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

RyanHeffelfingerMDFACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) Philadelphia, PA

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

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

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  • Office

    925 Chestnut St., 7th Floor
    Jefferson Facial Plastics
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-955-6760
    Fax+1 215-955-7503

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
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • 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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