Dr. Peter Wirth CV

Undergraduate

Colby College | Bachelor of Arts – Biology: Neuroscience (with Honors)

2012-2016 · Waterville, Maine

Cum Laude

Postgraduate

Georgetown University School of Medicine | Doctor of Medicine

2016-2020 · Washington, DC

Residency

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2020-2026 · Madison, Wisconsin

Residency Program Director: 2020-2023 – A. Neil Salyapongse, MD 2023-2026 – Brian Gander, MD

2011

Union County College | Emergency Medical Technician – Basic

Plainfield, New Jersey

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services | Medicine and Surgery

License Number: 76721-20 · Expiration Date: 10/31/2027

American Heart Association | Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support

Expiration Date: 1/2028

2019-Present

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

2020-Present

Midwestern Association for Plastic Surgeons

2020-Present

Wisconsin Medical Society

2020-Present

The Aesthetic Society

2020-Present

American Council of Academic Plastic Surgery

2020-Present

Dane County Medical Society

2024-Present

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

2014

Invited delegate. TEDMED 2014. Washington, DC.

2015

Funded researcher. Student Special Project Fund. Office of the Provost. Colby College. Waterville, ME.

2023

Best Paper. 2023 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. University of Wisconsin. Madison, WI.

2023

Plastic Surgery In-Service Score Award. University of Wisconsin Division of Plastic Surgery. Paid conference attendance to 2023 Aesthetic Society Face and Body Symposium. Scottsdale, AZ.

2024

Best Presentation - 2nd Place. Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Conference. Waukesha, WI.

2024

James Barrett Brown Award. Awarded to Dr. Venkat Rao for co-authored publication “The Anatomy of a Malpractice Lawsuit”. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, MA.

2024

Plastic Surgery In-Service Score Award. University of Wisconsin Division of Plastic Surgery.

2025

Plastic Surgery In-Service Score Award. University of Wisconsin Division of Plastic Surgery.

2025

Doximity Foundation Global Health Travel Scholarship.

Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Fat Viability After Liposuction

Sponsor: The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation Interim Research Grant · Monetary Amount: $9,899.79 · Years of Award: 09/2023-09/2024 · Role: Co-Investigator · Percentage of Effort: 5% · Principal Investigator: Jeffrey D. Larson, M.D.

Description of Role: As the co-investigator on this project, I helped create the research protocol and will be involved in data collection, analysis, and manuscript development.

Does TXA Reduce Bruising After Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection? A Prospective Half-Face Study

Sponsor: The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation · Monetary Amount: $10,700.00 · Years of Award: 03/2024-04/2025 · Role: Co-Investigator · Percentage of Effort: 5% · Principal Investigator: Daniel Cho, M.D.

Description of Role: As the co-investigator on this project, I helped create the research protocol and will be involved in data collection, analysis, and manuscript development.

Published

Wirth P, Yu W, Kimball AL, Liao J, Berkner P, Glenn MJ. New Method to Induce Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Rodents Produces Differential Outcomes in Female and Male Sprague Dawley Rats. Journal of Neuroscience Methods. 2017 Oct 1;290:133-144. PMID: 28780369

Published

Fan KL, Luvisa K, Black CK, Wirth P, Nigam M, Camden R, Won Lee D, Myers J, Song DH. Gabapentin Decreases Narcotic Usage: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway in Free Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2019 Aug 8;7(8):e2350. PMID: 31592040

Luvisa K, Fan KL, Black CK, Wirth P, Won Lee D, Del Corral G, Willey SC, Song DH. Does Surgeon Handedness or Experience Predict Immediate Complications after Mastectomy? A Critical Examination of Outcomes in a Single Health System. The Breast Journal. 2020 Mar;26(3):376-383. PMID: 31448506

Fan KL, DeLia D, Black CK, Zolper E, Singh T, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song DH, Attinger CE, Evans KK. Who, What, Where: Demographics, Severity of Presentation, and Location of Treatment Drive Delivery of Diabetic Limb Reconstructive Services within the National Inpatient Survey. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020 Jun;145(6):1516-1527. PMID: 32205544

Bekeny JC, Luvisa K, Wirth P, Singh T, Black CK, Greenwalt I, Song DH, Giladi AM, Tousimis EA, Fan KL. Critical Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Time to Mastectomy within a Single Healthcare System. The Breast Journal. 2020 Sep;26(9):1702-1711. PMID: 32656954

Altshuler M, Mueller KB, MacConnell A, Wirth P, Sandhu FA, Voyadzis JM. Reoperation, Readmission, and Discharge Disposition for Patients with Degenerative Lumbar Pathology Treated with Either Open or Minimally Invasive Techniques: A Single-Center Retrospective Review of 1435 Cases. Neurosurgery. 2020 Nov 16;87(6):1199-1205. PMID: 32542331

Bekeny JC, Schreeder CA, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Perez-Alvarez IM, Black CK, Giladi A, Song DH, Willey SC, Fan KL. Factors Contributing to Persistent Rates of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients: Examination of 1051 Mastectomies across a Single Health System. The Breast Journal. 2020 Dec;26(12):2341-2349. PMID: 33037675

Altshuler M, Mueller K, MacConnell A, Wirth P, Sandhu F, Voyadzis JM. Does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Reduce the Rate of Perioperative Complications? A Retrospective Single Center Experience Of 1435 Degenerative Lumbar Spine Surgeries. European Spine Journal. 2021 Jan;30(1):122-127. PMID: 32700125

