Physicians

Ellen Satteson

Ellen Satteson MD

Associate Professor; Program Director, Plastic Surgery

My name is Dr. Satteson, and I am an assistant professor and plastic surgeon in the University of Florida Department of Surgery. The intricate anatomy of the hand drew my pursuit in hand surgery, in addition to getting patients back to their normal activities. As a physician, my goal is to provide quality, compassionate, patient-centered and customizable care for each of my patients.

My journey started at Georgetown University School of Medicine where I earned my medical degree. Shortly after, I completed my integrated plastic surgery residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine, where I have been a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society since 2011. During my residency, I was awarded the Wake Forest Plastic Surgery Resident Research Award and won the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting Scholarship. Finally, I completed a hand and upper limb fellowship at Stanford University.

In 2022, I was selected as a Young Leader for the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Prior, I completed multiple medical mission trips in Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Moldova and most recently in Zimbabwe. Additionally, my publications have been in the top of hand and plastic surgery journals and I have been asked to speak at national conferences. I am a member of the Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, among several other affiliations.

In my leisure time, I enjoy staying active by hiking and running. I also enjoy traveling around the world. Some of my most favorite trips were visiting the Galapagos Islands, Iceland, New Zealand and Thailand.

Certifications:
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
Specialties:
  • Hand Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
  • Arthritis
  • Bone Fracture Repair
  • Burns
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren Contracture
  • Finger Pain
  • Hand Tumors
  • Lower Extremity Reconstruction
  • Nerve Injuries of the Hand and Nerve Palsies
  • Scleroderma
  • Tendon Repair
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Thumb Arthritis
  • Wrist Arthroscopy
  • Wrist Pain
Publications:
Grants:
  • May 2025 – May 2025
    AONA Trauma Hand Fellows and Chief Resident Course: Preparing for Fellowship and Beyond
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2024 ACTIVE
    Regeneration of Acutely Injured Nerves with Temporary Electrical Stimulation (REGAIN)
    EPINEURON TECHNOLOGIES · Principal Investigator
  • Apr 2021 ACTIVE
    Establishing the validity, responsiveness, and appropriateness of patient-reported outcome measures for adult traumatic brachial plexus injury
    WASHINGTON UNIV SAINT LOUIS · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2018-2019
    Fellowship
    Stanford University
  • 2012-2018
    Residency
    Wake Forest University
  • 2008-2012
    Medical Degree
    Georgetown University
Rachel N Cohen-Shohet

Rachel N Cohen-Shohet M.D.

Physician

I am a plastic surgeon in the University of Florida Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and I specialize in hand surgery, peripheral nerve and microsurgery. My clinical areas of interests are in carpal tunnel release, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand x-ray, wrist arthroscopy and wrist pain.

I earned my medical degree and pursued my plastic surgery residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Thereafter, I completed a hand surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where I received training in common hand surgery pathologies such as arthritis, Dupuytren’s and nerve compression. I also received training in complex upper extremity trauma and reconstruction, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries.

I have authored and contributed to numerous publications and have participated in multiple scientific podium and poster presentations. I specialize in extremity salvage and reconstruction including microsurgical free flaps. In addition, I offer a procedure known as targeted muscle reinnervation, which aims to treat chronic pain in amputee patients.

Accomplishments:
  • Best Poster Presentation
    2019 · Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Certifications:
  • Board Eligible
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Hand X-Ray
  • Wrist Arthroscopy
  • Wrist Pain
Research Interests:
  • Complex Reconstruction
  • Extremity Reconstruction and Salvage
  • Hand Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Peripheral Nerve
Publications:
Education:
  • 2020-2021
    Hand Surgery Fellow
    Medical College of Wisconsin
  • 2020
    Fellowship
    Medical College of Wisconsin
  • 2014-2020
    Residency Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    University of Florida, Department of Surgery
  • 2014-2020
    Residency
    University of Florida
  • 2010-2014
    Medical Doctor
    University of Florida
  • 2006-2010
    Bachelors of Science Major Biochemistry Minor Mathematics
    University of Florida
  • 2004
    Medical School
    University of Florida
Subspecialties:
  • Plastic Surgery
Loretta M Coady-Fariborzian

Loretta M Coady-Fariborzian MD

Associate Professor

I joined the University of Florida Department of Surgery as an assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery in 2007. I currently practice at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville. I strive to provide the highest level of care for the veteran population. My patients are like my family members as I treat them like one of mine.

