The Buncke Clinic

Gregory Buncke, MD

Bio

Dr. Greg Buncke is a plastic, hand and microsurgeon. He received his M.D. from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University and did a fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at the Davies Medical Center in San Francisco, where he remains in practice. Dr. Buncke is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of several societies, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Buncke has published numerous articles related to a wide variety of plastic, hand and microsurgery topics.

Board Certification

Plastic Surgery	American Board of Plastic Surgery
Hand Surgery	American Board of Plastic Surgery

Academic Bio

Academic Affiliations

Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated)	Stanford University Medical School
Assistant Clinical Professor (Volunteer)	UCSF Medical School

Societies

Member, American Association of Plastic Surgeons
Member, American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Member, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
Member, American Association for Hand Surgery
Member, California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Education

Type	School	Degree
Undergraduate	University of California, Davis	BSc
Professional Medical	Georgetown University	MD
Residency	Stanford University General Surgery	Resident
Residency	Stanford University Plastic Surgery	Resident
Fellowship	The Buncke Clinic Hand and Microsurgery	Fellow

Selected Recent Publications

Great Toe Transplantation. Forte A, Maita K, Torres-Guzman R, Avila F, Safa B, Buncke G, Buntic R, Watt A. Seminars in plastic surgery. V: 36, 243-252, 2022.
History of Microsurgery: The Legacy of Harry J. Buncke, MD. Buncke G. Seminars in plastic surgery. V: 36, 211-220, 2022.
Clinical Outcomes of Symptomatic Neuroma Resection and Reconstruction with Processed Nerve Allograft. Jain S, Nydick J, Leversedge F, Power D, Styron J, Safa B, Buncke G. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. V: 9, e3832, 2021.
Narrative review of the history of microsurgery in urological practice. Chen M, Buncke G, Turek P. Translational andrology and urology. V: 10, 1780-1791, 2021.
Evidence-Based Approach to Timing of Nerve Surgery: A Review. MacKay B, Cox C, Valerio I, Greenberg J, Buncke G, Evans P, Mercer D, McKee D, Ducic I. Annals of plastic surgery. V: 87, e1-e21, 2021.
A Multicenter Matched Cohort Study of Processed Nerve Allograft and Conduit in Digital Nerve Reconstruction. Leversedge F, Zoldos J, Nydick J, Kao D, Thayer W, MacKay B, McKee D, Hoyen H, Safa B, Buncke G. The Journal of hand surgery. V: 45, 1148-1156, 2020.
Chronic postoperative complications and donor site morbidity after sural nerve autograft harvest or biopsy. Ducic I, Yoon J, Buncke G. Microsurgery. V: 40, 710-716, 2020.
Peripheral nerve repair throughout the body with processed nerve allografts: Results from a large multicenter study. Safa B, Jain S, Desai M, Greenberg J, Niacaris T, Nydick J, Leversedge F, Megee D, Zoldos J, Rinker B, McKee D, MacKay B, Ingari J, Nesti L, Cho M, Valerio I, Kao D, El-Sheikh Y, Weber R, Shores J, Styron J, Thayer W, Przylecki W, Hoyen H, Buncke G. Microsurgery. V: 40, 527-537, 2020.
Use of the subscapular system by maintaining unilateral decubitus placement without repositioning in microvascular free tissue transplantation. Forte A, Oliver J, McRae M, Colasante C, Eells A, Watt A, Buntic R, Buncke G, Safa B. Microsurgery. V: 40, 125-129, 2020.
Recovery of Motor Function after Mixed and Motor Nerve Repair with Processed Nerve Allograft. Safa B, Shores J, Ingari J, Weber R, Cho M, Zoldos J, Niacaras T, Nesti L, Thayer W, Buncke G. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. V: 7, e2163, 2019.
