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Dan H. Rhee, M.D.

  1. Plastic Surgeon

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Daniel Hyun Kyu Rhee, M.D., is a Senior Associate Consultant in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Arizona.

Dr. Rhee's first career was in architecture. He obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and then worked in Kansas City for a firm that specializes in stadium design. A developing interest in health equity and global health efforts led him to pursue a career in medicine, and after completing his pre-medical requirements at Northwestern University, received his medical degree from Ben Gurion University in Israel. He went on to complete General Surgery residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona, where his interest in the reconstructive care of cancer patients led him to pursue additional training in plastic surgery at the University of Colorado. He then completed a microsurgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins, and then returned to Mayo Clinic Arizona in 2023.

His clinical focuses include breast reconstruction, lymphatic surgery, and limb salvage — all of which benefit from the multidisciplinary approach at the Mayo Clinic. He is passionate about promoting a culture of collaboration in the care of his patients.

  1. 2023
    Fellow - MicrosurgeryJohns Hopkins University
  2. 2022
    Resident - Plastic SurgerySchool of Medicine, University of Colorado
  3. 2019
    ResidentSurgery - General (Categorical) Residency, Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2014
    Preliminary ResidentSurgery - Preliminary Residency, Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2013
    MDMedical School for International Health in Collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
  6. 2008
    Post-Baccalaureate Program - Certificate ProgramSchool of Continuing Studies, Northwestern University
  7. 2004
    BA - ArchitectureUniversity of California at Berkeley

Certifications

  1. 2020
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Best Research Abstract (Resident)University of Colorado School of Medicine
  2. 2021
    Best AbstractMountain West Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting
  3. 2020
    Best Poster PresentationMountain West Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting
  4. 2020
    Award for Attaining Highest Score on ASPS Examination among ResidentsUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine
  5. 2019
    Carolyn Pence-Smith Chief Resident of the Year AwardGeneral Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medical Education
  6. 2013
    Second Place Award for Best Oral PresentationArizona Chapter Meeting, American College of Surgeons
  7. 2008
    Volunteer of the Year AwardBurmese Karen Refugees
  8. 2004
    Graduated with High HonorsUniversity of California at Berkeley
  9. 2000
    Dean's List (6 semesters)University of California at Berkeley

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - present
    Resident MemberAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons
  2. 2019 - present
    Resident MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  3. 2018 - 2019
    Quality ChairResidents and Fellows Association, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2013
    International Regional DirectorBGU-CU-MSIH Chapter, American Medical Student Association, Medical School for International Health
  5. 2011 - 2013
    Assistant General SecretaryBGU-CU-MSIH Chapter, American Medical Student Association, Medical School for International Health
  6. 2010 - 2013
    Co-EditorThe Balagan, Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of the Negev
  7. 2010 - 2011
    Chapter PresidentBGU-CU-MSIH Chapter, American Medical Student Association, Medical School for International Health
  8. 2009 - 2010
    Health and Human Rights CoordinatorBGU-CU-MSIH Chapter, Global Health Action Committee, American Medical Student Association
  9. 2009
    General DelegateStanding Committee on Rights and Peace, International Federation of Medical Student Associations (IFMSA), Medical School for International Health
  10. 2003 - 2004
    Chapter PresidentAmerican Institute of Architecture Students

Publications