Department of Surgery

Administrative Assistant: Efe Igbuya
Phone: 416-480-6069
Email: efe.igbuya@sunnybrook.ca

Education:

• M.Sc., 2010, clinical research methods, biostatistics track, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, U.S.
• B.Sc., 1999, life sciences, Queen’s University, Canada
• MD, 2003, Western University, Canada

Appointments and Affiliations:

• Head, Division of Plastic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (2024 to date)
• Affiliate scientist, Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Odette Cancer Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute
• Plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
• Assistant professor, University of Toronto

Research Foci:

• Breast reconstruction outcomes, health-related quality of life
• Surgical education

Research Summary:

Dr. Snell’s research interests include the evaluation and management of patient expectations following breast reconstruction and how patient education can subsequently improve postoperative satisfaction. She is also interested in conducting studies aimed at improving intraoperative education in plastic surgery for trainees by using technology and simulation.

Selected Publications:

See current publications list at PubMed.

1. Cordeiro PG, Snell L, Heerdt A, McCarthy C. Immediate tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction after salvage mastectomy for cancer recurrence following lumpectomy/radiation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012;129(2):341–50.
2. Pusic AL, Klassen AF, Snell L, Cano SJ, McCarthy C, Scott A, Cemal Y, Rubin LR, Cordeiro PG. Measuring and managing patient expectations for breast reconstruction: impact on quality of life and patient satisfaction. Expert Review Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research. 2012;12(2):149–58.
3. Klassen A, Cano S, Scott A, Snell L, Pusic A. Measuring patient-reported outcomes in facial aesthetic patients: development of the face-Q. Facial Plast Surg. 2010;26(4):30–9.
4. Snell L, McCarthy C, Klassen A, Cano S, Rubin L, Hurley K, Montgomery G, Cordeiro, PG, Pusic A. Clarifying the expectations of patients undergoing implant breast reconstruction: a qualitative study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010:126(6):1825–30.

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• Plastic surgery health team
• Immediate breast reconstruction program
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