In this episode of The Confidence Doc, Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with Dr. Andrew Elkwood, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the nation’s leading experts in nerve reconstruction surgery. Practicing in Red Bank, New Jersey, Dr. Elkwood has dedicated his career to restoring function and relieving chronic pain for patients with some of the most complex nerve injuries—especially in the pelvis, upper extremities, and face.

Together, they discuss what nerve reconstruction really means, how it helps patients suffering from paralysis and chronic pain, and why these procedures are often misunderstood or overlooked in the medical community.

The conversation also dives into Dr. Elkwood’s role in founding the Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA)—a groundbreaking “privademic” model that brings academic-level innovation into private practice, giving surgeons resources to collaborate, research, and deliver world-class outcomes for patients.

This episode covers:

• What nerve reconstruction is and how it changes lives
• Why pelvic nerve surgery is one of the most unique areas of plastic surgery
• The challenges patients face in finding specialized care
• How insurance companies view innovative procedures—and how surgeons fight for patients
• The story behind ARSA and its mission to merge private practice with academic excellence
• The future of reconstructive surgery and why collaboration matters more than ever

Whether you’re a patient, physician, or medtech enthusiast, this episode shines a light on the incredible innovation happening in reconstructive plastic surgery.

🔗 Dr. Andrew Elkwood – Social / Contact Info & Bio

Social / Web Presence:

• Facebook: Dr. Andrew Elkwood, Shrewsbury NJ 
• Practice website (The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction / Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance - ARSA)
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