Barbu Gociman,
MD, PhD
Languages Spoken: English, Romanian
Dr. Barbu Gociman is is a board certified plastic surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery) specializing in all areas of craniofacial surgery including cleft lip, nose and palate deformities, craniosynostosis, and ear reconstruction, as well as general pediatric plastic surgery, post-traumatic facial reconstruction, and all aspects of aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Gociman earned his MD degree from University of Medicine Carol Davila in Romania and his PhD in Human Genetics from the University of Utah. He completed his internship in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic and formal residency training in General Surgery at the University of Toledo. After completing his General Surgery training Dr. Gociman obtained board certification in General Surgery by The American Board of Surgery. Subsequently, he returned to the University of Utah and completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and his fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery. He is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah.
Clinical Locations
Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric Plastic Surgery801-581-7719
Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at Riverton
801-581-7719
Plastic Surgery, Area E
801-581-7719
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Plastic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Surgery National Board of Medical Examiners |
Dr. Barbu Gociman is is a board certified plastic surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery) specializing in all areas of craniofacial surgery including cleft lip, nose and palate deformities, craniosynostosis, and ear reconstruction, as well as general pediatric plastic surgery, post-traumatic facial reconstruction, and all aspects of aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Gociman earned his MD degree from University of Medicine Carol Davila in Romania and his PhD in Human Genetics from the University of Utah. He completed his internship in General Surgery at the Mayo Clinic and formal residency training in General Surgery at the University of Toledo. After completing his General Surgery training Dr. Gociman obtained board certification in General Surgery by The American Board of Surgery. Subsequently, he returned to the University of Utah and completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and his fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery. He is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah.
Academic Locations
Research Statement
Dr. Gociman is currently running a large genetic research project, trying to identify the genetic component of multiple craniofacial anomalies. He has been awarded the Primary Children’s Early Career Development Research Grant and has been collaborating on this project with Dr. Robert Weiss in the Department of Human Genetics. The goal is to identify the genetic basis of non-syndromic craniosynostosis, cleft lip, cleft palate, and microtia, using next generation sequencing techniques. An extensive tissue and blood collection effort involving the patients affected by these conditions and their families is under way.
Other areas of active research include development of medical devices to allow early postnatal tissue molding for ear and cleft lip and palate deformities.
In addition, Dr. Gociman is involved in the development of resorbable custom scaffolds for correction of cranial bone defects and complex facial bone defects. Bioengineering and mechanical engineering graduate students are involved in these efforts through the Bench to Bedside and BioInnovate programs.
Lastly, Dr. Gociman is actively involved in clinical outcome research in multiple areas of Craniofacial Surgery and Pediatric Plastic Surgery. Particular interest is focused on minimally invasive craniectomies, distraction osteogenesis of the cranial vault and facial bones, and cleft lip and palate repair. A variety of projects are available to interested medical students, residents and fellows.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Plastic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Surgery National Board of Medical Examiners |
Research Interests
- Genetics, Medical
- Craniosynostoses
- Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate Surgery
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah Medical Center Craniofacial Surgery Fellow, 2013 |
| Residency | University of Utah Medical Center Plastic Surgery Resident, 2012 |
| Residency | University of Toledo Medical Center General Surgery Resident, 2010 |
| Residency | Mayo Clinic Plastic Surgery Visiting Resident, 2008 |
| Internship | Mayo Clinic General Surgery Intern, 2005 |
| Doctoral Training | University of Utah Human Genetics Ph.D., 2004 |
| Professional Medical | University of Medicine and Pharmacy Medicine, “Carol Davila” M.D., 1999 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- King B, Veith J, Kim E, Kestle J, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2022). Frontofacial Reconstruction Technique Modification with Preservation of Blood Supply to the Monobloc Segment. J Craniofac Surg.
- Aryanpour Z, Maglic D, Zahid R, Tuncer FB, Gociman BR, Siddiqi FA (2022). Mandibular Myofibroma and Severe Trismus: A Complex Case and Review of Complications. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 10(6), e4380.
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Kunkel RP, Yamashiro DK, Gociman BR (2022). Simultaneous Closure of the Cleft Alveolus and Hard Palate with Concomitant Bone Grafting. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 10(2), e4099.
- Moss W, Pires G, Zahid R, Tyrell R, Rhemtulla I, Gociman B (2022). Severe Cherubism Treated with Curettage, Osteotomy, and Bony Repositioning: A Case Series of Three Patients. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 10(1), e4079.
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Rosales MN, Lyon N, Lotz A, Yamashiro DK, Gociman BR, Siddiqi FA, Johns DN (2021). Multidisciplinary Presurgical Education: Clinical Impact on Children With Orofacial Clefts Undergoing Maxillary Distraction via Rigid External Distraction. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 10556656211055411.
