
Patrick Joseph Byrne MD FACS MBA
Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
Chief, Integrated Surgical Institute; Chair, Head and Neck Surgery Department at Cleveland Clinic. Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. Co-Director, Randolph Capone Cleft Lip and Palate Program. Adjunct Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Dermatology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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9500 Euclid AveA7Cleveland, OH 44195
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Summary
- Patrick Byrne is Chief of the Integrated Surgical Institute (ISI) at Cleveland Clinic, where he leads strategy, quality, and operations for the Institutes seven surgical specialty departments across the Cleveland Clinic's global footprint, including Ohio, Florida, London, and Abu Dhabi. These include Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology, Head and Neck Surgery, Breast Surgery, and Endocrine Surgery.
He also serves as Chair of the Cleveland Clinic Department of Head and Neck Surgery, and Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. A practicing facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Byrne focuses on complex microsurgical facial reconstruction, with a particular focus on the treatment of facial paralysis and skin cancer reconstruction, along with elective facial aesthetic surgery. Dr. Byrne continues to serve as the Co-Director of the Randolph Capone Cleft Lip and Palate Program at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
Dr. Byrne is the President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, he served as Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins, where he directed the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship program. He continues to hold a joint appointment as Adjunct Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Byrne is also an entrepreneur, having founded several companies and devices, and served as Chief Medical Officer and Advisory Board member for several others.
Dr. Byrne earned his MD from the University of California, San Diego, trained in Otolaryngology at the University of Pennsylvania, completed fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, a healthcare management fellowshp from the Advisory Board, and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Education & Training
University of PennsylvaniaMasters, Business Administration, 2013 - 2015
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFellowship, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2000 - 2001
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1995 - 2000
University of California (San Francisco) School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2020 - 2028
MD State Medical License 2001 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2017 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2019 - 2021
MN State Medical License 2000 - 2001
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Human Craniomaxillofacial Allotransplantation
- A New Treatment for Mechanical Nasal Obstruction Start of enrollment: 2018 Oct 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Identification ofGermline Mutation in a Pediatric Patient With Skull Base Meningioma.Khadija Jadun, Harry Lesmana, Pablo F Recinos, Lauren Bokovitz, Patrick Byrne
Journal of Child Neurology. 2026-09-01 - Novel In-Situ "Unzipping" Technique for Harvesting a Tri-Vector Gracilis Free Flap for Dynamic Facial Reanimation in Patients with Facial Paralysis.Neil N Patel, Dane J Genther, Patrick J Byrne
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2026-07-16 - Reconstruction and Facial Reanimation After Temporal Bone Resection: A Multi-Institution Experience.John F Ryan, Stephen P Hadford, Jason C Nellis, Dane J Genther, Michael A Fritz
Head & Neck. 2026-06-04
Journal Articles
- Comparison of Objective Outcomes in Dynamic Lower Facial Surgical ReanimationJason Nellis, Samuel L Oyer, Lisa E Ishii, Patrick J Byrne, JAMA
Press Mentions
Understanding the Rise in Male Facial Plastic Surgery: Insights from AAFPRS President Patrick ByrneMay 13th, 2025
2024’s Biggest Facial Plastic Surgery TrendsFebruary 12th, 2025
New Facial Plastic Surgery Survey Illustrates Impact of GLP-1 Receptor AgonistsFebruary 7th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- American Cleft Palate Craniofacial AssociationMember
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Johns Hopkins Physicianshttp://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/patrick-byrne
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