Craniosynostosis surgeons

Our team is made up of a fellowship trained craniofacial surgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon among other specialists including pediatric otolaryngology, orthodontics, dentistry, speech pathology, and social work. We specialize in the evaluation of head shape, craniosynostosis, and plagiocephaly. We are committed to providing expert care, treatment, and support[...]

Dr. Losee is chief of the Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and director of the Cleft-Craniofacial Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. He is professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.[...]

Division Chief, Plastic Surgery; Surgical Director Craniofacial Center

Upon completion of his neurosurgical residency in 1987 and realizing that one of his true passions was pediatric neurosurgery, he joined the Semmes-Murphey Clinic and began practicing pediatric neurosurgery in 1987. He became a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1987. He has since enlarged his[...]

The Rady Children’s Craniofacial team specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive approaches to treating craniosynostosis. We recommend immediate referral for any patient with a head deformity that is concerning for craniosynostosis, so that we may determine if the patient qualifies for an endoscopic and minimally invasive approach. Our highly experienced team treats[...]

The Center for Craniosynostosis and Syndromic Craniofacial Disorders was developed to specifically address craniosynostosis and craniofacial disorders that have associated syndromes. Our multidisciplinary team works together to reshape patient skulls, reconstruct the face and skull, and repair eye sockets to make room for the growing brain while correcting the child’s[...]

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Catherine Mazzola is the founder of the Craniofacial Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, the Pediatric Brain and Spine Tumor Center (now called GNOP) and the Spasticity and Gait Disorder Center of Goryeb Children’s Hospital.  She has been the Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurological Surgery since 2005.  Dr.[...]