Joseph Lopez MD MBA (He/Him)
Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Chief of Pediatric Head/Neck Surgery
265 E Rollins StSuite 4700Orlando, FL 32804
Fax+1 407-821-3656
Overview of Dr. Lopez
Dr. Joseph Lopez is a plastic surgeon based in Orlando, FL, specializing in head and neck, pediatric craniofacial, and pediatric plastic surgery. He earned his MD from Harvard Medical School in 2013 and completed his integrated plastic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins University/University of Maryland by 2020. His advanced training includes fellowships in head & neck surgical oncology/microvascular reconstruction at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and craniomaxillofacial/cleft surgery at Yale Children's Hospital. He also holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and Administration from Harvard Business School. Since 2022, Dr. Lopez has served as the Section Chief at AdventHealth for Children. His expertise extends to conditions like schwannoma, dermoid cyst, and neuroblastoma, among others. He has contributed to several publications, focusing on innovations in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Education & Training
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2021 - 2022
Yale Childrens HospitalCraniomaxillofacial/Cleft Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, 2020 - 2021
Johns Hopkins University/University of MarylandResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2013 - 2020
Harvard Business SchoolMBA, Healthcare Management & Administration , 2011 - 2013
Stanford UniversityBA, Human Biology - Immunology, 2007 - 2013
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2028
NY State Medical License 2021 - 2023
CT State Medical License 2020 - 2022
MD State Medical License 2014 - 2022
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Consensus recommendations in the management of jaw (gnathic) osteosarcoma.Matthew S Dietz, Lara E Davis, Pinki K Prasad, Shauna R Campbell, John D Reith
Cancer. 2026-03-01 - A Primer for Pediatric Plastic Surgeons on Pediatric Head and Neck Malignancies: Part III-Common Management Strategies for Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors.Daniel Najafali, Michael Pozin, Benjamin Oakes, Simo Kraguljac, Jordan Whittles
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2026-02-23 - A Primer for Pediatric Plastic Surgeons on Pediatric Head and Neck Malignancies: Part IV-Common Disease-Specific Management Strategies for Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors.Michael Pozin, Daniel Najafali, Benjamin Oakes, Simo Kraguljac, Jordan Whittles
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2026-01-22
Press Mentions
Groundbreaking Study Uncovers Dramatic Rise in Childhood Head and Neck Cancer, and Girls Are Most at RiskNovember 4th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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