Haig Yenikomshian

Haig Yenikomshian is Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery and Plastic Surgery Residency Program Director at USC's Keck School of Medicine. He specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery with focus on burn reconstruction, scar management, and improving functional/cosmetic outcomes.

Research examines psychosocial impacts of burn injuries, healthcare disparities in reconstruction access, and optimizing rehabilitation protocols. Current federally-funded studies investigate quality of life improvement strategies for burn survivors and their families.

Clinical innovations include laser techniques for scar modulation and specialized approaches for genital burn reconstruction. Practices at Keck Medicine and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital with focus on complex reconstruction cases.

Recent publications analyze:

• Social determinants of burn outcomes
• Body image impacts on functional recovery
• Street medicine approaches for unhoused populations