Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
- Breast angiosarcoma
- Breast cancer
- Breast cancer-related lymphedema
- Breast implant–associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma
- Breasts asymmetrical
Procedures performed
Interests
- Breast reconstruction, including microsurgical breast reconstruction (DIEP, PAP)
- Autologous breast reconstruction
- Reconstructive microsurgery
- Cancer Reconstruction
- Perforator flaps
- Patient-reported outcomes
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2025
Fellow - Reconstructive MicrosurgeryMD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2024
ResidentRST Plastic Surgery, Integrate, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Medical SchoolUniversity of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- 2013
BS - NeuroscienceDuke University
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2025
Academic Promotion of Instructor of Surgery - Division of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryMayo Clinic
- 2025
Best Save Award 2025University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2021
Best Abstract Award.Society of Asian Academic Surgeons
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- 2023 - present
MemberInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons