Faculty

Erwin A. Kruger, M.D.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Contact

Kruger.Erwin@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Erwin A. Kruger, M.D., is a reconstructive plastic surgeon and hand surgeon. He has special interest in the management of complex wounds and regenerative medicine. Dr. Kruger is active in pursuing translational research and education, investigating regenerative medicine technologies, and providing mentorship to medical students and residents. He enjoys teaching surgical skills through the Mayo Clinic Military Medicine Program.

Focus areas

  • Reconstructive plastic surgery and hand surgery
  • Advanced wound care and regenerative medicine
  • Military medicine

Significance to patient care

Dr. Kruger applies his work to Mayo Clinic's three-shield philosophy. His pursuits focus on research, clinical procedures and education to a diverse surgical practice. Dr. Kruger's work includes general plastic surgery, reconstructive hand surgery, advanced wound care and regenerative medicine. Dr. Kruger researches biomanufacturing and bone tissue engineering. He is a faculty educator within the Mayo Clinic military medicine curriculum for active-duty military and government personnel. Dr. Kruger uses his expertise to improve the daily care of his patients.

Professional highlights

  • Member, Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2019-present.
  • Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2015-present.
  • Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2015-present.
  • Principal investigator, Reapplix 3C Patch System for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Medicare Claims Study, funded by Reapplix Inc., 2020-2022.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery

Joint Appointment

  1. Consultant, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Academic Rank

  1. Assistant Professor of Surgery

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow - Hand & Microsurgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  2. Resident - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  3. Fellow - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery/ Pressure Ulcer Management Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center
  4. Resident - General Surgery Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  5. Internship - General Surgery University of California Los Angeles
  6. MD University of Chicago
  7. Fellow National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  8. BA Harvard University

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