Dr. Edward Hahn Jr., MD

Chief, Division of Emergency Trauma

Department of Plastic Surgery

Hackensack University Medical Center

Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery
Seton Hall University School of Medicine

Dr. Hahn is a board certified plastic surgeon by the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is a fellowship trained Hand & Microsurgeon. He joins our practice with a broad spectrum of plastic & reconstructive surgery training and interests. A New Jersey native, Dr. Hahn completed his undergraduate education at Saint Peter’s University – graduating Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Biochemistry & Physical Chemistry. Choosing to continue his education in his home state of New Jersey, Dr. Hahn continued his medical education at Rutgers University - New Jersey Medical School. After graduating at the top of his medical school class, Dr. Hahn had the privilege to be invited to stay at Rutgers University - New Jersey Medical School to continue his passion for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. During his 6 year combined general & plastic surgery residency, Dr. Hahn gained extensive experience in the management of traumatic injuries, breast cancer reconstruction, wound management, and hand surgery. Dr. Hahn then completed a hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery fellowship at The University of Connecticut under the tutelage of the esteemed Dr. H. K. Watson.

Dr. Hahn is a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon that enjoys contributing to the future of plastic surgery, publishing numerous book chapters and journal articles as a leader in his field. He has presented his research and clinical experiences at several conferences, winning several awards for his presentations. He was awarded the “Founder’s Award” for Best Research Presentation at the New England Hand Society Conference. He is a member of multiple scientific & medical honor societies. Dr. Hahn is respected by his peers, and was recently appointed Division Chief of Plastic Surgery Trauma & Emergency Services under the Department of Plastic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center – a very natural fit after a tenure career as a paramedic before attending medical school. Dr. Hahn also serves as an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at The Seton Hall – Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. This academic appointment ideally satisfies Dr. Hahn’s passion for teaching medical students and plastic surgery residents in training. Dr. Hahn is invigorated by the vast scope of practice belonging to plastic surgery, and he is eager to provide reconstructive surgery for breast and skin cancer, perform cosmetic surgery, and help patients with their hand and wrist surgery needs.

Postdoctoral Training

Rutgers University – New Jersey Medical School. July 2010- June 2013

General Surgery – Intern to 3rd year surgical resident

Rutgers University – New Jersey Medical School. July 2013 – June 2015

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Resident

Rutgers University – New Jersey Medical School. July 2014 – June 2015

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Senior Resident

Rutgers University – New Jersey Medical School. July 2015 – June 2016

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – Administrative Chief Resident

Surgical Fellowship

University of Connecticut – School of Medicine

Hartford, Connecticut August 2016 – Present

Hand, Upper Extremity, & Microsurgery Fellowship

Mentor: Dr. H. Kirk Watson

Program Director: Dr. Duffield Ashmead

Board Certification

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
ABPS Written Examination, Passed December 2016

Licensure

National Practitioner Identification #: 1356669162
New Jersey. Medical License: MA 09251900 Expiration Date: 6/30/17
New Jersey CDS: D10176900 Expiration Date 10/31/17
Connecticut Medical License: 55019 Expiration Date: 11/30/2018
Connecticut. CDS: CSP.0062267 Expiration: 2/28/2017
Drug Enforcement Administration: FH6081587 Expiration Date: 10/31/18

Certifications

Instructor - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 1994-Present
Instructor - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 1994-Present
Provider – Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) 1994-Present
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic – Certification # 1818; 1994-2008

Education

Rutgers, The State University - New Jersey Medical School

Newark, New Jersey - May 2010

Degree - Doctor of Medicine

Gold Humanism Honor Society

Saint Peter’s University

Jersey City, New Jersey - May 2004

Degree - Bachelor of Science - Magna Cum Laude

Double Major: Biochemistry and Chemistry

Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society

Kelly Medal: Distinguished achievement of Biological Chemistry

(Graduate with highest Biochemistry GPA)

Hohman Medal: Distinguished achievement of Chemistry

(Graduate with highest Chemistry GPA)

Fr. Joseph E. Schuh S.J. Scholarship

Warner-Lambert Foundation Scholarship

Additional Professional Roles & Positions

Research Experience

Laboratory Researcher in the Department of Surgery, May 2006 – August 2006

New Jersey Medical School,

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,

Primary Investigator: Dr. Edwin Deitch MD, Chairman in Department of Surgery.

