Joseph A. Molnar, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor Surgical Sciences-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Joseph A. Molnar, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Clinical Specialties

Wound Care, Burns, Limb Salvage, Peripheral Nerve Repair, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Facial Nerve Disorders, Nonhealing Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Pediatric Trauma and Burns, Cosmetic Facial Surgery, Face-lift, Laser Resurfacing, Chemical Peels, Reconstructive Facial Surgery, Laser Surgery, Pigmented Lesions, Hand Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maxillofacial Trauma, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Reconstruction, Hair Restoration, Microvascular and Replantation Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery, Wound Healing Problems, Acute Burns and Burn Reconstruction, Wounds (difficult), Orbital Fracture Evaluation and Repair, Eyelid Tumors, Eyelid Reconstruction, Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology, Nutrition

Contact Information

Department: 336-716-4171

Email: jmolnar@wakehealth.edu

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Education & Training

M.D., Ohio State University College of Medicine , 1977
A.B., Eisenhower College , 1974
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology , 1985
Residency, Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1979
Residency, Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1989
Fellowship, Massachusetts Gen Hosp, 1985
Fellowship, Medical Coll Of Virginia, 1992
Fellowship, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1993
Fellowship, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1994

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Memberships

Am Burn Assn
Am Coll Of Surgeons
Asprs
Harkins Surgical Society
Int'L Medical Assn For Study O
Int'L Skeletal Society

NPI Number

1194700138

Joseph A. Molnar, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Contact Information

Academic: 336-713-2672 | Department: 336-716-4171

Email: jmolnar@wakehealth.edu

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Recent Publications

Pomahac B, Pribaz J, Eriksson E, Bueno EM, Diaz-Siso JR, Rybicki FJ, Annino DJ, Orgill D, Caterson EJ, Caterson SA, Carty MJ, Chun YS, Sampson CE, Janis JE, Alam DS, Saavedra A, Molnar JA, Edrich T, Marty FM, Tullius SG. Three patients with full facial transplantation. N Engl J Med. 2012;366(8):715-722.

Cartwright MS, White DL, Demar S, Wiesler ER, Sarlikiotis T, Chloros GD, Yoon JS, Won SJ, Molnar JA, Defranzo AJ, Walker FO. Median nerve changes following steroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome. Muscle Nerve. 2011;44(1):25-29.

Wood BC, Molnar JA. Subatmospheric pressure therapy: basic science review. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2011;20(3):168-175.

Wood BC, Kirman CN, Molnar JA. Skin, grafts. eMedicine. 2010;():A1295109.

Pyle JW, Holladay J, Molnar JA, Martin JS, DeFranzo AJ. Multiple modality treatment regimen in an aggressive resistant fungal hand infection: a case report. Hand (N Y). 2010;5(3):318-321.

Park CA, Defranzo AJ, Marks MW, Molnar JA. Outpatient reconstruction using integra* and subatmospheric pressure. Ann Plast Surg. 2009;62(2):164-169.

Zannis J, Angobaldo J, Marks M, DeFranzo A, David L, Molnar J, Argenta L. Comparison of fasciotomy wound closures using traditional dressing changes and the vacuum-assisted closure device. Ann Plast Surg. 2009;62(4):407-409.

Argenta LC, DeFranzo AJ, Molnar JA, Stoeckel WT. Vacuum assisted devices for difficult wounds of the face and neck In: Horn DB, Hebda PA, Gosain AK, Friedman CD, eds. Essential tissue healing of the face and neck. Shelton (CT): People's Medical Publishing House;2009: 399-408.

Molnar JA, Stuart P. Wound healing In: Kohlstadt I, ed. Food and nutrients in disease management. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press;2009: 583-599.

Peck M, Molnar J, Swart D. A global plan for burn prevention and care [editorial]. Bull World Health Organ. 2009;87(10):802-803.

Kirman CN, Bharti G, Molnar JA. Blepharoplasty, lower lid transconjunctival. eMedicine. 2009;():A1281800.

Kirman CN, Bharti G, Molnar JA. Liposuction, external ultrasound-assisted. eMedicine. 2009;():A1272747.

Kirman CN, Molnar JA. Pressure ulcers, nonsurgical treatment and principles. eMedicine. 2009;():A1293614.

Bharti G, Kirman CN, Molnar JA. Skin resurfacing, dermabrasion. eMedicine. 2009;():A1297069.

DeFranzo AJ, Pitzer K, Molnar JA, Marks MW, Chang MC, Miller PR, Letton RW, Argenta LC. Vacuum-assisted closure for defects of the abdominal wall. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008;121(3):832-839.

Stuart PS, Bell SJ, Molnar J. Use of tryptophan-fortified hydrolyzed collagen for nutritional support. J Dietary Supplements. 2008;5(4):383-400.

Kirman CN, Molnar JA, Alaiti S. Laser hair removal. eMedicine. 2008;():A1271154.

Wood BC, Kirman CN, Molnar JA. Skin, grafts. eMedicine. 2008;():A1295109.

Molnar J. In: Nutrition and wound healing. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press;2007: .

Molnar JA. Overview of nutrition and wound healing In: Molnar J, ed. Nutrition and wound healing. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press;2007: 1-14.

Tanaka H, Molnar JA. Vitamin C and wound healing In: Molnar J, ed. Nutrition and wound healing. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press;2007: 121-148.

Whitener W, Mesen T, Howse S, Nanney L, Molnar J, Van Dyke M. Biologically active wound dressings derived from human hair [abstract]. Tissue Eng. 2007;13(7):1644.

Newman C, Molnar JA. Achilles tendon reconstruction after electrical injury with a neurotized cross-leg fillet flap. Ann Plast Surg. 2007;59(4):447-450.

Loveall CF, Manuel AL, Stansberry RD, Williams JH, Molnar JA, Holmes JH IV. White phosphorus and its ability to cause serious burns [abstract]. South Med J. 2007;100(12 Suppl):S16.

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Professor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Specialties

Wound Care, Burns, Limb Salvage, Peripheral Nerve Repair, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Facial Nerve Disorders, Nonhealing Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Pediatric Trauma and Burns, Cosmetic Facial Surgery, Face-lift, Laser Resurfacing, Chemical Peels, Reconstructive Facial Surgery, Laser Surgery, Pigmented Lesions, Hand Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maxillofacial Trauma, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burn Reconstruction, Hair Restoration, Microvascular and Replantation Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery, Wound Healing Problems, Acute Burns and Burn Reconstruction, Wounds (difficult), Orbital Fracture Evaluation and Repair, Eyelid Tumors, Eyelid Reconstruction, Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology, Nutrition