Richard E Kirschner

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Richard E. Kirschner

Biography

Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center and the Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kirschner is nationally recognized as a leading authority in cleft lip and palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and hemangiomas/vascular malformations. He has been widely published in many leading professional publications, is co-editor of the text Comprehensive Cleft Care, and is actively involved in research and teaching. Dr. Kirschner has taught at educational symposia in several countries and is co-founder and medical director of Casa Azul America, Inc., a non-profit organization for the delivery of cleft care to underserved children in central Mexico.

He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he held the Mary Downs Chair for Craniofacial Treatment and Research and served as director of both the Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Plastic Surgery Research. He also served as program director for Plastic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kirschner completed his medical training at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, graduating with Research Distinction in Microbiology and Pediatrics. He pursued his surgical training at Cornell University Medical Center, where he also completed a research fellowship. He then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine prior to serving as a fellow in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Make a Referral Call (614) 722-6200 or (877) 722-6220 Fax Referrals to (614) 722-4000 or make a referral online.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Westerville Surgery Center

Academic and Clinical Areas

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Chief

Cleft Lip and Palate Center

Director

Surgical Services

Service Line Chief

22q Center

Co-Director

Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

Program Director

Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic

Physician Lead

Hemangioma Vascular Anomalies

Physician Team

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program

Physician Team

Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders

Physician Team

Primary Department

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Sitzman TJ, Verhey EM, Kirschner RE, Pollard SH, Baylis AL, Chapman KL, Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium. Cleft Palate Repair Postoperative Management: Current Practices in the United States. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 19;  10556656221146891.

                


                  Kollara L, Perry JL, Kirschner RE, Fang X, Baylis AL. Assessment of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism at Rest and During Speech in Children With 22q11.2DS: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 May 15;  10556656221100674.

                


                  Abreu NJ, Siemon AE, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Pfau RB, Ho ML, Hickey SE, Truxal KV. Novel truncating variant in KMT2E associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb; 10: e05277.

                


                  Halsey JN, Asti L, Kirschner RE. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Feb 9;  10556656221078154.

                


                  Khansa I, Aldabbeh S, Pearson GD, Baylis A, Madhoun LL, Schoenbrunner A, Splaingard M, Kirschner RE. Airway and Feeding Outcomes in Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Three Management Strategies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Jan 31;  10556656221076345.

                


                  Crerand CE, O'Brien M, Kapa HM, Rabkin AN, Smith A, Kirschner RE, Pearson GD, Valleru J, Baylis AL. Improving Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Service Provision for Craniofacial Team Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Sep 30;  10556656211043006.

                


                  Khansa I, Pearson GD, Bjorklund K, Fogolin A, Kirschner RE. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries: a 25-year Review. JPRAS Open. 2021 Sep; 29: 135-143.

                


                  de Blacam C, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Smith S, Sell D, Sie KCY, Harris HE, Orr DJA. Core Outcome Set for Reporting Outcomes of Interventions for Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Final Results of the COS-VPD Initiative. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Aug 16;  10556656211035026.

                


                  Patel PO, Baylis AL, Hickey SE, Stanek J, Kirschner RE, Rand ML, Kumar R. Bleeding Severity and Phenotype in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug; 235: 220-225.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Interaction of the craniofacial complex and velopharyngeal musculature on speech resonance in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: An MRI analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan; 74: 174-182.

                


                  Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug 25;  1055665619869142.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Velopharyngeal Structural and Muscle Variations in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: An Unsedated MRI Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 May 22;  1055665619851660.

                


                  Kapa HM, Litteral JL, Pearson GD, Eastman K, Kirschner RE, Crerand CE. Assessment of Psychosocial Risk in Families of Children With Craniofacial Conditions Using the Psychosocial Assessment Tool-Craniofacial Version. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Apr; 56: 556-561.

