Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo
“Dr C” is a board certified plastic surgeon, breast reconstruction surgeon and microsurgeon. He moved to San Antonio, Texas to join the PRMA Plastic Surgery team in 2006. Dr Chrysopoulo was elected President of PRMA in January 2017.
Dr C was raised and educated in London, England. His academic achievements earned him admission to University College London Medical School where he received several prestigious awards including the Anatomy Departmental Award for academic excellence, the Amulree Elective Award for high academic placement, the Goldsmid Scholarship and Exhibition for overall academic proficiency, and the Eric Pearce Gould Bursary for overall clinical proficiency. Based on his academic achievements Dr C was invited to undertake an Intercalated Bachelor of Science degree between his second and third years of medical school, which he completed in Advanced Anatomy and Morphology.
In 1997, Dr C moved from London to Texas. He continued his training in general surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas prior to his fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. During his training, he won the prestigious D. Ralph Millard, MD Investigator Award, Plastic Surgery Education Foundation (PSEF) Scholarship Contest (1998). He has also completed fellowships in burn research at Shriner’s Burn Hospital for Children in Galveston, and hand surgery and microsurgery at the Indiana Hand Center and Indiana University.
On joining PRMA, Dr C focused his efforts on expanding PRMA’s footprint beyond Texas to provide access to state-of-the-art breast reconstruction to women across the US and beyond. PRMA now welcomes patients from across the world.
Expertise
Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation (PSEF), the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS), and the San Antonio International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (SAIPS).
He has authored and co-authored several book chapters and scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, has been an expert speaker at regional, national and international academic meetings, and serves on several ASPS breast reconstruction committees. He is routinely featured in the media for his contributions to the field of breast reconstruction and has been the featured “expert guest” on various shows.
Dr C has received several professional awards including “America’s Top Surgeons”, The San Antonio Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under Forty” (2007), and multiple Doctors’ Choice Awards for Plastic Surgery. The entire PRMA team was also honored to win the San Antonio Business Journal’s “Health Care Heroes Award” for innovation in medical technology, procedures, programs and services.
Dr C’s areas of special interest include state-of-the-art breast reconstruction, nipple-sparing mastectomy, techniques to maximize aesthetic outcomes, restoring sensation after mastectomy, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing.
Dr C has dedicated his professional life to advocating for breast cancer patients. He strongly believes that shared decision making between the physician and patient is crucial in achieving the best outcomes and has built his practice on this philosophy. To empower as many patients as possible to advocate for themselves Dr C created the Breast Advocate® App, a free app that provides anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis, or at risk of developing breast cancer, a much needed voice in their breast cancer surgery decision making.
He is also the Founder of Toliman Health, a digital health company committed to improving patient experience, outcomes, and satisfaction via empowering shared decision-making mobile technology.
Dr C is also the Founder of C&H Scientific, makers of InviCible Skincare.
Dr C very much looks forward to caring for you and helping you through this time.
Curriculum Vitae
CURRENT POSITION
President and CEO, PRMA Plastic Surgery
OFFICE ADDRESS
9635 Huebner Road,
San Antonio, TX 78240
Tel (210) 692-1181
Fax (210) 692-7584
Medical Education
October 1990 – June 1996: Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery (M.B.,B.S.), University College London Medical School, London, Uk
October 1995 – December 1995: The Emory Clinic, Division Of Plastic Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia (Clinical And Research Externship)
October 1992 – June 1993: Intercalated Bachelor Of Science In Advanced Anatomy And Morphology. University College London Medical School, London, Uk
MEDICAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Diplomate, American Board Of Plastic Surgeons
American Society Of Plastic Surgeons
American Society Of Reconstructive Microsurgery
San Antonio International Society Of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Texas Medical License
Texas Society Of Plastic Surgeons
Texas Medical Association
Bexar County Medical Association
General Medical Council (United Kingdom Medical License)1997)
POST GRADUATE TRAINING
Hand And Microsurgery Fellow, The Indiana Hand Center, Indianapolis, In (July 2003 – July 2004).
Plastic Surgery Fellow, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (July 2001 – June 2003).
General Surgery Resident, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (July 1998 – June 2001).
Burn (Research) Fellow, Shriners Burns Institute for Children, Galveston, TX (August 1997 – June 1998).
