Atanu Biswas, MD

Dr. Biswas is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery A Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a graduate of Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency program. Having received his training at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Biswas is current with many advanced surgical techniques in plastic surgery.

Bio

Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Biswas received his medical degree (M.D.) from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. After visiting Arizona during his last year in medical school, he fell in love with the natural beauty of the desert landscape. Dr. Biswas chose to pursue training in general surgery at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

During his general surgery residency, Dr. Biswas completed a research fellowship focusing on bioengineered skin and was awarded a master’s degree (M.S.) in medical sciences from the University of Arizona. Dr. Biswas developed a new respect for the plasticity of skin and soft tissues and recognized his passion for plastic surgery.

Upon completion of general surgery residency, Dr. Biswas was selected for the highly competitive three-year plastic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona. During his training, Dr. Biswas was able to foster many meaningful relationships within the Phoenix-Scottsdale plastic surgery community.

These relationships made it an easy decision for Dr. Biswas to establish practice in Phoenix so that he can give back to the community that has been vital to the development of his career.

Dr. Atanu Biswas

Our Core Virtues

At Biswas Plastic Surgery, Dr. Biswas and his staff approach your care with his four core virtues embodied within the practice:

  • Refine for natural improvement
  • Enhance for accentuation
  • Restore for completion & function
  • Maintain for long-lasting health & well-being

Plastic Surgery virtues

Curriculum Vitae

Training

Plastic Surgery – Resident
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
2012-2015

General Surgery – Resident
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
2006-2012

Education

Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.)
Quillen College of Medicine
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
2006

Masters of Science (M.S.)
University of Arizona
Center for Cellular Transplantation, BIO5 Institute
Tucson, AZ
2010

Bachelors of Science (B.S.)
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
2001

Awards & Honors

Administrative Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery
Administrative Chief Resident, General Surgery
Caduceus Club Inductee
Golden Cords Bearer
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Mortar Board Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society, Chi Epsilon Alpha Chapter

Certifications

Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency Laser Medical Director
Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency Laser Safety Officer

Publications

Journals:

T. Rankin, B. Mailey, A. Saad, A. Biswas, C. Hurst.  Early Two-Stage Repair of Cleft in Holoprosencephaly.  J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2015 Jul; 43(6): 825-829

A. Murphy, D. Lalonde, C. Eaton, K. Denkler, S. Hovius, A. Smith, A. Martin, A. Biswas, C. Nieuwenhoven.  Minimally Invasive Options in Dupuytren’s Contracture: Aponeurotomy, Enzymes, Stretching, and Fat Grafting.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  2014 Nov; 134: 822e-829e

A. Biswas, M. Bharara, C. Hurst, R. Gruessner, D. Armstrong, H. Rilo.  Use of Sugar on the Healing of Diabetic Ulcers: A Review.  J Diabetes Sci Technol 2010 Sept; 4(5):1139-1135

A. Biswas, V. Tsikitis.  Fissurectomy.  In: Clinical Procedures, eMedicine 2010 Aug (updated 2012 March); http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1582334-overview

A. Biswas, M. Bharara, C. Hurst, D. Armstrong, H. Rilo.  The Micrograft Concept for Wound Healing: Strategies and Applications.  J Diabetes Sci Technol 2010 July; 4(4):808-819

L. Leon, J. Hughes, S. Psalms, R. Guerra, A. Biswas, A. Prasad-Romaro, R. Krouse.  Portomesenteric Reconstruction During Whipple Procedures: Review and Report of a Case.  Vascular and Endovascular Surgery  2008 Jan-Feb; 41(6):537-46

Book Chapters:

A. Biswas, A. Smith.  Use of Dynamic External Fixator (Digit Widget) in Dupuytren’s Contracture.  In: Rizzo M, ed. Dupuytren’s Contracture: A Clinical Casebook.  In Press, 2015.

