About Jesse A. Taylor, MD
Dr. Taylor is Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents with congenital and acquired differences of the face and skull. He currently acts as Co-Director of CHOP’s Cleft Lip and Palate Program, Co-Director of the Craniofacial program, and Director of the University of Pennsylvania/CHOP Craniofacial Fellowship Program. He is also the holder of the Peter Randall Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at CHOP. A graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Taylor completed his plastic surgery residency and fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and followed his passion for craniofacial reconstruction as a craniofacial surgery fellow under the well-respected Dr. Fernando Molina in Mexico City, Mexico. Dr. Taylor focuses his practice on enhancing the appearance and functionality of the face and skull in children and adults. He specializes in craniosynostosis surgery, jaw surgery, surgery for facial asymmetries, cleft lip and palate repair, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, cranial reconstruction, cranio-maxillo-facial distraction osteogenesis, and complex facial reconstruction. He is a competent and caring physician who uses innovative surgical techniques and treatment strategies to optimize outcomes for his patients. He cares greatly about creating a strong bond with families, taking particular pride in developing long-lasting patient relationships. Dr. Taylor is active in prestigious national and international plastic surgery organizations including the International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons, American Cleft Palate Association, the American Society of Craniofacial Surgery, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery, and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. He lectures both nationally and internationally to educate surgeons and patients as to the latest techniques in craniofacial and cleft surgery. Fueling these efforts, Dr. Taylor is actively engaged outcomes studies in cleft and craniofacial surgery, aiming to improve the standard of care in his field and the quality of life for his patients. His research is regularly presented at major national and international plastic surgery conferences and he continues to make a strong contribution to the literature in a variety of peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Taylor contributes to the care of international cleft and craniofacial patients through visiting professor appointments throughout Central and South America, Europe, and Asia. He also serves on international surgical mission trips in developing countries, providing pro bono care for children who may otherwise go untreated. He sees patients at both The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
