LauraAnnMonsonMD

Plastic Surgery • Houston, TX

Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Assistant Professor, Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

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Office
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-824-1000

Fax+1 832-825-9056
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Education & Training

UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, 2011 - 2012
University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2004 - 2011
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2012 - 2025
MI State Medical License 2004 - 2014
PA State Medical License 2011 - 2012
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Plastic surgeon closure is comparable to orthopedic closure when a perioperative optimization protocol is instituted for pediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosis.
Andrew E Grush, Vamsi E Mohan, Michelle G Roy, Heather R Burns, Laura A Monson> ;The Spine Journal. 2024 Mar 1
1 citations
Factors associated with delayed presentation of patients with craniosynostosis.
Michelle G. Roy, Han Zhuang Beh, Andrew M. Ferry, Rami P. Dibbs, Laura A. Monson> ;JAAPA. 2021 Dec 1
Furlow versus straight line repair with intravelar veloplasty: A 7-year single institution experience.
Maryshe S. Zietsman, Michelle G. Roy, Rami P. Dibbs, Matthew J. Davis, Kristina D. Wilson, Edward P. Buchanan, Laura A. Monson> ;JAAPA. 2021 Dec 1
2 citations
Screening pediatric surgical patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rami P. Dibbs, Andrew M. Ferry, Steven C. Mehl, Susannah M. Ferguson, James Versalovic, James J. Dunn, Joyce Enochs, Laura A. Monson, Larry H. Hollier> ;JAAPA. 2021 Oct 1
6 citations
Analysis of adolescent patient satisfaction and well-being following reduction mammaplasty using the BREAST-Q survey.
Matthew J. Davis, Michelle G. Roy, Laura A. Monson> ;Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2021 Jul 6
Cleft Care Packages and the Impact on Postoperative Care Following a Primary Cleft Lip Repair.
Michelle G. Roy, Lesley A. Davies, Diana E Guillen, Jeromie D. Sequitin, Edward P. Buchanan, Renata S. Maricevich, Tuan A. Truong, Laura A. Monson> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2021 Feb 18
17 citations
Favorable postoperative outcomes for children with COVID-19 infection undergoing surgical intervention: Experience at a free-standing children's hospital.
Steven C. Mehl, Jackquelin M. Loera, Sohail R. Shah, Adam M. Vogel, Sara C. Fallon, Chris D. Glover, Laura A. Monson, Joyce Enochs, Larry H. Hollier, Monica E. Lopez> ;Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2021 Jan 27
1 citations
Orthognathic Surgical Treatment in a Patient With Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome.
Rami P. Dibbs, Anjali Raghuram, Michelle G. Roy, Matthew G. Kaufman, Laura A. Monson> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2020 Jan 20
Spontaneous Mediastinal Abscess and Sternal Cleft in the Medically Complex Neonate.
Claire J. Wiggins, Robert F. Dempsey, Laura A. Monson> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2019 Sep 1
1 citations
Cervical Stenosis in Non-Syndromic Pierre Robin Sequence.
Amjed Abu-Ghname, Mohamad Masoumy, Laura A. Monson> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2019 Jul 5
19 citations
Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis.
Robert F Dempsey, Laura A Monson, Renata S Maricevich, Tuan A Truong, Shola Olarunnipa, Sandi K Lam, Robert C Dauser, Larry H Hollier Jr, Edward P Buchanan> ;Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2019 Apr 1
10 citations
Speech Outcomes After LeFort I Advancement Among Cleft Lip and Palate Patients
Kelly P. Schultz, Tara L. Braun, Cristina Hernandez, Kristina D. Wilson, Ellen E Moore, John O Wirthlin, Robert F. Dempsey, Edward P. Buchanan, Laura A. Monson> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2019 Feb 1
27 citations
Safety Outcomes in Endoscopic Versus Open Repair of Metopic Craniosynostosis.
Tara L. Braun, Bradley S. Eisemann, Olushola B. Olorunnipa, Edward P. Buchanan, Laura A. Monson> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2018 Jun 1
4 citations
Insurance Appeals for Pediatric Reconstructive Surgery: A Micro Cost Analysis and How-to Guide
Tara L. Braun, Joseph L Braun, Cristina Hernandez, Laura A. Monson> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2018 Mar 1
6 citations
Radioprotection With Amifostine Enhances Bone Strength and Regeneration and Bony Union in a Rat Model of Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis.
Catherine N. Tchanque-Fossuo, Alexis Donneys, Sagar S. Deshpande, Deniz Sarhaddi, Noah S. Nelson, Laura A. Monson, Sara E. Dahle, Steve A. Goldstein, Steven R. Buchman> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2017 Sep 1
3 citations
Shared Medical Appointments for Adolescent Breast Reduction.
Tara L. Braun, Matthew G. Kaufman, Cristina Hernandez, Laura A. Monson> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2017 Sep 1
102 citations
A Standard Set of Outcome Measures for the Comprehensive Appraisal of Cleft Care
Alexander C. Allori, Thomas Kelley, John G. Meara, Albert A, Krishnamurthy Bonanthaya, Kathy Chapman, Michael L. Cunningham, John Daskalogiannakis, Henriëtte H.W. de G...> ;The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2017 Sep 1
7 citations
Complete Resolution of Papilledema in Syndromic Craniosynostosis with Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction.
Melissa A. LoPresti, Edward P. Buchanan, Veeral Shah, Caroline M Hadley, Laura A. Monson, Sandi Lam> ;Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences. 2017 Apr 1
31 citations
Virtual surgical planning and 3D printing in repeat calvarial vault reconstruction for craniosynostosis: technical note
Melissa A. LoPresti, Bradley Daniels, Edward P. Buchanan, Laura A. Monson, Sandi Lam> ;Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics. 2017 Feb 3
14 citations
Tissue Expansion in Children.
Tara L. Braun, Kristy L. Hamilton, Laura A. Monson, Edward P. Buchanan, Larry H. Hollier> ;Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 2016 Nov 1
5 citations
Amifostine Treatment Mitigates the Damaging Effects of Radiation on Distraction Osteogenesis in the Murine Mandible.
Laura A. Monson, Noah S. Nelson, Alexis Donneys, Aaron S. Farberg, Catherine N. Tchanque-Fossuo, Sagar S. Deshpande, Steven R. Buchman> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2016 Aug 1
1 citations
Sternal Wound Salvage in Post-Transplant Adolescents: Omental Flap Reconstruction in Patients With Prior Abdominal Surgery.
Brent B. Pickrell, Jeffrey S. Coursen, Jose Ruben Rodriguez, Laura A. Monson> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2016 Jun 1
9 citations
Isolated Unilateral Frontosphenoidal Craniosynostosis: A Rare Cause of Anterior Plagiocephaly.
Brent B. Pickrell, Sandi Lam, Laura A. Monson> ;The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2015 Sep 1
36 citations
Prenatal Identification of Pierre Robin Sequence: A Review of the Literature and Look towards the Future.
Matthew G. Kaufman, Christopher I. Cassady, Charles H. Hyman, Wesley Lee, Mehernoor F. Watcha, Helena Karlberg Hippard, Olutoyin A. Olutoye, David Y. Khechoyan, Laura ...> ;Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy. 2015 May 8
18 citations
Treatment Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine on Postoperative Analgesia after Cleft Palate Repair
Talal A. Kayyal, Erik M. Wolfswinkel, William M. Weathers, Samantha J. Capehart, Laura A. Monson, Edward P. Buchanan, Chris D. Glover> ;Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction. 2014 Jun 1
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Hospital Affiliations

St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical CenterHouston, Texas
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, Texas