Naikhoba Munabi
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions

Overview

Dr. Naikhoba Munabi graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Human Biology. She then obtained her MD at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. After medical school, Dr. Munabi completed her integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency training at the University of Southern California (USC). She went on to complete a fellowship in craniomaxillofacial and pediatric plastic surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, one of the largest craniofacial surgery programs in the country.In addition to learning advanced surgical techniques across 9 different clinical sites in Los Angeles, Dr. Munabi spent an additional two years during residency earning a MPH from USC and working as a Global Surgery Fellow with Operation Smile. During that two-year period, she initiated programs to improve surgical education and conducted research on surgical capacity building and health systems strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa. She helped develop a landmark Women in Medicine surgical program for the non-profit, which was featured in an editorial by Forbes.Dr. Munabi is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed publications and has presented her research at numerous national and international plastic surgery conferences. She was awarded the Peter J. Gingrass Memorial Award for the best research presentation by a trainee at the Plastic Surgery Research Council and the Warren L. Garner, MD Resident Research Award for excellence in research and scholarly activity from USC. Dr. Munabi is well trained in the full breadth of plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular interest in cleft lip, cleft palate, craniosynostosis, hypertelorism, frontal facial advancement, orthognathic surgery, rhinoplasty, and MEDPOR ear reconstruction for microtia. She also specializes in adult aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. Her current research interests include cleft and craniofacial surgical outcomes, improving disparities in access to craniofacial surgery, and global surgical education and capacity building.

Dr. Munabi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Newborn Head Molding, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Munabi is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Residency

Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

Licenses

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in NY

Fellowships

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Other Locations
ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
51 West 51st Street, Suite 380, New York, NY 10019
CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
ColumbiaDoctors - 1 Pondfield Road
1 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Munabi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Cleft Lip and Palate
Craniosynostosis

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.


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Is Dr. Naikhoba Munabi a top-rated expert for Newborn Head Molding?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Naikhoba Munabi is classified as an Advanced expert for Newborn Head Molding, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Naikhoba Munabi specialize in?

While Dr. Naikhoba Munabi is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Newborn Head Molding, Osteotomy, and Craniosynostosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.

Does Dr. Naikhoba Munabi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Naikhoba Munabi has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Newborn Head Molding. You can view a list of Dr. Naikhoba Munabi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Naikhoba Munabi accept my insurance?

Dr. Naikhoba Munabi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-3755 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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