Contact Information
Primary Office Location
Children's Hospital Colorado Plastic Surgery
13123 E. 16th Avenue
B467
Aurora, CO 80045-7106
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Ph: 720-777-6409
Fax: 720-777-7272
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Medical Education and Training
Education:
Yale University School of Medicine, Medicine, 1992
Internship:
University of Washington, General Surgery, 1994
Residency:
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery, 2002
University of Washington, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 1999
Fellowship:
University of Oviedo, Head and Neck Oncology, 2000
National Institute of Deafness and Communication D, Neurophysiology of the Larynx, 1993
Areas of Interest
Areas of Interest
Clinical Interest for Patients
As a Plastic Surgeon, I specialize in reconstructive surgery for pediatric patients with clefts, traumatic injuries (i.e. facial fractures and soft tissue wounds) of the face, congenital or traumatic soft tissue abnormalities of the body or extremities, and reconstructive surgery after cancer. With additional training and Board-Certification as an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon), I have a special interest and expertise in nasal surgery, ear surgery (i.e. otoplasty and microtia), and cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the scalp, face, and neck. I also have an adult cosmetic and reconstructive practice at University of Colorado Hospital which focuses on complex reconstruction and microvascular surgery after cancer surgery.
Volunteer Activities
I am a plastic surgeon for Children of the Americas, Inc., a nonprofit medical group that provides surgical care to the children of Guatemala.
Recognition/Awards
America's Top Doctors, Plastic Surgery
Awarding Body: Castle Connoly's Guide
Date: 1/1/2012
America's Top Doctors, Plastic Surgery
Awarding Body: Castle Connoly's Guide
Date: 1/1/2011
Denver's Top Doctors, Plastic Surgery (Head and Neck)
Awarding Body: 5280 Magazine
Date: 1/1/2011
Top Doctors, Plastic Surgery
Awarding Body: U.S. News
Date: 1/1/2011
Top Doctors in Plastic Surgery
Awarding Body: Castle Connoly’s
Date: 1/1/2009
Top Doctors in Plastic Surgery
Awarding Body: Castle Connoly’s
Date: 1/1/2008
Top Doctors in Plastic Surgery
Awarding Body: Castle Connoly’s
Date: 1/1/2007
Teaching
Research & Grants
Research Interest for Patients
My research activities have focused on the clinical epidemiology of head and neck cancer and the effectiveness of different reconstructive and treatment interventions for pediatric and adult patients. Issues of quality of life and cost-effectiveness have also been basic themes. My clinical research focuses on functional outcomes after head and neck reconstruction, complex clinical outcomes after pediatric and adult facial fracture management, facial reanimation, and the genetics of facial clefting. I have published over 60 articles and book chapters in Plastic Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery and Cleft-Craniofacial Surgery.
