Shaun C. Desai, MD
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Craniofacial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
4.8 of 5 stars
121 Ratings, 38 ReviewsLanguages
- Spanish
- English
14 Insurances Accepted
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MaleAbout Shaun C. Desai
Professional Titles
- Chief of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Co-Fellowship Director, Facial Plastic Surgery
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Background
Shaun Desai, M.D., is an associate professor of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and chief of facial cosmetic surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Desai is also part of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital in the Washington D.C. and National Capital Region. Dr. Desai splits his clinical practice and sees patients in the downtown Baltimore main campus, Lutherville (Green Spring Station), and Bethesda.
Dr. Desai's practice focuses exclusively on plastic surgery of the face, head, and neck. Within the field of facial plastic surgery, his practice encompasses a broad spectrum of both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic procedures include but are not limited to, rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery (facelift or browlift), eyelid surgery, facial augmentation, and wrinkle treatment (Botox, fillers, and chemical peels). Reconstructive procedures include facial trauma management, microvascular or “free-flap” reconstruction of major head and neck defects after cancer or trauma, skin cancer reconstruction after Moh’s surgery, and management of skin cancer, such as malignant melanoma.
Dr. Desai received his undergraduate and medical degree with honors at The George Washington University School of Medicine. He received an academic scholarship through an accelerated 7-year B.A./M.D. program with early acceptance to medical school from high school. Dr. Desai completed a five-year surgical residency training program in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University in St. Louis, as well as an American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) fellowship with particular training in facial plastic and microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck. While at Washington University, Dr. Desai received the distinguished Resident Teaching Award, as voted upon by his peers. At Johns Hopkins, as the Associate Residency Program Director, he has been awarded the George Nager MD Faculty Teaching Award as voted upon by the Johns Hopkins Residents.
Dr. Desai has traveled to Peru and India several times on cleft lip and palate mission trips with the Healing the Children Non-Profit Organization. He has received numerous travel grants for his work, including grants from AAFPRS, the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Head and Neck Society.
Dr. Desai’s research interests include novel and advanced methods of microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck using innovative technology. He also has an interest in the diagnosis and management of malignant melanoma of the head and neck. He is also an active surgical member of the multi-disciplinary Facial Transplantation team at Johns Hopkins. He has received several research awards and grants, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Research Award; the Doris Deford Speck and George Speck, M.D., Endowed Prize in Medical Research; the AAFPRS Ben Shuster Memorial Research Award; and the distinguished AAFPRS Leslie Burnstein Research Grant, an honor given to only two residents each year. To date, he has published over 45 research articles, 9 book chapters, and solely edited his own textbook entitled, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide.
Dr. Desai is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, as well as the Washington Metropolitan Ear, Nose, Throat Society. He is a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals including, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, Oral Oncology, Laryngoscope, and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Thinking About Pandemic-Era Plastic Surgery? You’re Not Alone, Vogue (12/3/2020)
Basal Cell Carcinoma and Nose Reconstruction: Jen's Story. A large and complex cancer involved half of Jen's nose, calling for expert treatment to restore her health and appearance.
Research Interests
Advanced reconstruction of the head and neck, clinical outcomes of septoplasty and/ or rhinoplasty, diagnosis and management of melanoma, microvascular reconstruction
Selected Publications
Jordan P. Sand, Shaun C. Desai, Gregory Branham. Septal Perforation Repair Using Polydioxanone Plates: A 10-Year Comparative Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2015; 136 (4):700-703.
Shaun C. Desai, Alan Sclaroff, Brian Nussenbaum. Use of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenic Protein 2 for Mandible Reconstruction. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 2013; 15 (3): 204-209.
Shaun C. Desai, Arash Moradzadeh, Gregory Branham. Anatomical evidence of microbial biofilms in an alloplastic nasal implant. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2013; 37 (2):468-471.
