Joseph H. Dayan, MD
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
- Lymph Node Transfer for Lymphedema
- Facial Reanimation for Facial Paralysis
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About Me
- Associate Attending Surgeon
I am a plastic surgeon who specializes in microsurgical reconstruction. This is a versatile skill that allows me to address a number of reconstruction challenges in people who have undergone surgery for breast cancer and head and neck cancers. My passion is to use surgical innovation and individualized care to help cancer survivors preserve or restore their relationship with their body.
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A major part of my practice is breast reconstruction. I am skilled at a number of techniques that use a person’s own tissue. These include DIEP, GAP, and PAP flaps. More recently, I pioneered the DUG flap technique, enabling even more people to be treated in this manner.
Microsurgical tissue transfer is also useful for nerve reconstruction. For example, people with facial paralysis due to parotid cancer, acoustic neuroma, or Bell’s palsy and people with developmental facial paralysis can benefit. I serve as Director of the Facial Paralysis Program at MSK. I have extensive experience using the full spectrum of techniques for facial reanimation after facial paralysis. These include multiple nerve transfers, nerve grafts, and muscle transplants.
My research is focused on lymphedema, and I serve as Co-Director of Lymphatic Surgery and Research at MSK. I am recognized as an international expert in lymphedema, serving as president and co-founder of the American Society for Lymphatic Surgery and as a board member of the Lymphatic Education and Research Network. I use both microsurgical and other techniques for the treatment of people with lymphedema and I have pioneered techniques to safely perform lymph node transplantation. I also use novel imaging studies to develop tailored treatment plans for each person I care for.
A plastic and reconstructive surgeon is a doctor with special training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. These procedures restore function and appearance.
My Specialties
- Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
- Lymph Node Transfer for Lymphedema
- Facial Reanimation for Facial Paralysis
- Facial Reconstruction
Education
- MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residencies
- Plastic Surgery - Georgetown University Hospital
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
- Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2016-2020)
Fellowships
- Microsurgery - Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery
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Contact and Location
Dr. Dayan sees patients at two locations.
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Colleagues
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Dayan
- A Study of a Comprehensive Prevention Program to Reduce Lymphedema After Underarm Lymph Node Removal in People With Breast Cancer
- A Study to See if Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Decreases the Risk of Lymphedema after Axillary Lymph Node Removal during Breast Cancer Surgery
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Joseph H. Dayan discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Elucida Oncology
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Springer Publisher
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Stryker
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Welwaze Medical, LLC
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