Leanne Magee, PhD

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Leanne Magee, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, specializing in working with children with appearance differences.

Locations: Main Hospital
Phone: 215-590-2208

Education and Training

Internship

Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology - VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Undergraduate Degree

BA in Psychology - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Graduate Degree

PhD in Clinical Psychology - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
MA in Clinical Psychology - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Psychologist

Departments and Services

Selected Publications

2017

Laje, P., Rhodes, K., Magee, L., and Klarich M. (in press, Feb 2017). Thorascopic bilateral T3 sympathectomy for primary focal hyperhidrosis in pediatrics. Journal of Pediatric Surgery.

2015

Paine, K., Solot, C., Pollak, A., Skolnik, A., McDonald-McGinn, D., Magee, L., Maguire, M., Zackai, E., Jackson, O. (2015, April). Practice patterns for management of velopharyngeal dysfunction in patients with 22Q11.2 deletion syndrome. Oral presentation at the 72nd annual meeting of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association, Palm Springs, CA.

2014

Rosenberg, J., Broder, H., Magee, L., Wilson-Genderson, M. (2014, March). Demographic Factors Associated with Surgical Recommendation and Quality of Life Among Youth with Clefts. Oral presentation at the 71st annual meeting of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association, Indianapolis, IN.

Magee, L., Stein, M., Rosenberg, J., Broder, H., Wilson-Genderson, M. (2014, March). Quality of Life Among Youth with Cleft: Developmental Influences on Psychosocial Functioning. Oral presentation at the 71st annual meeting of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association, Indianapolis, IN.

Crerand, C.E., Rosenberg, J., Magee, L., Stein, M., Genderson-Wilson, M., Broder, H. (2014). Parent-reported family functioning among children with cleft lip/palate. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 51.

Publications

Papers

2019

Siebold B, Heike CL, Leroux BG, Speltz ML, Drake AF, Johns AL, Kapp-Simon KA, Magee L, Luquetti DV. Evaluation of prenatal diabetes mellitus and other risk factors for craniofacial microsomia. Birth Defects Res. 2019 Jul 1;111(11):649-658. doi: 10.1002/bdr2.1502. Epub 2019 Mar 30. PubMed PMID: 30927385; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6602800.

Luquetti DV, Speltz ML, Wallace ER, Siebold B, Collett BR, Drake AF, Johns AL, Kapp-Simon KA, Kinter SL, Leroux BG, Magee L, Norton S, Sie K, Heike CL. Methods and Challenges in a Cohort Study of Infants and Toddlers With Craniofacial Microsomia: The Clock Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2019 Aug;56(7):877-889. doi: 10.1177/1055665618821014. Epub 2019 Jan 8. PubMed PMID: 30621445.

Jackson OA, Paine K, Magee L, Maguire MA, Zackai E, McDonald-McGinn DM, McCormack S, Solot C. Management of velopharyngeal dysfunction in patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: A survey of practice patterns. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jan;116:43-48. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.10.016. Epub 2018 Oct 12. PubMed PMID: 30554706.

2018

Speltz ML, Kapp-Simon KA, Johns AL, Wallace ER, Collett BR, Magee L, Leroux BG, Luquetti DV, Heike CL. Neurodevelopment of Infants with and without Craniofacial Microsomia. J Pediatr. 2018 Jul;198:226-233.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.02.076. Epub 2018 Apr 22. PubMed PMID: 29685618; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6019149.

Mazzaferro DM, Naran S, Wes AM, Magee L, Taylor JA, Bartlett SP. Quality of Life in Adults with Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jun;141(6):1474-1482. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004408. PubMed PMID: 29579020.

2017

Laje P, Rhodes K, Magee L, Klarich MK. Thoracoscopic bilateral T3 sympathectomy for primary focal hyperhidrosis in children. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Feb;52(2):313-316. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.11.030. Epub 2016 Nov 14. PubMed PMID: 27894764.

