Courtney H. Crombie

Courtney H. Crombie, MD, serves as Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Chief of Plastic Surgery at the VA Hospital. She divides clinical duties between University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, VA Hospital, and maintains privileges at Primary Children’s Medical Center, Jordan Valley, and LDS Hospitals.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology and Chemistry, University of New Mexico
• M.D., University of New Mexico Health Science Center
• General Surgery Residency with Chief Resident role, East Carolina University
• Plastic Surgery Residency with Chief Resident role, University of Utah School of Medicine

Her clinical expertise spans complex corrective breast surgery, fat grafting for reconstructive contour deformities and facial rejuvenation, transgender surgery, and facial wound healing. She integrates artistic precision with surgical innovation, particularly in fat grafting applications for breast reconstruction and extremity deformities.

Her scholarly work addresses practical challenges in surgical training and veteran care. The 2022 publication on smartphone photography examines technology integration in medical education, while the 2015 skin cancer study highlights specialized care for elderly veterans, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based surgical practice.

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, she maintains active membership in the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgery. No formal scientific awards were documented in the source material.

No student advisement or research grant details were provided in the available information.

She leads clinical teams at South Jordan Health Center and VA Hospital, consistently receiving patient praise for empathetic care, thorough explanations, and exceptional team coordination as evidenced by 99 patient reviews averaging 4.9/5.