Prior to joining the department of surgery, I completed a fellowship in plastic surgery at UF and a fellowship in hand surgery at the Hand Center of Western New York in Buffalo. I attended medical school at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York, then completed a surgery internship and surgery residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.

My clinical interests are in breast reconstruction and hand surgery. I treat patients for various conditions, including breast reconstruction (natural tissue and microvascular surgery for breast reconstruction), skin cancer, nerve compressions (carpal tunnel, ulnar tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes), Dupuytren’s contracture, basilar joint arthritis, replantation of digits and webbing of the fingers of toes.

In addition to treating patients, I contribute to resident education and improving the surgical standards of care. When not treating patients, I enjoy staying active by running and biking. You can also find me at Busch Gardens riding the fastest roller coasters.

Certifications:
  • Hand Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
Specialties:
  • Hand Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
  • Arthritis
  • Breast Reconstruction – Natural Tissue
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren Contracture
  • Microvascular Surgery for Breast Reconstruction
  • Replantation of Digits
  • Steroid Injections – Tendon, Bursa, Joint
Publications:
Education:
  • 2007
    Fellowship – Plastic Surgery
    University of Florida
  • 2004
    Fellowship – Hand Surgery
    Hand Center of Western New York
  • 2003
    Residency – Surgery
    North Shore University
  • 1999
    Internship – Surgery
    North Shore University
  • 1998
    Medical Degree
    SUNY Health Science Center
  • 1994
    Bachelor of Science
    Manhattan College
Kalyan C Dadireddy

Kalyan C Dadireddy MD, MS, Mch

Clinical Assistant Professor

Watching my father, who is a general surgeon, take care of patients in remote and underserved areas growing up, inspired my direction to become a doctor. After my general surgery residency, I recognized my strengths of being meticulous and problem solving. The rest is history, and now I am an assistant professor with the University of Florida Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. My treatment philosophy is simple: I listen to my patients to understand their needs, explain their condition and all the treatment options available, help them arrive at a well-informed decision, and strive to deliver the best personalized treatment plan that is achievable.

I am a skilled plastic surgeon with 8 years of active practice. My training started in India, where I received my bachelor’s degrees for surgery and medicine at NDMVP Samaj Medical College (now Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre). I also achieved a Master of Surgery in general surgery at Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College and a Master of Chirurgiae in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at the Sri Ramachandra Medical College. Thereafter, I completed three plastic surgery fellowships in burn surgery, microsurgery and pediatric craniofacial surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

In India, I am also board certified in general surgery, in addition to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Prior to arriving at UF, I worked at the University of Tennessee as a plastic surgeon and faculty member for five years. In addition to my several research publications, I am a member of various organizations domestically and globally, such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Association of Plastic Surgeons of India, Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Burn Association and Indian Medical Association.

