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Ryan Heffelfinger, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Philadelphia, PA

Ryan Heffelfinger MD FACS

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery


Professor, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ

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  • 925 Chestnut St., 7th FloorJefferson Facial PlasticsPhiladelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone+1 215-955-6760

  • Fax+1 215-955-7503

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Summary

  • Ryan Heffelfinger, MD, is a Philadelphia-based otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery, including microvascular and facial plastic surgery. He completed his medical education and otolaryngology training at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and a fellowship in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery at UCLA. He has been at Jefferson since 2006, where he currently is a Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Head and Neck Microvascular Surgery, and the Jefferson Facial Nerve Center. He is the Co-Director of Jefferson's facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship. His expertise includes facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, facial nerve disorders, cosmetic surgery of the face and neck, and microvascular surgery. Dr. Heffelfinger is also an accomplished author with several academic publications and has been recognized with awards such as Jefferson Medical College's Dean's Award for Excellence in Education.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2005 - 2006
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2001 - 2005
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2000 - 2001
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2000
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityB.S., Biology, 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alexis I. DuPont High School Academic Hall of Fame 2012
  • Dean's Award for Excellence in Education Jefferson Medical College, 2011
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2011-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Laser Treatment of Skin Texture and Fine Line Etching  
    Grunebaum LD, Murdock J, Hoosien GE, Heffelfinger RN, Lee WW, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 5/1/2011
  • Photoaging  
    Grunebaum JD, Heffelfinger RN, Current Problems in Dermatology, 1/1/2011
  • Management of traumatic facial nerve injuries  
    Greywoode JD, Ho HH, Artz GJ, Heffelfinger RN, Facial Plastic Surg, 12/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Beginner's Training in Microvascular Surgery: From Simple Suturing Exercises to Practicing Microvascular Anastomosis in the Rat.
    Gordin E, Daniero J, Heffelfinger RN, the Annual Meeting of the AAFPRS, Boston, MA, 9/1/2010

Lectures

  • Facial Injuries in Sport. 
    6/18/2013
  • Current Trends in Facelift Surgery. 
    Philadelphia, PA - 4/20/2013
  • W-plasty and Z-plasty. 
    Newark, NJ - 10/27/2012
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