Bekeny JC, Singh T, Luvisa K, Wirth PJ, Black CK, Abdou S, Song DH, Del Corral G, Willey SC, Tousimis E, Fan KL. Delivery of Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy within a Single Healthcare System: The Impact of Provider Preferences. The Breast Journal. 2021 Feb;27(2):149-157. PMID: 33274577

Deldar R, Black CK, Zolper EG, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Fan KL, Evans KK. The “Double Hit”: Free Tissue Transfer is Optimal in Comorbid Population with Irradiated Wounds for Successful Limb Salvage. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2021 Jun;74(6):1246-1252. PMID: 33248934

Attaluri P, Wirth P, Gander B, Siebert J, Upton J. Importance of Cadaveric Dissections and Surgical Simulation in Plastic Surgery Residency. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2022 Oct 17;10(10):e4596. PMID: 36262687

Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Moura SP, Shaffrey EC, Rao VK. The Anatomy of a Malpractice Lawsuit. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2023 Feb 1;5:ojad008. PMID: 36844458

Shaffrey EC, Moura SP, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Rao VK. Forty-Year Follow-Up After Great Toe–to–Thumb Transfer: A Literature Review. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2023 Mar 3;5(3):375-378. PMID: 37323983

Moura SP, Shaffrey EC, Lam CS, Wirth PJ, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. Out-of-scope Cosmetic Surgery: A Review of Malpractice Lawsuits against Nonplastic Surgeons. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2023 Mar 10;11(3):e4873. PMID: 36910731

Moura SP, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. Offering No-Cost Cosmetic Revisions: The Experience of an Academic Cosmetic Surgery Program. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2023 Mar 29;5:ojad033. PMID: 37082332

Shaffrey EC, Moura SP, Wirth PJ, Attaluri PK, Schappe A, Edalatpour A, Bentz ML, Rao VK. Objective Residency Applicant Assessment Using a Linear Rank Model. Journal of Surgical Education. 2023 Jun;80(6):776-785. PMID: 37012141

Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, Moura SP, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. The Price is Right? An Economic Analysis of Factors Influencing Cosmetic Surgery Prices. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2023 Aug 17;43(9):1036-1045. PMID: 36947151

Attaluri PK, Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, Gaio N, Bentz ML. “A Little Skin in the Game”: Full Thickness Skin Grafting in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. 2023 Aug;5(3).

Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Bay C, Rao VK. Current Weight Loss Medications: What Plastic Surgeons Should Know. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2024 Jan 16;44(2):NP177-NP183. PMID: 37706359

Edalatpour A, Seitz AJ, Warden AM, Gunderson K, Wirth PJ, Rose K, Gast KM. Outcomes of Enhanced Recovery Protocols and Tranexamic Acid on Double-Incision versus Periareolar Gender-Affirming Mastectomy: A Retrospective Study of Postoperative Outcomes

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. 2024 Jan;88:360-368. PMID 38061259

Shaffrey EC, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Rao VK. The Looming Future of Private Equity in Plastic Surgery

Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2024 Mar 15;44(4):428-435. PMID: 38150274

Thornton SM, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, George RE, Carbullido MK, Rao VK. Picture Perfect: Standardizing and Safekeeping Clinical Photography in Plastic Surgery

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2024 Mar 20;6:ojae012. PMID: 38510270

Bay CC, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Thornton SM, Rao VK. A 16-Year Analysis of Aesthetic Surgery Volume and its Association with US Economic Performance

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2024 Mar 27;6:ojae019. PMID: 38633727

George RE, Bay CC, Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, Rao VK. A Day in The Life of a Surgical Instrument: The Cycle of Sterilization

Annals of Surgery Open. 2024 Mar;5(1):e381. PMID: 38883953

Zeitouni F, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Rao V. State of Physician Unionization

Journal of Surgical Education. 2024 Jul;81(7):929-937. PMID: 38749815

Thornton SM, Attaluri PK, Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, Rao AJ, Rao VK. Plastic Surgery and Cryptocurrency: A 2024 Update

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2024 Jul 26;12(7):e6006. PMID: 39071765

Zhu C, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Friedrich JB, Rao VK. Optimizing Billing Practices Using Artificial Intelligence

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2024 Jul 1;12(7):e5939. PMID: 38957712

Thornton SM, Shaffrey EC, Bay CC, Verhagen J, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, Israel JS, Gast KM, Rao VK. Risk Factors for Acute Intraoperative Bradycardia in Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Mastectomy

Plastic Surgery. 2024 Oct 9; Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39545216

Fine K, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Rao VK. Recent Increases in Violence Against Physicians and Plastic Surgeons

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2024 Nov 7;12(11):e6329. PMID: 39512660

Fine K, Thornton SM, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Edalatpour A, Bay CC, Rao VK. Economic Predictors of Plastic Surgery Expenditure: A 14-year Analysis of Unemployment, Disposable income, and Stock Indices

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2024 Dec 11; ojae121. PMID: 39882214

Carbullido MK, Zona EE, Thornton SM, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Rao VK. Thirty-Eight-Year Follow-Up After Multiple Toe-to-Hand Transfers: A Case Report

Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2024 Dec 19; 7(2):242-2445. PMID: 40182883

Wirth PJ, Warden A, Moura SP, Attaluri PK, Larson J. Readability of Patient Education Materials in Plastic Surgery: Assessing 14 Years of Progress

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2025 Feb 17;13(2):e6541. PMID: 39963536

Fine K, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Rao VK. The Anatomy of an Employment Contract

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2025 Mar 18;13(3):e6635. PMID: 40104382

Edalatpour A, Wirth PJ, Attaluri P, Stalter L, Shaffrey E, Afifi A. Can Lasers Attract and Retain Patients in a Plastic Surgery Practice? An Academic Cosmetic Clinic Experience

Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2025 May-Jun; 27(3): 212-213. PMID: 38603573

Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Gunderson K, Shaffrey EC, George RE, Reuter-Munoz K, Bentz ML, Afifi AM. The Less Emphasized Link in Mentorship: The Role of the Mentee

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2025 May 1;155(5):958-960. PMID: 39454100

Fine KS, Zona E, Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, O’Shea AW, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. Beyond Borders: Addressing Risks and Crafting Solutions in Global Surgical Missions

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2025 Jul; 13(7):e6934.

