Erika Sears, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Surgery and Program Associate
Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery
1500 E Medical Center Drive, TC 2130
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
[email protected]

Available to mentor
Erika Sears, MD, MS
Associate Professor
  • Qualifications
  • Center Memberships
  • Recent Publications
    • Qualifications
    • Hand Surgery
      University of Michigan, Plastic Surgery, 2015
    • Integrated Plastic Surgery Resident
      University of Michigan, Plastic Surgery, 2014
    • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Health Services Research, 2012
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      An Analysis of Surgeon Experience, Diagnostic Testing, and Treatment Recommendation For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
      Hooper RC, Thompson N, Fan Z, Waljee JF, Sears ED. J Hand Surg Am, 2024 Nov; 49 (11): 1061 - 1067. DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.06.012
      PMID: 39140917
    • Journal Article
      Evaluating the Role of Mentorship in Career Advancement: A Survey of Women in Academic Hand Surgery.
      Sharif-Askary B, Abdou SA, Charipova K, Sears ED, Giladi AM. J Hand Surg Am, 2024 Oct; 49 (10): 1040.e1 - 1040.e11. DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.12.015
      PMID: 36841663
    • Journal Article
      Engaging Operational Partners Is Critical for Successful Implementation of Research Products: a Coincidence Analysis of Access-Related Projects in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System.
      Dodge JR, Youles B, Caldararo J, Sears ED, Caverly TJ, Michael Ho P, Shimada SL, Kaboli P, Albright K, Robinson SA, McNeal DM, Damschroder L, Saini SD, Adams MA. J Gen Intern Med, 2023 Jul; 38 (Suppl 3): 923 - 930. DOI:10.1007/s11606-023-08115-5
      PMID: 37340262
    • Presentation
      Work/Life Balance Panel: What I Would Never Do Again
      Sears E. 2024 May 21;
    • Journal Article
      QSAAPS05. Financial Toxicity Associated With Finger Amputation: A National Comparison Of Replantation And Revision Amputation
      Billig JI, Kamdar N, Sears ED. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 12 (S5): 3 - 3. DOI:10.1097/01.gox.0001018000.19567.0f
    • Journal Article
      Video-Based Assessment of Microsurgical Trainees: An Evaluation of Gender Bias.
      Schaefer EJ, Thayer MK, Colon AF, Sanghavi KK, Sears ED, Giladi AM, Katz RD. J Reconstr Microsurg, 2024 Jun; 40 (5): 371 - 378. DOI:10.1055/a-2181-6921
      PMID: 37751884
    • Journal Article
      Defining the Incidence of the Impostor Phenomenon in Academic Plastic Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Survey Study.
      Sergesketter AR, Butler PD, Gosman AA, Leis A, Baynosa RC, Momeni A, Greives MR, Sears ED, Park JE, Butterworth JA, Janis JE, Rezak K, Patel A. Plast Reconstr Surg, 2024 May 1; 153 (5): 1022e - 1031e. DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000010821
      PMID: 37307036
    • Presentation
      Let’s Talk About It: Family Planning in Plastic Surgery
      Sears E. 2024 Apr 20;
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