Jennifer L McGrath

Dr. Jennifer L McGrath serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with clinical focus on craniofacial anomalies and neonatal surgical interventions.

Education:

• BASc: University of Pennsylvania (2006)
• MD: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (2012)
• Residency: McGaw Medical Center, Plastic Surgery - Integrated (2019)
• Fellowship: Children's National Hospital, Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery (2020)

Her research program centers on pediatric airway management for Robin sequence infants, neonatal skull base pathology, and neurosurgical complication mitigation, with secondary focus on ethical standards in surgical training. Recent work demonstrates translational emphasis on multidisciplinary protocols and predictive modeling for congenital conditions.

Current publications reveal strong clinical-scientific integration across plastic surgery, neurosurgery, and otolaryngology domains, particularly in neonatal and infant populations requiring complex reconstructive interventions.

Professional Engagement:

• Editor, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (2020-Present)
• American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons (2024-Present)
• American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (2023-Present)
• Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons (2021-Present)
• American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (2019-Present)

Dr. McGrath participates in Northwestern's multidisciplinary craniofacial team coordinating care across pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, and ENT specialties, with active involvement in surgical education governance through residency program oversight.