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, craniomaxillofacial 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.