Brooke French, MD

Associate Professor, Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive


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Medical School
  • MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (2004)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign (IL) (1999)
Internship
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program (2005)
Residency
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program, Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery - Integrated (2010)
Fellowships
  • Hospital for Sick Children, Canada, Craniofacial Surgery (2011)
Languages
English
Department
Surgery-Plastic/Reconstructive

Professional Titles

  • Co-Director Craniofacial Surgery Program
  • Director Cosmetic Program

Recognitions

  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2019)
    Top Doc Plastic Surgery
  • Golden Apple Award for Faculty Teacher of the Year Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2019)
  • University of Colorado Hospital Medical Staff Award for Excellence in Clinical Innovation: UCHealth Integrated Transgender Program, University of Colorado Hospital (2019)
  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2018)
    Top Doc Plastic Surgery
  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2017)
    Top Doc Plastic Surgery
  • Colorado Parent Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2017)
  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2016)
    Top Doc Plastic Surgery

Research Interests

I am interested in outcome analysis of craniofacial surgery using 3D imaging technology and anthropometric software.

Publications

  • Liu J, Chaij J, Linguraru MG, French B, Keating R, Alexander AL, Porras AR. Cranial bone thickness and density anomalies quantified from CT images can identify chronic increased intracranial pressure. Neuroradiology. 2024 Oct;66(10):1817-1828. PubMed PMID: 38871879
  • Chiang SN, Reckford J, Alexander AL, Birgfeld CB, Bonfield CM, Couture DE, David LR, French B, Gociman B, Goldstein JA, Golinko MS, Kestle JRW, Lee A, Magge SN, Pollack IF, Rottgers SA, Runyan CM, Smyth MD, Wilkinson CC, Skolnick GB, Strahle JM, Patel KB. What to do with an incidental finding of a fused sagittal suture: a modified Delphi study. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2024 Aug 1;34(2):182-189. PubMed PMID: 38728754
  • Freedman JD, Gehring MB, O'Neill BR, French B, Khechoyan D. Repair of an Occipital Meningocele and Scalp Soft-tissue Reconstruction in a Newborn Patient. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Mar;12(3):e5663. PubMed PMID: 38463706
  • Gehring MB, Freedman JD, Wolfe B, French BM, Khechoyan DY. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis to Gelatin during Alveolar Bone Grafting for Cleft Palate. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2024 Mar;12(3):e5636. PubMed PMID: 38435460
  • Liu J, Froelicher JH, French B, Linguraru MG, Porras AR. Data-driven cranial suture growth model enables predicting phenotypes of craniosynostosis. Sci Rep. 2023 Nov 23;13(1):20557. PubMed PMID: 37996454

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Member
  • American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Member
  • American Society of Craniofacial Surgery, Member
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Member
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow

Practice Locations

UCHealth Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0800

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

CU Medicine Cosmetic Surgery
12348 E. Montview Blvd
CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, 2nd floor
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-8700

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Plastic Surgery, Board Certification (2012)
  • Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Fellowship, Specialized Training (2011)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Plastics and Cosmetics
  • Cancers - Skin Cancer
  • Skin, Hair and Nails - Burns
  • Surgery - Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Facial Fractures
  • Heart and Circulation - Vascular Malformations
  • Surgery - Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Surgery - Body Contouring and Liposuction
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Cancers
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Heart and Circulation
  • Skin, Hair and Nails
  • Surgery
  • Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
  • Surgery - Burn Surgery
  • Injuries and Wounds - Wounds
  • Injuries and Wounds
Clinical Interests
I am co-director of the Craniofacial Surgery program at the Children's Hospital Colorado. I have a special interest in craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate, vascular malformations, congenital nevi, and general pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery. I also have an adult cosmetic practice at UCHealth. I have special interest in cosmetic surgery of the eyes, face, neck, breasts, abdomen and body.

Care Philosophy
My goal in caring for adults and children with cleft and craniofacial differences includes improving the entire life experience for the individual and family.

Public Speaking
Yes