Dr. Craig Roger Dufresne M.D., F.A.C.S., Doctor
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Dr. Craig Roger Dufresne M.D., F.A.C.S.

Plastic Surgeon

5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1235 Chevy Chase MD, 20815

About

Craig Dufresne, MD, FACS, FICFS, maintains his own practice with dual locations; in Fairfax, Virginia and Chevy Chase, Maryland. With expertise in craniofacial surgery and near 30 years experience, Dr. Dufresne has been a leader in the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Dufresne has been trained in microvascular and craniofacial surgery; as well as holding certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Aside from serving his patients, Dr. Dufresne has dedicated his outstanding skill and knowledge to educating future physicians; being a Clinical Professor with the esteemed Georgetown University and at Johns Hopkins University and Medical Institutions. Dr. Dufresne is also Director of the Craniofacial Program at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. His clinical research has granted him academic and institutional positions and visiting professorships at the National Institutes of Health; in addition to hospitals, universities and clinics in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. He also has a vast number of publications including a text book, "Complex Craniofacial Problems"; as well as having appeared on documentaries and other television specials. Through excellent training and hard work, Dr. Dufresne leads a successful career.   

Education and Training

Columbia University

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery- Plastic Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience
Dr. Craig Roger Dufresne M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Craig Roger Dufresne M.D., F.A.C.S.'s Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Craniofacial SurgeryPlastic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center -
  • Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University and Medical Institutions -
  • Director of the Craniofacial Program at INOVA Fairfax Hospital For Children -
  • Has Delivered over 160 Presentations and Exhibits Around the Globe -

Internships

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

Fellowships

  • New York University Medical Center, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Craniofacial Surgery, American Medical Association, American Cleft Lip and Palate Society, John Staige Davis Society, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons

Articles and Publications

  • Co-authored 36 papers and 40 book chapters, Published book and article reviews.
  • Textbook in 1992

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Excellent Teachers and Mentors, Excellect Training in Specialties, and Hard Work

Hobbies / Sports

  • Stamp and Coin Collecting, Artwork

Favorite professional publications

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal

Dr. Craig Roger Dufresne M.D., F.A.C.S.'s Practice location

8501 Arlington Blvd. Suite 420 -
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
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8501 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 420 -
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
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Practice At 5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1235

5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1235 -
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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