Shaun C. Desai, Jordan P. Sand, Jeffrey Sharon, Gregory Branham, Brian Nussenbaum. Scalp Reconstruction: An Algorithmic Approach and Clinical Review. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, 2015; 17(1): 56-66.
Yelizaveta Shnayder, Derrick Lin, Shaun C. Desai, Brian Nussenbaum, Jordan Sand, Mark Wax. Reconstruction of the Lateral Mandibular Defect. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, 2015; 17 (5):367-373.
Honors
- Top Doctor, Bethesda Magazine 2021
- Top Doctor: Cosmetic Surgery-Facial, Baltimore Magazine 2021
- Top Doctor, Washingtonian Magazine, 11/1/23
- Top Doctor 2023, Bethesda Magazine, 1/1/23
- America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2021: Rhinoplasty, Newsweek, 6/16/21
- Leslie Burnstein Research CORE Grant, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/14
- Excellence in Teaching: Resident Teaching Award, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine- 2014, 1/1/14
- Humanitarian Travel Grant Award for Cleft Lip and Palate Mission Trip, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 1/1/14
- First Place, Resident Case Competition, Nose, Throat Society of St. Louis, 1/1/12
- Doris Deford Speck and George Speck, M.D. Endowed Prize in Medical Research, George Washington University School of Medicine, 1/1/09
- Research Travel Grant and Award, American Head & Neck Society (ANHS), 1/1/08
- Carolyn L. Kuckstein AOA Research Award & Grant, Alpha Omega Alpha, 1/1/08
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), Medical Honor Society, 1/1/07
- W. Gill. Jr Research Award & Grant, George Washington University School of Medicine, 1/1/05
- Accelerated B.A./M.D. Academic Scholarship, George Washington University School of Medicine, 1/1/01
Memberships
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Professional Activities
- Cleft Lip and Palate Mission Organization, Healing the Children, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 1/1/13 - 1/1/15
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AAO, Committee Member
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4950, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 301-530-2650
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2500, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2297
Expertise
Education
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2015Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2014The George Washington University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2009Board Certifications
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2015Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
121 ratings, 38 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Thanks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
No doubt Dr Desai is the best surgeon in the DMV area. He knows what he is doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
I appreciate all the efforts you do!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Exceptional Reputation by both professional colleagues and former patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
I am very pleased with Dr Desai explanation of my upcoming surgical procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Provider was great, the price for services was not. Totally way out of range for what I was expecting and what it costs at other facilities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Very good .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
They were very good!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr. Desai is a very physician have had two surgeries with him and feel confident that on my third surgery, we will be able to correct my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr. Desai is amazing and also has great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
He was very informative and thorough about the topic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
My initial visit was excellent.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
He is a great Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
We were greeted by the provider with a smile and hand shake.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr. Desai showed concern for my pain and well being during the post op appointment. He explained the remaining stitches would dissolve and he would like Dr. [ ] to see me next to determine if this graft is sufficient and was informative about what I needed to do for the wound. He was gentle and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Every one was great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Excellent and efficient. On time. Thorough and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
He was respectful and very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Feel very good about physicians expertise. Excellent communication.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Dr. Desai seemed distant, bored. He had a slightly disdainful attitude.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Dr Desai is an incredible medical doctor I have complete confidence in him doing my necessary upcoming surgery on my nose deformity in the fall-time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
The best provider very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr. Desai was professional, courteous, engaged, honest, and kind. He took time to listen to me concerning my issue. He was honest with me concerning treatment and results. To many doctors appear disinterested, he did not. He treated me like a fellow traveler through this adventure of life, regardless of my age. He was kind to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Wonderful,wonderful,talented Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2024
Nice guy
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2024
Professional, knows his work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2024
Dr. Desai was very understanding and helpful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2024
Absolutely loved Dr Desai!!! Very sweet and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
Professional, courteous, and easy to speak to. Reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2024
Experienced and very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2024
Very professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2024
He is excellent. He is a caring physician very smart, very thorough. Makes a patient feel at ease and has an amazing bedside manner.