Assistant Professor of Surgery, McGill University
MUHC Staff Surgeon – Royal Victoria Hospital Team
Dr. Tyler Safran is a dual‑fellowship‑trained, board‑certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and complex oncologic reconstruction. He completed his MD and MSc at McGill, residency at the MUHC, an ASAPS‑credentialed aesthetic fellowship at USC, and a breast reconstruction/microsurgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.
Author of 80+ publications, he emphasizes shared decision‑making, stepwise planning, and techniques that support natural contour, efficient recovery, and durable balance.
Academic title(s):
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Email address:
tyler.safran [at] mcgill.ca
Phone:
514-934-1934, Ext. 35194
Department:
Surgery
Division:
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Degree(s):
MD, M.Sc, FRCSC
Location:
McGill University Health Centre (MUHC - Glen) - Royal Victoria Hospital
Group:
Currently Recruiting
- M.Sc. Students
- M.Sc. Non-Thesis projects
Research areas:
- Surgical Outcomes and Quality
- Regenerative Medicine
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Technology
Current research:
- Outcomes in breast reconstruction
- Novel technologies
- Injectables and non-surgical treatments
- Nanofat and novel uses of fat grating
Clinical Interests:
- Breast Reconstruction
- Aesthetic & Body Contouring Surgery
- Complex Oncologic Reconstruction
- Revisional Breast Surgery
- Microsurgery