Duane K. Yamashiro
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 34 reviews )

Duane K. Yamashiro, DDS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
801-581-7719
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  • Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery

    Medical Director, Cleft and Craniofacial Program, Primary Children’s Hospital

    Dr. Duane Yamashiro is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah and Medical Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Program at Primary Children’s Hospital. He was raised in Hawaii, graduated from Loma Linda University and University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. His pediatric dentistry residency was completed at Primary Children’s Medical Center and an Orthodontic residency with a Master’s degree at Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry in California.

    In addition to his clinical practice of craniofacial orthodontics at Primary Children’s Hospital, Dr. Yamashiro has served as Medical Director for the Pediatric Dental Residency and Medical Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Programs, and faculty of the Utah Regional Education in Neurodevelopmental Leadership (URLEND).

    Interests and passions include, boating, wakeboarding, competitive shooting, trail running and backcountry skiing. The transition from surfing to wakeboarding and skiing was an easy natural change.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 34 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    June 27, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always a very good experience with Dr. Yamashiro. I have known him for more than 20 years and this one, although I did not go directly to him, Dr. Serrano was very kind and made me feel at ease with her diagnosis for my son. [TRANSLATED]

    December 20, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Yamashiro has been taking great care of my son, who was in a traumatic accident. He is always very patient in explaining the treatment plan, and I always leave feeling a little more optimistic than I did coming in. He has been helping us through a very difficult time, and for that I will always be grateful.

    November 07, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Yamashiro is Amazing and one of the Best!

    October 31, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Yamashiro was so amazing in treating my son after a traumatic incident. He was patient in explaining everything before and after surgery. I'm grateful for his expertise. He was also very sweet with my kiddo during our follow-up appointment and played along with my son's magic trick.

    October 18, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fue muy amable con migo y me explicó todo correctamente

    June 28, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Yamashiro is Simply Amazing!!

    June 14, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is answers all our questions and remembers details about my son's life.

    May 02, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is personable and extremely capable.

    May 02, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He's been Ariel's Dr and treated her since Birth. Shes now almost 15. The man is simply Amazing. Thank you for changing her life and making a Difference.

  • Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery

    Medical Director, Cleft and Craniofacial Program, Primary Children’s Hospital

    Dr. Duane Yamashiro is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah and Medical Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Program at Primary Children’s Hospital. He was raised in Hawaii, graduated from Loma Linda University and University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. His pediatric dentistry residency was completed at Primary Children’s Medical Center and an Orthodontic residency with a Master’s degree at Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry in California.

    In addition to his clinical practice of craniofacial orthodontics at Primary Children’s Hospital, Dr. Yamashiro has served as Medical Director for the Pediatric Dental Residency and Medical Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Programs, and faculty of the Utah Regional Education in Neurodevelopmental Leadership (URLEND).

    Interests and passions include, boating, wakeboarding, competitive shooting, trail running and backcountry skiing. The transition from surfing to wakeboarding and skiing was an easy natural change.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

    Education history

    Graduate Training Orthodontics - Loma Linda University M.S.
    Residency Primary Children's Medical Center Resident
    Professional Dental University of the Pacific School of Dentistry D.D.S.
    Undergraduate Biology - Loma Linda University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Marquez JL, Sudduth J, DeMay H, Kuo K, Battistini A, Yamashiro DK, Siddiqi FA, Gociman B (2024). Early Results on the Efficacy of Demineralized Bone Matrix, Bone Morphogenic Protein, and Freeze-dried Bone Chips in Alveolar Cleft Repair. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 12(2), e5600. (Read full publication)
    2. 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. (Read full publication)
    3. Kim EN, Moss WD, Yamashiro DK, Tuncer FB, Siddiqi FA (2021). Management of Tessier Type 3 Cleft With a Novel Reverse Palatal Expander. J Craniofac Surg, 32(8), e814-e816. (Read full publication)
    4. 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. (Read full publication)
    5. Pollard SH, Skirko JR, Dance D, Reinemer H, Yamashiro D, Lyon NF, Collingridge DS (2020). Oronasal Fistula Risk After Palate Repair. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 1055665620931707. (Read full publication)
    6. Graham ME, Yamashiro D, Skirko JR (2018). Management of midnasal stenosis with infant surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (iSARPE). Laryngoscope, 129(5), 1211-1214. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. 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. [Review]. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 60(1), 75-81. (Read full publication)