Research participant in the study of trauma induced gut bacterial translocation and septic shock.

Laboratory Researcher of Cytogenetics, January 2004 – October 2004

New Jersey Medical School –

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,

St. Peter’s University – January 2001 - 2004

Primary Investigators: Dr. Hana Aviv, Dr. L. Sciorra.

Studied the presence, formation, and pathogenesis of marker chromosomes in atypical lipoma. Utilizing genetic FISH probe analysis, deduced chromosomal translocations demonstrated in atypical lipoma tumors.

Memberships/Committees

Candidate Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
Candidate Member, American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)
Candidate Member, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)

Professional Courses

Microsurgery – Certificate of Course Completion. August 2016.

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. New York, New York, Microsurgery Research & Training Laboratory.

Hand & Wrist Fracture Management. AO Trauma. July 2014.

New York, New York

Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction. AO Trauma. April 2011.

Dallas, Texas

International Medical Missions

Smile Bangladesh, Cleft lip/palate mission. April 2014.

Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bibliography

Articles

Hahn E, Patel P, Datiashvili R, “Hairy Pigmented Lesion of the Face”. Eplasty 2010; May
Hahn E, Trovato M. “Fingertip Amputation Injury”. Eplasty 2010; Jun 29.
Kachare M, Hahn E, Granick MS, “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”. Eplasty 2013;13:1c8. Epub 2013 Jan18.
Hahn E, Fleegler E. “The Rheumatoid Hand”. Eplasty. 2013;13:ic27. Epub 2013 Feb 11.
Cherla D, Hahn E, Datiashvilli R. “Meticulous surgical excision of a localized giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath”. Eplasty. 2013;13:ic36. Epub 2013 Mar 13.
Viviano S, Hahn E, Lee ES, Keith D. “The Leech Condo: An innovative Approach to Containing Leeches on a Congested Flap”. Eplasty. Apr 2015; 15: ic21
Hahn E, Lee S E, Keith J. “A Neurotized Anterolateral Thigh Flap with a Unique Anastomosis to the Gastroepiploic Artery: A Case Report of A Reconstruction of Composite Abdominal Wall Defect”. Eplasty July 2016; 16 : ic29
Hahn E, Ashmead D. Trigger Wrist Caused by Lumbrical Mass: A Small Case Series and Review of Literature. Submitted – Pending.

Book Chapters

Desai KK, Hahn E Jr, Pulikkottil B, Lee E. “Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: An Algorithm”. Clin Plast Surg. 2012 Jul;39(3):311-324. Epub 2012 Jun 2.

Presentations

Giant Lipoma of the Hand: A Case Report. E Hahn. R. Datiashvili.
New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. May 2014.
A Neurotized Anterolateral Thigh Flap with a Unique Anastomosis to the Gastroepiploic Artery: A Case Report of a Reconstruction of Composite Abdominal Wall Defect. E Hahn. E Lee. J Keith. New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting May 2016
Surgical Treatment of Massive Facial Neurofibromas. R. Bogdasarian. A Feintisch. E Hahn. R Datiashvili. New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. May 2016
Combination of Glabellar and V-Y Cheek Advancement Flaps for Large Medial Canthal Skin Defect. L Karian. E Hahn. R Datiashvili. New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. May 2016
Trigger Wrist Caused by Lumbrical Pathology: A Small Case Series and Review of Literature. E Hahn, New England Hand Society Meeting. December 2016
Awarded “The Founder’s Award” – Best Research Presentation