Kavitha L. Ranganathan
Experienced in Microtia

Dr. Kavitha L. Ranganathan

Plastic Surgery
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
45 Francis Street, Asb2-2, 
Boston, MA 

Experienced in Microtia
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
45 Francis Street, Asb2-2, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Dr. Kavitha Ranganathan is a staff surgeon in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Director of Craniofacial Reconstruction. She specializes in craniofacial surgery and general reconstructive plastic surgery.  Dr. Ranganathan is passionate about craniofacial reconstruction for: cancer, trauma, adult congenital anomalies, burn reconstruction, and transgender surgery.  Dr. Ranganathan’s personalized, patient-centered approach to care focuses on helping patients achieve their personal goals and approach their lives in the best way possible moving forward.  She actively collaborates with providers from multiple disciplines throughout the hospital to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients. Her research focuses on increasing access to care in resource-limited environments and addressing the burden of catastrophic expenditures in low- and middle-income countries.

Dr. Ranganathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microtia. Her top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Cleft Lip and Palate, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Metopic Ridge, and Tenotomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 120 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Microtia.

Graduate Institution
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine, 2007 - 2011
Residency
University of Michigan Medical School, 2011 - 2019
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Licenses
Plastic Surgery in MD
Board Certifications
Plastic Surgery
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2019 - 2020
Hospital Affiliations
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
45 Francis Street, Asb2-2, Boston, MA 02115
Call: 617-732-5282
Other Locations
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Call: 617-732-5282

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


121 Total Publications

High-Pressure Injection Injuries to the Face: An Unusual Case, Review of the Literature, and Proposed Management Algorithm.
High-Pressure Injection Injuries to the Face: An Unusual Case, Review of the Literature, and Proposed Management Algorithm.
Journal: Cureus
Published: June 26, 2025
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