Lynn Damitz, M.D., FACS

Dr. Damitz '89 currently serves as the Chief of the University of North Carolina Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Director of Aesthetic Surgery and a Professor of Surgery. In addition, Dr. Damitz is active in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) where she currently serves as the Board Vice President of Health Policy and Advocacy. In addition, she serves as the Secretary of the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. In Fall 2020, Dr. Damitz was honored with the Ethel F. and James A. Valone, MD, Distinguished Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Her accomplishments now include this prestigious endowed professorship at UNC.

 

After graduating from Notre Dame, she earned her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in 1993. She then completed her general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at UNC. She also completed a general plastic surgery fellowship with Charlotte Plastic Surgery, and a breast and aesthetic fellowship with Nashville Plastic Surgery.

As an adjunct professor for the Hillebrand Center at Notre Dame, Dr. Damitz offers clinical insights for student training and partners on common research interests for compassionate care in medicine. Her professional specialty areas include facial and body aesthetics, breast and oncologic reconstruction, general reconstructive surgery of the face and body, and facial trauma.

 

She has held various roles in the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Eastern North Carolina and currently serves as an active board member.