Patel JJ, Fine KS, O’Shea AW, Zona EE, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. Gloving the Surgeon: A Practical Review of Surgical Glove Material Properties, Safety, and Waste

Annals of Surgery Open. 2025 Aug 4; 6(3):e600. PMID: 40989868

Tierney MG, Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, Israel JS. Gender Differences in Electronic Medical Record Usage Between Plastic Surgeons at a Single Institution

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2025 Sept 19; 13(9):e7124. PMID: 40977874

Private Equity: A Roadmap for the Practicing Plastic Surgeon

Agbafe VC, Via EC, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Rao VK. Accepted to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Private Equity: A Roadmap for the Practicing Plastic Surgeon. Accepted to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Leveraging TikTok in Plastic Surgery: A Practical Framework for Patient Education, Professional Branding, and Ethical Use

Gupta S, Botros N, Khosla A, Zona E, Wirth PJ, Rao VK. Accepted to Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum.

Leveraging TikTok in Plastic Surgery: A Practical Framework for Patient Education, Professional Branding, and Ethical Use. Accepted to Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum.

HIPAA Revisited: Practical Applications for the Modern Plastic Surgeon

Quach MP, Carbullido MK, Craig JN, Wirth PJ, Via EC, Rao, VK. Accepted to Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum.

HIPAA Revisited: Practical Applications for the Modern Plastic Surgeon. Accepted to Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum.

Financing a Private Practice: A Practical Framework for Plastic Surgeons

Mosca N, Zeitouni F, Tierney M, Via EC, Wirth PJ, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. Accepted to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

Financing a Private Practice: A Practical Framework for Plastic Surgeons. Accepted to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

Building Your Private Practice: Legal Structure, State Policy, and Practical Compliance Guidance for the Practicing Plastic Surgeon

Agbafe VC, Craig J, Quach M, Via EC, Wirth PJ, Rao VK. Submitted to Annals of Plastic Surgery.

Building Your Private Practice: Legal Structure, State Policy, and Practical Compliance Guidance for the Practicing Plastic Surgeon. Submitted to Annals of Plastic Surgery.

Optimizing Rib Remodeling: A Data-Driven Model for Personalized Waist Contouring

Zona EE, Mereddy RR, O’Shea AW, Fine KS, Tierney MG, Wirth PJ, Via EC, Afifi AM. Submitted to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Optimizing Rib Remodeling: A Data-Driven Model for Personalized Waist Contouring. Submitted to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Indications of Oblique Flankplasty

Wirth P, Afifi A. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2024 Jan;51(1):111-117. PMID: 37945067

Indications of Oblique Flankplasty. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2024 Jan;51(1):111-117. PMID: 37945067

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Male and Female Rats: Characterization of a New Injury Paradigm

Wirth P, Liao J, Yu W, Berkner P, Glenn MJ. Abstracts from the 33rd annual National Neurotrauma Symposium June 28 - July 1, 2015. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Journal of Neurotrauma. 2015 Jun;32(12):A1-A152.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Male and Female Rats: Characterization of a New Injury Paradigm. Abstracts from the 33rd annual National Neurotrauma Symposium June 28 - July 1, 2015. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Journal of Neurotrauma. 2015 Jun;32(12):A1-A152.

Risk Factors for Amputation Following Lower Extremity Free Tissue Transfer in a Chronic Wound Population

Wirth P, Schwitzer J, Kotha V, Walters E, Evans KK. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2019 Aug;7(8S-1):84-85.

Risk Factors for Amputation Following Lower Extremity Free Tissue Transfer in a Chronic Wound Population. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2019 Aug;7(8S-1):84-85.

Gabapentin Decreases Narcotic Usage: A Critical Examination of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway in Free Autologous Breast Reconstruction

Nigam M, Luvisa K, Fan KL, Wirth P, Black CK, Camden R, Myers J, Song DH. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2019 Aug;7(8S-1):26.

Gabapentin Decreases Narcotic Usage: A Critical Examination of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway in Free Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2019 Aug;7(8S-1):26.

Barriers to Equitable Distribution of Nipple-sparing Mastectomy in Academic versus Community Hospitals

Bekeny J, Youn R, Schreeder C, Abdou S, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song D, Giladi A, Del Corral G, Tousimis E, Fan K. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 May;27(S2):S343.

Barriers to Equitable Distribution of Nipple-sparing Mastectomy in Academic versus Community Hospitals. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 May;27(S2):S343.

Critical Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Time to Mastectomy Within a Single Health Care System

Greenwalt I, Luvisa K, Wirth P, Schreeder C, Bartholomew A, Bekeny J, Song D, Giladi A, Tousimis E, Fan K. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 May;27(S3):S557.

Critical Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Time to Mastectomy Within a Single Health Care System. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 May;27(S3):S557.

