Andrei Odobescu, M.D., Ph.D.

Andrei Odobescu, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in microsurgical burn reconstruction, breast reconstruction, replantation, and limb salvage.

Dr. Odobescu earned his medical degree at McGill University. He completed a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Montreal, where he also earned a doctoral degree in biomedical sciences. He gained advanced training in hand surgery and microsurgery through a fellowship at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco.

Board certified in plastic surgery and surgery of the hand, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022.

Dr. Odobescu is a member of a number of professional societies, including the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), the American Burn Association, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American College of Surgeons. In addition, he is an ad hoc reviewer for the journals Hand and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

A prolific presenter and author, Dr. Odobescu has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals related to his areas of interest. His recent publications include a contribution to the textbook Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Management of the Breast: A Multidisciplinary Approach.

In 2023, he received the ASRM's worldwide Best Case Award, which recognizes surgical tenacity, creativity, and perseverance. Dr. Odobescu was also one of only three finalists for the award in 2022.

Personal Note

Outside of work, Dr. Odobescu enjoys camping, canoeing, and fishing.