Mission

The Department of Plastic Surgery adheres to the mission, vision, and credo of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Vanderbilt University Medical Center has built a strong reputation as a leader in medical education, research and patient care throughout the Southeast and the nation over the course of its history. It is our mission to bring the full measure of human knowledge, talent, and compassion to bear on the healing of the sickness and injury and the advancement of health and wellness through programs in patient care, education, and research.

Mission:

• Service to our patients and the health care needs of our communities is our highest priority.
• We affirm that optimal patient care rests firmly on a commitment to the highest standards in education and research.

Vision:

• Service to our patients and our communities
• Education and research
• Respect for our patients and for each other
• Quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
• Collaboration and caring
• Careful use of our resources

Credo:

• We provide excellence in health care for all of our patients.
• We treat patients and each other as we wish to be treated.
• We continuously evaluate and improve our performance.