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Derrick Wan, MD, Plastic Surgery, Palo Alto, CA

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Plastic Surgery • Palo Alto, CA

Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Professor of Surgery Director of Maxillofacial Surgery, LPCH Hagey Family Faculty Scholar in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-723-4000

Summary

  • Dr. Derrick Wan is a plastic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Stanford Health Care and Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in pediatric craniofacial plastic surgery and plastic & reconstructive microsurgery and is experienced in microsurgery, pediatric plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric craniofacial reconstruction.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2009 - 2010
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2007 - 2009
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mechanoresponsive Stem Cells Acquire Neural Crest Fate in Jaw Regeneration  
    Ryan C Ransom, Michael L Lopez, Ophir D Klein, Howard Y Chang, Derrick C Wan, Michael T Longaker, Nature

Press Mentions

  • Two Patients, One Lifesaving Procedure
    Two Patients, One Lifesaving ProcedureOctober 23rd, 2020
  • Fat Grafting Improves Range of Motion in Limbs Damaged by Radiation Therapy
    Fat Grafting Improves Range of Motion in Limbs Damaged by Radiation TherapyDecember 3rd, 2019
  • Study Identifies Stem Cell That Gives Rise to New Bone, Cartilage in Humans
    Study Identifies Stem Cell That Gives Rise to New Bone, Cartilage in HumansSeptember 24th, 2018
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