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Albert S. Woo, MD, FACS, is a distinguished board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over a decade of experience in the specialized care of patients with craniofacial anomalies and cleft deformities. He is the Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and serves as the Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery. Dr. Woo is also an Associate Professor at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, having been recruited from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was the Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests focus on the surgical treatment of complex and syndromic craniofacial abnormalities, skull and facial reconstruction, craniosynostosis, and cleft deformities. Dr. Woo is a staunch advocate for the multidisciplinary team approach, collaborating closely with neurosurgery colleagues to ensure the best and safest outcomes for patients with skull and facial anomalies. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery, with over 100 procedures performed and numerous publications and national presentations on the subject. Additionally, he has developed a new surgical technique for cleft palate repair, further cementing his reputation as a leader in the field.
Dr. Woo’s commitment to clinical excellence is matched by his dedication to research in the treatment of craniofacial anomalies. He has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in his specialty. Dr. Woo earned his medical degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, completed his plastic surgery residency at Rhode Island Hospital, and pursued a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He is an active member of several prestigious medical organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Woo’s excellence has been recognized with numerous awards, including being named among the Best Doctors in America since 2011 and receiving Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors accolade.