Intern in General Medicine, Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, London, UK (February 1997 – August 1997).
Intern in General Surgery, Joyce Green Hospital, Kent, UK (August 1996 – February 1997).
Academic Endeavors
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS & BOOK CHAPTERS:
Prospective Longitudinal Patient-Reported Satisfaction and Health-Related Quality of Life following DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Effects of Reconstruction Timing. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 149, Number 5, 02 March 2022, pp. 848e-857e(10) Ochoa, Oscar; Garza, Ramon; Pisano, Steven; Chrysopoulo, Minas; Ledoux, Peter; Arishita, Gary; Ketchum, Norma; Michalek, Joel E.; Nastala, Chet
Enhanced Recovery Pathway Reduces Hospital Stay and Opioid Use in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: A Single-Center, Private Practice Experience. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: July 2022 – Volume 150 – Issue 1 – p 13e-21e Ochoa, Oscar M.D.; Rajan, Meenakshi M.D.; Garza, Ramon III M.D.; Chrysopoulo, Minas M.D.; Pisano, Steven M.D.; Ledoux, Peter M.D.; Arishita, Gary M.D.; Michalek, Joel Ph.D.; Nastala, Chet M.D.
Case Volume-Dependent Changes in Operative Morbidity following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: A 15-Year Single-Center Analysis, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: September 2021 – Volume 148 – Issue 3 – p 365e-374e Ochoa, Oscar M.D.; Pisano, Steven M.D.; Ledoux, Peter M.D.; Nastala, Chet M.D.; Arishita, Gary M.D.; Garza, Ramon III M.D.; Ketchum, Norma M.S.; Song, Xuemei M.S.; Michalek, Joel Ph.D.; Chrysopoulo, Minas M.D.
Preoperative volume estimation in transverse upper gracilis flap surgery: A pilot study. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Volume 74, Issue 11, November 2021, Pages 2891-2898 Anna R. Hurley, Giovanni Zoccalib, Marios K. Tasoulisc, Minas Chrysopoulo, Adam Blackburn, Stuart E. James, Mary S. Morgan, Paul Harris, Theodore Nanidis
Carving Out Financial Success: The Power of Insurance Carve-Outs in a Private Plastic Surgery Practice. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 148, Number 1, 17 May 2021, pp. 239-246(8)Kind, Gabriel M.; Davis, Matthew J.; Abu-Ghname, Amjed; Ochoa, Oscar; Hoxworth, Ron; Winocour, Sebastian; Maricevich, Marco; Chrysopoulo, Minas
Post-mastectomy Breast Reconstruction with Autologous Tissue: Current Methods and Techniques Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Feb; 9(2): e3433 Ramon Garza, III, MD, Oscar Ochoa, MD, FACS, and Minas Chrysopoulo, MD, FACS
Telemedicine and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic and Directions for the Future Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: November 2020 – Volume 146 – Issue 5 – p 680e-683e Saad, Noah H. M.D.; AlQattan, Husain T. M.D.; Ochoa, Oscar M.D.; Chrysopoulo, Minas M.D.
Evidence-based performance measures for autologous breast reconstruction: an American Society of Plastic Surgeons quality performance measure set. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 145, Number 2, February 2020, pp. 284e-294e(11) Siddiqui, Aamir; Ueno, Cristiane; Agarwal, Jayant; Chang, Edward I.; Chrysopoulo, Minas; Davidson, Caryn; Khuthaila, Dana; Manahan, Michele A.; Matros, Evan; Newman, Lisa A.; Newman, Michael; Sowden, Michelle; Tessler, Oren; Whitacre, Eric; Lee, Bernard T.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Pathway Reduces Hospital Stay and Narcotic Use in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction. San Antonio Business Journal: Cancer Res (2020) 80 (4_Supplement): PD6-2. Oscar Ochoa; Meenakshi Rajan; Minas Chrysopoulo; Steven Pisano; Peter Ledoux; Gary Arishita; Ramon Garza, III; Chet Nastala
Breast Sensation Satisfaction after Reconstruction and the Implications of Nerve Coaptation for Preoperative Counseling. Journal of the American College of Surgeons: December 2020 – Volume 231 – Issue 6 – p 782-783 Inglesby, Dani C. MD1; Henderson, Peter W. MD, MBA1; Chrysopoulo, Minas MD, FACS2, Prospective Longitudinal
Patient-Reported Satisfaction and Health-Related Quality of Life following DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Relationship with Body Mass Index. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ochoa, Oscar M.D.; Garza, Ramon III M.D.; Pisano, Steven M.D.; Chrysopoulo, Minas M.D.; Ledoux, Peter M.D.; Arishita, Gary M.D.; Ketchum, Norma M.S.; Michalek, Joel E. Ph.D.; Nastala, Chet M.D.
