Shai Michael Rozen MD F.A.C.S.
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Shai Rozen, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and a Facial Plastic Surgeon based in Dallas, TX. He is Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas. He is the Director of The Facial Palsy Program, Director of Microsurgery, and Vice-Chair of Research and Development.
1801 Inwood RoadDallas, TX 75390
Fax+1 214-645-2354
Overview of Dr. Rozen
Dr. Shai M. Rozen, MD is a Professor and Vice-Chair of Research and Development in the Department of Plastic Surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and Director of the Microsurgery and Facial Palsy Program — one of the largest facial reanimation programs in the United States.
Dr. Rozen specializes in facial paralysis, synkinesis, microsurgery, advanced facelift and neck lift surgery, eyelid surgery, and nose surgery and is among a small number of surgeons worldwide who focus exclusively on these conditions. His practice treats patients from all 50 states and internationally. Conditions treated include synkinesis following Bell's palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and acoustic neuroma surgery. Reconstructive procedures include selective neurectomies, selective myectomies, gracilis free muscle transfer, masseteric-to-facial nerve transfer, and cross-facial nerve grafting. Cosmetic procedures include facelift, neck lift, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty.
Dr. Rozen has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, received NIH and private foundation funding, and delivered more than 200 invited lectures internationally. He has trained 10 microsurgery fellows and more than 100 residents. His research group at UT Southwestern has produced landmark studies on synkinesis pathophysiology, intraoperative facial nerve mapping, and surgical outcomes for facial paralysis.
In addition to his reconstructive practice, Dr. Rozen performs facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty, and rhinoplasty. His familiarity with facial nerve anatomy — developed through close to a thousand facial paralysis surgeries — informs every aesthetic procedure he performs.
Dr. Rozen is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and President-Elect of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve (2027).
Education & Training
World Craniofacial FoundationFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, 2005 - 2006
Johns Hopkins University/University of MarylandResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2003 - 2005- Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
Tel Aviv University SacklerClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2006 - 2026
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- President of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve Surgery American Society for Peripheral Nerve Surgery, 2027
- Better Paper: Late Breaking Abstract. Surgical Management of Platysma Hypertonicity in Post Paralysis Facial Synkinesis. Johansen CF, Bhatia S, Har-Shai L, Henn D, Rozen SM. Plastic Surgery Research Plastic Surgery Research Council, 2026
- Best Paper Resident Award. Neural Anatomy of Lower Lip Muscles, Functional Mapping, and Injury Prevention American Society for Peripheral Nerve. Chula Vista, CA., 2026
Clinical Trials
- Study on the Role of Decompression of Lower Extremity Nerves for the Treatment of Patients With Symptomatic Diabetic Neuropathy With Chronic Nerve Compression Start of enrollment: 2008 Jan 01
- Long Term Follow Up to Determine the Effects of Collagenase SANTYL Ointment on Scar Formation Start of enrollment: 2012 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Reply: Predictors of Facial Synkinesis Severity.Shai M Rozen, Benjamin Rail
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026-05-01 - OnabotulinumtoxinA versus Surgery: Evaluating Patient Treatment Choices for Postparalysis Facial Synkinesis.Sahejbir S Bhatia, Benjamin Rail, Dominic Henn, MinJae Lee, Shai M Rozen
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026-04-01 - Upper Eyelid Postseptal Weight Placement for Treatment of Paralytic Lagophthalmos: Long-Term Outcomes.Benjamin Rail, Sahejbir S Bhatia, Shai M Rozen
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2026-02-01
Books/Book Chapters
Other
- Special Issue: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Management of Facial Nerve Disorders (Co-Editor)Gerd Fabian Volk, Caroline Cora Kraus, Steffen U. Eisenhardt, Shai M. Rozen, Diagnostics, Volume 13, Issue 19
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13193056
MDPI - 2023 - Lower Facial Rejuvenation: A Multispecialty Approach (Editor)Shai M. Rozen, Ling E. Ishii, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 45, Issue 4
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/clinics-in-plastic-surgery/vol/45/issue/4
Elsevier - 2018
Press Mentions
Innovative Surgery Preserves Limb Growth for Childhood Bone Cancer PatientsDecember 11th, 2024
How Susan got her smile back: A journey overcoming facial paralysisJuly 21st, 2020
Surgery restores eye muscle function to patients with facial paralysisJuly 19th, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
- World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery - WSRMMember
- Charles Bell SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Hebrew
External Links
- Dr. Shai Rozen - Facial Paralysis Specialistshttps://www.drshairozen.com/
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
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Blue Shield California HMO
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CIGNA HMO
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CIGNA PPOFirst Health PPO
Great West PPO
Health Net California Large Group PPO
Health Net HMO - Employer Group
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
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United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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