Joseph A. Napoli, MD, DDS

Joseph A. Napoli, MD, DDS, is an attending physician with the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Cleft lip and palate, Craniofacial surgery, Maxillofacial reconstruction, Plastic surgery, Vascular malformations/birthmarks

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About Joseph A. Napoli

Titles

Attending Physician

Certifications

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surger

Plastic Surgery – American Board of Plastic Surgery

Awards and Honors

2019, Top Plastic Surgeon in Delaware, Top Plastic Surgeon Reviews
2017, Best Doctors in America
2017, America’s Most Honored Professionals
2016, Team Recognition Award – Nemours Nursing Shared Governance Research Committee
2016, American Registry: America’s Most Honored Professionals
2016, Division of Plastic Surgery Service Excellence Award: Press Ganey Score of 99th Percentile
2016, 2019, Physician Service Excellence Award, Press Ganey Score of 99th Percentile
2015, Change Makers Recognition – Best Medical and Dental Health Professionals -in Philadelphia Life (November)
2015, 2016, Delaware Today Top Doctors
2014-2015, Excellence in Teaching Award, Christiana Care Health System
2014, Vitals Patients’ Choice
2014, 2016-2019, 2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Plastic Surgery
2013-2014, Christina Board of Education Citizenship Award
2007-2008, 2011-2012, Best Doctors in America
2012, U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor
2011, 2012, Most Compassionate Doctor Award
2008-2009, 2011-2013, Patients’ Choice Award
2006-2011, 2013, 2015-2019, Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors
1997, Distinguished Service Award, New Hampshire Bureau of Special Medical Services
1981, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
1981, Van Woert Scholarship Recipient
1981, American Academy of Oral Pathology Award
1973, New York State Regents Scholarship

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
The International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies
The American Society of Craniofacial Surgery

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2018, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Nigerian Journal of Surgical Research

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
DDS - Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY

Internship

General Surgery - Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY

Residency

Plastic Surgery - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
General Surgery - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
General Dentistry - Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowship

Craniofacial Surgery - Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Team affiliations

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Publications

2018

Napoli JA, Vallino LD, Buckley J. (2018). Revision palatoplasty for velopharyngeal dysfunction using bilateral buccal myomucosal flaps: An assessment of speech outcomes. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2018, 76(10), e4-e5.

2016

Gripp KW, Baker L, Kandula V, Conard K, Scavina M, Napoli JA, Griffin GC, Thacker M, Knox RG, Clark GR, Parker VE, Semple R, Mirzaa G, Keppler-Noreuil KM. Nephroblastomatosis or Wilms tumor in a fourth patient with a somatic PIK3CA mutation. Am J Med Genet A. 2016 Oct;170(10):2559-69. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.37758. Epub 2016 May 18. Review. PubMed PMID: 27191687; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5514817..

2015

Bruckman KC, Napoli JA, Diecidue RJ, Gold L. Inborn errors of metabolism and odontogenic tumors: a case report of an odontogenic myxoma in a child with 3-methycrotonyl-CoA carboxyplase deficiency. Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 2015, 73(2): 274-283.

2014

DiPentima MC, Chan S, Powell J, Napoli JA, Walter AW, Walsh, TJ. Topical amphotericin B in combination with standard therapy for severe necrotizing skin and soft-tissue mucormycosis in an infant with bilineal leukemia: case report and review. Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 2014; 36(7): e468-70. doi:10.1097/MPH.0000000000000166.

2013

Gripp KW, Ennis S, Napoli JA. Exome analysis in clinical practice: expanding the phenotype of Bartsocas-Papas syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 2013; 161A: 1058-1063.

2012

Sackett DD, Meshekow JS, Figueroa TE, Napoli JA. Isolated penile lymphedema in an adolescent male: a case of metastatic Crohn's disease. J Pediatr Urol. 2012 Oct;8(5):e55-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2012.03.006. Epub 2012 Apr 14. PubMed PMID: 22507210.

