Andrew Gassman, MD

Dr. Gassman joined the PRMA team in January 2021.  He is a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction surgeon. Dr. Gassman earned his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois.  He completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California and a general surgery residency, as Chief of Surgical Resident Education, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood Illinois. Following his residency, Dr. Gassman completed his fellowship in breast and reconstructive microsurgery, with a subspecialty in facial reanimation at UTSW Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Dallas, Texas.

An active researcher with a number of publications, book chapters and abstracts, Dr. Gassman's clinical research interests include pain reduction after breast reconstruction, enhanced recovery pathway after complex reconstruction, and multi free flap breast reconstruction and perforator free flap reconstruction. Dr. Gassman’s also has a passion for teaching and has spent many years as an associate professor teaching future plastic surgeons advanced breast reconstruction techniques.

Dr. Gassman's expertise covers all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

He is a member of the American Society of Reconstructive Micorsurgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Research Council, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society and the American College of Surgeons.

"I am excited to join this amazing team and extend my heart for service in the San Antonio community," says Dr. Gassman. "I am passionate about autologous reconstruction and believe the highest form of reconstruction is replacing like with like."

In his spare time, Dr. Gassman enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, and getting creative in the kitchen.