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/22/2010

Board Certifications

Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Residency

New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/12/1989

Contact Information

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

                    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Make an Online Referral

        Refer a Patient 

Patient Reviews Dr. Kirschner is the reason we came to Nationwide. He’s awesome – smart, highly skilled and compassionate. Dr. Richard Kirschner is an AMAZING doctor! Not only does he have a fabulous bedside manner, he is genuinely kind and caring individual. He has been treating my daughter for nearly four years now and I would honestly not go to another doctor. Other medical professionals have even complemented his work and asked who did it, he is excellent! Dr. Kirschner is the reason we come to Nationwide. Dr. Kirschner did a wonderful job repairing her cleft lip. Very pleased with the results. Dr. Kirschner met with us and explained what he had done and went over follow up care with us. He made us feel at ease and we would recommend him highly! We appreciated his time, concern and care. Know why Dr. Kirschner is Chief. He is a wonderful doctor for children. Deb Weideling Dr. Kirschner is an amazing doctor. He explains and answers all my questions, and does and amazing job! I felt at ease knowing my child is in great hands with him! Dr. Kirschner was terrific. He answered questions and was very approachable. Dr. Kirschner was very thorough and kind – and did an amazing job repairing our daughter’s cleft palate.

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Richard E. Kirschner

Biography

Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center and the Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kirschner is nationally recognized as a leading authority in cleft lip and palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and hemangiomas/vascular malformations. He has been widely published in many leading professional publications, is co-editor of the text Comprehensive Cleft Care, and is actively involved in research and teaching. Dr. Kirschner has taught at educational symposia in several countries and is co-founder and medical director of Casa Azul America, Inc., a non-profit organization for the delivery of cleft care to underserved children in central Mexico.

He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he held the Mary Downs Chair for Craniofacial Treatment and Research and served as director of both the Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Plastic Surgery Research. He also served as program director for Plastic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kirschner completed his medical training at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, graduating with Research Distinction in Microbiology and Pediatrics. He pursued his surgical training at Cornell University Medical Center, where he also completed a research fellowship. He then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine prior to serving as a fellow in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Make a Referral Call (614) 722-6200 or (877) 722-6220 Fax Referrals to (614) 722-4000 or make a referral online.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Westerville Surgery Center

Academic and Clinical Areas

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Chief

Cleft Lip and Palate Center

Director

Surgical Services

Service Line Chief

22q Center

Co-Director

Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

Program Director

Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic

Physician Lead

Hemangioma Vascular Anomalies

Physician Team

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program

Physician Team

Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders

Physician Team

Primary Department

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Sitzman TJ, Verhey EM, Kirschner RE, Pollard SH, Baylis AL, Chapman KL, Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium. Cleft Palate Repair Postoperative Management: Current Practices in the United States. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 19;  10556656221146891.

                


                  Kollara L, Perry JL, Kirschner RE, Fang X, Baylis AL. Assessment of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism at Rest and During Speech in Children With 22q11.2DS: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 May 15;  10556656221100674.

                


                  Abreu NJ, Siemon AE, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Pfau RB, Ho ML, Hickey SE, Truxal KV. Novel truncating variant in KMT2E associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb; 10: e05277.

                


                  Halsey JN, Asti L, Kirschner RE. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Feb 9;  10556656221078154.

                


                  Khansa I, Aldabbeh S, Pearson GD, Baylis A, Madhoun LL, Schoenbrunner A, Splaingard M, Kirschner RE. Airway and Feeding Outcomes in Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Three Management Strategies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Jan 31;  10556656221076345.

                


                  Crerand CE, O'Brien M, Kapa HM, Rabkin AN, Smith A, Kirschner RE, Pearson GD, Valleru J, Baylis AL. Improving Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Service Provision for Craniofacial Team Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Sep 30;  10556656211043006.

                


                  Khansa I, Pearson GD, Bjorklund K, Fogolin A, Kirschner RE. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries: a 25-year Review. JPRAS Open. 2021 Sep; 29: 135-143.

                


                  de Blacam C, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Smith S, Sell D, Sie KCY, Harris HE, Orr DJA. Core Outcome Set for Reporting Outcomes of Interventions for Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Final Results of the COS-VPD Initiative. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Aug 16;  10556656211035026.

                


                  Patel PO, Baylis AL, Hickey SE, Stanek J, Kirschner RE, Rand ML, Kumar R. Bleeding Severity and Phenotype in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug; 235: 220-225.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Interaction of the craniofacial complex and velopharyngeal musculature on speech resonance in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: An MRI analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan; 74: 174-182.

                


                  Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug 25;  1055665619869142.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Velopharyngeal Structural and Muscle Variations in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: An Unsedated MRI Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 May 22;  1055665619851660.

                


                  Kapa HM, Litteral JL, Pearson GD, Eastman K, Kirschner RE, Crerand CE. Assessment of Psychosocial Risk in Families of Children With Craniofacial Conditions Using the Psychosocial Assessment Tool-Craniofacial Version. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Apr; 56: 556-561.

