Bio

Dr. Anna Ting Zhou is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Zhou performs a wide range of plastic and reconstructive surgeries to restore both function and appearance for patients affected by cancer and trauma. She specializes in breast reconstruction following breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) and mastectomy, offering the full spectrum of reconstruction options. Dr. Zhou also specializes in advanced surgical techniques to prevent and treat lymphedema. She performs procedures such as immediate lymphatic reconstruction, lymphovenous bypass, and vascularized lymph node transfer, helping restore lymphatic drainage and improve patients' quality of life.

A patient-centered approach guides Dr. Zhou’s practice. She believes that successful reconstruction begins with listening carefully to each patient's concerns, understanding their goals, and working together to develop a personalized surgical plan. She is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and partnering with each patient throughout their reconstructive journey.

Dr. Zhou's research focuses on advancing reconstructive microsurgery and improving outcomes in breast reconstruction and lymphedema surgery. Her work has explored techniques to preserve breast sensation following mastectomy and novel methods of hybrid breast reconstruction. She has also investigated the use of a medical implant to augment lymphedema surgery and how to optimize lymphedema treatment algorithms. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Surgical Oncology, and Journal of Clinical Medicine, and has presented her research at national and international scientific meetings.

Dr. Zhou is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Clinical Focus

  • Plastic Surgery

Academic Appointments

Professional Education

  • Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery (2025)
  • Fellowship: MD Anderson Microsurgery Fellowship (2024) TX
  • Residency: Stanford University Dept of Plastic Surgery (2023) CA
  • Medical Education: New York University School of Medicine (2016) NY

Contact

  • Clinical (Primary)  Plastic Surgery Tri-Valley 5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 100 Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 225-9520 (fax)

Additional Clinical Info

All Publications

  • Lymphatic regeneration after implantation of aligned nanofibrillar collagen scaffolds: Preliminary preclinical and clinical results. Journal of surgical oncology Nguyen, D., Zaitseva, T. S., Zhou, A., Rochlin, D., Sue, G., Deptula, P., Tabada, P., Wan, D., Loening, A., Paukshto, M., Dionyssiou, D. 2021

    Abstract

    We tested our hypothesis that implantation of aligned nanofibrillar collagen scaffolds (BioBridge™) can both prevent and reduce established lymphedema in the rat lymphedema model. Our authors report clinical cases that demonstrate new lymphatic formation guided by BioBridge™ as seen by near-infrared (NIR) fluoroscopy and magnetic resonance (MR) lymphography.A rat lymphedema model was utilized. A prevention group received implantation of BioBridge™ immediately after lymphadenectomy. A lymphedema group received implantation of BioBridge™ with autologous adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC; treatment group) or remained untreated (control group). All subjects were observed for 4 months after lymphadenectomy. The hindlimb change was evaluated using computed tomography-based volumetric analysis. Lymphagiogenesis was assessed by indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography.Animals in the treatment group showed a reduction in affected limb volume. Animals in the prevention group showed no increase in the affected limb volume. ICG fluoroscopy demonstrated lymph flow and formation of lymphatics toward healthy lymphatics.In the rat lymphedema model, implantation of BioBridge™ at the time of lymph node removal prevents the development of lymphedema. Treatment of established lymphedema with the BioBridge™ and ADSC reduces lymphedema. New lymphatic vessels are demonstrated by NIR fluoroscopy and MR lymphography. These findings have implications for the treatment of lymphedema in human subjects.

    View details for DOI 10.1002/jso.26679

    View details for PubMedID 34549427

  • Sensory restoration of breast reconstruction - The search for the ideal approach continues. Journal of surgical oncology Zhou, A., Ducic, I., Momeni, A. 2018; 118 (5): 780–92

    Abstract

    Contemporary reconstructive modalities focus on breast anatomy and attempt to reconstruct breasts that are soft, of adequate shape, size, and symmetry. However, a functional component, i.e. sensation, has largely been ignored. Flap neurotization addresses this shortcoming. While we are still in search of the ideal surgical technique to achieve this goal, a novel approach that limits nerve harvest to the sensory branch only, thus, minimizing abdominal donor-site morbidity, is presented.

    View details for PubMedID 30300468