- Choi YK, Mehta ST, Luo J, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2021). Management of Large Pediatric Wound Defects Using a Continuous External Tissue Expander. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 9(8), e3723.
- Ravindra VM, Awad AW, Baker CM, Lee A, Anderson RCE, Gociman B, Patel KB, Smyth MD, Birgfeld C, Pollack IF, Goldstein JA, Imahiyerobo T, Siddiqi FA, Kestle JRW, Synostosis Research Group SynRG (2021). Preoperative imaging patterns and intracranial findings in single-suture craniosynostosis: a study from the Synostosis Research Group. J Neurosurg Pediatr, 1-7.
- Pannucci CJ, Fleming KI, Bertolaccini C, Agarwal J, Rockwell WB, Mendenhall SD, Kwok A, Goodwin I, Gociman B, Momeni A (2021). Optimal Dosing of Prophylactic Enoxaparin after Surgical Procedures: Results of the Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled FIxed or Variable Enoxaparin (FIVE) Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg, 147(4), 947-958.
- Baker CM, Ravindra VM, Gociman B, Siddiqi FA, Goldstein JA, Smyth MD, Lee A, Anderson RCE, Patel KB, Birgfeld C, Pollack IF, Imahiyerobo T, Kestle JRW, Synostosis Research Group (2020). Management of sagittal synostosis in the Synostosis Research Group: baseline data and early outcomes. Neurosurg Focus, 50(4), E3.
- Tyrell R, Choi YK, Tuncer F, Maglic D, Holoyda K, Hosein R, Gociman B (2020). The Effects of Sequential Galeotomies and Galea Aponeurectomies on Scalp Flap Advancement. Plast Reconstr Surg, 147(2), 363e-364e.
- Veith J, Johns D, Mehta ST, Hosein R, Tuncer FB, Tyrell R, Kestle JRW, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2021). Serial Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction for the Treatment of Complex Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 32(1), 32-35.
- Kim EN, Graham EM, Tuncer FB, Yamashiro DK, Siddiqi FA, Gociman BR (2020). Alveolar Bone Graft Stabilization with Custom Maxillary Splints. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(11), e3214.
- Tyrell R, Limoges N, Kestle J, Gociman B, Siddiqi F (2020). Sinus Pericranii in Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction. J Craniofac Surg, 31(7), e715-e717.
- Pfeifauf KD, Said AM, Naidoo SD, Skolnick GB, Kestle JRW, Lee A, Birgfeld C, Anderson RCE, Gociman B, Siddiqi FA, Pollack IF, Goldstein JA, Tamber M, Imahiyerobo T, Smyth MD, Patel KB, Synostosis Research Group (2020). Evaluation of the Patient-Practitioner Consultation on Surgical Treatment Options for Patients With Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 31(5), 1186-1190.
- Holoyda KA, Kim EN, Tuncer FB, Maglic D, Hosein RC, Kestle JR, Siddiqi FA, Gociman BR (2020). Layered Closure of Lumbosacral Myelomeningocele Defects with Bilateral Paraspinous Muscle and Composite Fasciocutaneous Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(6), e2884.
- Kunkel R, Kim E, Tuncer FB, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2019). Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis in a Patient With Osteogenesis Imperfecta. J Craniofac Surg, 30(8), 2530-2532.
- Sharma J, Tuncer FB, Gociman B, Siddiqi F (2019). Use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Pediatric Cranioplasty With Pre- and Postoperative Radiation Therapy. J Craniofac Surg, 30(7), e677-e679.
- Moores N, Conway H, Donato D, Gociman B, Pannucci CJ, Agarwal J (2018). Is release of the posterior lamella enough? A cadaveric exploration of posterior component separation techniques. Am J Surg, 218(3), 533-536.
- Sharma J, Tuncer FB, Gociman B, Siddiqi F (2019). Use of BMP in Pediatric Cranioplasty With Pre and Postoperative Radiation Therapy. J Craniofac Surg.
- Kestle JRW, Lee A, Anderson RCE, Gociman B, Patel KB, Smyth MD, Birgfeld C, Pollack IF, Goldstein JA, Tamber M, Imahiyerobo T, Siddiqi FA, Synostosis Research Group (2018). Variation in the management of isolated craniosynostosis: a survey of the Synostosis Research Group. J Neurosurg Pediatr, 22(6), 627-631.
- Simpson AM, Mehta ST, Siddiqi F, Yamashiro D, Gociman B (2018). Modified Lefort Distraction Osteogenesis for the Treatment of Nager Syndrome-Associated Midface Hypoplasia: Technique and Review. J Craniofac Surg, 29(6), e621-e623.