Deep Inferior Epigastric Lymph Node Basin: Analysis Of Novel Donor Site For Vasularized Lymph Node Transfer Among 10 Consecutive Patients. Microsurgery. 2019 Mar 39(3):215-220 O Ochoa Md, M Metzner Md, C Theoharis Md, M Chrysopoulo Md, S Pisano Md, C Nastala Md, P Ledoux Md, G Arishita Md, R Garza Md, T Snider Md
Internal Mammary Lymph Node Biopsy During Free-flap Breast Reconstruction: Optimizing Adjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment Through Comprehensive Staging. Annals Of Surgical Oncology. 2018 May 25(5):1322–1328 O Ochoa Md, V Azouz Md, A Santillan Md, S Pisano Md, M Chrysopoulo Md, P Ledoux Md, G Arishita Md, N Ketchum Md, Et Al.
Positive Margin Re-excision Following Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction: Morbidity, Cosmetic Outcome And Oncologic Significance. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2017 Sep 1;37(8):904-914 Oscar Ochoa Md, Steven Pisano Md, Minas Chrysopoulo Md, Peter Ledoux Md, Gary Arishita Md, And Chet Nastala, Md.
Salvage Of Intraoperative Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Venous Congestion With Augmentation Of Venous Outflow: Flap Morbidity And Review Of The Literature. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2013 Oct; 1(7): E52. Ochoa O Md, Chrysopoulo M Md, Nastala C Md, Ledoux P Md,Pisano S Md.
Abdominal Wall Stability And Flap Complications After Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction: Does Body Mass Index Make A Difference? Analysis Of 418 Patients And 639 Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Jul;130(1):21E-33E. Cl Nastala Md, Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Sp Pisano Md, P Ledoux Md.
Free Tram Breast Reconstruction. In: Scott Spear (Ed): Surgery Of The Breast, Third Edition. 2010. Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Ja Greenberg Md, Wb Kleinman Md.
The Hypothernar Fat Pad Transposition Flap: A Modification Of Surgical Technique Based On Anatomy. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2006 Sep;10(3): 150-6. Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Da Mcgrouther Md Phd, Mg Jeschke Md, B Kaufman Md.
Cleland’s Ligaments: An Anatomical Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 Feb; 109(2):566-72; Discussion 573-5. Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Jl De La Torre Md.
The Classification Of Flaps. Medicine.Com: Plastic Surgery [Serial Online]. 2001. Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Re Barrow Phd, M Muller Md, S Rubin Md, Ln Barrow Phd, Dn Herndon Md. Chest Radiographic Appearances In Severely Burned Adults.
A Comparison Of Early Radiographic And Extravascular Lung Thermal Volume Changes. J Burn Care Rehabil. 2001 Mar-apr;22(2):104-10. Tp Szymula Von Richter Md, Ff Eaves Md, F Nahai Md, J Bostwick Iii Md, Mt Chrysopoulo Md, D Staffenberg Md, Kj Williams Md, Rgh Baumeister Md, Hc Von Gregory Md, L Porrozzi Md.
Experimental Basis For Endoscopic Tissue Harvest. In: Frey M (Ed): Update In Plastic Surgery – Endoscopy And Microsurgery. Springer, Wien-new York, 2000. Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Sm Pisano Md, Pr Ledoux Md, Cl Nastala Md.
Improving The Efficiency Of The Free Tram. Plastic Surgical Forum. Xxiii: 2000 Oct: 423-424. Mg Jeschke Md, Re Barrow Phd, Hk Hawkins Md, Mt, Chrysopoulo Md, Jr Perez-polo Phd, Dn Herndon Md.
