Sigrid Blome-Eberwein, MD
Principal Investigator

Dr. Sigrid A. Blome-Eberwein has established a remarkable career as a medical professional, specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery with a particular focus on burn care. She has held significant positions since the beginning of her career, following her medical education at Freie Universität Berlin and subsequent residencies in general surgery and plastic reconstructive and hand surgery at prestigious institutions in the United States and Germany. As an attending surgeon, Dr. Blome-Eberwein has been instrumental in advancing burn care techniques, evident in her role as the Associate Medical Director at the Regional Burn Center at Lehigh Valley Health Network. Her extensive research in burn surgery, pain control, and reconstructive techniques highlights her commitment to medical innovation and patient care.

Over the years, Dr. Blome-Eberwein's contributions to the field have been recognized through multiple awards, such as the Medical Staff Physician Research Award and several Service Star Awards from Lehigh Valley Health Network for her dedication to patient education and exceptional care. Her leadership extends beyond clinical practice into academia, where she serves as a faculty member and mentor at several institutions, and she has been a prolific contributor to professional journals and conferences on topics ranging from laser treatments for burn scars to innovative surgical practices. Her work not only enhances the quality of life for burn survivors but also furthers the knowledge and techniques available to her colleagues in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.