Derrick C. Wan MD
Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Professor of Surgery Director of Maxillofacial Surgery, LPCH Hagey Family Faculty Scholar in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine
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300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-723-4000
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Summary
- Dr. Derrick Wan is a plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Stanford Health Care and Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in pediatric craniofacial plastic surgery and plastic & reconstructive microsurgery and is experienced in microsurgery, pediatric plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric craniofacial reconstruction.
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2009 - 2010- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2007 - 2009
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2001 - 2002
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2003 - 2026
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Comparative Analysis of Hospital Charges in Infants With Robin Sequence: Nonsurgical Orthodontic Airway Plate Versus Surgical Mandibular Distraction.Kelsi N Krakauer, Christopher R Forrest, Joo-Young Park, Jianhao Zhang, Marie Olivares
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2026-05-29 - Psychosocial Outcomes of the Stanford Orthodontic Airway Plate (OAP) Treatment in Caregivers and Children With Pierre Robin Sequence.Connor S Wagner, HyeRan Choo, Christopher R Forrest, Derrick C Wan, Joo-Young Park
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2026-05-22 - Metabolic Effects on Wound Healing.Hanqi Yao, Michelle F Griffin, Serena L Jing, Danae S Kawamoto-Duran, Jaden G Tarter
Advances in Wound Care. 2026-04-10
Journal Articles
- Mechanoresponsive Stem Cells Acquire Neural Crest Fate in Jaw RegenerationRyan C Ransom, Michael L Lopez, Ophir D Klein, Derrick C Wan, Michael T Longaker, Nature
Press Mentions
- Two Patients, One Lifesaving ProcedureOctober 23rd, 2020
Fat Grafting Improves Range of Motion in Limbs Damaged by Radiation TherapyDecember 3rd, 2019
Study Identifies Stem Cell That Gives Rise to New Bone, Cartilage in HumansSeptember 24th, 2018
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