Salih Colakoglu, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Salih Colakoglu is a microvascular plastic and reconstructive surgeon with clinical interests in lymphedema surgery, breast reconstruction, trunk and extremity reconstruction, and general plastic surgery. A graduate of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Colakoglu completed general surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Queens, plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Colorado, and a reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This breadth of training ensures that Dr. Colakoglu can tailor personalized solutions to even the most complex reconstructive challenges. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Colakoglu is an accomplished researcher. He is a former Peter Jay Sharp Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and has published several book chapters and over 50 primary articles examining technique and outcome in reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Salih Colakoglu interests focus on surgical education in reconstructive microsurgery, oncologic reconstruction, and outcomes-based clinical decision making. I am actively involved in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows through operative teaching, formal didactic lectures, and mentorship in clinical research projects.

Dr. Salih Colakoglu research focuses on improving outcomes and patient safety in reconstructive microsurgery, particularly in breast reconstruction following cancer treatment. My work integrates clinical outcomes research, advanced imaging-based surgical planning, and patient-reported outcome measures to better understand how surgical technique and perioperative management influence both complication rates and long-term patient satisfaction.
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