
Daniel Youngwhan Cho MD PhD (He/Him)
Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Assistant Professor, Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery
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600 Highland AveMadison, WI 53792
Phone+1 608-263-8090
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Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, 2021 - 2022
- University of WashingtonChief Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2020 - 2021
- University of WashingtonResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2015 - 2021
- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 2015, MD
- Brown UniversityScM, Biotechnology, 2011 - 2012
- Brown UniversityPhD, Polymer Chemistry, 2009 - 2012
- Brown UniversityScB, Biochemistry, 2003 - 2007
- Brown UniversityAB, Visual Art, 2003 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- WI State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 2021 - 2022
- WA State Medical License 2015 - 2021
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Academic Scholar Award American Association of Plastic Surgeons, 2024
- McCarthy Visiting Scholar Award American Society of Craniofacial Surgery, 2022
- Junior Investigator Award American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 2022
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- How Informed are Visiting Medical Students? A Content Analysis of Online Information Regarding Plastic Surgery Away Rotations.Rose S Maisner, Madeline Tierney, Sarah M Thornton, Jessieka Knazze, Stephen Ortmann
Journal of Surgical Education. 2025-09-01 - Eyeing Risks: A Critical Analysis of the Use of Periorbital Steroids in Fronto-orbital Advancement.Daniel Y Cho, Jessica D Blum, Nicole Kurnik, Jordan W Swanson, Srinivas M Susarla
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2025-07-01 - Ptosis and Craniosynostosis: Revisiting Syndromic and Surgical Associations.Nicholas A Han, Philip D Tolley, Aaron T Zhao, Allison C Hu, Isabel A Ryan
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2025-05-13
Journal Articles
- Human tails: Interdisciplinary treatment for dorsal cutaneous appendages and associated spectrum of spinal dysraphismPetra M. Klinge, Daniel Cho, Helena O. Taylor, Clinton S. Morrison, Craig B. Birgfeld, Stephen R. Sullivan, Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 11/2019
Press Mentions
- Cho Lab Receives D2P SEED Funding to Develop App to Detect Birth Defects of the SkullJuly 8th, 2025
- Cho Lab Receives Funding from the Draper Technology Innovation FundMarch 28th, 2025
- Innovator Profile: Dr. Daniel ChoFebruary 17th, 2025
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Grant Support
- PSF/ASMS Combined Pilot GrantPlastic Surgery Foundation/American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons2023–2024
- Wisconsin State Economic Engagement and Development FundUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonPresent
- Draper Technology Innovation FundUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonPresent
- Academic Scholar AwardAmerican Association of Plastic SurgeryPresent
- ASERF Research GrantThe Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research FoundationPresent
Committees
- Program 2024 Task Force, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 2022 - Present
- Program Committee, Plastic Surgery Research Council 2022 - Present
- Resident Curriculum Development Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons/Plastic Surgery Foundation 2020 - Present
- Researcher Education Subcommittee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons/Plastic Surgery Foundation 2019 - Present
- Best Paper Committee, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery 2018 - Present
- Evidence-Based Medicine Workgroup, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2021 - 2022
- Founding Member, Archives of Plastic Surgery Ambassador Program 2021 - 2022
- Emerging Trends Subcommittee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2019 - 2022
- Resident Advisory Board, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2019 - 2022
- Co-Chair, University of Washington Housestaff Quality and Safety Committee 2019 - 2021
- Regenerative Medicine Subcommittee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2019 - 2021
Professional Memberships
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- American Society of Maxillofacial SurgeonsMember
- American Society of Craniofacial SurgeonsMember
- American Physician Scientists AssociationMember
- Plastic Surgery Research CouncilMember
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial AssociationMember
Industry Relationships
- Chief Executive Officer, CranioSure2023 - Present
- Senior Scientist, NuLabel Technologies, Inc.Polymer Chemistry2011 - 2013
- Scientific Consultant, BioTree Systems, Inc.Angiogenesis Biology2009 - 2011
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