Contributing Factors to Persistent Rates of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients

Schreeder C, Perez-Alvarez I, Bekeny J, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song D, Willey S, Fan, K. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 May;27(S2):S329.

Contributing Factors to Persistent Rates of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 May;27(S2):S329.

Tranexamic Acid Is Associated with Decreased Intraoperative Blood Loss and Wound Healing Complication Rate in Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty

Gunderson KA, Edalatpour A, Wirth P, Rose K, Gast KM. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2021 Jul 26;9(7S):39-40.

Tranexamic Acid Is Associated with Decreased Intraoperative Blood Loss and Wound Healing Complication Rate in Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2021 Jul 26;9(7S):39-40.

Reoperation, Readmission, and Discharge Disposition for Patients with Degenerative Lumbar Pathology Treated with Either Open or Minimally Invasive Techniques: A Single-Center Retrospective Review of 1435 Cases

Altshuler M, Mueller K, MacConnell A, Wirth P, Sandhu FA, Voyadzis J. Neurosurgery. 2021 Dec;89(S2):S48.

Reoperation, Readmission, and Discharge Disposition for Patients with Degenerative Lumbar Pathology Treated with Either Open or Minimally Invasive Techniques: A Single-Center Retrospective Review of 1435 Cases. Neurosurgery. 2021 Dec;89(S2):S48.

Predicting a Successful Plastic Surgery Residency Applicant - The Linear Rank Model

Shaffrey EC, Moura S, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, Schappe A, Rao VK. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2023 Apr;11(4S):42-43.

Predicting a Successful Plastic Surgery Residency Applicant - The Linear Rank Model. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2023 Apr;11(4S):42-43.

Location of Initial Encounter Predicts Surgical Intervention for Distal Radius Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Wirth PJ, Moura SP, Edalatpour A, Albano N, Michelotti BF. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2023 Oct; 11(10S):70.

Location of Initial Encounter Predicts Surgical Intervention for Distal Radius Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2023 Oct; 11(10S):70.

Evaluating the Detection Accuracy of AI-Generated Content in Plastic Surgery: A Comparative Study of Medical Professionals and AI Tools

Fine KS, Zona EE, O’Shea AW, Shaffrey EC, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Dingle AM, Poore SO. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026 Jan 1; 157(1):129e-136e. PMID: 40492637

Evaluating the Detection Accuracy of AI-Generated Content in Plastic Surgery: A Comparative Study of Medical Professionals and AI Tools. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026 Jan 1; 157(1):129e-136e. PMID: 40492637

*denotes presenting author

Wirth PJ*. The Role of Ketamine in Neuroprotection from Closed Head Injuries. Poster presentation at 5th Mainely Data, Some Theory Conference. Orono, ME. April 2014.

Wirth PJ*. The Role of Ketamine in Neuroprotection from Closed Head Injuries. Poster presentation at Colby Liberal Arts Symposium. Waterville, ME. May 2014.

Wirth PJ*, Yu W, Chambers A, Glenn MJ. Developing a Rat Model of Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury. Poster presentation at Maine Society for Neuroscience Conference. Orono, ME. November 2014.

Hogan H, Fass A, Thomas J, Wirth PJ*. TEDMED 2014: Student Experiences and Reflections. Poster presentation at Colby Liberal Arts Symposium. Waterville, ME. May 2015.

Wirth PJ*, Liao J, Yu W, Glenn MJ. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Male and Female Rats: Characterization of a New Injury Paradigm. Poster presentation at Colby Liberal Arts Symposium. Waterville, ME. May 2015.

Wirth PJ*, Liao J, Yu W, Berkner P, Glenn MJ. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Male and Female Rats: Characterization of a New Injury Paradigm. Poster presentation at 33rd Annual National Neurotrauma Symposium. Santa Fe, NM. June 2015.

Wirth PJ*. Medical Ethics. Colby Emergency Response CME Conference. Waterville, ME. October 2015.

Wirth PJ*, Glenn MJ. Ketamine as a Neuroprotective Agent Against a Novel Model of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Male and Female Sprague Dawley Rats. Poster presentation at Colby Liberal Arts Symposium. Waterville, ME. April 2016.

Wirth PJ*, Glenn MJ. Rat Modeling of Concussion. Podium presentation at Colby Liberal Arts Symposium: Concussions – Making an Impact. Waterville, ME. April 2016.

Wirth PJ*, Glenn MJ. Ketamine as a Neuroprotective Agent Against a Novel Model of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Male and Female Sprague Dawley Rats. Poster presentation at 43rd Maine Biological and Medical Sciences Symposium. Salisbury Cove, ME. April 2016.

Altshuler M*, Mueller K, MacConnell A, Wirth P, Voyadzis J, Sandhu FA. Comparison of Perioperative Complications in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Traditional Open Surgery for Decompression and Fusion. Podium presentation at 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Miami, FL. March 2019.

Altshuler M*, Mueller K, MacConnell A, Wirth P, Voyadzis J, Sandhu F. Peri-operative Complications Comparing Minimally Invasive to Open Surgery for Elective Degenerative Lumbar Disease: A Retrospective Single Center Experience of 1,435 Cases. Poster presentation at American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 2019.

Altshuler M*, Mueller K, MacConnell A, Wirth P, Voyadzis J, Sandhu F. The Need for Subsequent Revision Following Minimally Invasive or Open Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Pathology. Poster presentation at American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 2019.

