Dr. Travis Miller

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Travis Miller is a fellowship-trained plastic reconstructive surgeon at Stanford Health Care and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. He specializes in plastic surgery from head to toe, including extensive training in hand microsurgery. His clinical practice treats numerous conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, wrist fractures, and arthritis. He is particularly focused on complex reconstruction using both local tissues and free tissue transfer techniques. Dr. Miller also has a special interest in peripheral nerve surgery, addressing issues like nerve compression syndromes and traumatic injuries. He strives to help patients achieve both functional and cosmetic goals in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Miller earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, graduating at the top of his class, and completed his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford. He has also pursued a fellowship in Hand Microsurgery at the University of Washington and has an extensive background in research, having contributed to the development of patented medical devices and authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in respected journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

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.