Planning Committee

Michael Desvigne

MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS
Plastic surgeon
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital

Dr. Michael N. Desvigne is a true plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has chosen to dedicate his expertise to reconstructive surgery, specifically wound reconstruction. Dr, Desvigne believes performing reconstructive surgery has made him a better wound healing clinician and managing complex wounds has made him a better reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Desvigne brings a wealth of experience from a variety of disciplines. He is board certified in plastic surgery, general surgery, wound care and hyperbaric medicine. With this quadruple certification he approaches each wound problem with a staircase approach including surgical and nonsurgical solutions.

Dr. Desvigne is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Academy of Wound Specialists, Wound Healing Society and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. He is a world-renowned lecturer and consultant in wound healing technologies. He has created multiple programs for inpatient and outpatient centers of excellence in wound care, with a focus on the continuum of care.

2027 Sessions

Accredited Industry-Supported Pre-Conference: NPWT Innovations in Practice Across the Care Continuum: A Hands-on Workshop

  • ISS Speaker
    • Karen Bauer
    • Kara Couch
    • Michael Desvigne
    • Paul Kim
    • Emily Greenstein
Industry-Supported Pre-Conference

First to Podium Presentations

  • Moderator
    • Michael Desvigne
  • Presenter
    • William Tettelbach
    • Charles Andersen
    • Andrew Mearns-Spragg
    • Debarati Chattopadhyay

Accredited Industry-Supported Symposium Lunch: Placental and Dermal Tissues in Practice: Intersecting Clinical Evidence, Application Across Wound Etiologies, and Reimbursement

  • ISS Speaker
    • Michael Desvigne
    • Edward Lee
    • Evan Adler
    • Jimmy Chim
Industry-Supported Symposia

Skin Substitutes and Blood-Derived Products: Working Together for Patient Outcomes

  • Moderator/Presenter
    • Michael Desvigne
  • Co-Presenter
    • Kara Couch

Innovation Theater Dinner: Simplifying Clinical Workflow with a Novel All-in-One Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Dressing (non-accredited/non-approved for CECH)

  • Presenter (IT)
    • Emily Greenstein
    • Catherine Milne
    • Michael Desvigne
Innovation Theater

SAWC Plenary Session: The Art and Science of Debridement: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

  • Co-Presenter
    • Michael Desvigne
    • Marjana Tomic-Canic
  • Moderator/Presenter
    • Susie Seaman
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