Digit Tip Injuries: Current Treatment and Future Regenerative Paradigms. Miller T, Deptula P, Buncke G, Maan Z. Stem cells international. V: 2019, 9619080, 2019.
Initial Management of Traumatic Digit Amputations: A Retrospective Study of Functional Outcomes. Ngaage L, Oni G, Buntic R, Malata C, Buncke G. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. V: 34, 250-257, 2018.
Fluoroquinolone-Associated Tendinopathy of the Hand and Wrist: A Systematic Review and Case Report. Berger I, Goodwin I, Buncke G. Hand (New York, N.Y.). V: 12, NP121-NP126, 2017.
Use of Processed Nerve Allografts to Repair Nerve Injuries Greater Than 25 mm in the Hand. Rinker B, Zoldos J, Weber R, Ko J, Thayer W, Greenberg J, Leversedge F, Safa B, Buncke G. Annals of plastic surgery. V: 78, S292-S295, 2017.
Autograft Substitutes: Conduits and Processed Nerve Allografts. Safa B, Buncke G. Hand clinics. V: 32, 127-40, 2016.
Outcomes of short-gap sensory nerve injuries reconstructed with processed nerve allografts from a multicenter registry study. Rinker B, Ingari J, Greenberg J, Thayer W, Safa B, Buncke G. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. V: 31, 384-90, 2015.
Microsurgical ear replantation-is venous repair necessary?-A systematic review. Momeni A, Liu X, Januszyk M, Wan D, Buncke G, Buntic R, Parrett B. Microsurgery. V: 36, 345-50, 2016.
Cross-leg flaps: preferred alternative to free flaps? Momeni A, Buntic R, Buncke G. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. V: 218, 308-9, 2014.
Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release using the manos CTR system. Buncke G, McCormack B, Bodor M. Microsurgery. V: 33, 362-6, 2013.
Long-term results and costs of muscle flap coverage with Ilizarov bone transport in lower limb salvage. Lowenberg D, Buntic R, Buncke G, Parrett B. Journal of orthopaedic trauma. V: 27, 576-81, 2013.
Functional outcome following nerve repair in the upper extremity using processed nerve allograft. Cho M, Rinker B, Weber R, Chao J, Ingari J, Brooks D, Buncke G. The Journal of hand surgery. V: 37, 2340-9, 2012.
Microvascular approach to scalp replantation and reconstruction: a thirty-six year experience. Herrera F, Buntic R, Brooks D, Buncke G, Antony A. Microsurgery. V: 32, 591-7, 2012.
Processed nerve allografts for peripheral nerve reconstruction: a multicenter study of utilization and outcomes in sensory, mixed, and motor nerve reconstructions. Brooks D, Weber R, Chao J, Rinker B, Zoldos J, Robichaux M, Ruggeri S, Anderson K, Bonatz E, Wisotsky S, Cho M, Wilson C, Cooper E, Ingari J, Safa B, Parrett B, Buncke G. Microsurgery. V: 32, 1-14, 2012.
Subdivision of the sural nerve: step towards individual facial reanimation. Osinga R, Buncke H, Buncke G, Meuli-Simmen C. Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery. V: 45, 3-7, 2011.
From simple interrupted to complex spiral: a systematic review of various suture techniques for microvascular anastomoses. Alghoul M, Gordon C, Yetman R, Buncke G, Siemionow M, Afifi A, Moon W. Microsurgery. V: 31, 72-80, 2011.
Refining outcomes in dorsal hand coverage: consideration of aesthetics and donor-site morbidity. Parrett B, Bou-Merhi J, Buntic R, Safa B, Buncke G, Brooks D. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. V: 126, 1630-1638, 2010.
How often is the superficial inferior epigastric artery adequate? An observational correlation. Herrera F, Selber J, Buntic R, Brooks D, Buncke G, Antony A. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS. V: 63, e310-1, 2010.