2008

Vallino LD, Zuker R, Napoli JA. A study of speech, language, hearing, and dentition in children with cleft lip only. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2008 Sep;45(5):485-94. doi: 10.1597/06-207.1. Epub 2008 Jan 2. PubMed PMID: 18788866.

2006

Vallino LD, Peterson-Falzone SJ, Napoli JA. The syndromes of Treacher Collins and Nager. Advances in Speech-Language Pathology, 2006; 8:34-44.

1999

Meehan SA, Napoli JA, Perry A: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the oral cavity. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, 1999; 41:863-866.

1991

Napoli JA and Donegan JO: Aspergillosis and necrosis of the maxilla. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1991; 49:532-534.

Lectures by Invitation

2018

Napoli JA, Buckley J, Vallino, LD. Buccal flap revision palatoplasty: A perceptual, acoustic, and aerodynamic assessment of speech outcomes, May 6, 2018, Australasian Cleft Lip and Palate Association (ACLAPA), Sydney, Australia.

Napoli JA. “Innovation in dental practice and the profession” – Columbia University, Postdoctoral Homecoming – Panel member, New York, New York. October 19, 2018.

Napoli JA. 3-Hour Seminar: “Surgical care for cleft lip and palate” – Graduate Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Delaware, Newark, DE. March 2018.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

2017

Napoli JA, Vallino LD. Maxillary advancement. In: DJ. Zajac and LD. Vallino, Evaluation and management of cleft lip and palate: a developmental perspective (pp. 357-378), San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc., 2017.

Napoli JA. Alveolar cleft repair. In: DJ Zajac and LD Vallino, Evaluation and management of cleft lip and palate: a developmental perspective (pp. 339-354), San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc., 2017.

Patient experience rating

(based on 62 submissions)

Clear Explanation

5 of 5
Showed Concern

5 of 5
Included in decisions

5 of 5
Would recommend

5 of 5
Discussion of Proposed Treatment

5 of 5

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Comments

Dr. Napoli always takes his time with us. Great bedside mannerssuch a pleasure to see. He Is kind, patient and has a good heart.

5 of 5

Jun 12, 2024
Dr.Napoli was very understanding he was also very knowledgeable about my child's situation and was verbally honest and respectful. He was very explanatory about everything. His expertise was very helpful and he made my child feel comfortable with the decision making process

5 of 5

Jun 08, 2024
Dr. Napoli was by far the nicest, kindest down to earth Dr. I have ever met.

5 of 5

May 16, 2024
Dr Napoli is greatly respected by our family he is professional and very knowledgeable.

5 of 5

May 10, 2024
Dr.Napolis Bedside manner is unmatched ,he made me feel like part of his family . Coming in I was anxious this is my first child , no mother really wants to hear their child needs surgery. However, after speaking with Dr.Napoli who was very informative,took his time ,explained everything and answered ALL my questions, I feel confident in his care.

5 of 5

Mar 14, 2024
He is excellent!!

5 of 5

Mar 09, 2024
Dr Napoli is so nice and is really great about including my daughter in conversations and proposed treatment discussions. He's also very patient and answered all of her questions about her most recent surgery, as well as, the ones still to come. We are so happy that Dr Napoli is her plastic surgeon!

5 of 5

Oct 31, 2023
Dr Napoli was fabulous! He was patient and thorough and gave a wonderful explanation of what to expect as my child continue to heal. He offered to be a sounding board and to see him in a few months to see how he was doing. Furthermore, he made my son feel less anxious and really complimented him on being "brave" and "a tough kid" which resonated well with my child. He loved to meet with Dr. Napoli as much as I did. Very, VERY happy with our experience. Dr Napoli is the best!

5 of 5

Jun 14, 2023
Dr Napoli was very kind, patient, caring, and knowledgable. My daughter was comfortable with him, and enjoyed his humor. She was engaging with him.

5 of 5

Jun 05, 2023

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