Accomplishments:
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2023 · College of Medicine, University of Florida
  • Huron Rounding Recognition
    2021 · Regional one Health, Memphis
Clinical Interests:
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reconstruction – Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Buttock Augmentation
  • Cosmetic Ear Surgery
  • Eyelid Drooping
  • Eyelid Lift
  • Facelift
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head and Face Reconstruction
  • Labiaplasty
  • Liposuction
  • Microvascular Surgery for Breast Reconstruction
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Panniculectomy
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Skin Graft
  • Thigh Lift
Research Interests:
  • Regenerative medicine
Publications:
Grants:
  • Mar 2025 ACTIVE
    A Prospective, Multicenter, Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of ARTIA Reconstructive Tissue Matrix in Implant-Based Two-Stage Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction Post-Mastectomy AGN-8003
    ABBVIE · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2013-2016
    Fellowship in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery
    University of Tennessee
  • 2013-2016
    Fellowship in Microsurgery
    University of Tennessee
  • 2013-2016
    Fellowship in Burn Surgery
    University of Tennessee
  • 1998
    Masters Degree, Surgery
    Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
  • 1998
    Masters /Post doctoral Degree, Plastic and Reconstructive Chirugie
    Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
  • 1993-1997
    Bachelor Degree, Surgery
    NDMVP Samaj Medical College
  • 1993-1997
    Bachelor Degree, Medicine
    NDMVP Samaj Medical College
Subspecialties:
  • Plastic Surgery
Bruce A Mast

Bruce A Mast MD, FACS

Chief for Plastic Surgery; Maurice J. Jurkiewicz Professor

For as long as I can remember, I had a desire to make a difference. As a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery, I seek to make a difference for those I treat and those I work with. I was drawn to plastic surgery because it allows me to treat patients with various conditions that affect function or appearance as a result of birth defects, trauma, illness and aging. I specialize in cosmetic surgical procedures, breast reconstruction and reduction and skin cancer. As a provider, I aim to provide care that is both compassionate and individualized to each patient.

I earned my medical degree from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Thereafter, I completed a general surgery residency at the Medical College of Virginia (now the VCU Medical Center) in Richmond. Then, I completed a plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Previously, I have served as an assistant professor of surgery in the UF Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from 1995 to 2000, followed by working in private practice in Gainesville for 10 years before returning to UF in 2010.

Since 1995, I have been practicing as a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I am a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and serve in a variety of leadership roles in regional and national plastic surgery organizations. Additionally, I have lectured nationally and internationally on the topics of aesthetic surgery and breast surgery. Many instances, I have been recognized by various organizations as Top Doctor or among Top Plastic Surgeons.

When I am not practicing at UF Health Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center, I enjoy spending time with my family. Also, I enjoy staying active by backpacking, cycling and doing strength training.

Accomplishments:
  • Castle Connelly Top Doctor
    2012 · unknown
  • America's Top Surgeons
    2012 · unknown
  • America's Top Cosmetic Surgeons
    2012 · unknown
Certifications:
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reconstruction – Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction – Natural Tissue
  • Breast Reduction
  • Cosmetic Ear Surgery
  • Eyelid Drooping
  • Eyelid Lift
  • Facelift
  • Forehead Lift
  • Laser Surgery for the Skin
  • Liposuction
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Revision
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Sagging Treatment – Underarms
  • Thigh Lift
Research Interests:
  • Clinical outcomes studies
Publications:
Grants:
  • Sep 2020 – Feb 2022
    A Phase 2b/3, Randomized, Prospective, Double Blind, Within-Subject Vehicle Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Granexin Gel (100 ?M and 200 ?M concentration) in Reducing Scar Formation in Surgical Wounds following Bilateral Anchor Incision Breast Surgery
    ADVANCED CLINICAL LLC · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2014 – Sep 2019
    Use of GalaFLEX in Ptotic Breast
    GALATEA CORPORATION · Principal Investigator
Patents:
  • Issued May 2010
    Absorbent Materials with Covalently Bonded, Nonleachable, Polymeric Antimicrobial Surfaces, and Methods for Preparation
    #7,709,694
  • Issued May 2006
    Instrinsically Bactericidal Absorbent Dressing and Method of Fabrication
    #7,045,673
Education:
  • 1995
    Residency – Plastic Surgery
    University of Pittsburgh
  • 1995
    Fellowship – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • 1993
    Residency – Surgery
    Medical College of Virginia
  • 1991
    Research Fellow
    Medical College of Virginia
  • 1987
    Medical Degree
    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Subspecialties:
  • Plastic Surgery