Medical Advisors

Michael J. Christie, MD

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery • Nashville, TN

Dr. Michael Christie is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint reconstruction and infection prevention in complex total-joint procedures. He contributes critical expertise to PhaseOne’s orthopedic research and product validation programs.

Dennis C. Hammond, MD

Specialty: Plastic Surgery & Reconstructive Surgery • Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dr. Dennis Hammond is a world-renowned plastic surgeon recognized for his contributions to breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery. He provides PhaseOne with expert insight into surgical infection prevention and implant-related wound healing.

Mindy Haws, MD, FACS

Specialty: Plastic Surgery • Nashville, Tennessee

Dr. Mindy Haws is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast and body procedures, known for her focus on patient safety and women’s health advocacy. She provides PhaseOne with insight into infection prevention in outpatient and aesthetic surgical settings.

Herluf Lund, MD, FACS

Specialty: Plastic Surgery • St.Louis, Missouri

Dr. Herluf Lund is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized for his expertise in complex breast and body procedures and his leadership within multiple surgical societies. He advises PhaseOne on wound-healing outcomes and product integration into the OR.

  • Lead Advisor - Operations & Product Innovation

    Dr. Christie is founder of the Southern Joint Replacement Institute and former Director of Joint Replacement at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has performed thousands of complex hip and knee reconstructions and published widely on surgical infection control. His clinical testimonial for PhaseOne is featured in the company’s educational video series for surgeons.

  • Specialty: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery • Grand Rapids, Michigan

    A founding member of Partners in Plastic Surgery of West Michigan, Dr. Hammond has authored numerous textbook chapters and peer-reviewed papers on breast reconstruction techniques and surgical outcomes. He previously served as Professor of Plastic Surgery at Michigan State University and lectures internationally on implant technology, tissue health, and infection control.

  • Specialty: Plastic Surgery • Nashville, Tennessee

    Co-founder of The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, Dr. Haws has been recognized nationally for excellence in patient outcomes and education. She serves on multiple Aesthetic Society committees and lectures on clinical innovation, peri-operative safety, and holistic approaches to surgical recovery.

  • Specialty: Plastic Surgery • St. Louis, Missouri

    As a past president of the Aesthetic Society and partner at St. Louis Surgery Center, Dr. Lund has authored numerous publications on surgical outcomes and infection control. His experience in safety, aesthetics, and post-operative care informs PhaseOne’s surgeon education and adoption initiatives

Bruce Van Natta, MD

Specialty: Plastic Surgery • Indianapolis, Indiana

Dr. Bruce Van Natta brings more than 30 years of clinical experience in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery to the PhaseOne Advisory Board, offering guidance on surgical best practices and infection-reduction protocols.

  • Specialty: Plastic Surgery • Indianapolis, Indiana

    Founder of Meridian Plastic Surgeons in Indianapolis, Dr. Van Natta has been a principal investigator on numerous clinical device trials and is an educator for several global implant manufacturers. He lectures extensively on surgical safety, tissue management, and implant science, bringing practical surgeon perspective to PhaseOne’s clinical strategy.