A. Biswas. “Use of Computed Tomography Scans to Help Guide the Care of Patients with Acute Pancreatitis.  In: Mattu A, Chanmugam AS, Swadron SP, Tibbles C, Woolridge D, Marcucci L, eds.  Avoiding Common Errors in the Emergency Department. Lippincott & Wilkins, May 2010; 17-19

A. Biswas. “Recognize the Differences in Pediatric Versus Adult Burn Management”.  In: Mattu A, Chanmugam AS, Swadron SP, Tibbles C, Woolridge D, Marcucci L, eds.  Avoiding Common Errors in the Emergency Department. Lippincott & Wilkins, May 2010; 498-501

Abstracts:

A. Biswas, C. Barnes, C. Ivy, C. Beauchamp, A. Smith.  Innovative Solutions for Limb Salvage of Complex Venous Malformations of the Upper Extremity.  Mayo Clinic Academic Excellence Day.  Apr 7, 2015

A. Biswas, K. Connolly, D. Singh, E. Joganic, S. Beals.  Novel Use of 3-Dimensional Printing for Microtia Reconstruction. In: Senior Resident’s Conference, The Meeting: American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Oct 8-10, 2014

A. Biswas, A. Rebecca, W. Casey, A. Smith.  Single Institution Rate of Infection and Complications in Immediate, Implant-Based Reconstruction for Skin and Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy.  Mayo Clinic Academic Excellence Day.  Apr 8, 2014

A. Biswas, C. Hurst, U. Utzinger, H. Rilo. Novel Use of 2-Photon Microscopy for Engineered Dermal Substitute Characterization & Viability Monitoring.  Mayo Clinic Academic Excellence Day.  Apr 8, 2013

A. Vijayasekeran, D. Summers, R. Viscusi, C. Hurst, A. Biswas, A. Waer, M. Ley, J. Lang.  Effect of hormone receptor status on rates of breast reconstruction.  In: Society of Surgical Oncology 65th Annual Cancer Symposium.  March 21-24, 2012

T. McDonald, A. Biswas, M. Bharara, K. Greer, DG. Armstrong, HLR Rilo. “p53 Expression in Diabetic Foot Ulcers”.  Diabetes Technology Meeting.  Nov 11-13, 2010

A. Biswas.  Angiogenic enhancement of mesenchymal stem cell-seeded dermal subsititutes via Rho-kinase inhibition.  In: 3M Wound Healing Foundation.  April, 2010

H. Dehdashti, A. Biswas, H. Rilo.  Using collagen scaffolds on transplantation sites to facilitate increased viability of HFF1 fibroblast cells.  In: American Federation of Medical Research, Western Meeting.  Jan 27-30, 2010

A. Biswas, H. Powell, E. Parkin, E. Marwah, M. Bharara, D. Armstrong, C. Hurst, R. Gruessner, H. Rilo.  Tissue engineering of bioartificial skin.  In: AHSC Frontiers in Biomedical Research Forum.  Oct 7, 2009

M. Steagald, E. Tsiapali, M. Hooks, A. Biswas, J. Drake.  “Aggressively Invading Endometriosis: A Case Report”. Gold Medal Forum of the Southeastern Surgical Congress Annual Scientific Meeting.  Feb 18-21, 2006

Presentations

Preliminary Soft-Tissue Distraction Versus Checkrein Ligament Release After Fasciectomy in the Treatment of Dupuytren’s Proximal Interphalangeal Contractures
International Conference on Dupuytren Disease and Related Diseases
Groningen, The Netherlands
May 23, 2015

What I’ve Learned as a Plastic Surgery Resident
Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
Feb 11, 2015

Novel Use of 3-Dimensional Printing for Microtia Reconstruction
Senior Resident’s Conference
The Meeting: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Chicago, IL
Oct 10, 2014

Basic Skin Flaps for Wound Closure
Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
Sept 10, 2014

Reconstruction of Challenging Cases – Part 2
Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
Jun 11, 2014

Reconstruction of Challenging Cases – Part 1
Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
Feb 12, 2014

Brow & Eyelid Ptosis
Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
Aug 14, 2013

Total Scalp Reconstruction
Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
Mar 13, 2013

Partial Scalp Reconstruction
Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
Oct 10, 2012

Dermal Matrix Engineering: Characterization & Strategies
Masters Defense Thesis
Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
Nov 24, 2010