James C. Yuen

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James C. Yuen, M.D., serves as Professor and Chief in the Division of Plastic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Dr. Yuen's clinical expertise encompasses microvascular reconstructive surgery, with a focus on soft tissue reconstruction for the breast, chest wall, head and neck, and extremities, as well as the management of complex wounds. He also extends his services to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

His academic contributions include research into the application of live streaming technologies in surgical training and education, particularly in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Yuen has also investigated self-development tools utilized by plastic surgeons. His scholarly work is reflected in a publication record that has garnered 1,456 citations and an h-index of 20. He collaborates with researchers within UAMS, including Julie A. Wallace, Evan D. Hicks, Aimee A Tran, and Ellen A. Dawson, and leads a research group.

Dr. Yuen's training includes a general surgery residency at West Virginia University Hospital and a plastic surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center, supplemented by fellowship training in hand and microsurgery at the Christine M. Kleinart Institute. He holds board certification from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Research Overview

James C. Yuen, M.D., is Professor and Chief in the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Dr. Yuen received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1985. He completed a residency in general surgery at West Virginia University Hospital and in plastic surgery at Duke University Medical Center, which included fellowship training at the Christine M. Kleinart Institute of hand and microsurgery in Louisville, KY. Dr. Yuen is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a member of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Yuen specializes in microvascular reconstructive surgery and has expertise in breast, chest wall, head and neck, and upper and lower extremities soft tissue reconstruction and in the management of complex wounds. Dr. Yuen also provides services at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Metrics

• h-index: 20
• Publications: 89
• Citations: 1,456