Black CK*, Fan KL, Luvisa K, Wirth P, Nigam M, Camden R, Lee DW, Myers J, Song DH. Gabapentin Decreases Narcotic Usage: A Critical Examination of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway in Free Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Poster presentation at MedStar Health Georgetown University Research Symposium. Baltimore, MD. May 2019.

Gary C*, Luvisa K, Fan KL, Black CK, Wirth P, Lee DW, Del Corral G, Willey SC, Song DH. Does Surgeon Handedness or Experience Predict Immediate Complications after Mastectomy? A Critical Examination of Outcomes in a Single Health System. Poster presentation at MedStar Health Georgetown University Research Symposium. Baltimore, MD. May 2019.

Kotha V*, Wirth P, Walters E, Black CK, Attinger C, Evans KK. Risk Factors for Amputation Following Lower Extremity Free Tissue Transfer in a Chronic Wound Population. Free paper at 10th Congress of World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Bologna, Italy. June 2019.

Griffith K*, Fan KL, Black CK, Luvisa K, Wirth P, Del Corral G, Song DH, Willey SC. Does Surgeon Handedness or Experience Predict Immediate Complications after Mastectomy? A Critical Examination of Outcomes in a Single Health System. Poster presentation at World Congress of Surgery 2019. Krakow, Poland. August 2019.

Nigam M*, Luvisa K, Fan KL, Wirth P, Black CK, Camden R, Myers J, Song DH. Gabapentin Decreases Narcotic Usage: A Critical Examination of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway in Free Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019. San Diego, CA. September 2019. Awarded Top 200 Abstract

Luvisa K*, Black CK, Fan KL, Wirth P, Nigam M, Evans KK. Does Lower Extremity Steal Phenomenon Really Exist? Limb Salvage Rates and Outcomes Using Free Tissue Transfer with End-to-Side Anastomosis for Extreme Limb Salvage in Single Vessel Extremities. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019. San Diego, CA. September 2019.

Wirth P*, Schwitzer J, Kotha V, Walters E, Evans KK. Risk Factors for Amputation Following Lower Extremity Free Tissue Transfer in a Chronic Wound Population. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019. San Diego, CA. September 2019. Awarded Top 200 Abstract

Wirth P*, Black CK, Schwitzer JA, Luvisa K, Fan KL, Evans KK. Limb Salvage Rates and Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds Following Radiation Therapy. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019. San Diego, CA. September 2019.

Luvisa K*, Zolper E, Black CK, Wirth P, Bekeny JC, Fan KL, Del Corral G, Song DH, Willey SC. Does Handedness Predict Complications after Mastectomy? A Critical Examination of Outcomes in a Single Health System. Paper presentation at 36th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Pittsburgh, PA. October 2019.

Black CK*, Zolper E, Delia D, Singh T, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song DH, Attinger CE, Evans KK, Fan KL. Who, What, Where: Demographics, Severity of Presentation, and Location of Treatment Drive Delivery of Diabetic Limb Reconstructive Services within the National Inpatient Survey. Poster presentation at 36th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Pittsburgh, PA. October 2019.

Bekeny JC*, Youn RC, Schreeder C, Abdou SA, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song DH, Giladi AM, Del Corral G, Tousimis E, Fan KL. Barriers to Equitable Distribution of Nipple Sparing Mastectomy in Academic versus Community Hospital. Poster presentation at the American Society of Breast Surgeons Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. April 2020.

Schreeder C*, Perez-Alvarez IM, Bekeny JC, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song DH, Willey SC, Fan KL. Contributing Factors to Persistent Rates of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients. Poster presentation at the American Society of Breast Surgeons Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. April 2020.

Greenwalt I*, Luvisa K, Wirth P, Schreeder C, Bartholomew AJ, Bekeny JC, Song DH, Giladi AM, Tousimis E, Fan KL. Critical Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Time to Mastectomy within a Single Healthcare System. Poster presentation at the American Society of Breast Surgeons Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. April 2020.

Bekeny JC*, Luvisa K, Wirth P, Bartholomew AJ, Song DH, Giladi A, Tousimis E, Fan KL. Critical Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Time to Mastectomy within a Single Healthcare System. Poster presentation at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. Toronto, Canada. May 2020.

Deldar R*, Black CK, Zolper E, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Fan K, Evans K. The “Double Hit”: Free Tissue Transfer Is Often Necessary in Comorbid Population with Irradiated Wounds for Successful Limb Salvage. Poster presentation at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. Toronto, Canada. May 2020.

Bekeny JC*, Perez-Alvarez I, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song DH, Willey SC, Fan KL. Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy: Factors Contributing to Persistent Rates in the Setting of Updated Guidelines. ePoster presentation at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. Toronto, Canada. May 2020.

Bekeny JC*, Youn RC, Abdou SA, Singh T, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song DH, Giladi AM, Del Corral G, Tousimis E, Fan KL. Barriers to Equitable Distribution of Nipple Sparing Mastectomy. ePoster presentation at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. Toronto, Canada. May 2020.

Zolper E*, DeLia D, Black C, Bekeny J, Singh T, Wirth P, Luvisa K, Song D, Attinger C, Evans K, Fan KL. Who, What, Where: Demographics, Severity of Presentation, and Location of Treatment Drive Delivery of Diabetic Limb Reconstructive Services within the National Inpatient Survey. ePoster presentation at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. Toronto, Canada. May 2020.

Singh T*, Youn R, Abdou SA, Bekeny JC, Luvisa K, Wirth P, Black CK, Song DH, Tousimis E, Fan KL. Disparities in Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: Lessons Learned from 1,202 Mastectomies within a Single Health System. Virtual Program Podium Presentation at Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery. September 2020.

