Matthews, Jennifer

Surgical Oncology

Clinical Assistant Professor

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Matthews completed medical school in 2007 and completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Calgary in 2013.  Subsequently, she completed her fellowship training in microsurgery at McMaster University focusing on complex reconstruction for trauma, head & neck cancer, and breast cancer patients.

Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 2001 and her Master in Medical Science in 2004, both at the University of Calgary

Area of Focus

Summary of Research

Smith M, Schrag C, Chandarana S, Cobb J.G., Matthews T.W., Mckenzie C.D.,  Mattthews J.  Novel plate design to improve mandibular and maxillary reconstruction with the osteocutaneous free fibula flap.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. January 4, 2019.

 Astanehe A, Temple-Oberle C, Nielsen M, de Haas W, Lindsay R, Matthews J, McKenzie C, Yeung J, Schrag C.  An enhanced recovery after surgery pathway for microvascular breast reconstruction is safe and effective.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 6(1): e1634.  2018.

 Lam B, Stone J, Matthews J.  First reported case of a Brodie’s Abscess in the hand: a rare complication of a ‘fight bite’ injury. Plastic Surgery: Case Studies. Page 1-4.  2017.

 Matthews J, Alolabi N, Voineskos S.  One Or Two Venous Anastomses In Free Flap Surgery: A Meta-analysis. Plastic Surgery (Oakv).  Page 1-8.  2017.

 Matthews J, Ng W, Archibald SA, Levis C. The Use Of The Radial Styloid In The ‘Extended Osteocutaneous Radial Forearm Free Flap’ (E-OC-RFFF).  Plastic Surgery (Oakv).  24(2): 1-8.  2016.

Area Of Focus

Summary Of Research

Smith M, Schrag C, Chandarana S, Cobb J.G., Matthews T.W., Mckenzie C.D.,  Mattthews J.  Novel plate design to improve mandibular and maxillary reconstruction with the osteocutaneous free fibula flap.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. January 4, 2019.

 Astanehe A, Temple-Oberle C, Nielsen M, de Haas W, Lindsay R, Matthews J, McKenzie C, Yeung J, Schrag C.  An enhanced recovery after surgery pathway for microvascular breast reconstruction is safe and effective.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 6(1): e1634.  2018.

 Lam B, Stone J, Matthews J.  First reported case of a Brodie’s Abscess in the hand: a rare complication of a ‘fight bite’ injury. Plastic Surgery: Case Studies. Page 1-4.  2017.

 Matthews J, Alolabi N, Voineskos S.  One Or Two Venous Anastomses In Free Flap Surgery: A Meta-analysis. Plastic Surgery (Oakv).  Page 1-8.  2017.

 Matthews J, Ng W, Archibald SA, Levis C. The Use Of The Radial Styloid In The ‘Extended Osteocutaneous Radial Forearm Free Flap’ (E-OC-RFFF).  Plastic Surgery (Oakv).  24(2): 1-8.  2016.