
Overview
Scott D. Lifchez is the interim director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the director of hand surgery service, and the section chief of plastic surgery at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He specializes in surgical treatments for injuries and chronic conditions of the hands and fingers. Dr. Lifchez received his medical training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1999. He conducted a residency in plastic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 2005, and in 2006 completed a fellowship in hand surgery at Curtis National Hand Center of Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Lifchez has been recognized as a 2023 faculty inductee into the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence.
Dr. Lifchez is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Fasciotomy, and Trapeziectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Suite 130, Nottingham, MD 21236
4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (M), MSK, Baltimore, MD 21224
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lifchez 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.
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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Dr. Kofi Derek Owusu Boahene is a professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and the director for the facial plastics fellowship training program. His practice encompasses the entire spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery including cosmetic and reconstructive aspects. Dr. Boahene is a leading expert in facial paralysis surgery and facial nerve injuries and has pioneered innovative treatment protocols and surgical techniques in facial reanimation. He is the director of the Johns Hopkins Facial Nerve center dedicated to restoring facial balance, symmetry and animation to those who have suffered from facial paralysis and facial nerve disorders. As an expert microsurgeon, Dr. Boahene routinely performs some of the most complex facial reconstruction procedures on the face including rebuilding of an entire nose, lip, jaw and facial defects resulting from cancer treatment, traumatic injuries or as a result of birth defects. He uses cutting edge 3-D technology, image-guided technology and tissue transplanted from other parts of the body to restore or replace missing tissues. He is a key member of the Johns Hopkins facial transplant program. His cosmetic experience is broad and draws from patients across the globe. He routinely performs rhinoplasties, eyelid surgery, face lifts and other facial enhancing procedures. As a skull base surgeon, Dr. Boahene has pioneered minimally invasive techniques for removal of skull base and brain tumors, repairing CSF leaks and has authored a major textbook on this subject. Dr. Boahene received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Arkansas. He graduated summa cum laude from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, completed a five-year surgical residency training program in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and received fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Minnesota. As the recipient of the prestigious Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award, Dr. Boahene was awarded additional craniofacial surgery training in Adelaide, Australia. He also received the Jack R. Anderson Prize for Scholastic Excellence for attaining the highest score nationally on the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery certification exam. Dr. Boahene serves as on the Board of Governors or the American Academy Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In 1993, Dr. Kofi Boahene received the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical. Dr. Boahene is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Lifchez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Lifchez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Lifchez by calling their office at 443-997-9466. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott Lifchez a top-rated expert for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Lifchez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), 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. Scott Lifchez specialize in?
While Dr. Scott Lifchez is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Scott Lifchez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Scott Lifchez has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). You can view a list of Dr. Scott Lifchez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Scott Lifchez accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott Lifchez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-9466 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Lifchez isDistinguished. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Lifchez isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Lifchez isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Lifchez isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Lifchez isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Experienced
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Lifchez isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- FasciotomyDr. Lifchez isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Lifchez isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- TrapeziectomyDr. Lifchez isExperienced. Learn about Trapeziectomy.
