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Jack Yu

Hatcher Chair in Surgery

Jack Yu

Hatcher Chair in Surgery

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery: Plastic Surgery

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics

Bio

1982- DMD - University of Pennsylvania
1984 - MS - in Education, University of Pennsylvania
1985 - MD - University of Pennsylvania
1985 - 1991 - General Surgery Residency - Univ. of PA
1991 - 1993- Plastic Surgery Residency - Univ. of PA
1993 - 1994 - Craniofacial Fellowship - Children's Hosp. of PA
1994 - Present - Medical Director, Craniofacial Center, MCG, Children's Hospital
1994 - Joined MCG - Assistant Professor, of Surgery
1998 - Associate Professor, of Surgery
2001 - 2016 Chief, Section of Plastic Surgery
2003 - Professor of Surgery
2005 - Endowed the Inaugural Milford B. Hatcher Chair

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Education

  • MD, Medicine University of Pennsylvania, 1985

  • MS, Education, General University of Pennsylvania, 1984

  • DMD, Dentistry University of Pennsylvania, 1982

Certifications

  • American Dental Association National Board of Dental Examination, 1982

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Plastic Surgery, INC, 1996

  • PHY GA Board of Medical Examiners, 1994

  • PHYSICIAN GA Board of Medical Examiners, 1994

  • American Board of Surgery American Board of Surgery, 1996

Awards & Honors

  • 2019 America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2019

  • Best Doctors in America Best Doctors, Inc., 2017

  • 2016 Exemplary Teaching Award Undergraduate Medical Ed, Medical College of Georgia, 2017

  • Certificate of Appreciation - Dedicated Service to SEEP Office of Student and Multicultural Affairs, 2016

  • 2015 - Golden Pen Winner Georgia Regents University & Georgia Regents Health System, 2015

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • SURG 5002

    General Surgery Research: Surgery Research-Plastic Surg

  • SURG 5375

    Plastic Reconstruct Surg Extn.

  • RSUR 5000

    Surgery

  • SURG 5007

    Surgery Sub-I: Sub I Plastic Surgery

  • OBMP 8004

    Topics in Oral Biology 4

  • OBPR 8004

    Topics in Oral Biology IV

  • SURG 5000

    Basic Clkshp in SURG

  • MEDI 6300

    Career Paths in Med

Teaching Interests

Complex pediatric and craniofacial conditions

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • A Pandemic ini Review: The Impact on Surgical Volume of Cleft Lip and Palate, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Glymphatics, Cranium, and the Brain Homeostasis, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Principles of Care for Patients With Craniofacial Ballistic Injuries, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The Future of Craniofacial Surgery, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Opioid Sparing by ERAS Protocol in Cleft Lip and Palate Craniofacial Surgery, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Stem cells in diabetic nephropathy, Fractal and fast Fourier analysis of human cranial sutures, mathematical modeling of craniofacial morphogenesis, tissue dynamics, transduction of mechanical signals to biological effects, innate immune system and wound healing, application of anti-glycolytic agents in non-surgical treatment of head and neck cancers, and how bioenergetics are linked to cancer and aging.

Department Service

  • Laser Committee 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

College Service

  • MCG Implementation Committee 2009 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • President Brooks A. Keel, Cabinet Member 2015 - 2016

    Role: Committee Member

  • President Ricardo Azziz - Cabinet Member 2014 - 2015

    Role: Committee Member

  • MCG Strategic Planning Committee 2013 - 2015

    Role: Committee Member

  • MCG Steering Committee 2012 - 2013

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • Faculty Senate 2005 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • AU Medical Associates Exective Committee 2014 - 2016

    Role: Chairperson

  • AUMA Foundation 2014 - 2016

    Role: Chairperson

  • AU Medical Associates - Strategic Planning Committee 2012 - 2016

    Role: Committee Member

  • AU Medical Associates - Committee on Business Operations 2012 - 2014

    Role: Chairperson

Professional Service

  • American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons 2020 - Present

    Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past

  • American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association 2011 - Present

    Role: Editor