Resident Teacher of the Year, Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program
(2022)
Global Health Scholar, Pennsylvania State University-School of Medicine
(2016)
Research Interests
I am interested in clinical outcomes of peripheral nerve repair/regeneration in both adults and children.
Teaching
Assistant Professor
(2024)
School of Medicine,
Surgery
Publications
Rizzo M, Gupta A, Herzberg G, Burnier M, Boeckstyns MEH 3rd, Merser S, Gvozdenovic R, Schaeffer C, Irwin TJ, Osterman AL, Suh N. Total Wrist Arthroplasty: An International Perspective. Instr Course Lect. 2024;73:271-284. PubMed PMID: 38090904
Irwin TJ, Eberlin KR. Reply: The Impact of Social Media on Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants. Ann Plast Surg. 2022 Sep 1;89(3):252. PubMed PMID: 34670980
Irwin TJ, Eberlin KR. Reply: Assessment of Plastic Surgery Residency Applications without United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Scores. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Oct 1;150(4):924e-925e. PubMed PMID: 35960926
Irwin TJ, Eberlin KR. Reply: Assessment of Plastic Surgery Residency Applications without United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Scores. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Sep 1;150(3):707e-708e. PubMed PMID: 35816094
Sood RF, Irwin TJ, Taghinia AH. Syndactyly Release in the Hand: Surgical Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jan 1;149(1):57e-59e. PubMed PMID: 34936618
Irwin TJ, Amador RO, Leto Barone AA, Veeravagu L, Sherif RD, Lifchez SD, Fox PM, Momoh AO, Liao EC, Eberlin KR. Are All Posts Created Equal? A Review of Academic Plastic Surgery Residency Programs' Social Media Engagement Statistics. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Oct 1;148(4):700e-702e. PubMed PMID: 34495905
Irwin TJ, Riesel JN, Ortiz R, Helliwell LA, Lin SJ, Eberlin KR. The Impact of Social Media on Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants. Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Mar 1;86(3):335-339. PubMed PMID: 32349083
Irwin TJ, Friedrich JB, Nguyen VT, Ko JH, Phillips BT, Eberlin KR. Assessment of Plastic Surgery Residency Applications without United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 Scores. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Jul 1;148(1):219-223. PubMed PMID: 34076626
Ganske IM, Irwin T, Langa O, Upton J 3rd, Tan WH, Mulliken JB. Cleft Lip and Palate in Ectodermal Dysplasia. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Feb;58(2):237-243. PubMed PMID: 32864997
Freniere B, Irwin T, Guldbrandsen G, Lafleur EH, Dominici L, Sturgeon D, Chun YS. Outcomes Following Breast Reconstruction in Patients With Prior Mantle Radiation for Treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Ann Plast Surg. 2020 May;84(5):507-511. PubMed PMID: 31663939
Swenson RD, Butterfield JA, Irwin TJ, Zurlo JJ, Davis CM 3rd. Preoperative Anemia Is Associated With Failure of Open Debridement Polyethylene Exchange in Acute and Acute Hematogenous Prosthetic Joint Infection. J Arthroplasty. 2018 Jun;33(6):1855-1860. PubMed PMID: 29555498
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow)
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Osteoarthritis of the Hand
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Parsonage turner
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Trigger Finger
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
Brain and Nervous System - Nerve injury
Brain and Nervous System
Brain and Nervous System - Neuropathy
Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral Nerve Repair
Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral neuropathies
Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Nerve Injuries
Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Blood Vessel Injuries
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Brachial plexopathy
Surgery - Fracture nonunions
Surgery
Surgery - Amputation
Surgery - Arm and hand injuries and disorders
Surgery - Limb Salvage
Surgery - Nerve surgery
Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Surgery - Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) for chronic pain
Surgery - Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Surgery - TOS – Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Surgery - Wrist fractures
Nail Trauma and Infections
Clinical Interests
I am interested in the entire breadth of hand and upper extremity surgery in pediatric and adult populations. I do have a special interest in brachial plexus, peripheral nerve, and microsurgical reconstruction throughout the body.
Care Philosophy
I strive to treat each patient as I would a family member.
Personal Interests
I enjoy the entire breadth of hand and upper extremity surgery in pediatric and adult populations. I have a special interest in brachial plexus, peripheral nerve, and microsurgical reconstruction throughout the body. I am very interested in expanding global access to Hand Surgery and Brachial Plexus Injury Care in developing countries.
Volunteer Activities
I have a passion for working with children/individuals with special needs and have volunteered with many organizations throughout the years including Special Olympics and Hunterdon Outreach Programs (HOPS).
I also have a passion for global health and routinely volunteer for surgical missions in developing countries to help give care to patients and train local physicians/providers.
Public Speaking Yes
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury, Nerve Repair/Reconstruction, Nerve Transfers, Surgical Management of Spasticity, Arthrogryposis, Social Media Use in Plastic Surgery,
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
(2016)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, Grove City College (PA)
(2012)
Internships:
Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program
(2017)
Residency Programs:
Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Chief Resident, Hand Surgery (2022)
Fellowships:
Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center / Jefferson University, Hand Surgery
(2023)
Shriners Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Orthopedics
(2024)