Wirth PJ*. Finger Replantation. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. September 2020.

Bekeny JC*, Schreeder CA, Wirth PJ, Luvisa K, Perez-Alvarez IM, Black CK, Giladi AM, Song DH, Willey SC, Fan KL. Factors Contributing to Persistent Rates of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Breast Cancer Patients: Examination of 1,051 Mastectomies across a Single Healthcare System. Abstract presented at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2020; Virtual. October 2020.

Wirth PJ*. Lip Reconstruction. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. April 2021.

Gunderson K*, Edalatpour A, Wirth P, Rose K, Gast K. Tranexamic Acid Is Associated with Decreased Intraoperative Blood Loss and Wound Healing Complication Rate in Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty. Virtual podium presentation at 66th Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. June 2021.

Edalatpour A, Attaluri P, Wirth P*, Shaffrey E, Afifi A. Evaluation of Lasers in a Private Practice Model to Attract and Retain Patients. Podium presentation at 2021 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. June 2021.

Wirth PJ*. Extensor Tendon Injuries. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Hand Conference. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. August 2021.

Wirth PJ*. Don’t Get Burned by Burns: A Review of Burn Scar Management. Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. September 2021.

Edalatpour A*, Attaluri P, Wirth P, Shaffrey E, Afifi A. Evaluation of Lasers in a Private Practice Model to Attract and Retain Patients. Virtual presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2021. Atlanta, GA. October 2021.

Wirth PJ*. Prehospital Management of Facial and Hand Trauma. Invited speaker at Greater Maine Collegiate EMS Conference. Colby College. Waterville, ME. March 2022.

Wirth PJ*, Warden A, Attaluri P, Larson J. Readability of Patient Education Materials in Plastic Surgery: A 10 Year Update. Podium presentation at 2022 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. April 2022.

Seitz AJ, Edalatpour A*, Gunderson K, Wirth P, Rose K, Gast KM. Zero-Depth vs. Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty: A Comparison of Surgical Techniques and Postoperative Outcomes. Podium presentation at 2022 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. April 2022.

Wirth PJ*, Warden A, Larson J. Readability of Patient Education Materials in Plastic Surgery: A 10 Year Update. Podium presentation at Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. Chicago, IL. May 2022.

Wirth PJ*. Facial Aging. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. June 2022.

Edalatpour A*, Seitz AJ, Warden AM, Gunderson K, Wirth PJ, Rose K, Gast K. Postoperative Outcomes Following Periareolar versus Double Incisions Gender Affirming Mastectomies. Podium Presentation at WPATH 27th Scientific Symposium. Montreal, Canada. September 2022.

Edalatpour A*, Seitz AJ, Gunderson K, Wirth P, Rose K, Gast KM. Zero-Depth vs. Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty: A Comparison of Surgical Techniques and Postoperative Outcomes. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2022. Boston, MA. October 2022.

Edalatpour A*, Seitz AJ, Gunderson K, Wirth P, Rose K, Gast K. Zero-Depth vs. Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty: A Comparison of Surgical Techniques and Postoperative Outcomes. Podium presentation at University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery Research Summit 2023. Madison, WI. January 2023.

Shaffrey EC, Moura S*, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, Schappe A, Rao VK. Predicting a Successful Plastic Surgery Resident Applicant – The Linear Rank Model. Podium presentation at University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery Research Summit 2023. Madison, WI. January 2023.

Wirth PJ*. Hand Infections. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Hand Conference. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. February 2023.

Moura SP*, Shaffrey EC, Lam CS, Wirth PJ, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. Assessing Out of Scope Cosmetic Surgery: A Review of Malpractice Lawsuits against Non-Plastic Surgeons. Podium presentation at Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Brookfield, WI. March 2023.

Wirth PJ*. Ear All About It: A Review of (Some) Congenital Ear Reconstructions. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. March 2023.

Wirth PJ*, Moura SP, Shaffrey EC, Lam CS, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. Out of Scope Cosmetic Surgery: A Review of Malpractice Lawsuits Against Non-Plastic Surgeons. Podium presentation at 2023 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. April 2023.

Moura SP*, Shaffrey EC, Eftekari SC, Kurt E, Wirth PJ, Attaluri P, Michelotti B. Diagnosing Amyloidosis Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Systematic Review. Podium presentation at 2023 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. April 2023.

Shaffrey EC*, Moura S, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, Schappe A, Rao VK. Predicting a Successful Plastic Surgery Residency Applicant - The Linear Rank Model. Poster presentation at American Association of Plastic Surgeons 101st Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 2023.

Shaffrey EC*, Moura S, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, Schappe A, Rao VK. Predicting a Successful Plastic Surgery Residency Applicant - The Linear Rank Model. Poster presentation at 25th Annual Layton F. Rikkers Education Retreat. Madison, WI. May 2023.

Moura SP, Shaffrey EC, Eftekari SC*, Kurt E, Wirth PJ, Attaluri P, George R, Michelotti B. Diagnosing Amyloidosis Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation at Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. Lake Geneva, WI. July 2023.

Wirth PJ*, Moura SP, Edalatpour A, Albano N, Michelotti BF. Location of Initial Encounter Predicts Surgical Intervention for Distal Radius Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Podium presentation at Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. Lake Geneva, WI. July 2023.

Shaffrey EC*, Wirth PJ, Moura SP, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. The Price is Right? An Economic Analysis of Factors Influencing Cosmetic Surgery Prices. Poster presentation at International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Olympiad Athens World Congress. Athens, Greece. September 2023.