View More Publications

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/22/2010

Board Certifications

Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Residency

New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/12/1989

Contact Information

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

                    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Make an Online Referral

        Refer a Patient 

Patient Reviews Dr. Kirschner is the reason we came to Nationwide. He’s awesome – smart, highly skilled and compassionate. Dr. Richard Kirschner is an AMAZING doctor! Not only does he have a fabulous bedside manner, he is genuinely kind and caring individual. He has been treating my daughter for nearly four years now and I would honestly not go to another doctor. Other medical professionals have even complemented his work and asked who did it, he is excellent! Dr. Kirschner is the reason we come to Nationwide. Dr. Kirschner did a wonderful job repairing her cleft lip. Very pleased with the results. Dr. Kirschner met with us and explained what he had done and went over follow up care with us. He made us feel at ease and we would recommend him highly! We appreciated his time, concern and care. Know why Dr. Kirschner is Chief. He is a wonderful doctor for children. Deb Weideling Dr. Kirschner is an amazing doctor. He explains and answers all my questions, and does and amazing job! I felt at ease knowing my child is in great hands with him! Dr. Kirschner was terrific. He answered questions and was very approachable. Dr. Kirschner was very thorough and kind – and did an amazing job repairing our daughter’s cleft palate.

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Richard E. Kirschner

Contact Information

• Call us at:
• (614) 722-3887
• Fax us at:
• (614) 722-5826
• Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Richard E. Kirschner

Biography

Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center and the Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kirschner is nationally recognized as a leading authority in cleft lip and palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and hemangiomas/vascular malformations. He has been widely published in many leading professional publications, is co-editor of the text Comprehensive Cleft Care, and is actively involved in research and teaching. Dr. Kirschner has taught at educational symposia in several countries and is co-founder and medical director of Casa Azul America, Inc., a non-profit organization for the delivery of cleft care to underserved children in central Mexico.

He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he held the Mary Downs Chair for Craniofacial Treatment and Research and served as director of both the Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Plastic Surgery Research. He also served as program director for Plastic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kirschner completed his medical training at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, graduating with Research Distinction in Microbiology and Pediatrics. He pursued his surgical training at Cornell University Medical Center, where he also completed a research fellowship. He then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine prior to serving as a fellow in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Make a Referral Call (614) 722-6200 or (877) 722-6220 Fax Referrals to (614) 722-4000 or make a referral online.

Biography

Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center and the Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kirschner is nationally recognized as a leading authority in cleft lip and palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and hemangiomas/vascular malformations. He has been widely published in many leading professional publications, is co-editor of the text Comprehensive Cleft Care, and is actively involved in research and teaching. Dr. Kirschner has taught at educational symposia in several countries and is co-founder and medical director of Casa Azul America, Inc., a non-profit organization for the delivery of cleft care to underserved children in central Mexico.

He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he held the Mary Downs Chair for Craniofacial Treatment and Research and served as director of both the Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Plastic Surgery Research. He also served as program director for Plastic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kirschner completed his medical training at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, graduating with Research Distinction in Microbiology and Pediatrics. He pursued his surgical training at Cornell University Medical Center, where he also completed a research fellowship. He then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine prior to serving as a fellow in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Make a Referral Call (614) 722-6200 or (877) 722-6220 Fax Referrals to (614) 722-4000 or make a referral online.

Biography

Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center and the Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kirschner is nationally recognized as a leading authority in cleft lip and palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and hemangiomas/vascular malformations. He has been widely published in many leading professional publications, is co-editor of the text Comprehensive Cleft Care, and is actively involved in research and teaching. Dr. Kirschner has taught at educational symposia in several countries and is co-founder and medical director of Casa Azul America, Inc., a non-profit organization for the delivery of cleft care to underserved children in central Mexico.

He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he held the Mary Downs Chair for Craniofacial Treatment and Research and served as director of both the Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Plastic Surgery Research. He also served as program director for Plastic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kirschner completed his medical training at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, graduating with Research Distinction in Microbiology and Pediatrics. He pursued his surgical training at Cornell University Medical Center, where he also completed a research fellowship. He then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine prior to serving as a fellow in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Make a Referral Call (614) 722-6200 or (877) 722-6220 Fax Referrals to (614) 722-4000 or make a referral online.

Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center and the Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kirschner is nationally recognized as a leading authority in cleft lip and palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and hemangiomas/vascular malformations. He has been widely published in many leading professional publications, is co-editor of the text Comprehensive Cleft Care, and is actively involved in research and teaching. Dr. Kirschner has taught at educational symposia in several countries and is co-founder and medical director of Casa Azul America, Inc., a non-profit organization for the delivery of cleft care to underserved children in central Mexico.

He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he held the Mary Downs Chair for Craniofacial Treatment and Research and served as director of both the Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Plastic Surgery Research. He also served as program director for Plastic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kirschner completed his medical training at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, graduating with Research Distinction in Microbiology and Pediatrics. He pursued his surgical training at Cornell University Medical Center, where he also completed a research fellowship. He then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine prior to serving as a fellow in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Make a Referral Call (614) 722-6200 or (877) 722-6220 Fax Referrals to (614) 722-4000 or make a referral online.

Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center and the Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kirschner is nationally recognized as a leading authority in cleft lip and palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and hemangiomas/vascular malformations. He has been widely published in many leading professional publications, is co-editor of the text Comprehensive Cleft Care, and is actively involved in research and teaching. Dr. Kirschner has taught at educational symposia in several countries and is co-founder and medical director of Casa Azul America, Inc., a non-profit organization for the delivery of cleft care to underserved children in central Mexico.

He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he held the Mary Downs Chair for Craniofacial Treatment and Research and served as director of both the Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Plastic Surgery Research. He also served as program director for Plastic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kirschner completed his medical training at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, graduating with Research Distinction in Microbiology and Pediatrics. He pursued his surgical training at Cornell University Medical Center, where he also completed a research fellowship. He then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine prior to serving as a fellow in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Make a Referral Call (614) 722-6200 or (877) 722-6220 Fax Referrals to (614) 722-4000 or make a referral online.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Westerville Surgery Center

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Westerville Surgery Center

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Westerville Surgery Center

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Westerville Surgery Center

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Westerville Surgery Center

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Westerville Surgery Center

• Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital
• Westerville Surgery Center

Academic and Clinical Areas

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Chief

Cleft Lip and Palate Center

Director

Surgical Services

Service Line Chief

22q Center

Co-Director

Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

Program Director

Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic

Physician Lead

Hemangioma Vascular Anomalies

Physician Team

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program

Physician Team

Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders

Physician Team

Primary Department

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Academic and Clinical Areas

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Chief

Cleft Lip and Palate Center

Director

Surgical Services

Service Line Chief

22q Center

Co-Director

Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

Program Director

Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic

Physician Lead

Hemangioma Vascular Anomalies

Physician Team

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program

Physician Team

Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders

Physician Team

Primary Department

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Academic and Clinical Areas

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Chief

Cleft Lip and Palate Center

Director

Surgical Services

Service Line Chief

22q Center

Co-Director

Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

Program Director

Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic

Physician Lead

Hemangioma Vascular Anomalies

Physician Team

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program

Physician Team

Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders

Physician Team

Primary Department

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Chief

Cleft Lip and Palate Center

Director

Surgical Services

Service Line Chief

22q Center

Co-Director

Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

Program Director

Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Fellowship

Associate Program Director

Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic

Physician Lead

Hemangioma Vascular Anomalies

Physician Team

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program

Physician Team

Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders

Physician Team

Primary Department

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Chief
• Cleft Lip and Palate Center
• Director
• Surgical Services
• Service Line Chief
• 22q Center
• Co-Director
• Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
• Program Director
• Craniofacial Speech Pathology Fellowship
• Associate Program Director
• Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Fellowship
• Associate Program Director
• Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic
• Physician Lead
• Hemangioma Vascular Anomalies
• Physician Team
• Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program
• Physician Team
• Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders
• Physician Team
• Primary Department
• Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Listed, Best Doctors in America

• Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Sitzman TJ, Verhey EM, Kirschner RE, Pollard SH, Baylis AL, Chapman KL, Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium. Cleft Palate Repair Postoperative Management: Current Practices in the United States. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 19;  10556656221146891.

                


                  Kollara L, Perry JL, Kirschner RE, Fang X, Baylis AL. Assessment of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism at Rest and During Speech in Children With 22q11.2DS: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 May 15;  10556656221100674.

                


                  Abreu NJ, Siemon AE, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Pfau RB, Ho ML, Hickey SE, Truxal KV. Novel truncating variant in KMT2E associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb; 10: e05277.

