Richard J. Redett, M.D.
Director, Johns Hopkins Cleft & Craniofacial Clinic
Dr. Redett specializes in cleft lip and palate surgery, facial paralysis, brachial plexus injuries, and pediatric burn surgery. He completed his General Surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2000, as well as a residency in Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital combined with University of Maryland Shock Trauma in 2002. From 2002 to 2003, Dr. Redett practiced as a fellow of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children in Ontario, Canada. He earned an M.D. with Honors from Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH in 1995. He holds a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Psychology from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He is board certified in plastic surgery. More info...

Kim Seifert, R.N., B.S.N. Clinic Coordinator
Ms. Seifert has been the Clinic Coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Cleft & Craniofacial Center since 1998. From 1997 to 2000, Ms. Seifert coordinated the Mid-Atlantic Oral Cleft Research Study. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in 1997. She is a 1993 graduate of Lafayette College.

Kathy Ferguson, M.S., C.C.C. Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Ferguson is the Assistant Director of the Speech-Language Department at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is responsible for general assessments for children and young adults at the Hopkins Cleft Clinic, including nasoendoscopy. Ms. Ferguson earned a Master of Science in Speech Pathology from Ithaca College, and Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing from State University College of New York at Plattsburgh. She holds a Maryland License in Speech-Language Pathology and a Certificate in Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. View video of Kathy Ferguson.

Dr. Stacey Ishman, M.D., Pediatric Otolaryngology

Dr. Ishman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, at Johns Hopkins. She specializes in Pediatric Otolaryngology and has special interest in children with sleep-related disorders, airway disorders, chronic sinonasal infection, ear disease, and neck masses. Dr. Ishman completed a General Surgery Internship and Otolaryngology Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2005. She subsequently completed a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins. She holds a Doctor of Medicine from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Biology from the Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA.

Karen Litzinger, Medical Office Coordinator for Dr. Richard Redett
Ms. Litzinger is Administrative Assistant and Medical Office Coordinator for Dr. Richard Redett. Prior to joining the Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Ms. Litzinger worked in the Transplant Surgery Department at Johns Hopkins Bayview.

Noel B Morelli, PA-C Pediatric Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant
Ms. Morelli has helped with the pre and post operative care of our cleft and craniofacial patients since 2003. She is the study coordinator for a multidisciplinary cleft lip and palate study. She earned her Physician Assistant Degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2000. She is a 1997 graduate of Wake Forest University.

Dr. Gerald Raymond, M.D., Pediatric Neurology and Genetics

Dr. Raymond graduated from University of Connecticut in 1984. Upon graduation, he was a resident in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University and Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed training in Clinical Genetics at Harvard in 1990. For the past 14 years, Dr. Raymond has been a Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical Geneticist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital. He joined Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1993 and is presently an Associate Professor in Neurology. Dr. Raymond has been associated with the Craniofacial Clinic and their research activities for the past 10 years.

Eduardo D. Rodriguez, M.D., D.D.S.
Plastic, Reconstructive & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Rodriguez specializes in orthognathic surgery and microvascular craniofacial reconstruction. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein School of Medicine in 1999 as well as a residency in Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital combined with University of Maryland Shock Trauma in 2003. From 2003 to 2004, Dr. Rodriguez practiced as a fellow of Reconstructive Microsurgery at The Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taipei, Taiwan. He earned a D.D.S. degree from New York University in 1992 and an M.D. degree from Medical College of Virginia in 1995. He holds a B.S. in Neurobiology from University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He is board certified in oral surgery and plastic surgery.

Joseph H. Seipp Jr., D.D.S., M.S. F.A.C.D. Orthodontist
Dr. Seipp has been a member of the Johns Hopkins Cleft Clinic team since 1959, when he opened his private practice here in Baltimore. Dr. Seipp earned an A.B. degree from Loyola College, his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, and his Master's Degree in Orthodontics from the University of Pittsburgh. He has also taught at the University of Maryland Dental School.

Steven Marc Siegel, D.M.D. Orthodontist
Dr. Siegel has been in private practice in orthodontics in Baltimore since 1988. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland's Dental School. Dr. Siegel earned a Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, and a D.M.D., Magna Cum Laude, from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He studied Histology and Biochemistry at New York University, and received a B.A. in Biology from Brooklyn College. He is past president of the Maryland State Society of Orthodontists and currently chairs its Education Committee.

Dr. Anthony P. Tufaro D.D.S., M.D., F.A.C.S., Plastic Surgery
Dr. Tufaro started his graduate education at New York University College of Dentistry. He then did a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Nassau County Medical Center. Upon completion of this residency he went into practice for 7 years in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Tufaro left practice to obtain his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. He then trained in General Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Following this, he went to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York for a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology specializing in Head and Neck Tumors. His practice is very active in adult and pediatric craniofacial surgery. He has a particular interest and extensive experience in reconstruction of the jaws and orthognathic surgery. He has lectured extensively on this subject. He is board certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

David Eric Tunkel, M.D., FAAP, FACS Otolaryngology
Dr. Tunkel is Director of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Tunkel's post-graduate medical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital included an internship and assistant residency in Surgery and a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He also completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Childrens' National Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Dr. Tunkel earned a B.A. in Biophysics from Johns Hopkins, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.