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, MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania, 1985
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MS, Education, GeneralUniversity of Pennsylvania, 1984
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DMD, DentistryUniversity of Pennsylvania, 1982
Certifications
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American Dental AssociationNational Board of Dental Examination, 1982
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American Board of Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery, INC, 1996
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PHYGA Board of Medical Examiners, 1994
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PHYSICIANGA Board of Medical Examiners, 1994
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American Board of SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery, 1996
Awards & Honors
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2019 America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly, 2019
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Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors, Inc., 2017
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2016 Exemplary Teaching AwardUndergraduate Medical Ed, Medical College of Georgia, 2017
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Certificate of Appreciation - Dedicated Service to SEEPOffice of Student and Multicultural Affairs, 2016
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2015 - Golden Pen WinnerGeorgia Regents University & Georgia Regents Health System, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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SURG 5000
Basic Clkshp in SURG: Basic Surgery Clerkship
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RSUR 5000
Surgery
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SURG 5007
Surgery Sub-I: Sub I Plastic Surgery
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OBMP 8002
Topics in Oral Biology 2
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OBPR 8002
Topics in Oral Biology II
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 Committee2009 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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President Brooks A. Keel, Cabinet Member2015 - 2016
Role:Committee Member
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President Ricardo Azziz - Cabinet Member2014 - 2015
Role:Committee Member
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MCG Strategic Planning Committee2013 - 2015
Role:Committee Member
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MCG Steering Committee2012 - 2013
Role:Committee Member
University Service
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Faculty Senate2005 - Present
Role:Committee Member
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AU Medical Associates Exective Committee2014 - 2016
Role:Chairperson
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AUMA Foundation2014 - 2016
Role:Chairperson
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AU Medical Associates - Strategic Planning Committee2012 - 2016
Role:Committee Member
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AU Medical Associates - Committee on Business Operations2012 - 2014
Role:Chairperson
Professional Service
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American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons2020 - Present
Role:Officer, President/Elect/Past
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American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association2011 - Present
Role:Editor