Allori AC, Kelley T, Meara JG, Albert A, Bonanthaya K, Chapman K, Cunningham M, Daskalogiannakis J, de Gier H, Heggie AA, Hernandez C, Jackson O, Jones Y, Kangesu L, Koudstaal MJ, Kuchhal R, Lohmander A, Long RE Jr, Magee L, Monson L, Rose E, Sitzman TJ, Taylor JA, Thorburn G, van Eeden S, Williams C, Wirthlin JO, Wong KW. A Standard Set of Outcome Measures for the Comprehensive Appraisal of Cleft Care. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2017 Sep;54(5):540-554. doi: 10.1597/15-292. Epub 2016 May 25. PubMed PMID: 27223626.

2015

Crerand CE, Rosenberg J, Magee L, Stein MB, Wilson-Genderson M, Broder HL. Parent-Reported Family Functioning Among Children With Cleft Lip/Palate. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2015 Nov;52(6):651-9. doi: 10.1597/14-050. Epub 2014 Nov 18. PubMed PMID: 25405543; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4436087.

2013

Crerand CE, Magee L. Cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery in adolescents: psychological, ethical, and legal considerations. Semin Plast Surg. 2013 Feb;27(1):72-8. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1343999. PubMed PMID: 24872744; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3706055.

2010

Sarwer DB, Crerand CE, Magee L. Body dysmorphic disorder in patients who seek appearance-enhancing medical treatments. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2010 Nov;22(4):445-53. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2010.07.002. Review. PubMed PMID: 20970710.

2005

Sarwer DB, Gibbons LM, Magee L, Baker JL, Casas LA, Glat PM, Gold AH, Jewell ML, Larossa D, Nahai F, Young VL. A prospective, multi-site investigation of patient satisfaction and psychosocial status following cosmetic surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2005 May-Jun;25(3):263-9. doi: 10.1016/j.asj.2005.03.009. PubMed PMID: 19338818.

Sarwer DB, Cash TF, Magee L, Williams EF, Thompson JK, Roehrig M, Tantleff-Dunn S, Agliata AK, Wilfley DE, Amidon AD, Anderson DA, Romanofski M. Female college students and cosmetic surgery: an investigation of experiences, attitudes, and body image. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 Mar;115(3):931-8. PubMed PMID: 15731697.

2004

Sarwer DB, Cohn NI, Gibbons LM, Magee L, Crerand CE, Raper SE, Rosato EF, Williams NN, Wadden TA. Psychiatric diagnoses and psychiatric treatment among bariatric surgery candidates. Obes Surg. 2004 Oct;14(9):1148-56. PubMed PMID: 15527626.

2003

Sarwer DB, Magee L, Clark V. Physical appearance and cosmetic medical treatments: physiological and socio-cultural influences. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2003 Jan;2(1):29-39. PubMed PMID: 17156046.

Posters and Presentations

Invited Lectures

2016

“Craniofacial Conditions: Implications for Psychosocial and Cognitive Functioning,” talk presented at Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Behavioral Health Neuropsychology Seminar, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. November 2016.

“Psychosocial Issues in Adolescent Breast Conditions,” talk presented at Crozer Chester Medical Center Pediatric Grand Rounds as part of “Pediatric Breast Disorders Program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,” Upland, PA. July 2016.

“Psychosocial Issues in Adolescent Breast Conditions,” talk presented at CHOP Talks CME lecture series “Pediatric Breast Disorders and Introduction to the Pediatric and Adolescent Breast Program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,” King of Prussia, PA. January 2016.

2015

“Developing Resilience,” Oral presentation at 22Q and You: A Meeting for Caregivers, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. July 2015.

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2015-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Pediatric Dentistry

2013-present, Editorial Advisory Board, Body Image

2012-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Health Psychology

Academic and Institutional Committees

2013-present, Cleft Palate Foundation, Publications Committee

2013-2015, Member, International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, Cleft Palate Work Group

2012-present, Member, Training Advisory Committee (Intern training and selection), Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2013-present, Society for Pediatric Psychology (APA Division 54)

2013-present, American Psychological Association

2011-present, American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association

2003-present, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies