Derrick C. Wan MD
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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300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-723-4000
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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 CenterFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2009 - 2010- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2007 - 2009
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2001 - 2002
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
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
- Evaluating the quality and readability of ChatGPT-generated patient-facing medical information in rhinology.Alexander Z Fazilat, Camille Brenac, Danae Kawamoto-Duran, Charlotte E Berry, Jennifer Alyono
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 2025-04-01 - Osteopontin attenuates the foreign-body response to silicone implants.Michelle F Griffin, Jennifer B Parker, Ruth Tevlin, Norah E Liang, Caleb Valencia
Nature Biomedical Engineering. 2025-03-24 - Histological signatures map anti-fibrotic factors in mouse and human lungs.Jason L Guo, Michelle Griffin, Jung-Ki Yoon, David M Lopez, Yili Zhu
Nature. 2025-03-19
Journal Articles
- Mechanoresponsive Stem Cells Acquire Neural Crest Fate in Jaw RegenerationRyan C Ransom, Michael L Lopez, Ophir D Klein, Howard Y Chang, Derrick C Wan, Michael T Longaker, Nature
Press Mentions
- Two Patients, One Lifesaving ProcedureOctober 23rd, 2020
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 HumansSeptember 24th, 2018- Join now to see all
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