Russell R. Reid, MD, PhD, is a highly skilled surgeon who specializes in pediatric plastic surgery. He has particular expertise in the area of craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery, which includes surgery of the face, jaw, palate, and skull.
An accomplished author, Dr. Reid has published book chapters and several peer-reviewed journal articles on a variety of topics, from craniofacial surgery techniques to wound healing.
Dr. Reid's research interests include the regeneration of bone for the repair of complex craniofacial defects, the biology of skull and facial sutures, and genetic expression in craniofacial development. He also studies bone substitutes and the survival of bone-cartilage grafts.
University of Pennsylvania, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship - Craniofacial Surgery
2006
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Residency - Plastic Surgery
2005
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
M.D. Ph.D. - Medicine/Immunology
1998
Yale University
New Haven, CT
B.A. - Literature
1990
Simultaneous regeneration of skin and bone in full-thickness cranial composite defects.
Simultaneous regeneration of skin and bone in full-thickness cranial composite defects. bioRxiv. 2026 Jun 17.
PMID: 42368015
A Comprehensive Review of the Genetic Etiology and Management of Orofacial Clefts.
A Comprehensive Review of the Genetic Etiology and Management of Orofacial Clefts. Pediatr Discov. 2026 Jun; 4(2):e70037.
PMID: 42389498
Ten-eleven translocation 2-mediated DNA demethylation plays a positive regulatory role in BMP9-induced osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells.
Ten-eleven translocation 2-mediated DNA demethylation plays a positive regulatory role in BMP9-induced osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Genes Dis. 2026 Jul; 13(4):102116.
PMID: 41889678
Functionalized osteogenic extracellular vesicles derived from BMP9-stimulated mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) effectively induce bone regeneration.
Functionalized osteogenic extracellular vesicles derived from BMP9-stimulated mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) effectively induce bone regeneration. Biomaterials. 2026 Jul; 330:124027.
PMID: 41643568
Microtopography-induced changes in cell nucleus morphology enhance bone regeneration by modulating the cellular secretome.
Microtopography-induced changes in cell nucleus morphology enhance bone regeneration by modulating the cellular secretome. Nat Commun. 2025 Jul 11; 16(1):6444.
PMID: 40645935
Endocrine therapy resistance of breast cancer: Important role of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) and new therapeutic strategies.
Endocrine therapy resistance of breast cancer: Important role of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) and new therapeutic strategies. Genes Dis. 2026 Jan; 13(1):101716.
PMID: 41141392
An Intervertebral Disc (IVD) Regeneration Model Using Human Nucleus Pulposus Cells (iHNPCs) and Annulus Fibrosus Cells (iHAFCs).
An Intervertebral Disc (IVD) Regeneration Model Using Human Nucleus Pulposus Cells (iHNPCs) and Annulus Fibrosus Cells (iHAFCs). Adv Healthc Mater. 2025 04; 14(10):e2403742.
PMID: 40052622
Spina bifida as a multifactorial birth defect: Risk factors and genetic underpinnings.
Spina bifida as a multifactorial birth defect: Risk factors and genetic underpinnings. Pediatr Discov. 2025 Jun; 3(2):e2517.
PMID: 40666233
Dermal fibroblast-derived extracellular matrix (ECM) synergizes with keratinocytes in promoting re-epithelization and scarless healing of skin wounds: Towards optimized skin tissue engineering.
Dermal fibroblast-derived extracellular matrix (ECM) synergizes with keratinocytes in promoting re-epithelization and scarless healing of skin wounds: Towards optimized skin tissue engineering. Bioact Mater. 2025 May; 47:1-17.
PMID: 39872210
Micropillar-induced changes in cell nucleus morphology enhance bone regeneration by modulating the secretome.
Micropillar-induced changes in cell nucleus morphology enhance bone regeneration by modulating the secretome. Res Sq. 2025 Jan 07.
PMID: 39866882
Bernard G. Sarnat, MD Professorship in Surgery and Craniofacial Research
University of Chicago
2019 - pres
Best Paper Award
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
2018
Senior Faculty Scholar, The Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence
University of Chicago
2017 - pres
Fellow of the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators
University of Chicago
2017 - pres
Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, Section of Plastic Surgery
University of Chicago
2016
Robert Parsons Golden Apple Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Section of Plastic Surgery
University of Chicago
2015
John D. Arnold, MD Mentor Award
University of Chicago
2013
Research Paper Award
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons
2005
Best Clinical Paper Award
Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons
2004
The Kernahan Award, Division of Plastic Surgery
Northwestern University
2004