Simultaneous double second toe transplantation for reconstruction of multiple digit loss in traumatic hand injuries. Herrera F, Lee C, Brooks D, Buntic R, Buncke G. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. V: 25, 369-76, 2009.
A recommended protocol for the immediate postoperative care of lower extremity free-flap reconstructions. Rohde C, Howell B, Buncke G, Gurtner G, Levin L, Pu L, Levine J. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. V: 25, 15-9, 2009.
Great toe transplant versus thumb replant for isolated thumb amputation: critical analysis of functional outcome. Rosson G, Buncke G, Buncke H. Microsurgery. V: 28, 598-605, 2008.
Use of circular external fixation to maintain foot position during free tissue transfer to the foot and ankle. Lowenberg D, Sadeghi C, Brooks D, Buncke G, Buntic R. Microsurgery. V: 28, 623-7, 2008.
Management of exposed total knee prostheses with microvascular tissue transfer. Cetrulo C, Shiba T, Friel M, Davis B, Buntic R, Buncke G, Brooks D. Microsurgery. V: 28, 617-22, 2008.
Index finger salvage with replantation and revascularization: revisiting conventional wisdom. Buntic R, Brooks D, Buncke G. Microsurgery. V: 28, 612-6, 2008.
The Dixie Cup technique for salvaging limb length and preserving nerve continuity in the mangled lower extremity. Bodor R, Herrera F, Dickinson J, Buncke G, Buncke H. Annals of plastic surgery. V: 61, 83-7, 2008.
Swimmer's nose deformity. Bodor R, Breithaupt A, Buncke G, Bailey J, Buncke H. Annals of plastic surgery. V: 60, 658-60, 2008.
Simultaneous coverage of two separate dorsal digital defects with a syndactylizing venous free flap. Trovato M, Brooks D, Buntic R, Buncke G. Microsurgery. V: 28, 248-51, 2008.
Patency of radial arteries reconstructed after radial forearm flap harvest. Kiehn M, Brooks D, Lee C, Kind G, Buntic R, Buncke G. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery. V: 23, 347-9, 2007.
Aeromonas hydrophila infection causing delayed vascular thrombosis in a nearly amputated finger. Herrera F, Horton K, Suliman A, Buncke G. The Journal of hand surgery. V: 32, 1058-60, 2007.
Great toe-to-thumb microvascular transplantation after traumatic amputation. Buncke G, Buncke H, Lee C. Hand clinics. V: 23, 105-15, 2007.
Great toe-to-thumb microvascular transplantation. Lee C, Buncke G. Clinics in plastic surgery. V: 34, 223-31, ix, 2007.
Ring avulsion: injury pattern, treatment, and outcome. Brooks D, Buntic R, Kind G, Schott K, Buncke G, Buncke H. Clinics in plastic surgery. V: 34, 187-95, viii, 2007.
Dextran-related complications in head and neck microsurgery: do the benefits outweigh the risks? Buntic R, Brooks D, Buncke H, Buncke G. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. V: 114, 1008; author reply 1008-9, 2004.
Composite tissue allografting (CTA). Buncke H, Lowenberg D, Quatra F, Buncke G, Buntic R, Brooks D. Surgical technology international. V: 11, 292-302, 2003.
Pediatric mutilating hand injuries. Buncke G, Buntic R, Romeo O. Hand clinics. V: 19, 121-31, 2003.
Cross-facial and functional microvascular muscle transplantation for longstanding facial paralysis. Buncke H, Buncke G, Kind G, Buntic R, Brooks D, Chin B. Clinics in plastic surgery. V: 29, 551-66, 2002.
Distraction osteogenesis after toe-to-thumb transplantation. Brooks D, Buncke G, Buncke H. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. V: 109, 2434-8, 2002.
The harvest and clinical application of the superficial peroneal sensory nerve for grafting motor and sensory nerve defects. Buntic R, Buncke H, Kind G, Chin B, Ruebeck D, Buncke G. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. V: 109, 145-51, 2002.
Present Status of Microsurgical Replantation. Buncke H, Buncke G, Lineaweaver W, Oliva A. Surgical technology international. V: I, 357-366, 1991.