Dr. Peter Lorenz

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Peter Lorenz is a Professor in the Division of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. He completed his medical education at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, followed by a General Surgery Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and a Plastic Reconstructive Surgery residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He also completed a Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital of Stanford. His research focuses on the molecular regulation of scarless skin wound healing and the use of fat-derived stem cells in tissue engineering. Dr. Lorenz has a strong clinical interest in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, along with reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He is the Director of the Scarless Skin Repair Laboratory, where his team studies the interactions between fetal and adult skin cells and their applications in chronic wound therapy. He has received grants from the National Institutes of Health for his work in scarless wound healing and is a respected member of various professional societies in the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Lorenz has also held significant administrative roles and earned several teaching awards for his contributions to medical education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Leader in the Division of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, focusing on craniofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery.

Awards

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Leslie Hovey Teaching Award

Courses

SURG 299 SURG 399 SURG 370 SURG 208 SURG 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.