Effect Of Multiple Gene Transfers Of Insulin-like Growth Factor I Complementary Dna Gene Constructs In Rats After Thermal Injury. Arch Surg. 1999 Oct; 134 (10): 1137-41. Mg Jeschke Md, Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Dn Herndon Md, Se Wolf Md.
Increased Expression Of Insulin-like Growth Factor I In Serum And Liver After Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Administration In Thermally Injured Rats. J Surg Res. 1999 Jul; 85 (1): 171-7. Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Mg Jeschke Md, Rj Ramirez Md, Re Barrow Phd, Dn Herndon Md.
Growth Hormone Attenuates Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha In Burned Children. Arch Surg. 1999 Mar; 134 (3): 283-6. Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Mg Jeschke Md, Rj Ramirez Md, Re Barrow Phd, Dn Herndon Md.
Acute Renal Dysfunction In Severely Burned Adults. J Trauma. 1999 Jan; 46 (1): 141-4. Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Js Mancoll Md, Da Mcgrouther Md Phd. Ralph Millard, Md
Investigator Award Clelands Ligaments: An Anatomical Study. Plastic Surgical Forum. Xxi: 1998 Oct: 92-95. Tp Szymula Von Richter Md, Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Ff Eaves Md, F Nahai Md, J Bostwick Iii Md, Kj Williams Md, D Staffenberg Md, L Porrozzi Md
The Endoscopic Vascularized Calvarium Bone Flap – Free With (2D-3D) Endoscopic Microvascular Reconstruction. In: Diner Pa (Ed): Cranial And Facial Bone Distraction Processes. Monduzzi Editore, Bologna, 1998. Tp Szymula Von Richter Md, Mt Chrysopoulo Md, Ff Eaves Md, F Nahai Md, J Bostwick Iii Md.
From (2D) Endoscopic Aesthetic And Plastic Surgery To (3D) Endoscopic Recsontructive Microsurgery. Abstract Book Of The 46Th National Congress Of The Italian Society For Plastic, Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgery, Venice, 1997.
ACADEMIC CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES
Improving the Patient Experience in Breast Reconstruction Through Patient Advocacy. 39th Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, GA, January 19-21, 2024
How to Build a Successful Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Private Practice. 39th Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, GA, January 19-21, 2024
Tips and Tricks: Internal Mammary Vessel Dissection. 39th Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, GA, January 19-21, 2024
Private Equity Investment in Breast Reconstruction Practices: Factors to Consider. 39th Annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, GA, January 19-21, 2024
How to Set Up a Microsurgical Practice Anywhere: Building and Growing a Breast Microsurgical Private Practice. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), Nassau, Bahamas, January 12-16, 2024
One of These is Not Like the Other: Free Flaps in Academics and Private Practice: Factors to Consider When Building and Growing a Breast Microsurgical Private Practice. American Society Of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Austin, TX, October 26-29, 2023
Coding and Billing for Medical Necessity in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Tips for Coding Breast Reconstruction in Private Practice. American Society Of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Austin, TX, October 26-29, 2023
Creating a Successful Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Unit in Private Practice. The London Breast Meeting, London, UK, September 6-10, 2023
Empowering Patient Experience Through Patient Advocacy. The London Breast Meeting, London, UK, September 6-10, 2023
Direct-to-Consumer Marketing – Physician Beware. The London Breast Meeting, London, UK, September 6-10, 2023
Social Media and Marketing Your Practice. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, January 2020
Recall Response: Providing The Best Possible Patient Experience, American Society Of Plastic Surgery (Asps), San Diego, September 2019
Shared Decision Making In Breast Reconstruction, American Society Of Plastic Surgery (Asps), San Diego, September 2019
How To Do Microsurgery In Private Practice, American Society Of Plastic Surgery (Asps), San Diego, September 2019
Ask The Experts: Lingering Questions After Breast Reconstruction, Living Beyond Breast Cancer Conference, Philadelphia, September 2019
The New Paradigm In Prophylactic Mastectomy After The Angelina Jolie Effect, Barcelona Breast Meeting, Barcelona, March 2019
