Meet the Team
Our Team Includes Experienced Specialists In:
Administration
Audiology
Anaplastology/Facial Prosthetics
Craniofacial Surgery
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David Morris, MDPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery Dr. David Morris is an assistant professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. After graduating from Northwestern University Medical School, he completed residencies in both general surgery and plastic surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and at the University of Illinois at Chicago, respectively. Dr. Morris subsequently completed a craniofacial surgery fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. His clinical interest lies with providing care for patients with developmental or acquired deformities of the craniofacial region. In addition he has interest in the aesthetic improvement of those patients with facial disharmony due to asymmetry or disproportionately prominent jaw or cheekbones. Prior to his medical training, Dr. Morris studied fine arts at Washington University in St. Louis and continues making use of his artistic talents through painting and drawing. His medical illustrations have been published in numerous surgical journals. Full Profile |
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Julia Corcoran, MD, MHPE, FACS, FAAPPediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Birthmarks, Cleft Lip and Palate, Congenital Breast Surgery, Otoplasty and Ear, Pediatric Plastic Surgery Dr. Corcoran has focused her career on providing care for children and families with reconstructive needs. She cares for patients and families on their journeys with cleft lip and palate, from birth to facial maturity in the late teenage years. She also provides a full range of pediatric reconstructive services, including care for birthmarks, vascular lesions, breast surgery to balance asymmetric breasts, top surgery, correction of oversized breasts (female macromastia and male gynecomastia), trauma, burns, and scarring. She is able to provide care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to age 25. She has been board certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Prior to joining the Craniofacial Center, Dr. Corcoran practiced at the Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital (2001 - 2016) and the Cincinnati Children's Hospital (1996-2000). When not caring for her patients, you might find her bicycling along Lake Michigan or spending time with her husband and daughters. Full Profile |
Digital Imaging
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
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David J. Reisberg, DDSDr. David Reisberg received his dental degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1977. He went on to receive a specialty certificate in Prosthodontics from Tufts University in Boston and one in Maxillofacial Prosthetics from The University of Chicago. He has been Director of the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System since 1981. In 1998, he was named Medical Director of The Craniofacial Center, a position he held until 2010. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and is president-elect of that organization. He is past president of the International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and the Illinois Association for Cleft/Craniofacial Teams and the current president of Ameriface, a national organization that supports people with facial differences. Dr. Reisberg is certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics. He has lectured nationally and internationally and is recognized as an authority on the application of osseointegrated implants for craniofacial rehabilitation. At The Craniofacial Center, Dr. Reisberg specializes in the fabrication of oral and facial prostheses for infants, children and adults born with conditions such as cleft lip and palate and ectodermal dysplasia; who have undergone surgery to treat head and neck cancer; or who have suffered craniofacial trauma. He has extensive experience in the placement and restoration of dental implants and often works with The Center’s surgical team to rehabilitate areas of the oral cavity and face. He makes use of the newest digital technology in planning, designing, and fabricating these prosthetic replacements. The goals of all of his treatment efforts are directed toward achieving normal function and appearance and an overall improved quality of life for each patient. Full Profile |
Neurosurgery
Nursing
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Roberto Flores, Jr., RN |
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Sonya Ameczua, RN |
Advanced Practice Nursing
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Gina Romero, APRN |
Ocular Prosthetics
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Orthodontics
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Mark Runge, MDDr. Runge has over 30 years of experience working with cleft palate and craniofacial patients. He received his Orthodontic specialty training at UIC in 1987 which included rotations through the CFC and is happy to return to the place where his orthodontic career began. During his years in private practice, Dr. Runge has been involved in hospital based cleft care in a variety of settings. His work here at the CFC includes providing pre-surgical orthodontic care for patients who require reconstructive surgery which is provided by the surgeons at the CFC. In 2016, he joined the Craniofacial team at Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago. Dr. Runge is interested in researching the surgical outcomes of facial reconstruction cases that are planned using 3D virtual treatment planning software. He is also interested in evaluating the success of jaw advancement surgery to improve the airway in patients who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. |
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatrics
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Geisel Collazo, MDPediatric General, Pediatric Craniofacial, Asthma, Primary Healthcare for Children Dr. Geisel Collazo is a General Pediatrician at Mile Square, an Attending Physician at Children's Hospital University of Illinois (CHUI) Outpatient Center and Pediatric Consultant for Craniofacial Center. Dr. Collazo graduated from Medical School at Universidad Central de Venezuela and completed her Pediatrics training at University of Illinois in Chicago. She specializes in primary health care of Children all ages, from newborn to 18 years old. Her clinical interests include skull deformities, pediatric asthma and obesity. Dr. Collazo is board certified in Pediatrics. In addition to English, she speaks fluent Spanish. Full Profile |
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
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Mimis N. Cohen, MD, FACS, FAAPPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Mimis Cohen is a professor and the chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Cohen is world-renowned for his work in the field of cleft lip and palate surgery. He has published extensively on the topic and lectured throughout the world. Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from the University of Athens, Greece before coming to UIC for special training in General and Plastic Surgery. He is board certified in Plastic Surgery. As a University Professor with extensive clinical and teaching experience, Dr. Cohen is in the forefront of the specialty. He brings to his patients the knowledge and experience of the state of the art procedures, as well as the emerging new techniques in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Cohen is a member and former president of several professional organizations. He has published more than 160 articles in peer reviewed journals and has edited several text books. He has been recognized as one of the best doctor in Chicago for the last 25 years. Full Profile |
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David Morris, MDPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery Dr. David Morris is an assistant professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. After graduating from Northwestern University Medical School, he completed residencies in both general surgery and plastic surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and at the University of Illinois at Chicago, respectively. Dr. Morris subsequently completed a craniofacial surgery fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. His clinical interest lies with providing care for patients with developmental or acquired deformities of the craniofacial region. In addition he has interest in the aesthetic improvement of those patients with facial disharmony due to asymmetry or disproportionately prominent jaw or cheekbones. Prior to his medical training, Dr. Morris studied fine arts at Washington University in St. Louis and continues making use of his artistic talents through painting and drawing. His medical illustrations have been published in numerous surgical journals. Full Profile |
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Julian Corcoran, MD, MHPE, FACS, FAAPPediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Birthmarks, Cleft Lip and Palate, Congenital Breast Surgery, Otoplasty and Ear, Pediatric Plastic Surgery Dr. Corcoran has focused her career on providing care for children and families with reconstructive needs. She cares for patients and families on their journeys with cleft lip and palate, from birth to facial maturity in the late teenage years. She also provides a full range of pediatric reconstructive services, including care for birthmarks, vascular lesions, breast surgery to balance asymmetric breasts, top surgery, correction of oversized breasts (female macromastia and male gynecomastia), trauma, burns, and scarring. She is able to provide care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to age 25. She has been board certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Prior to joining the Craniofacial Center, Dr. Corcoran practiced at the Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital (2001 - 2016) and the Cincinnati Children's Hospital (1996-2000). When not caring for her patients, you might find her bicycling along Lake Michigan or spending time with her husband and daughters. Full Profile |
Psychology
Speech Pathology/Therapy
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Stacy Cash, MA, CCC-SLPStacy N. Cash is a speech-language pathologist at the Craniofacial Center at UI Health. Ms. Cash has an extensive background in pediatric speech therapy, including work with pediatric clients with autism spectrum disorder and those with medically complex needs. Stacy has practiced speech-language pathology in a variety of settings, including private practice and school-based settings, and is she an active member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). |