                


                  Halsey JN, Asti L, Kirschner RE. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Feb 9;  10556656221078154.

                


                  Khansa I, Aldabbeh S, Pearson GD, Baylis A, Madhoun LL, Schoenbrunner A, Splaingard M, Kirschner RE. Airway and Feeding Outcomes in Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Three Management Strategies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Jan 31;  10556656221076345.

                


                  Crerand CE, O'Brien M, Kapa HM, Rabkin AN, Smith A, Kirschner RE, Pearson GD, Valleru J, Baylis AL. Improving Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Service Provision for Craniofacial Team Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Sep 30;  10556656211043006.

                


                  Khansa I, Pearson GD, Bjorklund K, Fogolin A, Kirschner RE. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries: a 25-year Review. JPRAS Open. 2021 Sep; 29: 135-143.

                


                  de Blacam C, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Smith S, Sell D, Sie KCY, Harris HE, Orr DJA. Core Outcome Set for Reporting Outcomes of Interventions for Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Final Results of the COS-VPD Initiative. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Aug 16;  10556656211035026.

                


                  Patel PO, Baylis AL, Hickey SE, Stanek J, Kirschner RE, Rand ML, Kumar R. Bleeding Severity and Phenotype in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug; 235: 220-225.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Interaction of the craniofacial complex and velopharyngeal musculature on speech resonance in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: An MRI analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan; 74: 174-182.

                


                  Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug 25;  1055665619869142.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Velopharyngeal Structural and Muscle Variations in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: An Unsedated MRI Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 May 22;  1055665619851660.

                


                  Kapa HM, Litteral JL, Pearson GD, Eastman K, Kirschner RE, Crerand CE. Assessment of Psychosocial Risk in Families of Children With Craniofacial Conditions Using the Psychosocial Assessment Tool-Craniofacial Version. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Apr; 56: 556-561.

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Research

Publications

                  Sitzman TJ, Verhey EM, Kirschner RE, Pollard SH, Baylis AL, Chapman KL, Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium. Cleft Palate Repair Postoperative Management: Current Practices in the United States. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 19;  10556656221146891.

                


                  Kollara L, Perry JL, Kirschner RE, Fang X, Baylis AL. Assessment of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism at Rest and During Speech in Children With 22q11.2DS: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 May 15;  10556656221100674.

                


                  Abreu NJ, Siemon AE, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Pfau RB, Ho ML, Hickey SE, Truxal KV. Novel truncating variant in KMT2E associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb; 10: e05277.

                


                  Halsey JN, Asti L, Kirschner RE. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Feb 9;  10556656221078154.

                


                  Khansa I, Aldabbeh S, Pearson GD, Baylis A, Madhoun LL, Schoenbrunner A, Splaingard M, Kirschner RE. Airway and Feeding Outcomes in Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Three Management Strategies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Jan 31;  10556656221076345.

                


                  Crerand CE, O'Brien M, Kapa HM, Rabkin AN, Smith A, Kirschner RE, Pearson GD, Valleru J, Baylis AL. Improving Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Service Provision for Craniofacial Team Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Sep 30;  10556656211043006.

                


                  Khansa I, Pearson GD, Bjorklund K, Fogolin A, Kirschner RE. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries: a 25-year Review. JPRAS Open. 2021 Sep; 29: 135-143.

                


                  de Blacam C, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Smith S, Sell D, Sie KCY, Harris HE, Orr DJA. Core Outcome Set for Reporting Outcomes of Interventions for Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Final Results of the COS-VPD Initiative. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Aug 16;  10556656211035026.

                


                  Patel PO, Baylis AL, Hickey SE, Stanek J, Kirschner RE, Rand ML, Kumar R. Bleeding Severity and Phenotype in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug; 235: 220-225.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Interaction of the craniofacial complex and velopharyngeal musculature on speech resonance in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: An MRI analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan; 74: 174-182.

                


                  Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug 25;  1055665619869142.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Velopharyngeal Structural and Muscle Variations in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: An Unsedated MRI Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 May 22;  1055665619851660.

                


                  Kapa HM, Litteral JL, Pearson GD, Eastman K, Kirschner RE, Crerand CE. Assessment of Psychosocial Risk in Families of Children With Craniofacial Conditions Using the Psychosocial Assessment Tool-Craniofacial Version. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Apr; 56: 556-561.