Optimizing Aesthetics In Autologous Breast Reconstruction, Barcelona Breast Meeting, Barcelona, March 2019
Growing Your Private Practice Through Effective Digital Marketing, Barcelona Breast Meeting, Barcelona, March 2019
Face-to-face Debate: State Of The Art In Adms / Meshes. Invited Moderator, Barcelona Breast Meeting, Barcelona, March 2019
Research Session In Aesthetic Surgery, Invited Moderator, Barcelona Breast Meeting, Barcelona, March 2019
Shared Decision-making: Why The Hype And How Can It Help My Practice, American Society Of Plastic Surgeons (Asps) Chicago, Il, September 2018
Advanced Breast Reconstruction In The Private Practice Setting: Keys For A Sustainable Business Model, Instructional Course, American Society Of Plastic Surgeons (Asps), Boston, Ma, October 16-20, 2015
How To Utilize A Physician Assistant (Pa) Effectively, Invited Panelist, American Society Of Plastic Surgeons (Asps), Boston, Ma, October 16-20, 2015
Prophylactic Mastectomy And Reconstructive Implications. 4Th Annual Texas Adolescent & Young Adult (Taya) Oncology Conference, San Antonio, Tx, February 28 – March 1, 2014
Radiation After Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction: Optimizing Patient Outcomes. Baptist Breast Network, San Antonio, Tx, February 13, 2014
Breast Reconstruction In Academic Vs Private Practice. Invited Panelist, American Society Of Reconstructive Microsurgery (Asrm), Maui, Hi, January 10-13, 2009
The Hypothenar Fat Pad Transposition Flap. 20Th Annual Indianapolis-louisville-cincinnati Tristate Meeting, Indianapolis, In, May 14, 2004
Dupuytren’s Disease. Hand Care 2004: Clinical Experiences In Upper Extremity Surgery And Rehabilitation, Indianapolis, In, May 6-8, 2004
Wrist Ganglions. Hand Care 2004: Clinical Experiences In Upper Extremity Surgery And Rehabilitation, Indianapolis, In, May 6-8, 2004
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The Evidence-based Approach To Diagnosis And Treatment. The Indiana Hand Center, Indianapolis, In, March 17, 2004
Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture. Midwestern Association Of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, Il, April 20-21, 2002
Improving The Efficiency Of The Free Tram. American Society Of Plastic Surgeons (Asps), Los Angeles, Ca October 13-18, 2000.
Igf-i Gene Therapy After Thermal Injury. American College Of Surgeons South Texas Chapter Residents Competition, San Antonio, Tx February 18-19, 1999
Cleland’s Ligaments: An Anatomical Study. American Society Of Plastic Surgeons (Asps), Boston, Ma, October 3-7, 1998
Burn Scar Modulation With Acellular Human Dermis (Alloderm). 6Th Nordic Congress For Burn Injuries, Stockholm, Sweden, May 7-9, 1998
Growth Hormone Decreases Tumor Necrosis Factor-Ά In Burned Children. 18Th Annual Meeting Of The Surgical Infection Society, New York, New York, April 30-may 2, 1998
Acute Renal Failure In Burns. American Burns Association Meeting, Chicago, Il March 18-21, 1998
Modulation Of Cutaneous Blood Flow In A Thermally Injured Rabbit Model. American Burns Association Meeting, Chicago, Il, March 18-21, 1998
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS:
San Antonio Business Journal’s “Health Care Heroes” Award For Best Non-hospital Physician, 2019
Doctors’ Choice Award, Best Plastic Surgeon In San Antonio, 2014 – 2019
San Antonio Business Journal’s “Health Care Heroes” Award For Innovation In Medical Technology, Procedures, Programs And Services , 2013.
Named One Of “America’s Top Surgeons”, 2009.
San Antonio Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under Forty” Award, 2007.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors. Inclusion Limited To Individuals Who Have Demonstrated Leadership And Achievement In Their Occupation, Industry Or Profession.
Intern Of The Year, General Surgery 1998-1999, University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio.
First Place Winner Of The D. Ralph Millard, Md Investigator Award, Plastic Surgery Education Foundations (Psef) Scholarship Contest (1998).
The Amulree Elective Award (1995) As Recognition Of High Placement In Final Medical School Exams.
The Goldsmid Scholarship And Exhibition (1995) For Overall Academic Proficiency Over The Scholastic Year.
The Eric Pearce Gould Bursary (1995) For Overall Clinical Proficiency.
The Anatomy Departmental Award (1992) For Academic Excellence In Anatomy.
