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William Y. Hoffman

MD

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon
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Dr. William Hoffman is a plastic surgeon who specializes in treating children with a wide variety of craniofacial (skull or face) abnormalities, including cleft lip and cleft palate, craniosynostosis, facial palsy, and hemangiomas and other birthmarks or vascular anomalies. An innovator in the field of craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, he routinely performs complex and intricate surgeries, and works with orthodontists and other specialists to correct abnormalities in children's facial appearances while improving their breathing and ability to eat. He also treats adults, performing complex facial reconstructions as well as aesthetic facial surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).

Hoffman is widely published, and his research interests include the biology of hemangiomas, fetal surgery for facial deformities and improving cleft lip surgery. Working with the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Hoffman led a successful effort to pass legislation in California that greatly expands insurance coverage for children with cleft lip and palate. Hoffman has been named to U.S. News & World Report's list of America's best doctors for the past 15 years, a distinction reserved for the top 1 percent of physicians in the nation for a given specialty.

Hoffman earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. At UCSF, he completed a residency in general surgery and a residency in plastic surgery, serving as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in craniofacial and cleft lip surgery at NYU Langone Health.

Hoffman is treasurer of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves as a senior examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and on its craniofacial surgery advisory council. He is past president of the American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.

  • Education

    University of Rochester School of Medicine, 1977

  • Residencies

    UCSF, General Surgery, 1983

    UCSF, Plastic Surgery, 1985

  • Fellowships

    New York University, Craniofacial Surgery, 1986

  • Board Certifications

    Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery

  • Academic Title

    Professor

Cleft and craniofacial surgery affords surgeons the opportunity to know patients from birth to adulthood, becoming close to them and their families.

Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    201 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 22, 2024
    I only felt a little uncomfortable, because of the question a little alarming, you were in the emergency room for a problem of scabis, scabies?the doctor had his gloves on and I felt that he did not want to touch me, the fibroid, for which I went to my appointment. But I showed him my stomach where I only have 5 stitches, marks of contagion that I had at my work, a nursing home, but they are not red, I do not have itching and also 2 times I put my permethrin ointment, as a treatment, and I am better, with my personal care and at home, when I explained this to Dr. he was kinder to me and his attention to my lipoma was better!
    Jun 19, 2024
    Everything very fine
    May 23, 2024
    Seriously, everything was great
    Mar 21, 2024
    Very good, thank you
    Jan 04, 2024
    Excellent communication skills.
    Nov 30, 2023
    Dr Hoffman and staff are ALL ACES. Perfection in health care. Love this place.
    Oct 26, 2023
    Absolutely phenomenal throughout the whole process!
    Oct 26, 2023
    I know that doctor Hoffman is incredibly accomplished and capable surgeons; however, his bedside manner is lacking. I found it difficult to ask him questions and get answers to my concerns.It seems like he may be a burnt out and overworked.
    Oct 21, 2023
    Dr. Hoffman is exactly what you want a doctor to be. He's kind and empathetic, but also confident and extremely good at what he does. I wish all doctors were like him.
    Oct 10, 2023
    Of course if everyone was very attentive.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Dr Hoffman is excellent but I was sad that he couldn't do my surgery to fix my stomach and waist back to normal. But Dr Hoffman and his nursing staff were excellent.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Outstanding
    Sep 07, 2023
    All if Doctor Huffman's staff and the Doctor himself were always very cordial
    Aug 03, 2023
    Thank you
    Jun 29, 2023
    Lovely authentic person
    Jun 16, 2023
    Dr. Hoffman is a great and empathetic listener.
    Jun 15, 2023
    I had an excellent experience. My questions were listened to and answered. Everyone helped to make me comfortable. Very positive experience.
    Mar 31, 2023
    Other than the scheduling and waiting hes awesome
    Mar 09, 2023
    Dr. Hoffman really listens, and responds in-kind, to my needs.
    Feb 16, 2023
    Dr was very busy Had to many patients waiting So he was in a hurry not much care given Ready to leave examination room soon
    Feb 14, 2023
    Dr. Hoffman put me at ease immediately with his friendly demeanor. I was extremely nervous going into this appointment,I didn't know what to expect and he couldn't have been nicer or more informative.
    Feb 09, 2023
    All very good
    Feb 02, 2023
    Dr Hoffman and his team are the best
    Jan 19, 2023
    Dr. Hoffman has always been patient and listened to my concerns.
    Jan 06, 2023
    Dr. Hoffman always listens carefully, and includes me and decisions about my treatment. He always approaches with calmness and empathy.
    Jan 06, 2023
    Fantastic Doctor!!
    Jan 05, 2023
    Dr. Hoffman is Awesome and of course I will recommend him to anyone looking for the same service.
    Nov 10, 2022
    Dr. Hoffman is the best,
    Oct 24, 2022
    This provider did not take any time to understand the reason I was there, seemed in a hurry to leave and was particularly not helpful when the referring physician was mentioned. He seemed to treat the patient like a nuisance or an uninformed child and did not explain the process I was referred to him to get information about. It was a disturbing visit & wasted quite a bit of time.
    Oct 20, 2022
    The doctor was very informative and answered all of my questions.

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