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Serena J. Day, M.D.

  1. Plastic Surgeon

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Dr. Serena Day is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in breast cancer reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, and robotic applications in plastic surgery. She is known for her empathetic approach and clear communication, ensuring patients feel heard, supported, and well-informed throughout their surgical care.

Dr. Day earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed her integrated plastic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She received subspecialty fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she received the Best Save microsurgical case award in recognition of her perseverance and commitment to achieving a successful outcome in a complex reconstructive case.

Her research interests include patient-reported outcomes in breast cancer reconstruction and the integration of robotic technology into plastic and reconstructive procedures.

Dr. Day is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Her clinical practice is grounded in thoughtful collaboration and patient-centered care, with a focus on delivering personalized, high-quality outcomes in breast reconstruction.

  1. Breast angiosarcoma
  2. Breast cancer
  3. Breast cancer-related lymphedema
  4. Breast implant–associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma
  5. Breasts asymmetrical
  1. Breast cancer surgery
  2. Breast implant exchange
  3. Breast implant removal
  4. Breast lift
  5. Breast reconstruction
  6. Breast reconstruction with breast implants
  7. Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
  8. Breast reduction
  9. Breast surgery
  10. Flap surgery
  11. Microvascular reconstruction
  12. Microvascular surgery
  13. Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery
  14. Reconstructive surgery
  • Breast reconstruction, including microsurgical breast reconstruction (DIEP, PAP)
  • Autologous breast reconstruction
  • Reconstructive microsurgery
  • Cancer Reconstruction
  • Perforator flaps
  • Patient-reported outcomes
  1. 2025
    Fellow - Reconstructive MicrosurgeryMD Anderson Cancer Center
  2. 2024
    ResidentRST Plastic Surgery, Integrate, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2018
    Medical SchoolUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  4. 2013
    BS - NeuroscienceDuke University

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Academic Promotion of Instructor of Surgery - Division of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryMayo Clinic
  2. 2025
    Best Save Award 2025University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  3. 2021
    Best Abstract Award.Society of Asian Academic Surgeons

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  3. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons