Saif Badran, MD, PhD, FRCS

Reconstructive Surgeon

Saif Badran

Appointment Options

Whether you’re seeking a new patient appointment or exploring treatment options and looking for a second opinion, our Siteman care coordinators are ready to assist you.

My Locations

Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

On WashU Medicine Campus
1 Children's Place, St. Louis, MO 63110
Center for Advanced Medicine

Center for Advanced Medicine

On WashU Medicine Campus
4921 Parkview Place, Saint Louis, MO 63110

Expertise & Training

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Saif Badran, MD, PhD, FRCS, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon from Siteman Cancer Center, discusses his approach to breast reconstruction and patient care. Dr. Badran finds it deeply rewarding to help patients move from fear and uncertainty to confidence and satisfaction through breast reconstruction. With a wide range of surgical options available, he emphasizes clear communication and personalized care to find the best fit for each patient's goals. He believes strongly in involving both patients and their families in medical decision, recognizing that every individual is unique.

Clinical Expertise

  • Breast reconstruction

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery Adjunct Faculty, Division of Surgical Sciences, Department of Surgery, WashU Medicine

Board Certification

  • 2024: American Board of Plastic Surgery

Training

  • 2016: Internship, Medicine and Surgery, Jordan Hospital and Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
  • 2016: Surgical Intern, General Surgery, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
  • 2022: Plastic Surgery Residency, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
  • 2023: Microsurgery Fellowship, WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Education

  • 2015: MD, The University of Jordan College of Medicine, Amman, Jordan
  • 2023: PhD. Qatar University College of Medicine, Qatar
  • 2024: FRCS, The Royal College of Surgeon of England, London, England

Research & Selected Publications

Optimizing Postoperative Mobility: A Review of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocols for Pedicled Flap-Based Pelvic Reconstructions
Authors:

Chryssofos SZ, Jeong D, Sacks JM, Tung TH, Badran S

Journal & Year:

J Reconstr Microsurg | 2025

Evaluating SnapshotNIR for Tissue Oxygenation Measurement Across Skin Types After Mastectomy
Authors:

Badran S, Saffari S, Moritz WR, one or more additional authors omitted Sacks JM

Journal & Year:

Bioengineering (Basel) | 2025

Efficacy of closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy in abdominal-based autologous breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:

Abul A, Abel A, Al-Saffar M, Iskeirjeh S, Badran S

Journal & Year:

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg | 2025

Autologous breast reconstruction in patients with primary hypercoagulability disorders
Authors:

Fadell NR, He K, Boukind A, one or more additional authors omitted Badran S

Journal & Year:

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg | 2025

The Utility of Indocyanine Green Angiography in Breast Reconstruction to Detect Mastectomy Skin Flap Necrosis and Free Flap Perfusion: An Umbrella Review
Authors:

Fadell N, Laurent F, Sanka SA, one or more additional authors omitted Badran S

Journal & Year:

Bioengineering (Basel) | 2024