Wirth PJ*. Replantation. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Hand Conference. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. September 2023.

Wirth PJ*. Current Weight Loss Medications: What Plastic Surgeons Need to Know. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. October 2023.

Moura SP*, Shaffrey EC, Eftekari SC, Kurt E, Wirth PJ, Attaluri P, Michelotti B. Diagnosing Amyloidosis Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Systematic Review. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023. Austin, TX. October 2023.

Shaffrey EC*, Wirth PJ, Moura SP, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. The Price is Right? An Economic Analysis of Factors Influencing Cosmetic Surgery Prices. On Demand presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023. Austin, TX. October 2023.

Shaffrey EC*, Moura SP, Wirth PJ, Attaluri PK, Schappe A, Edalatpour A, Bentz ML, Rao VK. Objective Residency Applicant Assessment Using a Linear Rank Model. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023. Austin, TX. October 2023. Awarded Top 200 Abstract

Wirth PJ*, Moura SP, Edalatpour A, Albano N, Michelotti BF. Location of Initial Encounter Predicts Surgical Intervention for Distal Radius Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023. Austin, TX. October 2023.

Wirth PJ*, Robertson K. Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Didactics Conference. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. December 2023.

Thornton SA*, Shaffrey EC, Bay CC, Verhagen J, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, Israel JS, Gast KM, Rao VK. Risk Factors for Acute Intraoperative Bradycardia in Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Mastectomy. Podium presentation University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery Research Summit 2024. Madison, WI. January 2024.

Wirth PJ*, Afifi A. Oblique Flankplasty. Podium presentation at Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Waukesha, WI. February 2024.

Bay C*, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Thornton S, Rao VK. A 16-Year Analysis of Aesthetic Surgery Volume and Its Association with U.S. Economic Performance. Podium presentation at Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Waukesha, WI. February 2024.

Wirth PJ*, Siebert JW. Mastopexy. Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Didactics Conference. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Madison, WI. March 2024.

Ufot A, Reuter Munoz K*, Wirth PJ, Center A, Uang Q, Rao VK, Larson JD. Irradiation Does Not Increase Postoperative Complications in Breast Reduction. Podium presentation at 2024 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. April 2024.

Tierney M*, Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, Israel J. Gender Differences in Electronic Medical Record Usage Between Plastic Surgeons at a Single Institution. Podium presentation at 2024 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. April 2024.

Bay C, Wirth PJ*, Shaffrey EC, Thornton S, Rao VK. A 16-Year Analysis of Aesthetic Surgery Volume and Its Association with U.S. Economic Performance. Podium presentation at 2024 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. April 2024.

Carbullido MK*, Thornton S, Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, Attaluri PK, Rao VK. Thirty-Eight-Year Follow-Up After Multiple Toe-to-Hand Transfers: A Case Report. Podium presentation at 2024 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. Madison, WI. April 2024.

Shaffrey EC*, Bay CC, Thornton SA, Verhagen J, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, Israel JS, Gast KM, Rao VK. Risk Factors for Acute Intraoperative Bradycardia in Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Mastectomy. Poster presentation at American Association of Plastic Surgeons 102nd Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. May 2024.

Bay C, Wirth PJ*, Shaffrey EC, Thornton S, Rao VK. A 16-Year Analysis of Aesthetic Surgery Volume and Its Association with U.S. Economic Performance. Podium presentation at The Aesthetic Meeting 2024. Vancouver, Canada. May 2024.

Ufot A*, Reuter Munoz K, Wirth PJ, Center A, Uang Q, Rao VK, Larson JD. Irradiation Does Not Increase Postoperative Complications in Breast Reduction. Podium presentation at Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. Chicago, IL. May 2024.

Thornton SA*, Shaffrey EC, Bay CC, Verhagen J, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A, Israel JS, Gast KM, Rao VK. Risk Factors for Acute Intraoperative Bradycardia in Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Mastectomy. Poster presentation at Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. Chicago, IL. May 2024.

Shaffrey EC*, Wirth PJ, Attaluri PK, Moura SP, El-Refaie Y, Afifi AM. Demystifying the Lower Body Lift: A Review of Marking Methods and Surgical Techniques. Podium presentation at International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery World Congress 2024. Cartagena, Colombia. June 2024.

Moura SP*, Shaffrey EC, Wirth PJ, Eftekari S, Thornton S, Center AD, Cardenas D, Attaluri P, Bay C, Rao V. Evaluating Surgical Care for Incarcerated Patients: A Systematic Review of a National Medical Malpractice Database and Lessons Learned for the Plastic Surgeon. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2024. San Diego, CA. September 2024.

Zhu C*, Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Rao VK. Optimizing Billing Practices Using Artificial Intelligence. Podium presentation at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2024. San Diego, CA. September 2024.

Nagar T*, Jung S, Wirth PJ, Schappe A, Salyapongse AN. Detecting Bias in Plastic Surgery Residency Application Letters of Recommendation using Natural Language Processing.

Podium presentation at American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. · Las Vegas, NV. · February 2025.

Mereddy RR, Zona EE*, O’Shea AW, Fine KS, Tierney M, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Afifi AM. Data-Driven Insights: A Computational Model for Optimizing Rib Cage Remodeling Surgery.

Podium presentation at Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. · Brookfield, WI. · April 2025.

Wirth P*, O’Shea AO, Fine K, Zona EE, Kalluri M, Krause G, Afifi AM, Rao VK. Artificial Aesthetics: Assessing Generative AI’s Depiction of Female Facial Proportions and Aging Across Racial and Ethnic Groups.

