Lesley Wong, MD, FACS

Lesley Wong specializes in burn surgery, wound management and general reconstructive plastic surgery, including breast reconstruction and post-traumatic injuries. She also have an interest in cosmetic breast and body-contouring procedures.

After receiving her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, Dr. Wong completed a residency in general surgery at New York University Medical Center and one in plastic surgery at Johns Hopkins University. She also completed fellowships in research and burn/critical care at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Prior to coming to the University of Kentucky, Dr. Wong was director of the Burn Unit and Wound Healing Center at Erlanger Health Systems and was on the faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga.

Dr. Wong currently is the Director of the Burn Unit at the University of Kentucky. Her current research includes outcomes of breast reconstruction and peripheral nerve regeneration.

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