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Harvey Chim, MD, Plastic Surgery, Gainesville, FL

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Plastic Surgery Gainesville, FL

Hand, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Professor Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Neurosurgery University of Florida College of Medicine

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  • Office

    1600 SW Archer Rd, PO Box 100138
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Phone+1 352-265-8402

Summary

  • Harvey Chim completed a plastic surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He received his medical degree from the National University of Singapore.

    Chim is board certified through the American Board of Plastic Surgery with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has served as a scientific peer reviewer for the Department of Defense. He also serves on committees for the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), American Society of Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgery Research Council. He has received grant funding from the Plastic Surgery Foundation, as well as the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.

    Chim has published more than 110 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery. He was awarded the Richard H. Gelberman Scholar award from the ASSH and also served as a Visiting Professor.

    Chim’s clinical interests include hand and peripheral nerve surgery, brachial plexus reconstruction, lower extremity reconstruction and limb salvage, vascularized bone grafts, surgical treatment of migraine headaches, and endoscopic hand and plastic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2013 - 2014
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2011 - 2013
  • National University of Singapore FOM
    National University of Singapore FOMClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2007 - 2017
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2013 - 2014
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Plastic Surgery Visiting Professor American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Richard H. Gelberman Scholar Award American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2018-2019
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pedicled temporalis muscle flap for craniofacial reconstruction: a 35-year clinical experience with 366 flaps  
    Spanio di Spilimbergo S, Nordera P, Mardini S, Castiglione G, Chim H, Pinna V, Brunello M, Cusino C, Roberto S, Baciliero U, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2017
  • Single stage separation of three and four finger incomplete simple syndactyly with contiguous gull wing flaps: a technique to minimize or avoid skin grafting  
    Tian XF, Xiao J, Li T, Chen W, Lin Q, Chim H, J Hand Surg (Am), 1/1/2017
  • Distraction lengthening following vascularized second toe transfer for isolated long finger reconstruction  
    Lu J, Zhang Y, Jiang J, Xu L, Chim H, J Hand Surg (Am), 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Immediate pedicled gracilis flap in radial forearm flap phalloplasty for transgender male patients to reduce urinary fistula. 
    Belgrade, Serbia - 1/1/2017
  • Is there a role for neourethra pre-lamination? Pros and cons. 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Economic benefit of carpal tunnel syndrome treatment in the medicare patient population. 
    Durham, NC - 1/1/2017
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Other

  • Plastic Surgery Hyperguide: Selection and use of tissue expanders in breast reconstruction. 
    Salgado CJ, Chim H, Vindico Medical Education
    1/1/2011
  • Use of alloplastic materials in head and neck reconstruction: Indications avoiding complications. 
    Chim H, Gosain AK, Plastic Surgery Hyperguide, Vindico Medical Education. Online
    1/1/2010

Press Mentions

  • Alafair Biosciences Receives 510(K) Clearance for VersaWrap® Nerve Protector
    Alafair Biosciences Receives 510(K) Clearance for VersaWrap® Nerve ProtectorSeptember 24th, 2020
  • Erratum
    ErratumMarch 17th, 2017
  • Erratum
    ErratumMarch 1st, 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)