View More Publications

Research

Publications

                  Sitzman TJ, Verhey EM, Kirschner RE, Pollard SH, Baylis AL, Chapman KL, Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium. Cleft Palate Repair Postoperative Management: Current Practices in the United States. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 19;  10556656221146891.

                


                  Kollara L, Perry JL, Kirschner RE, Fang X, Baylis AL. Assessment of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism at Rest and During Speech in Children With 22q11.2DS: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 May 15;  10556656221100674.

                


                  Abreu NJ, Siemon AE, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Pfau RB, Ho ML, Hickey SE, Truxal KV. Novel truncating variant in KMT2E associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb; 10: e05277.

                


                  Halsey JN, Asti L, Kirschner RE. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Feb 9;  10556656221078154.

                


                  Khansa I, Aldabbeh S, Pearson GD, Baylis A, Madhoun LL, Schoenbrunner A, Splaingard M, Kirschner RE. Airway and Feeding Outcomes in Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Three Management Strategies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Jan 31;  10556656221076345.

                


                  Crerand CE, O'Brien M, Kapa HM, Rabkin AN, Smith A, Kirschner RE, Pearson GD, Valleru J, Baylis AL. Improving Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Service Provision for Craniofacial Team Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Sep 30;  10556656211043006.

                


                  Khansa I, Pearson GD, Bjorklund K, Fogolin A, Kirschner RE. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries: a 25-year Review. JPRAS Open. 2021 Sep; 29: 135-143.

                


                  de Blacam C, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Smith S, Sell D, Sie KCY, Harris HE, Orr DJA. Core Outcome Set for Reporting Outcomes of Interventions for Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Final Results of the COS-VPD Initiative. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Aug 16;  10556656211035026.

                


                  Patel PO, Baylis AL, Hickey SE, Stanek J, Kirschner RE, Rand ML, Kumar R. Bleeding Severity and Phenotype in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug; 235: 220-225.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Interaction of the craniofacial complex and velopharyngeal musculature on speech resonance in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: An MRI analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan; 74: 174-182.

                


                  Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug 25;  1055665619869142.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Velopharyngeal Structural and Muscle Variations in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: An Unsedated MRI Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 May 22;  1055665619851660.

                


                  Kapa HM, Litteral JL, Pearson GD, Eastman K, Kirschner RE, Crerand CE. Assessment of Psychosocial Risk in Families of Children With Craniofacial Conditions Using the Psychosocial Assessment Tool-Craniofacial Version. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Apr; 56: 556-561.

View More Publications

Publications

                  Sitzman TJ, Verhey EM, Kirschner RE, Pollard SH, Baylis AL, Chapman KL, Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium. Cleft Palate Repair Postoperative Management: Current Practices in the United States. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 19;  10556656221146891.

                


                  Kollara L, Perry JL, Kirschner RE, Fang X, Baylis AL. Assessment of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism at Rest and During Speech in Children With 22q11.2DS: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 May 15;  10556656221100674.

                


                  Abreu NJ, Siemon AE, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Pfau RB, Ho ML, Hickey SE, Truxal KV. Novel truncating variant in KMT2E associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb; 10: e05277.

                


                  Halsey JN, Asti L, Kirschner RE. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Feb 9;  10556656221078154.

                


                  Khansa I, Aldabbeh S, Pearson GD, Baylis A, Madhoun LL, Schoenbrunner A, Splaingard M, Kirschner RE. Airway and Feeding Outcomes in Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Three Management Strategies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Jan 31;  10556656221076345.

                


                  Crerand CE, O'Brien M, Kapa HM, Rabkin AN, Smith A, Kirschner RE, Pearson GD, Valleru J, Baylis AL. Improving Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Service Provision for Craniofacial Team Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Sep 30;  10556656211043006.

                


                  Khansa I, Pearson GD, Bjorklund K, Fogolin A, Kirschner RE. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries: a 25-year Review. JPRAS Open. 2021 Sep; 29: 135-143.

                


                  de Blacam C, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Smith S, Sell D, Sie KCY, Harris HE, Orr DJA. Core Outcome Set for Reporting Outcomes of Interventions for Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Final Results of the COS-VPD Initiative. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Aug 16;  10556656211035026.

                


                  Patel PO, Baylis AL, Hickey SE, Stanek J, Kirschner RE, Rand ML, Kumar R. Bleeding Severity and Phenotype in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug; 235: 220-225.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Interaction of the craniofacial complex and velopharyngeal musculature on speech resonance in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: An MRI analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan; 74: 174-182.

