Pasha Shakoori, MD

Description

Pasha Shakoori is a adult and pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeon in the Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He cares for patients diagnosed with a wide range of conditions including cleft lip and palate, congenital ear anomalies, temporomandibular joint diseases, jaw deformity, craniosynostosis, facial paralysis benefiting from reanimation surgery, reconstruction to the head and neck caused by trauma, burns, or congenital craniofacial deformities. His work reflects a deep commitment to improving surgical outcomes and the quality of life for his patients. Dr. Shakoori earned his doctor degree in dental surgery from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He also received a master’s degree in education at Columbia University Teachers College and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. His extensive postgraduate training includes a combined residency in oral and maxillofacial and general surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) Los Angeles General Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California. An accomplished researcher and educator, Dr. Shakoori has received multiple honors, including the Warren Louis Garner Research Award from USC’s Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Clinical and Scientific Achievement in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Award, and the Program Director’s Award from the University of Pennsylvania. His academic contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and leadership in research areas such as facial nerve regeneration, cleft and craniofacial surgery and microsurgical techniques.