Roy Xiao, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Director, Facial Nerve Center
Department: Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
Contact information
Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
5 Ravdin
Philadelphia, PA 19104
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
5 Ravdin
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Publications
Education:
B.A. (Chemistry, magna cum laude)
Princeton University, 2014.
M.S. (Clinical Research)
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, 2019.
M.D. (Medicine)
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, 2019.
Permanent linkB.A. (Chemistry, magna cum laude)
Princeton University, 2014.
M.S. (Clinical Research)
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, 2019.
M.D. (Medicine)
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, 2019.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Dr. Xiao is an expert in complex reconstruction of the head and neck. His focus is in treating patients with facial motion disorders or facial paralysis with procedures including nerve repair, nerve transfers, and microneurovascular gracilis free flap reconstruction. His expertise further spans rhinoplasty, cosmetic surgery for the aging face, reconstruction after Mohs skin cancer surgery, and more. He takes care of patients at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine Radnor.Selected Publications
Hao D, Rathi VK, Ross JS, Sethi RKV, Xiao R: Price Transparency Compliance Among Hospitals Caring for Disadvantaged Populations. JAMA Network Open 9(4), April 2026.Go BC, Xiao R, Jang YJ: Modern Methods of Dorsal Augmentation Rhinoplasty. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery In Press 2026.
Xiao R, McGonagle ER, Roy CF, Hadlock TA: A Zonal Denervation Approach to Surgical Management of Facial Synkinesis. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine In Press 2026.
Roy CF, McGonagle ER, Xiao R, Hadlock TA: Correction of lower lip malposition with a fascial hammock in patients with bilateral facial paralysis. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine In Press 2026.
Xiao R, McGonagle ER, Roy CF, Boek PA, Hadlock T: Rapid Restoration: Suture Stabilization of the Central Facial Landmarks. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine In Press 2026.
Xiao R, McGonagle ER, Boek PA, Hadlock TA, Heaton JT: Functional Electrical Stimulation to Restore Dynamic Eye Closure Amid Chronic Facial Paralysis. International Facial Nerve Symposium September 2025.
Xiao R, McGonagle ER, Hadlock TA: Next Generation Neurolysis: Zonal Denervation for Facial Synkinesis. International Facial Nerve Symposium September 2025.
Xiao R, McGonagle ER, Boek PA, Hadlock TA: Rapid Reanimation: Simple Maneuvers to Mitigate Flaccid Appearance in Facial Paralysis. International Facial Nerve Symposium September 2025.
Xiao R, McGonagle ER, Hadlock TA, Heaton JT: Facial Nerve Frontal Branch Stimulation to Restore Dynamic Elevation of the Paralyzed Eyebrow. International Facial Nerve Symposium September 2025.
Xiao R, McGonagle ER, Hadlock TA, Heaton JT: Transcutaneous Facial Nerve Frontal Branch Stimulation to Restore Dynamic Elevation of the Paralyzed Eyebrow in Synkinetic Patients. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Online ahead of print, April 2025.