Kamlesh B. Patel, MD
- Phone: 800-283-5848
Specialty Areas
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Reconstructive Surgery
Common Procedures
- Cleft lip and palate repair
- Craniosynostosis repair
- Mandible and midface distraction
- Orthognathic (jaw) surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Facial trauma reconstruction
- Pediatric Mole removal (birthmarks)
- Scar revisions
- Medpor ear reconstruction
- Transgender procedures
- Complex wound repair and reconstruction
Common Diagnoses Treated
- Craniosynostosis
- Cleft lip and palate
- Craniofacial microsomia
- Facial fractures
- Malocclusion and jaw malformations
- Prominent ears Nevi
Board Certifications
Plastic Surgery
Degrees
Medical School: University of Arizona-College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 2005
Graduate School: Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, Washington University School of Medicine
Residency
2005-2008 General Surgery Residency, University of California-Davis, Sacramento, CA
2008-2010 Plastic Surgery Residency, University of California-Davis, Sacramento, CA
Fellowship
2010-2011 Pediatric Craniofacial Fellowship, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Professional Memberships
American Association of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Council of Academic of Plastic Surgeons
International Society of Craniofacial Surgery
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
American Society of Craniofacial Surgery
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
AO Craniomaxillofacial
American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons
2019 Academic Medical Leadership Program for Physicians and Scientist, Washington University School of Medicine/Olin Business School/BJC Healthcare
2017 Commencement speaker, School of Biological Sciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2016 Mentored Training Program in Clinical Investigation Outstanding Citizenship Award
2012, 2014 Paul M. Weeks, M.D. Resident Teaching Award
April 2012 Alumni Achievement Award, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2010 Francis W. Noel award for scholarly activity
2009 Sara C. Armstrong Award for Compassionate Care
Editorial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal
Reviewer Annals of Plastic Surgery
Reviewer Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal
Reviewer Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Other Committees and Leadership Positions
Education
2017-Present – Washington University School of Medicine Admissions Committee
2014-Present – Plastic Surgery Medical Student Interest Group, Faculty Sponsor
2014-Present – Associate Program Director, Washington University Plastic Surgery
2012-2017 – Medical Student Clerkship Director, Plastic Surgery
Clinical
2018-Present – Faculty Scholar of the Institute for Public Health at Washington University
2016-Present – 3D Printing Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Co-Director
2012-2016 – Clinical Effectiveness Lead for the Division of Plastic Surgery
National
2020 – American Council of Academic of Plastic Surgeons Mentoring Committee
2020 – Task Force American Association of Plastic Surgery Program Committee
2020 – American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association’s Program
2018 – American Society of Craniofacial Surgery, Nominating Committee
2018-Present – Physician lead for Craniofacial Mission in Guatemala, World Pediatric Project
2018-Present – American Board of Plastic Surgery Oral Examiner
2019-2020 – American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Program Committee and visiting professors subcommittee
2013-2016 – American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Curriculum Development Subcommittee
Areas of Research Interest
My research focus is in craniofacial with particular interest in outcomes for patients with craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate and facial fractures. I am also working with the Department of Radiology to develop a novel MR imaging technique to provide 3D reconstructed high resolution cranial bone imaging for pediatric patients with Trauma and craniosynostosis. I am interested in optimization of care and access to care issues for medically complex patients (children with craniofacial anomalies).
Clinical Trials
Neurodevelopment in Craniosynostosis
3D pediatric cranial bone imaging using high-resolution MRI
Innovations
Safe MR imaging to image bone for pediatric patients with fractures and craniosynostosis
Automated Text Messaging for Precision Pain Management following facial fracture repair
Financial Disclosures
Consultant Stryker CMF: Product design and education
Publications
Hospital Affiliations
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Patients Seen At
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
1 Children’s Place
2nd Floor, Suite A
St. Louis, MO 63110
To request an appointment with Dr. Patel, please call 314-362-7388 or 800-283-5848.
https://www.stlouischildrens.org/conditions-treatments/plastic-surgery
https://www.stlouischildrens.org/health-resources/pulse/wyatt-surgeons-collaborate-improve-treatment-craniosynostosis
https://www.stlouischildrens.org/health-resources/pulse/success-story-landon-snethen
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/how-a-3d-printer-helped-save-this-childs-life/63-4a3f2619-aa52-41a6-b60f-e5cb76ce9f5a
https://www.kmov.com/news/st-louis-man-recovering-following-life-changingurgery/article_126464fc-1ee8-5937-aab9-f04bf53693f4.html
http://www.bjctodayonline.org/Home/FeaturedStories/NewsArticle/TabId/134/ArtMID/546/ArticleID/5032/Model-surgery-A-complex-facial-procedure-relies-on-3D-technology-for-successful-outcome.aspx
https://kplr11.com/2018/03/09/3d-printer-now-at-st-louis-childrens-hospital/
https://www.kmov.com/news/st-louis-proud-doctors-and-nurses-from-children-s-hospital/article_fd8f74c6-0a38-11e9-81b7-1787e4770392.html