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Title Co-Director of Craniofacial Program
Department Plastic Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English, Italian
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Adult Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Alveolar Cleft Grafting
  • Arm Lift
  • Arm Reconstruction
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Bone Grafting
  • Botulinum Toxin Injections
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Exchange
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin/Cheek Implants
  • Congenital Hand Surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery of the Abdomen
  • Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast
  • Cosmetic Surgery of the Face
  • Craniofacial Reconstruction
  • Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
  • Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery
  • Diep Flaps
  • Distraction Osteogenesis
  • Ear Reconstruction
  • Ear Reshaping
  • Eyebrow Surgery
  • Eyelid Lifts
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Face Transplant
  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Facial Fracture Repair
  • Facial Reanimation
  • Facial Reconstruction
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Facial Surgery
  • Fat Injections
  • Forehead Lift
  • Forehead Surgery
  • Fracture Care
  • Fracture Reconstruction
  • Hand Reconstruction
  • Hand Surgery
  • Hand Transplant
  • Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery
  • Hyaluronic Acid Injections
  • Injectables and Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation
  • Jaw Reconstruction
  • Joint Replacement
  • Juvederm
  • Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Health
  • Lip Enhancement
  • Management of Cleft Lip/Palate
  • Maxillofacial Reconstruction
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Microsurgery of the Hand and Arm
  • Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
  • Microvascular Decompression
  • Microvascular Reconstruction
  • Microvascular Surgery
  • Nasal Reconstruction
  • Neck Lift
  • Nerve Transfer Surgery
  • Nose/Nasal Surgery
  • Oculoplastic Surgery
  • Orthognathic Surgery
  • Otoplasty (Ear Pinning)
  • Pediatric Cranioplasty
  • Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Pediatric Fracture Treatment
  • Pediatric Plastic Surgery
  • Pediatric Reconstructive Surgery
  • Peripheral Joint Injections
  • Peripheral Nerve Decompression/Transfer
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Perlane
  • Radiesse
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Reoperation Surgery
  • Restoration of Speech
  • Restylane
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Septoplasty
  • Speech Surgery
  • Steroid Injections
  • Trauma Reconstruction
  • Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Wrinkle Fillers
  • Wrist Reconstruction
  • Wrist Surgery
View all 90 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Adult and Pediatric Facial Trauma
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Hand
  • Arthritis of the Thumb Base
  • Arthritis of the Wrist
  • Benign Bone Tumors
  • Benign Maxillofacial Tumors
  • Birth Defects
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Disorders
  • Breast Cancer
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cleft Lip
  • Cleft Palate
  • Congenital Anomalies
  • Congenital Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Congenital Hand Differences
  • Craniofacial Disorders
  • Craniosynostosis
  • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
  • Dentofacial Deformities
  • Excess Skin after Weight Loss
  • Facial Fractures
  • Facial Nerve Disorders
  • Facial Nerve Paralysis
  • Facial Trauma
  • Fibrous Dysplasia
  • Fracture Nonunion
  • Hand and Wrist Injuries
  • Hand Problems
  • Hand Related Sports Injuries
  • Jaw Fractures
  • Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS)
  • Mastectomy Defects
  • Maxillofacial Deformities
  • Moebius Syndrome
  • Nasal Deformity
  • Nasal Fractures
  • Nerve Compression of the Hand
  • Nerve Diseases
  • Nerve Injuries
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Nose Deformity
  • Nose or Nasal Problems
  • Orbital Fractures
  • Pediatric Breast Anomalies
  • Pediatric Tumors
  • Ptosis
  • Scars
  • Small Breast Size
  • Trigger Finger
  • Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
  • Vascular Anomalies
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
  • Venous Malformations
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Biography

About Antonio Rampazzo, MD, PhD

Antonio Rampazzo, MD PhD, joined Cleveland Clinic's Plastic Surgery Department in 2014 after completing a craniofacial surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan and is co-director of the Cleft Lip-Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Program.

Dr. Antonio Rampazzo received his medical degree from the University of Padova, Italy. He completed his residency in plastic surgery at the University of Padova, Italy in 2006.  He further trained for 2 years in London, United Kingdom (Queen Victoria Hospital, St Andrew’s Center for Plastic Surgery and Royal London Hospital) specializing in hand, breast, head and neck reconstruction and general plastic surgery. He then completed a 1-year reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In 2010, he joined the Plastic Surgery Department at Cleveland Clinic, as a research fellow and worked with Dr Maria Siemionow on vascularized composite allotransplantation until July 2011. Then, he completed a two years hand surgery fellowship at Christine Marie Kleinert Institute, Louisville, Kentucky (2011-2013).

His specialty interests are pediatric and adult craniomaxillofacial surgery (orthognathic surgery, pediatric cleft lip and palate surgery, velopharyngeal insufficiency, Crouzon syndrome, Apert Syndrome, Hemifacial microsomia, Treacher Collins syndrome, Romberg syndrome, Muenke Syndrome,  craniosynostosis, facial paralysis, microtia and ear reconstruction, post-traumatic reconstruction), hand  and wrist surgery, microsurgical reconstructions, and face and hand transplantation.