- Mehta S, Blagg R, Willcockson J, Gociman B, Yamashiro D, Siddiqi F (2018). Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Demineralized Bone Matrix and rhBMP-2 versus Autologous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting in Alveolar Cleft Patients. Plast Reconstr Surg, 142(3), 737-743.
- Simpson AM, Chen K, Bohnsack JF, Lamont MN, Siddiqi FA, Gociman B (2018). Pyoderma Gangrenosum-like Wounds in Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency: Case Report and Review of Literature. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 6(8), e1886.
- Garlick J, Willis R, Donato DP, Gociman B (August 2018). Cherubism in a 4-year-old boy managed with tumor curettage, mandibular osteotomies and repositioning. Plast Surg Int.
- Flores S, Maglic D, Moores N, Hossein R, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (July 2018). Successful reconstruction of bilateral oral commissure fusion secondary to Stevens Johnson syndrome. Plast Surg Int.
- Mehta ST, Agarwal C, Siddiqi F, Rockwell WB, Gociman BR (2018). The Benefit of a Formal Plastic Surgery In-Service Conference. J Surg Educ, 75(4), 1058-1061.
- Mehta ST, Moores N, Yamashiro D, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2017). Protection of the Temporomandibular Joint During Syndromic Mandibular Distraction With a Novel Condylar Offloading Device. J Craniofac Surg, 28(7), 1855-1856.
- Johns D, Anstadt E, Donato D, Kestle J, Riva-Cambrin J, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2016). Early Posterior Vault Distraction Osteogenesis for the Treatment of Syndromic Craniosynostosis. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr, 9(3), 219-23.
- Anstadt EE, Johns DN, Kwok AC, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2016). Neonatal Ear Molding: Timing and Technique. Pediatrics, 137(3), e20152831.
- Johns D, Blagg R, Kestle JR, Riva-Cambrin JK, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2015). Distraction Osteogenesis Technique for the Treatment of Nonsyndromic Sagittal Synostosis. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 3(7), e474.
- Sivakumar W, Goodwin I, Blagg R, Johns D, Riva-Cambrin J, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2015). Pancraniosynostosis following endoscopic-assisted strip craniectomy for sagittal suture craniosynostosis in the setting of poor compliance with follow-up: a case report. J Med Case Rep, 9, 64.
- Stewart CM, Garlick J, Mcmullin J, Siddiqi F, Crombie C, Rockwell WB, Gociman B (2014). Surgical Excision of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in an Elderly Veteran's Affairs Population. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 2(12), e277.
- Gociman B, Blagg R, Agko M, Goodwin I, Kestle JR, Siddiqi F (2014). The metopic angle: a novel assessment tool of the trigonocephalic frontal deformity and its correction. J Craniofac Surg, 25(6), 2101-4.
- McRae R, Lambert L, Lee J, Gociman B, Scaife E, Eckhauser A (05/05/2014). Repair of a wide sternal cleft in a young female. J Pediatr Surg Case Rep, 2(6), 277-279.
- Gociman B, Agko M, Blagg R, Garlick J, Kestle JR, Siddiqi F (2013). Endoscopic-assisted correction of metopic synostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 24(3), 763-8.
- Gociman B, Marengo J, Ying J, Kestle JR, Siddiqi F (2012). Minimally invasive strip craniectomy for sagittal synostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 23(3), 825-8.
- Gociman B, Agko M, Moran SL (2009). Caption: a filtration-based platelet concentration system. Expert Rev Med Devices, 6(6), 607-10.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Gociman B, Johns D (2022). It takes a great medical team to navigate the cleft journey [Web]. KSL. Available: https://www.ksl.com/article/50322279/it-takes-a-great-medical-team-to-navigate-the-cleft-journey.
Patent
- Ackerman M., Bhola V., Polei M., Rhodes N., Gociman B (2015). Implantable bone grafting devices, systems, and methods. U.S. Patent No. WO2015157554A1. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Global Impact
Education History
| Professional Medical | University of Medicine and Pharmacy Medicine, “Carol Davila” M.D. |
Service
| 02/01/2016 | Physician Volunteer | Humanitarian Cleft Lip and Palate Mission, Guatemala City, Guatemala | Guatemala |
| 01/27/2014 | Physician Volunteer | Humanitarian Mission Trip, Guatemala City, Guatemala | Guatemala |
| 01/20/2013 | Physician Volunteer | Humanitarian Cleft Lip and Palate Mission, Guatemala City, Guatemala | Guatemala |
| 01/20/2012 | Physician Volunteer | Humanitarian Cleft Lip and Palate Mission, Retalhuleu, Guatemala | Guatemala |