                


                  Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug 25;  1055665619869142.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Velopharyngeal Structural and Muscle Variations in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: An Unsedated MRI Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 May 22;  1055665619851660.

                


                  Kapa HM, Litteral JL, Pearson GD, Eastman K, Kirschner RE, Crerand CE. Assessment of Psychosocial Risk in Families of Children With Craniofacial Conditions Using the Psychosocial Assessment Tool-Craniofacial Version. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Apr; 56: 556-561.

View More Publications

                  Sitzman TJ, Verhey EM, Kirschner RE, Pollard SH, Baylis AL, Chapman KL, Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium. Cleft Palate Repair Postoperative Management: Current Practices in the United States. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 19;  10556656221146891.

                


                  Kollara L, Perry JL, Kirschner RE, Fang X, Baylis AL. Assessment of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism at Rest and During Speech in Children With 22q11.2DS: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 May 15;  10556656221100674.

                


                  Abreu NJ, Siemon AE, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Pfau RB, Ho ML, Hickey SE, Truxal KV. Novel truncating variant in KMT2E associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb; 10: e05277.

                


                  Halsey JN, Asti L, Kirschner RE. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Feb 9;  10556656221078154.

                


                  Khansa I, Aldabbeh S, Pearson GD, Baylis A, Madhoun LL, Schoenbrunner A, Splaingard M, Kirschner RE. Airway and Feeding Outcomes in Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Three Management Strategies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Jan 31;  10556656221076345.

                


                  Crerand CE, O'Brien M, Kapa HM, Rabkin AN, Smith A, Kirschner RE, Pearson GD, Valleru J, Baylis AL. Improving Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Service Provision for Craniofacial Team Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Sep 30;  10556656211043006.

                


                  Khansa I, Pearson GD, Bjorklund K, Fogolin A, Kirschner RE. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries: a 25-year Review. JPRAS Open. 2021 Sep; 29: 135-143.

                


                  de Blacam C, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Smith S, Sell D, Sie KCY, Harris HE, Orr DJA. Core Outcome Set for Reporting Outcomes of Interventions for Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Final Results of the COS-VPD Initiative. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Aug 16;  10556656211035026.

                


                  Patel PO, Baylis AL, Hickey SE, Stanek J, Kirschner RE, Rand ML, Kumar R. Bleeding Severity and Phenotype in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug; 235: 220-225.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Interaction of the craniofacial complex and velopharyngeal musculature on speech resonance in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: An MRI analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan; 74: 174-182.

                


                  Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug 25;  1055665619869142.

                


                  Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Velopharyngeal Structural and Muscle Variations in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: An Unsedated MRI Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 May 22;  1055665619851660.

                


                  Kapa HM, Litteral JL, Pearson GD, Eastman K, Kirschner RE, Crerand CE. Assessment of Psychosocial Risk in Families of Children With Craniofacial Conditions Using the Psychosocial Assessment Tool-Craniofacial Version. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Apr; 56: 556-561.

