Overview
Steven J. Kasten, MD, MHPE., serves as a Clinical Professor in the Section of Plastic Surgery. He is a Michigan native, received his MD from The University of Michigan and his Masters in Health Professions Education from the University of Illinois in Chicago. He completed residency training in plastic surgery at the University of Michigan and is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is Surgeon-in-Chief at Mott Children’s Hospital as well as the Institutional Laser Safety Officer. Clinically he is the Director of the Vascular Anomalies Program and the Associate Director of the Craniofacial Anomalies Program.Dr. Kasten serves as a senior oral examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is past president of the Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons. He is also an active member or committee member/chair in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Association of Plastic Surgeons, American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons, American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association, Plastic Surgery Research Council and the American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Kasten is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Bifid Nose, Myringotomy, and Bone Graft.
Dr. Kasten is board certified in Plastic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 3 Reception B, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dr. Kasten 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
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C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Christian J. Vercler, M.D. is a faculty member in the Section of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery with a joint appointment in the Department of Neurosurgery at Michigan Medicine. He serves as Co-Chief of the Clinical Ethics Service of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Michigan. He is a diplomate of both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Dr. Vercler received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Wheaton College (IL). He attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed general surgery training at Emory University and plastic surgery at the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program. He then did an additional fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan.Dr. Vercler has a special interest in medical ethics. He completed a Fellowship in Clinical Ethics at the Emory University Center for Ethics and earned a Masters of Arts degree in Bioethics from Trinity. He currently serves as the Chair of the Pediatric Ethics Committee of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and is Co-Chair of the Adult Ethics Committee at Michigan Medicine. Additionally, he is chair of the Bioethics Committee of the Michigan State Medical Society and past chair of both the ASPS Ethics Committee and Ethics Interest Group of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Vercler focuses primarily on pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial deformities in children and adults. Dr. Vercler is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy. Dr. Vercler is board certified in Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
Domino's Farms
Adeyiza O. Momoh, M.D., James W. Crudup Professor serves as a faculty member in the Section of Plastic Surgery at Michigan Medicine.Dr. Momoh received his BS in Biology from Calvin College and his M.D. degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed his plastic surgery training at the Baylor College of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey department of surgery. Following this, he spent a year of fellowship training in microsurgical breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Plastic Surgery Research Council, Reed O. Dingman Society, Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons, and American Council of Academic Surgeons.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Momoh specializes in all forms of breast reconstruction and has a particular interest in microsurgical breast reconstruction, utilizing a variety of perforator flaps such as the DIEP, SIEA and SGAP flaps. Additional areas of clinical focus include breast augmentation, breast lifts and body procedures for mothers aimed at restoration of form following pregnancy. Dr. Momoh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Momoh is board certified in Plastic Surgery.
University Of Michigan Medical Center
Steven Buchman is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Buchman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven J. Kasten
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven J. Kasten?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven J. Kasten by calling their office at 734-998-6022. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven J. Kasten a top-rated expert for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven J. Kasten is classified as an Distinguished expert for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, 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. Steven J. Kasten specialize in?
While Dr. Steven J. Kasten is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Bifid Nose. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Steven J. Kasten participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven J. Kasten has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Steven J. Kasten's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven J. Kasten accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven J. Kasten accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-998-6022 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Velopharyngeal InsufficiencyDr. Kasten isDistinguished. Learn about Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.
- Advanced
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Kasten isAdvanced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Apert SyndromeDr. Kasten isAdvanced. Learn about Apert Syndrome.
- Autosomal Cleft PalateDr. Kasten isAdvanced. Learn about Autosomal Cleft Palate.
- Bifid NoseDr. Kasten isAdvanced. Learn about Bifid Nose.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Kasten isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Cleft Lip and PalateDr. Kasten isAdvanced. Learn about Cleft Lip and Palate.
- Experienced
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez TypeDr. Kasten isExperienced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type.
- Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome
- AdenoidectomyDr. Kasten isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Kasten isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Kasten isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)