Uldis Bite

Dr. Uldis Bite is a distinguished Professor of Plastic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in craniofacial surgery with particular expertise in cleft lip and palate repair across all age groups, as well as reconstruction of congenital and acquired facial deformities. As Program Director for the Residency Program in the Division of Plastic Surgery since 1993, he has played a significant role in surgical education at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Bite's research interests focus on craniofacial anomalies, facial plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, facial trauma reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery applications. His recent work emphasizes technological innovation in plastic surgery including virtual surgical planning, 3D printing applications, and artificial intelligence integration for facial expression analysis and outcomes assessment.

His publication record through 2024 demonstrates sustained research productivity with focus areas evolving toward technology-enhanced surgical approaches. Dr. Bite has received multiple teaching awards including 'Teacher of the Year' from the Mayo Fellows Association (2019) and Mayo Clinic (1994), reflecting his commitment to medical education.

• Teacher of the Year, Mayo Fellows Association (2019)
• "One of the Best Doctors in America" American Health Journal (1996)
• Teacher of the Year in Surgery Mayo Clinic (1994)
• First Prize: Best Scientific Presentation, Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons (1984)

Dr. Bite maintains active involvement in both clinical care and research while continuing to mentor residents and fellows at Mayo Clinic. His international surgical mission work demonstrates commitment to global cleft care delivery in resource-limited settings, complementing his technological innovation work in advanced surgical centers.