Podium presentation at 2025 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. · Madison, WI. · May 2025.

Shaffrey EC*, Wirth PJ, Attaluri PK, Moura SP, El-Refaie Y, Afifi AM. Demystifying the Lower Body Lift: A Review of Marking Methods and Surgical Techniques.

Poster presentation at 2025 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. · Madison, WI. · May 2025.

Thornton SM, Shaffrey EC, Bay CC, Verhagen J, Wirth PJ, Edalatpour A*, Israel JS, Gast KM, Rao VK. Risk Factors for Acute Intraoperative Bradycardia in Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Mastectomy.

Podium presentation at 2025 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. · Madison, WI. · May 2025.

Mereddy RR, Zona EE*, O’Shea AW, Fine KS, Tierney M, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Afifi AM. Data-Driven Insights: A Computational Model for Optimizing Rib Cage Remodeling Surgery.

Podium presentation at 2025 Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day. · Madison, WI. · May 2025.

Wirth PJ*. Lower Blepharoplasty.

Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. · University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. · Madison, WI. · June 2025.

Wirth PJ*. A Surgeon’s Guide to Starting a Private Practice.

Podium presentation at Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. · University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. · Madison, WI. · December 2025.

Gupta S*, Botros N, Khosla AS, Zona EE, Wirth PJ, Rao VK. A Plastic Surgeon’s Practical Guide to TikTok.

Virtual poster at 17th Annual UW-Department of Surgery Research Summit. · Madison, WI. · January 2026.

“How to Save a Life: Colby Emergency Response”

The Colby Echo. · September 26, 2013. · The Colby Echo. · https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/colbyecho/3153

Wirth PJ. University of Wisconsin Plastic Surgery - Promotional Video.

December 7, 2022. · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_k2SOBil5w

Wirth PJ. Are Surgical Longevity and Physical Health Mutually Exclusive?

Doximity Op-Med. · July 19, 2024. · https://www.doximity.com/articles/d65332eb-24b6-4f96-b041-67de5b21ce58

Colby Emergency Response | Chief of Service and Rescue-1 EMT

2013-2016 · Waterville, ME

Managed all aspects of a 30-member collegiate EMS service including personnel, training, equipment, and operations. Organized and hosted annual Greater Maine Collegiate EMS Conference. Unpaid on-call hours averaged 36 hours weekly, with remaining 8-10 hours per week dedicated to staff meetings, weekly trainings, and administrative tasks.

Waterville Fire Rescue | EMT/Rescuer

2014-2016 · Waterville, ME

Served as an on-call EMT responsible for emergency medical care, search and rescue operations, firefighter rehabilitation, and ice and water technical rescues in a rural area.

Camp Caribou | EMT

2015 · Winslow, ME

Served as the overnight EMT in an all-boys camp infirmary responsible for assessing and treating various sports injuries, administering medications, and caring for campers staying in the infirmary.

American Heart Association | BLS Instructor

2013-2020

Taught courses in BLS, CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Residency Service

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

2021-present

Social Media Coordinator, Division of Plastic Surgery. Co-manage the Division’s Instagram account along with program administration; responsible for content creation and posting.

Resident Cosmetic Clinic | Co-Leader

2022-present

Co-manage our resident cosmetic clinic with inventory management, junior resident teaching, and other logistic support during cosmetic clinics.

Acting Internship Resident Liaison

2023-present

Resident Superuser

2024-present

Serve as a member of the Epic Superuser team that provides support for the EMR by reviewing proposed system changes, providing feedback to the technical teams on ways to enhance the EMR, optimizing the system at the provider level, and providing training and support for other providers.

Holistic Journal Club

2022-2024

Hosted a quarterly journal club with faculty and residents to discuss a range of topics outside of plastic surgery.

Serve as a liaison for University of Wisconsin medical students pursuing plastic surgery residency through mentorship and presentations for success during rotations in plastic surgery.

2024-present

Georgetown Medical AIDS Advocacy Network

Member

2016-2017

Volunteered to provide free, opt-out HIV testing in the Emergency Department at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

HOYA Clinic

Special Operations Subcommittee Leader

2016-2017 · Waterville, ME

Lead a team that provided operational support to the student-run clinic at a DC homeless shelter.

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Chief Club Officer

2017-2018

Allocated money to student clubs and managed each club’s budget; assisted in organizing club events and served as a liaison between clubs and student government.

Neurosurgery Interest Group

Co-leader

2018-2019

Organized group events including information sessions for medical students and cadaver labs taught by residents and attendings.

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter

Cooking Class Co-Leader

2010-2012 · Waterville, ME

Implemented weekly cooking classes to teach shelter residents basic food preparation skills. Our classes focused on healthy, low-budget cooking techniques.

New Providence EMS

EMT

2010-2020 · New Providence, NJ

Served as an EMT and driver, responsible for providing emergency medical care and transport in a suburban town.

Scientific Peer Review Journals

2022-Present

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open | Peer Reviewer

Aesthetic Surgery Journal | Peer Reviewer

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum | Peer Reviewer

American Council of Academic Plastic Surgery

Education Committee Member

2022-2023

The Aesthetic Society

Inclusion and Diversity Committee Member

2023-present

INDIE Roundtable Summit

Resident Steering Committee Member

2024-present

Wisconsin Society of Plastic Surgeons

Board of Directors

2025-present

Long distance running, hiking, golfing, hot yoga, downhill skiing, flying as a private pilot.