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About Benjamin Massenburg V, MD

Benjamin Massenburg, MD, is a plastic surgeon who specializes in craniofacial surgery, jaw surgery, functional and aesthetic nose surgery (rhinoplasty), comprehensive cleft lip and palate care, facial reconstruction after trauma, facial feminization, and facial aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Massenburg finds taking care of patients extremely fulfilling as he restores form and function to give each patient their best face forward. "Whether through cleft care, addressing complex craniofacial conditions, or enhancing facial aesthetics, I am driven by the goal of improving my patients' self-esteem and quality of life," he said.

"I believe every patient deserves personalized care for their unique journey, and being a part of that transformation is a privilege and responsibility that I hold dear."

He completed fellowship training in craniofacial surgery at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Massenburg did his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at University of Washington Harborview Medical Center, where he was a two-time recipient of the Loren Engrav Research Award for his research on three-dimensional craniofacial and cleft shape changes. Dr. Massenburg earned his medical degree with distinction in research from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. He spent a year in medical school as a Paul Farmer Global Surgery Research Associate, splitting the year between Brazil and India while working on implementation of the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery as well as craniofacial surgical care.

He serves on the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery as chair of the residents and fellows committee and is a member of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.

In his free time, Dr. Massenburg enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding and playing tennis.

He speaks conversational Spanish.

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Medical DegreeIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NYResidencyUniversity of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WAFellowshipThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
GenderMale
Date Joined Staff2024-09-01
Conditions and Treatments
  • Facial Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Facial Trauma and Fractures
  • Facial Trauma Reconstruction
  • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Syndromes
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Craniosynostosis
  • Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)
  • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Nasal Septum Deviation
  • Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty)
  • Facial Feminization
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Transgender Care

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