Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
2017 - Present
John Reinisch, MD A Worldwide Leader in Microtia Treatment
An Innovator
Who Has Treated Thousands
Dr. Reinisch is a board-certified plastic surgeon and graduate of Harvard Medical School focused on pediatric plastic surgery and congenital ear deformities (microtia). He has helped more than 20,000 children with advanced microtia treatment.
Dr. Reinisch is known worldwide for his design and development of the MEDPOR® ear reconstruction technique, which relies on a biomaterial that can be implanted in children as young as age 3, resulting in a better cosmetic outcome than rib cartilage ear reconstruction. Since performing the first MEDPOR surgery in 1991, Dr. Reinisch has eliminated the need for drains after surgery, resulting in minimal scarring. More than 80% of his MEDPOR surgeries have required only one procedure.
In 1983, Dr. Reinisch founded the Division of Plastic Surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which is now a model for other hospitals. Dr. Reinisch is the former Director of Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery for Cedars-Sinai Medical Group in Los Angeles. He has also served as Head of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC). He currently heads our microtia surgeon's office in Beverly Hills.
"We love what we do."
Dr. Reinisch believes that early treatment with the fewest possible interventions is the optimal method of helping a child experience the best outcome possible. He says that along with enjoying an improved appearance, children often feel more confident after microtia surgery.
“There is no one better than Dr. Reinisch.” Trusted Care for Patients From Beverly Hills and Across the World
Bethany Ransom
Beverly Hills, CA
2023
Dr. Reinisch is the absolute best in the world at ear reconstruction. I was looking at having my daughter's Medpor surgery at our local pediatric hospital, which has been ranked as one of the best in the nation. Her plastic surgeon told me that if I wanted her to have the best in the world for ear reconstruction, I should contact Dr. Reinisch. Dr. Reinisch is kind, he is thoughtful, and he will do whatever it takes to ensure that you are happy with the surgical outcome. I can't say enough good about him and his staff. If you or your child has microtia or anotia, this is the doctor who you need to see. He changed my daughter’s life. There is no one like him!
View on GoogleRobert Mendoza
Beverly Hills, CA
2024
He is the best of the best. There is no one better than Dr. Reinisch. He is kind, friendly, and very professional. The results of his work speak for itself. I finally have confidence when presenting and speaking in meetings and other professional gatherings because of him. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Dr. Reinisch!
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Director of Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Head of the Division of Plastic Surgery
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
1983 - 2008
Professor of Surgery
Keck Medical School at The University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Visiting Professor
Harvard University, Stanford University, Utrecht University, Tel Aviv University, University of Pennsylvania, and Baylor University
2017 - 2020
Other Career Highlights
- Seen and treated over 4,000 microtia patients
- Trained over 200 surgeons from 25 countries
- Author of 100+ scientific papers
- Principal Investigator of novel ear reconstruction method for microtia in a 7-year FDA trial that creates a 3D printed ear using the patient's own cartilage cells
- Author of Modern Microtia Reconstruction (Springer, 2019)
Education
Harvard Medical School
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Boston, MA
1966 - 1970
Dartmouth College
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Hanover, NH
1962 - 1966
