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Office
3555 W. 13 mile Road
Suite N120
Royal Oak, MI 48073Phone+1 248-551-1550
Summary
- Dr. Felder is a board-certified plastic surgeon with fellowship training in hand and nerve surgery, who has been in academic practice since 2015. He was driven to become a reconstructive surgeon after surviving a severe boat propeller injury in adolescence, requiring reconstructive surgery himself. He is nationally regarded for his innovative approach to complex reconstructive microsurgery and nerve surgery, as well as expertise in general reconstructive plastic surgery. He regularly lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to microsurgery and nerve surgery. He is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed articles and multiple book chapters. He moved to southeast Michigan from Washington University in St. Louis to help address the large unmet need for reconstructive surgery in this area. He now practices at Beaumont Royal Oak and Troy hospitals.
His particular interests include pain syndromes due to nerve injuries, brachial plexus injuries in children and adults, other nerve disorders of the upper and lower extremity such as foot drop and hand spasticity, microsurgical extremity and breast reconstruction, orthoplastic surgery, reconstruction of the head and neck, skin cancer reconstruction, diabetic and vasculopathic limb salvage surgery, and the care of amputees. He also performs general and microsurgical reconstructive surgery for a variety of problems throughout the body including cancer reconstructions such as sarcoma, unusual problematic wounds, reconstruction after traumatic injuries, and failed prior attempts at reconstruction. Dr. Felder does not practice cosmetic surgery, but brings a strong emphasis to optimizing aesthetic results of reconstructive surgery by creating uniquely tailored solutions for each patient. For more information, case examples, and educational materials visit www.thereconstructivesurgeon.com
Education & Training
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 2015 - 2016
- MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2015
- Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
- MI State Medical License 2023 - 2026
- MO State Medical License 2016 - 2024
- IL State Medical License 2016 - 2023
- DC State Medical License 2009 - 2018
- PA State Medical License 2016 - 2016
- VA State Medical License 2009 - 2016
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Course President Oncologic Reconstruction Course, 2022
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- "The Ultrathin Parascapular Flap: Proof of Concept and Use in Plantar Foot Reconstruction".John M Felder, Kenan Tawaklna, Abdullah M Said, Suphalerk Lohasammakul, Nirvana B Saraswat
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2024-11-26 - 2 citationsSurgical Technique for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation in Knee Disarticulation Amputation for Nonambulatory Patients.John M Felder, Karim Saoud
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2023-02-01 - 1 citationsPronator Quadratus: A Preferable Recipient for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation of Neuromas in the Hand.John M Felder, Karim Saoud
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2022-11-01
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- The Ultrathin Parascapular Flap: Proof of Concept and Use for Plantar Foot ReconstructionTawaklna K, Hong JP, Felder JM, World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Biannual Meeting, Singapore, 8/2023
- Free Tissue Transfer Decreases Lower Extremity Amputation Risk Scores in Patients with Peripheral Vascular DiseaseOrr JP, Schott HR, Chiang SN, Finnan MJ, Skladman R, De Silva GS, Geraghty P, Felder JM, Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Lake Gevena, WI, 7/2023
- Identifying Patterns of Calcification in Flap and Recipient Vessels Among Patients with Peripheral Vascular DiseaseTawaklna K, Felder JM, Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Lake Geneva, WI, 7/2023
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Lectures
- “New Hope for the Unsalvageable Foot: Microvascular Distal Foot Arterialization with Flow-Through Free Flaps”VEITH International Symposium. New York, NY. - 11/14/2023
- “Orthoplastics: State of the Union.”American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Austin, TX. October 26, 2023. - 10/26/2023
- “Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction in 2023: Evolving Towards Perfection.”American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. Boston, MA. - 10/23/2023
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Press Mentions
- More Than Skin DeepJuly 1st, 2015
- Coaching After Amputation - Sam's StoryFebruary 22nd, 2022
- Still StandingMay 18th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Society for Reconstructive MicrosurgeryMember
- American Society for Peripheral NerveMember
Industry Relationships
- Consultant, Integra Lifesciences2020 - 2023
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