View More Publications

• Sitzman TJ, Verhey EM, Kirschner RE, Pollard SH, Baylis AL, Chapman KL, Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium. Cleft Palate Repair Postoperative Management: Current Practices in the United States. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Dec 19; 10556656221146891.
• Kollara L, Perry JL, Kirschner RE, Fang X, Baylis AL. Assessment of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism at Rest and During Speech in Children With 22q11.2DS: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 May 15; 10556656221100674.
• Abreu NJ, Siemon AE, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Pfau RB, Ho ML, Hickey SE, Truxal KV. Novel truncating variant in KMT2E associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and velopharyngeal dysfunction. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb; 10: e05277.
• Halsey JN, Asti L, Kirschner RE. The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Surgical Risk and Outcomes Following Palatoplasty: An Analysis of the NSQIP Pediatric Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Feb 9; 10556656221078154.
• Khansa I, Aldabbeh S, Pearson GD, Baylis A, Madhoun LL, Schoenbrunner A, Splaingard M, Kirschner RE. Airway and Feeding Outcomes in Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Three Management Strategies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Jan 31; 10556656221076345.
• Crerand CE, O’Brien M, Kapa HM, Rabkin AN, Smith A, Kirschner RE, Pearson GD, Valleru J, Baylis AL. Improving Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Service Provision for Craniofacial Team Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Sep 30; 10556656211043006.
• Khansa I, Pearson GD, Bjorklund K, Fogolin A, Kirschner RE. Pediatric Lawnmower Injuries: a 25-year Review. JPRAS Open. 2021 Sep; 29: 135-143.
• de Blacam C, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Smith S, Sell D, Sie KCY, Harris HE, Orr DJA. Core Outcome Set for Reporting Outcomes of Interventions for Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Final Results of the COS-VPD Initiative. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Aug 16; 10556656211035026.
• Patel PO, Baylis AL, Hickey SE, Stanek J, Kirschner RE, Rand ML, Kumar R. Bleeding Severity and Phenotype in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Cross-Sectional Investigation. J Pediatr. 2021 Aug; 235: 220-225.
• Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Interaction of the craniofacial complex and velopharyngeal musculature on speech resonance in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: An MRI analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jan; 74: 174-182.
• Perry JL, Kotlarek KJ, Spoloric K, Baylis A, Kollara L, Grischkan JM, Kirschner R, Bates DG, Smith M, Physicist A, Findlen U. Differences in the Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle and Hearing Status in Children With and Without 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug 25; 1055665619869142.
• Kollara L, Baylis AL, Kirschner RE, Bates DG, Smith M, Fang X, Perry JL. Velopharyngeal Structural and Muscle Variations in Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: An Unsedated MRI Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 May 22; 1055665619851660.
• Kapa HM, Litteral JL, Pearson GD, Eastman K, Kirschner RE, Crerand CE. Assessment of Psychosocial Risk in Families of Children With Craniofacial Conditions Using the Psychosocial Assessment Tool-Craniofacial Version. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Apr; 56: 556-561.

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/22/2010

Board Certifications

Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Residency

New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/12/1989

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/22/2010

Board Certifications

Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Residency

New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/12/1989

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/22/2010

Board Certifications

Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Residency

New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/12/1989

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/22/2010

Board Certifications

Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Residency

New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/12/1989

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/22/2010

Board Certifications

Plastic Surgery

Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Residency

New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/12/1989

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Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

                    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

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Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

                    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

                    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

                    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-3887

Fax us at: (614) 722-5826

                    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

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Patient Reviews Dr. Kirschner is the reason we came to Nationwide. He’s awesome – smart, highly skilled and compassionate. Dr. Richard Kirschner is an AMAZING doctor! Not only does he have a fabulous bedside manner, he is genuinely kind and caring individual. He has been treating my daughter for nearly four years now and I would honestly not go to another doctor. Other medical professionals have even complemented his work and asked who did it, he is excellent! Dr. Kirschner is the reason we come to Nationwide. Dr. Kirschner did a wonderful job repairing her cleft lip. Very pleased with the results. Dr. Kirschner met with us and explained what he had done and went over follow up care with us. He made us feel at ease and we would recommend him highly! We appreciated his time, concern and care. Know why Dr. Kirschner is Chief. He is a wonderful doctor for children. Deb Weideling Dr. Kirschner is an amazing doctor. He explains and answers all my questions, and does and amazing job! I felt at ease knowing my child is in great hands with him! Dr. Kirschner was terrific. He answered questions and was very approachable. Dr. Kirschner was very thorough and kind – and did an amazing job repairing our daughter’s cleft palate.

Patient Reviews

• Dr. Kirschner is the reason we came to Nationwide. He’s awesome – smart, highly skilled and compassionate.
• Dr. Richard Kirschner is an AMAZING doctor! Not only does he have a fabulous bedside manner, he is genuinely kind and caring individual. He has been treating my daughter for nearly four years now and I would honestly not go to another doctor. Other medical professionals have even complemented his work and asked who did it, he is excellent!
• Dr. Kirschner is the reason we come to Nationwide.
• Dr. Kirschner did a wonderful job repairing her cleft lip. Very pleased with the results.
• Dr. Kirschner met with us and explained what he had done and went over follow up care with us. He made us feel at ease and we would recommend him highly! We appreciated his time, concern and care.
• Know why Dr. Kirschner is Chief. He is a wonderful doctor for children. Deb Weideling
• Dr. Kirschner is an amazing doctor. He explains and answers all my questions, and does and amazing job! I felt at ease knowing my child is in great hands with him!
• Dr. Kirschner was terrific. He answered questions and was very approachable.
• Dr. Kirschner was very thorough and kind – and did an amazing job repairing our daughter’s cleft palate.