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HyeRan Choo is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the Section Chief of Craniofacial Airway Orthodontics and the Director of the Stanford Orthodontic Airway Plate Treatment Program for Pierre Robin Sequence at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Dr. Choo completed her dental education at Seoul National University and the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a Post-graduate Orthodontic Residency and a Master of Science at The University of Alabama in Birmingham. Her clinical expertise focuses on craniofacial airway orthodontic treatments for neonates, infants, and children with craniofacial dysmorphism and orofacial dysfunctions, utilizing both surgical and non-surgical methods. Dr. Choo emphasizes minimally invasive techniques grounded in a deep understanding of craniofacial growth and function, leading the SOAP PRS program, which is recognized nationally for its innovative approaches to treating neonates with Robin Sequence. She joined the Stanford faculty in 2016 and transitioned to a full-time position in 2019. Her commitment to clinical excellence and her contributions to craniofacial orthodontics have garnered multiple awards, including the David Precious Memorial Science Award from the International Cleft Lip Palate Foundation.
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