Our Facial Plastic Surgeons

With a passion for treatment of facial paralysis, Dr. John Flynn has clinical expertise in surgical procedures for restoration of facial movement. Through a multidisciplinary team approach, he focuses on comprehensive medical and surgical management for those with facial paralysis. He actively participates in clinical research to advance outcomes in treatment of facial paralysis disorders.

Dr. Flynn also performs a wide variety of facial plastic surgery, including rhinoplasty, Mohs defect reconstruction (after removal of skin cancer), ear reconstruction and facial trauma. He also specializes in cosmetic facial surgery, including upper and lower facelift, blepharoplasty, and other facial rejuvenation procedures.

Dr. John Flynn is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He completed fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School. He earned his medical degree from University of Texas Health System in San Antonio and completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Education

Dr. Flynn's medical education includes:

• University of Texas Health Science Center - medical degree
• University of Kansas Medical Center - otolaryngology residency
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - fellowship - facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

Facial plastic surgeon J. David Kriet has improved the lives of countless men and women who have trusted him with their appearance. Since 1998, he has practiced in the University of Kansas department of otolaryngology as a professor, and as the director for the division of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Education

Dr. Kriet has earned many awards and honors throughout his career and during his education and training. His medical education includes:

• University of Oklahoma College of Medicine – medical degree
• University of Washington, Seattle – otolaryngology residency (head and neck surgery)
• Oregon Health and Sciences University – fellowship – facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons (sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Memberships

Dr. J. David Kriet belongs to several prestigious organizations and has served on multiple local, regional and national committees, including:

• American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Otolaryngology
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)

Clinton D. Humphrey, MD, FACS, is a facial plastic surgeon and board-certified otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon. He is currently an associate professor of facial plastic surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and has given presentations at leading facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology meetings and symposiums all over the United States.

Education

• University of Missouri – B.A. in Microbiology (summa cum laude)
• University of Missouri School of Medicine – M.D. (magna cum laude)
• University of Kansas Medical Center – residency in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery
• University of Illinois-Chicago Medical Center – fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

Memberships and certifications

• American Board of Otolaryngology
• American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Academy of Otolaryngology
• American Medical Association