His aesthetic surgery interests include facial surgery (including cosmetic eyelid surgery, brow surgery, face/Neck lift,cosmetic nose surgery, ear protrusion correction, cosmetic chin surgery,cosmetic jaw contouring, cosmetic Botox® injections, filler injections), cosmetic surgery of the breast and body (breast augmentation,breast lift, breast reduction, arm lift, tummy tuck, thigh lift, and liposuction).

Dr Rampazzo is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. His research interests include vascularized composite allotransplantation, face, hand and abdominal wall transplantation, new techniques in craniomaxillofacial surgery and microsurgery.  He has written multiple book chapters and has over sixty peer-reviewed papers. He is a member of the editorial board of Microsurgery and Annals of Plastic Surgery.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2014

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System
Craniofacial Surgery
Ann Arbor, MI USA
2014

Fellowship - Christine M. Kleinert Institute
Hand Surgery
Louisville, KY USA
2013

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Research Fellowship - Plastic Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
2011

Fellowship - Royal London Hospital
Plastic Surgery / Microsurgery
London, U.K. E11BB, United Kingdom
2009

Fellowship - St. Andrew's Center for Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery / Hand Microsurgery
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
2009

Fellowship - E-DA Hospital / I-Shoo University
Plastic Microsurgery
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2008

Fellowship - Queen Victoria Hospital
Plastic Surgery
East Grinstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom
2007

Residency - Universita Di Padova Faculty of Medicine
Plastic Surgery
Padova, Italy
2006

Medical Education - Universita Di Padova Faculty of Medicine
MD
Padova, Italy
2001

Certifications

  • Hand Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Specialty Interests

Pediatric and Adult Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, Orthognathic Surgery, Congenital Facial Malformations, Craniosynostosis, Facial Skeletal Surgery, Vascular Malformations, Congenital hand malformations, Microsurgical reconstruction, Face and hand transplantation, Cosmetic Surgery of the Face and Body, Body Contouring, Breast Surgery.

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 11/14/2023, Dr. Rampazzo has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

195 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.3
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

22 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Dr. Rampazzo did absolutely fantastic and went the extra mile to get me scheduled earlier.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

Very pleased with all facets of Cleveland Clinic and Dr Rampazzo.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

The doctor is wonderful, he knew my frustration. I had been waiting and calling for 4 MONTHS about an insurance approval and nobody would help me. Most of the time I left messages and nobody would call back.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

My husband had Dr. Rampazzo for a similar surgery& was very pleased with Dr. Rampazzo & his surgical outcome. I signed up based on that evaluation& Dr. Rampazzo did not disappoint. He is very knowledgeable, willing to listen, and willing to share. His Concern throughout our experience has been very reassuring. And I appreciate his sense of humor!

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo, explained everything to me, including options moving forward. He was extremely helpful and professional highly recommend him.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2023

RAMPAZZO group was amazing. He is a one of a kind doctor.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo incredibly kind, gentle, considerate and professional. The best

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

Love the doctor, hate trying to make an appointment, hate the excessive wait time once there.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

He is a excellent Doctor

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

Dr. Rampozzo was very thorough, thoughtful, and collaborative. He was friendly, unhurried, and clearly cared for me as a person. He explained things simply, clearly, and without any hint of condescension. He was easy to trust.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Dr Rampazzo sees the whole patient and really understands who I am as a person and my various life needs.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Dr Rampazzo is the best. Kind, generous of spirit and really understands people.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo is the nicest and most compassionate doctor I've ever had. I also appreciate that he takes the time to explain things to me.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo was outstanding. He was very professional, knowledgeable, kind, and caring. His bedside manner was outstanding. We had had questions after the appointment and he has responded so quickly to them. Thank you Dr. Rampazzo and Dr. Bernard.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo and his staff went above and beyond with the care they provided. They made sure we had everything we needed before we left.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo is an outstanding physician.I have been a patient of his for several years. He has always met my every need and treated me with kindness, dignity and respect. I trust his professionalism implicitly. We have become friends and I always look forward to seeing him!Thank you Dr. Rampazzo!

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023

I appreciated that he was honest about what he did and did not know, and what questions I should ask other specialists regarding my concerns.

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo is kind, thoughtful, and patient. he listened and addressed each one of my concerns. He was also thorough, and precise. Attention to detail was immaculate. Couldn't be more pleased with the experience.

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo did a great job. He explained everything to me in a very clear manner. He was also kind and friendly. All of the staff was great - they were helpful, patient and helped with my insurance. Wonderful and warm experience from start to finish. ...

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

*Dr. Rampazzo is one of the kindest and most sympathetic doctors I've ever had. He's also been more accessible than any I've ever had at the clinic.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

Top Grade.. Dr. Rampazzo couldn't have been any more responsive to my questions he gave detailed answers inc luring showing me descriptive pictures.I give him the highest grade!!!! Excellent!!

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023

Dr. Rampazzo is an extremely knowledgeable, friendly, caring and supportive provider. I trust his opinion, services, and feedback. I would recommend him to any patient needing his services

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