William Young Zhu, MD

Dr. Zhu is a WashU Medicine plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He specializes in microsurgical breast reconstruction, including deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) and other perforator flap techniques, as well as the full spectrum of reconstructive and aesthetic
plastic surgery.

He is dedicated to bridging academic medicine and community practice to deliver high-quality, accessible plastic surgery care across the St. Louis and Metro East regions. Dr. Zhu’s patient care philosophy is centered on providing individualized, team-based care that integrates the latest evidence and techniques to achieve both functional and
aesthetic excellence.