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
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MD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania, 1985
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MS, Education, General
University of Pennsylvania, 1984
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DMD, Dentistry
University of Pennsylvania, 1982
Certifications
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American Dental Association
National Board of Dental Examination, 1982
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American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery, INC, 1996
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PHY
GA Board of Medical Examiners, 1994
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PHYSICIAN
GA Board of Medical Examiners, 1994
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American Board of Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 1996
Awards & Honors
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2019 America's Top Doctors
Castle Connolly, 2019
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Best Doctors in America
Best Doctors, Inc., 2017
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2016 Exemplary Teaching Award
Undergraduate Medical Ed, Medical College of Georgia, 2017
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Certificate of Appreciation - Dedicated Service to SEEP
Office of Student and Multicultural Affairs, 2016
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2015 - Golden Pen Winner
Georgia Regents University & Georgia Regents Health System, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RSUR 5000
Surgery
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SURG 5007
Surgery Sub-I: Surgery Sub I, Plastic Surgery
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SURG 5002
General Surgery Research: Surgery Research-Plastic Surg
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SURG 5375
Plastic Reconstruct Surg Extn.
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OBMP 8004
Topics in Oral Biology 4
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OBPR 8004
Topics in Oral Biology IV
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
College Service
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MCG Implementation Committee
2009 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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President Brooks A. Keel, Cabinet Member
2015 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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President Ricardo Azziz - Cabinet Member
2014 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
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MCG Strategic Planning Committee
2013 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
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MCG Steering Committee
2012 - 2013
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Faculty Senate
2005 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Medical Associates Exective Committee
2014 - 2016
Role: Chairperson
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AUMA Foundation
2014 - 2016
Role: Chairperson
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AU Medical Associates - Strategic Planning Committee
2012 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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AU Medical Associates - Committee on Business Operations
2012 - 2014
Role: Chairperson
Professional Service
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American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
2020 - Present
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
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American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association
2011 - Present
Role: Editor
