Dr. William Y. Hoffman
Overview
Dr. William Hoffman is a plastic surgeon who specializes in treating children with a wide variety of craniofacial (skull or face) abnormalities, including cleft lip and cleft palate, craniosynostosis, facial palsy, and hemangiomas and other birthmarks or vascular anomalies. An innovator in the field of craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, he routinely performs complex and intricate surgeries, and works with orthodontists and other specialists to correct abnormalities in children's facial appearances while improving their breathing and ability to eat. He also treats adults, performing complex facial reconstructions as well as aesthetic facial surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Hoffman is widely published, and his research interests include the biology of hemangiomas, fetal surgery for facial deformities and improving cleft lip surgery. Working with the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Hoffman led a successful effort to pass legislation in California that greatly expands insurance coverage for children with cleft lip and palate. Hoffman has been named to U.S. News & World Report's list of America's best doctors for the past 15 years, a distinction reserved for the top 1 percent of physicians in the nation for a given specialty. Hoffman earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. At UCSF, he completed a residency in general surgery and a residency in plastic surgery, serving as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in craniofacial and cleft lip surgery at NYU Langone Health. Hoffman is treasurer of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves as a senior examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and on its craniofacial surgery advisory council. He is past president of the American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Hoffman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, San Francisco, CA 94158
1725 Montgomery St., Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94111
1600 Divisadero St., Room H2907, San Francisco, CA 94115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hoffman 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Y. Hoffman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Y. Hoffman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Y. Hoffman by calling their office at 415-353-7823. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Y. Hoffman a top-rated expert for Bifid Nose?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Y. Hoffman is classified as an Advanced expert for Bifid Nose, 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. William Y. Hoffman specialize in?
While Dr. William Y. Hoffman is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Bifid Nose, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, and Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. William Y. Hoffman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Y. Hoffman has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bifid Nose. You can view a list of Dr. William Y. Hoffman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Y. Hoffman accept my insurance?
Dr. William Y. Hoffman accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7823 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Bifid NoseDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Bifid Nose.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Cleft Lip and PalateDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Cleft Lip and Palate.
- Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy
- CraniectomyDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Familial Partial LipodystrophyDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis SyndromeDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome.
- AcrospiromaDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Adiposis DolorosaDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Adiposis Dolorosa.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.