Affiliation: University Health Network and University of Toronto

Dr. Siba Haykal is a surgeon-scientist at the University Health Network (UHN) as well as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Haykal is also a double board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon possessing a subspecialty in microsurgery. She graduated from medical school (University of Ottawa) as class valedictorian and silver medalist (second highest mark in her graduating class). Her clinical work focuses on complex, oncological reconstruction and microsurgical reconstruction of the breast, head & neck, and extremities. Her research centers on tissue-engineered techniques for tracheal reconstruction and the immunology of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA). Dr. Haykal is considered a foremost expert in the clinical field of lymphedema with several peer-reviewed grants, publications in high-impact medical journals in addition to important keynote presentations at various, prominent educational institutions. She is also the recipient of numerous awards for her clinical, academic and research work. These include the American Society for Reconstruction Microsurgery – Women in Microsurgery Travel Scholarship, the Early Career Award, the Young Alumni Award of Excellence, and the Hugh G. Thomson Humanitarian Award. Lastly, Dr. Haykal also enjoys mentoring students and residents in her role as Director of Senior Resident Education.