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Brian D. Rinker, M.D.

  1. Plastic Surgeon
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Existing patients

Brian Rinker, M.D., is Chair in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Mayo Clinic hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He specializes in advanced reconstructive surgery, with a clinical focus on reconstructing defects following trauma or cancer treatment, aesthetic surgery of the face and body, and reconstructive breast surgery.

Dr. Rinker earned his medical degree at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, followed by a general surgery residency at New York University Medical Center in New York, New York, where he went on to complete a residency in plastic surgery and a hand surgery fellowship.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Rinker is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He has authored more than 100 book chapters and articles in high-impact journals, is frequently invited to speak at national and international meetings, and has received national recognition for his clinical and translational research.

He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, with additional qualifications in the subspecialty of hand surgery. His clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in the reconstruction of defects following trauma or cancer ablation, especially of the trunk, extremities, and head and neck.
  • Aesthetic surgery of the face and body, incorporating surgical and minimally invasive techniques
  • Aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, including advanced microsurgical techniques such as the DIEP flap
  • Understanding each patient's unique goals and expectations, developing individualized plans to restore function and aesthetic form, to buoy self esteem and improve quality of life
  1. Blepharoplasty
  2. Breast augmentation
  3. Breast reconstruction
  4. Breast reconstruction with breast implants
  5. Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
  6. Breast reduction
  7. Breast surgery
  8. Cosmetic surgery
  9. Face lift
  10. Facial fracture repair
  11. Fat transfer
  12. Free flap
  13. Gynecomastia surgery
  14. Hand surgery
  15. Microvascular reconstruction
  16. Microvascular surgery
  17. Rhinoplasty
  18. Skin cancer excision
  19. Skin cancer reconstruction
  • Aesthetic surgery of the face and body
  • Microsurgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Gender affirmation surgery
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
  • Hand surgery
  1. 2002
    Fellow - Hand SurgeryNew York University Medical Center
  2. 2001
    Residency - Plastic SurgeryNew York University Medical Center
  3. 1999
    Residency - General SurgeryNew York University Medical Center
  4. 1996
    MDYale University School of Medicine
  5. 1992
    BA - ChemistryDartmouth College

Certifications

  1. 2004
    Hand SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery
  2. 2003
    Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Award for Most Impactful and Interesting Article in Hand for Calendar Year 2016Hand Journal
  2. 2016
    Founders Award for Best Member Paper PresentedAnnual Meeting, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  3. 2016
    Glancy Award - Faculty AdvisorSoutheastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  4. 2015
    Best Paper SessionAnnual Meeting, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  5. 2015
    Best of the Regional Societies SessionAnnual Meeting, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  6. 2014
    Outstanding Paper of the MeetingCombined Meeting, American Society for Peripheral Nerve, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
  7. 2013
    Award for Outstanding Contributions to Peripheral Nerve ResearchRANGER
  8. 2013
    Glancy Award - Faculty AdvisorSoutheastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  9. 2013
    Best Breast Paper for Calendar Year 2012Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  10. 2011
    Professional Student Mentored Research Fellowship - MentorCenter for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Kentucky
  11. 2009
    Sumner L. Koch, MD Award for Most Outstanding Paper PresentedAnnual Meeting, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  12. 2008
    Dean's Patient Satisfaction AwardUniversity of Kentucky
  13. 2006
    Teaching AwardDepartment of Surgery, University of Kentucky
  14. 2006
    1st Place - Faculty AdvisorAOA Student Research Competition, University of Kentucky
  15. 2006
    Glancy Award Runner Up - Faculty AdvisorSoutheastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  16. 2005
    Glancy Award - Faculty AdvisorSoutheastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  17. 2001
    IRPS Resident Research AwardNew York University
  18. 1998
    ValedictorianNortheast Bradford High School
  19. 1998
    National Merit ScholarshipNational Merit Scholarship Corporation
  20. 1996
    Cum LaudeYale University
  21. 1996
    Alpha Omega AlphaYale University
  22. 1992
    Magna Cum LaudeDartmouth College
  23. 1992
    Phi Beta KappaDartmouth College
  24. 1992
    Tucker Foundation Service AwardDartmouth College
  25. 1992
    Merck Student Research AwardDartmouth College
  26. 1990
    Rufus Choate ScholarDartmouth College
  27. 1988
    Thomas J. Watson ScholarshipThomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship Program

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Plastic Surgeons, Membership Committee
  2. 2017 - 2018
    MemberResearch and Education Committee, American Association of Plastic Surgeons
  3. 2016 - 2019
    TrusteeSoutheastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  4. 2016 - 2018
    MemberInstitute for Arts in Medicine Committee, University of Kentucky
  5. 2016 - present
    MemberSelection Committee, Zwischenberger Rounsavall Fund for Innovation in Surgical Research and Education, University of Kentucky
  6. 2016 - present
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery
  7. 2015 - 2018
    Program DirectorPlastic Surgery Residency, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
  8. 2015 - 2018
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
  9. 2015 - 2018
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky
  10. 2015 - 2018
    MemberEducation Committee, Plastic Surgery Research Council
  11. 2015 - 2018
    MemberResident Competition Committee, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  12. 2015 - present
    ChairmanResearch Grant Committee, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  13. 2013 - 2018
    MemberClinical Competencies Committee, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
  14. 2013 - 2016
    JudgeResident Jeopardy, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  15. 2013 - 2015
    MemberScientific Program Committee, American Association of Plastic Surgeons
  16. 2012 - 2016
    MemberPublic Education Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  17. 2012 - 2014
    MemberResearcher Education Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  18. 2012 - 2014
    MemberResearch and Education Committee, American Association of Plastic Surgeons
  19. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Plastic Surgeons
  20. 2011 - 2016
    MemberResearch Grant Committee, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  21. 2011 - 2013
    MemberFinance Committee, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  22. 2011
    FacultyWomen's Health Update, Center for the Advancement of Women's Health, University of Kentucky
  23. 2010 - 2018
    MemberScientific Program Committee, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  24. 2010 - 2017
    MemberSurgical Value Analysis Team, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
  25. 2010 - 2012
    MemberClinical and Evidence Based Research Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  26. 2009 - 2018
    Medical DirectorHand Surgery Service, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
  27. 2009 - 2018
    MemberScientific Program Committee, Plastic Surgery Research Council
  28. 2009 - 2012
    MemberResident Competition Committee, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  29. 2009
    MemberPractice Plan Committee, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky
  30. 2008 - 2009
    PresidentKentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons
  31. 2008
    MemberTask Force for 1st Start Surgeries, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
  32. 2007
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky
  33. 2007 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  34. 2006 - 2018
    Course DirectorHand and Upper Extremity, Surgery Elective, University of Kentucky
  35. 2005 - 2008
    Secretary/TreasurerKentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons
  36. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand
  37. 2005 - present
    MemberSoutheastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  38. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Hand Surgery
  39. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons
  40. 2004 - present
    MemberPlastic Surgery Research Council
  41. 2003
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery
  42. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery
  43. 2003 - present
    MemberKentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons

Publications

Research activities

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