David Mathes, MD
Professor, Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive

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Medical School:
  • MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (1996)
Internship:
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Program (1998)
Residencies:
  • Children's Medical Center of Dallas/University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program, Plastic Surgery (2006)
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Program, Chief Resident, Surgery (2004)
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Program, Surgery (2003)
Fellowships:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Surgery (2001)
Languages: English
Department: Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive

Professional Titles

  • Division Chief, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Publications

  • Johnson AC, Colakoglu S, Chong TW, Mathes DW. Indocyanine Green Angiography in Breast Reconstruction: Utility, Limitations, and Search for Standardization. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Mar;8(3):e2694. PubMed PMID: 32537350
  • Colakoglu S, Johnson A, Anderson J, Mathes DW, Chong TW. Changes to Venous Flow Coupler Signal during DIEP Flap Inset Can Be Predictive of Poor Clinical Outcomes in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020 Jul;36(6):466-470. PubMed PMID: 32172526
  • Wang H, Wang Z, Zhang H, Qi Z, Johnson AC, Mathes D, Pomfret EA, Rubin E, Huang CA, Wang Z. Bispecific human IL2-CCR4 immunotoxin targets human cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Mol Oncol. 2020 May;14(5):991-1000. PubMed PMID: 32107846
  • Colakoglu S, Tebockhorst S, Mathes DW. Is Vascularized Composite Allograft Transplantation Experimental or an Accepted Surgical Procedure: Results from a National Survey. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020 May;36(4):276-280. PubMed PMID: 31986534
  • Colakoglu S, Tebockhorst S, Chong TW, Mathes DW. Patient Safety in Microvascular Plastic Surgery. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2019 Nov;35(9):631-639. PubMed PMID: 31327160
  • Shah NR, Cohen WA, Ayyala HS, Sorkin J, Mathes D, Ignatiuk A. Bilateral Cross Arm Flaps for Resurfacing Hands After High-Voltage Injury. Eplasty. 2019;19:ic2. PubMed PMID: 30680049
  • LaRanger R, Karimpour-Fard A, Costa C, Mathes D, Wright WE, Chong T. Analysis of Keloid Response to 5-Fluorouracil Treatment and Long-Term Prevention of Keloid Recurrence. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Feb;143(2):490-494. PubMed PMID: 30531622
  • LaRanger R, Karimpour-Fard A, Costa C, Mathes D, Wright WE, Chong T. Analysis of Keloid Response to 5-Fluorouracil Treatment and Long-Term Prevention of Keloid Recurrence. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Nov 26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30531622
  • Smith JM, Broyles JM, Guo Y, Tuffaha SH, Mathes D, Sacks JM. Human acellular dermis increases surgical site infection and overall complication profile when compared with submuscular breast reconstruction: An updated meta-analysis incorporating new products(?). J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2018 Nov;71(11):1547-1556. PubMed PMID: 30093286
  • Sousa J, Sood R, Liu D, Calhoun K, Louie O, Neligan P, Said H, Mathes D. Comparison of Outcomes in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Versus Mastectomy Alone. Plast Surg (Oakv). 2018 Feb;26(1):18-25. PubMed PMID: 29619355
  • Gougoutas AJ, Said HK, Um G, Chapin A, Mathes DW. Nipple-Areola Complex Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar;141(3):404e-416e. PubMed PMID: 29481412
  • Heelan Gladden AA, Sams S, Gleisner A, Finlayson C, Kounalakis N, Hosokawa P, Brown R, Chong T, Mathes D, Murphy C. Discussion of: "Re-excision rates after breast conserving surgery following the 2014 SSO-ASTRO guidelines". Am J Surg. 2017 Dec;214(6):1110-1111. PubMed PMID: 29033142
  • Chang J, Graves SS, Butts-Miwongtum T, Sale GE, Storb R, Mathes DW. Long-term Tolerance Toward Haploidentical Vascularized Composite Allograft Transplantation in a Canine Model Using Bone Marrow or Mobilized Stem Cells. Transplantation. 2016 Dec;100(12):e120-e127. PubMed PMID: 27861292
  • Miranda SG, Liu Y, Morrison SD, Sood RF, Gallagher T, Gougoutas AJ, Colohan SM, Louie O, Mathes DW, Neligan PC, Said HK. Improved healthcare economic outcomes after liposomal bupivacaine administration in first-stage breast reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2016 Oct;69(10):1456-7. PubMed PMID: 27475335
  • Sandvall BK, Suver DW, Said HK, Mathes DW, Neligan PC, Dellinger EP, Louie O. Comparison of Synthetic and Biologic Mesh in Ventral Hernia Repair Using Components Separation Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2016 Jun;76(6):674-9. PubMed PMID: 25003419
  • Combs PD, Sousa JD, Louie O, Said HK, Neligan PC, Mathes DW. Comparison of vertical and oblique rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps for pelvic, perineal, and groin reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Aug;134(2):315-23. PubMed PMID: 25068330
  • Sandvall BK, Suver DW, Said HK, Mathes DW, Neligan PC, Dellinger EP, Louie O. Comparison of Synthetic and Biologic Mesh in Ventral Hernia Repair Using Components Separation Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Jul 4. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25003419
  • Mathes DW, Solari MG, Gazelle GS, Butler PE, Wu A, Nazzal A, Nielsen GP, Huang CA, Sachs DH, Lee WP, Randolph MA. Stable mixed hematopoietic chimerism permits tolerance of vascularized composite allografts across a full major histocompatibility mismatch in swine. Transpl Int. 2014 Oct;27(10):1086-96. PubMed PMID: 24963743
  • Mathes DW, Chang J, Hwang B, Graves SS, Storer BE, Butts-Miwongtum T, Sale GE, Storb R. Simultaneous transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells and a vascularized composite allograft leads to tolerance. Transplantation. 2014 Jul 27;98(2):131-8. PubMed PMID: 24918616
  • Mathes DW, Edwards JA, Anzai Y, Neligan PC. A functional periorbital subunit allograft: vascular, anatomic, and technical considerations for future subunit facial transplantation. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Oct;67(10):1371-7. PubMed PMID: 24917373
  • Um GT, Chang J, Louie O, Colohan SM, Said HK, Neligan PC, Mathes DW. Implantable Cook-Swartz Doppler probe versus Synovis Flow Coupler for the post-operative monitoring of free flap breast reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Jul;67(7):960-6. PubMed PMID: 24767693
  • Liu DZ, Mathes DW, Neligan PC, Said HK, Louie O. Comparison of outcomes using AlloDerm versus FlexHD for implant-based breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 May;72(5):503-7. PubMed PMID: 23636114
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Practice Locations

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Anschutz
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0800

CU Specialty Care at Highlands Ranch Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
1500 Park Central Drive
Suite 401
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-4085

CU Plastic Surgery
12348 E. Montview Blvd
Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, 2nd floor
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-8700

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Surgery, Board Certification (2005)
  • Plastic Surgery, Board Certification (2007)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Surgery
  • Surgery - Breast Surgery
  • Surgery - Free flaps and limb salvage
  • Surgery - Bariatric Surgery - Weight Loss
  • Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
  • Surgery - Gender Affirmation Surgery
  • Cancers - Breast Cancer
  • Cancers

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (1996)
Internships:
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Program (1998)
Residency Programs:
  • Children's Medical Center of Dallas/University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program, Plastic Surgery (2006)
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Program, Chief Resident, Surgery (2004)
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Program, Surgery (2003)
Fellowships:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Surgery (2001)
Languages: English
Department: Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive
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Contact Us
(303) 724-0100
Building 500 N2229

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