Reconstructive Microsurgery. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeon. Wiakaloa, HI 2017
Gassman AA, Teotia SS, Haddock N. The Superfical And Deep Inferior Epigastric (SADIE) Composite Pedicle Flap American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgeon. Wiakaloa, HI 2017
Correlation between Facial Nerve Axonal Load and Age and its Relevance to Facial Reanimation Hembd A,Nagarkar,P, Perez J, Gassman AA, Tolley P , Joan Reisch, J, White CL III,, Rozen, SM. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Austin, TX 2017
Urias D, Sylejmani G, Rakovica L, Dumire, R, Gassman A. Mucinous Eccrine Carcinoma Of The Sweat Glands In The Periorbit: A Case Report and Discussion Southeastern Surgical Congress. Tampa, FL 2/2018
Patient Submitted Review
May-2025
Dr. Gassman is truly a dedicated and trusted expert in his field. After a double mastectomy, I had a DIEP Flap and afterward breast reconstruction. He explained the procedure and outcome with perfection - he was spot on. I never experienced pain. I highly recommend him to my family and friends. I am forever indebted to him. His staff is most friendly and caring.