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Joseph H. Shin, MD, FACS

Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Director, Center Craniofacial Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center

Associate Professor of Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Dr. Shin joined Montefiore in 2011 as Chief of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Shin’s expertise is in craniofacial, reconstructive and pediatric plastic surgery. His special focus is on craniofacial disorders including craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate. In his grant-supported research, Dr. Shin leads studies investigating plagiocephaly and neurodevelopment in twins, outpatient breast reduction mammoplasty and the surgical management of craniofacial disorders. He has served on many humanitarian surgical missions, including Operation Smile, performing cleft lip, palate and plastic surgery in South America, Mexico, Morocco and the Middle East. Dr. Shin is a member of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Association of Plastic Surgeons and American Board of Plastic Surgery, among many other professional societies.

Areas of Expertise

  • Craniofacial, reconstructive and pediatric plastic surgery
  • Cleft lip and palate
  • Craniosynostosis

Selected Media Coverage

ABC News

Zachary Farris, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Dr. Farris is an expert in general plastic and reconstructive surgery, including facial reanimation for facial paralysis, breast reconstruction, microsurgery, body-contouring surgery, general reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery. In addition to operating at the Montefiore Moses and Weiler Divisions, Dr. Farris is helping to build a comprehensive plastic surgery service at the North Division of Montefiore.

Areas of Expertise

  • Facial paralysis and reanimation
  • Microsurgery
  • Body-contouring surgery