Jessica A. Ching, MD, FAAP
- Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgeon
Co-Director, Cleft Program
Residency Program Director
Associate Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3180
Plastic Surgery
Phone:
832-822-3800
Vascular Anomalies
Languages: English
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Jessica A. Ching, MD, FAAP
Dr. Jessica A. Ching is a Plastic Surgeon who specializes in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, including cleft, craniofacial and general pediatric plastic surgery patients. She is also a member of the vascular anomalies team. She utilizes evidence-based practices to compassionately deliver individualized care to children in transparent manner that is both effective and empowering for her patients. She is a recognized expert in her field with numerous presentations and publications and years of excellent patient outcomes.
Personal Statement
I am deeply committed to providing high-quality individualized care to my patients. I believe in the importance of listening to and engaging with patients and their families to obtain the best outcome possible.
Clinical Interests
Cleft, craniofacial, craniosynostosis
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto - Hospital for Sick Children | Fellowship | Craniofacial/Pediatric Surgery | 2016 |
| University of South Florida - Morsani College of Medicine | Residency | Plastic Integrated Residency Program | 2015 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2009 |
| Baylor University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Chemistry, Honor Program distinction | 2004 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association | Active Member |
| American Council of Educator Plastic Surgeons | Active Member |
| American Society of Plastic Surgery | Active Member |
| International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies | Associate Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Plastic Surgery, FAAP |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Ockerman KM, Mardourian M, Han SH, Sorice-Virk S, Ching J. Protective Effects of Authenticity Against Depression, Suicide, and Burnout among Surgeons. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 2024 Nov 1;239(5):485-493. doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000001128. Epub 2024 Oct 16. PMID: 38895945
Butts J, Dadireddy K, Ching JA. Successful Management of Cherubism Patient With Staged Bone Grafting and Fat Grafting. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2024 Oct 1;35(7):e656-e658. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000010453. Epub 2024 Jul 5. PMID: 38968005
Dunworth K, Hernandez JA, Ching J, Golden B, Nguyen PD, Patel K, Rogers-Vizena CR, Rottgers SA, Allori AC. Aesthetic Outcomes in Cleft Care: Exploring Patterns in Patient-Reported Outcomes across Adolescence. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2024 Oct 1;154(4):841-853. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000011098. Epub 2023 Sep 29. PMID: 37772883
Ockerman KM, Mardourian M, Han SH, Petrauskis M, Sorice-Virk S, Ching J. Authenticity: Protection against Burnout and depression in emergency medicine physicians. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2024 Sep;83:138-141. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.07.021. Epub 2024 Jul 11. PMID: 39019681
Ching JA, Koehl EM, Novak CB, Branson HM, Forrest CR. Nasal monobloc osteotomy for correction of late nasal and orbital asymmetry of unicoronal synostosis: A morphometric and outcomes study. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2024 Mar;90:122-129. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.01.018. Epub 2024 Feb 1. PMID: 38367409
Al-Shaqsi S, Ching JA, Novak CB, Forrest CR. Morphometric analysis and outcomes following posterior cranial vault distraction in syndromic and multisuture craniosynostosis. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2023 Dec;87:379-386. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.101. Epub 2023 Oct 20. PMID: 37935093
Dunworth K, Sharif-Askary B, Grames L, Jones C, Kern J, Nyswonger-Sugg J, Suárez A, Thompson K, Ching J, Golden B, Merrill C, Nguyen P, Patel K, Rogers-Vizena CR, Rottgers SA, Skolnick GB, Allori AC. Using "Real-World Data" to Study Cleft Lip/Palate Care: An Exploration of Speech Outcomes from a Multi-Center US Learning Health Network. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 2023 Oct 16:10556656231207469. doi: 10.1177/10556656231207469. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37844605.