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Plastic Surgery
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 2100
Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: (614) 293-8566
Fax: (614) 293-3381
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Robert L. Ruberg, MD |
Brief Description of Plastic Surgery: |
The Section of Plastic Surgery provides comprehensive care for all plastic surgical problems in children, includingcongenital anomalies (such as cleft lip/palate, hand abnormalities and breast deformities), acute traumatic injuries, skin tumors (such as moles and cysts), and reconstruction following burns and other traumatic injuries. |
Clinics & Ambulatory Services: |
Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Clinic Plastic Surgery Clinic Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations Clinic |
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Routine Outpatient Services |
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Department Highlights
Richard E. Kirschner recruited to lead Plastic Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital continues to attract nationally distinguished physicians and scientists.
Last week, Richard E. Kirshner accepted our offer to serve as Chief of Plastic Surgery and Director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Institute. He will also be Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Dr. Kirschner currently practices at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where he has held the Mary Downs Chair for Craniofacial Treatment and Research and has served as Director of both the Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Plastic Surgery Research. He has also served as Program Director for Plastic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania. He is nationally recognized as a leading authority in cleft lip and palate, resonance disorders, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and vascular malformations. He is actively involved in research and teaching and will pursue both of those interests in his role here at Nationwide Children’s.
We expect Dr. Kirschner’s arrival in spring, 2010, and his credentialing and state licensing are already underway.
This recruitment would not have been possible without the efforts of our search committee, chaired by Dr. Gail Besner, Professor of Pediatric Surgery, and collaboration with The Ohio State University, as represented by Dr. Michael Miller, Chair of OSUCOM Plastic Surgery.
We want to extend recognition to Dr. Robert Ruberg, who is retiring as our current Chief of Plastic Surgery. During more than three decades of outstanding service to both Nationwide Children’s and The Ohio State University, Dr. Ruberg has provided outstanding leadership. He has been instrumental in the programs success to-date and build an outstanding foundation for future growth. We commend him for his service.
Dr. Kirschner attracts a national and international patient base. Pending his arrival, patients can make inquiries through our Welcome Center to assist with appointment scheduling. The Welcome Center can be reached by calling 1-800-792-8401 (ext-59866) or via the Welcome Center webpage.
Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations Clinic
HVMC Clinic
Nationwide Children's Hospital Outpatient Care Center
555 S. High Street, Room 5B
Columbus, OH 43205
Nationwide Children's Hospital's Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations Clinic (HVMC), located on Nationwide Children's Hospital main campus in the Outpatient Care Center, brings together a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of pediatric specialists to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for patients with vascular anomalies.
The team includes specialists in:
With the mission to provide high quality comprehensive care with focus on the patient's physical and emotional needs, the specialists work in partnership with the primary care physician and collaborate in the evaluation, treatment and management of patients.
Gayle Gordillo, MD, clinic director, is an Assistant Professor Surgery and Director of Research for The Ohio State University Division of Plastic Surgery.
Greg D. Pearson, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor for The Ohio State University Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery.
Our team is actively involved in research efforts leading to break-through of new therapeutic approaches to care for patients with vascular anomalies and hemangiomas.
Comprehensive Services
Specialists at the center provide a wide range of services for patients, including:
Referral Information
To make a referral or schedule a consultation, please call (614) 722-6299, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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