Ilana Zinn, DMD, MS
OrthodonticsDentistryOtolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Ilana Zinn
Professional Titles
- Director, Cleft-Craniofacial Orthodontics
- Co-director, Center for Orthognathic Surgery
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Ilana Zinn is a craniofacial orthodontist in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Her areas of clinical expertise include nasoalveolar molding, interceptive orthodontics and comprehensive orthodontics for children with craniofacial anomalies.
Dr. Zinn received an undergraduate degree in biology from Stern College at Yeshiva University. She earned her doctorate of medicine in dentistry from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and a Master of Science and certificate in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. She completed a fellowship in cleft-craniofacial and special care orthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and became a member of the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2019.
Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Zinn was a clinical instructor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Zinn has served in various volunteer and teaching capacities and has received numerous awards. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
Centers and Institutes
Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery, Center for
Videos
Selected Publications
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Ickow IM, Zinn S, Stacy JM Jr, Martin B, Losee JE, D'Alesio A, Soxman J, Schuster LA. Dens Invaginatus in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate: A Case Series. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Mar 5:1055665621998534. doi: 10.1177/1055665621998534. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33663245.
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Hill SE*, Ickow IM*, He W, Buckley RA, Steinberg JP. Design of a Novel Orthodontic Appliance to Prevent Pedicle Trauma in Patients Undergoing Double-Opposing Buccal Flaps for Palatal Lengthening. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Apr 21:10556656211069836. doi: 10.1177/10556656211069836. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35450446. *co-first authors
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Alisa O. Girard, Isabel V. Lake, Jonlin Chen, Sabrina Dorfmann, Uma Maduekwe, Christopher D. Lopez, Ilana Ickow, and Robin Yang. A Guide to Orthodontic Devices for Trainees in Orthognathic Surgery. FACE. Vol. 3(3) 416–429. July 2022.
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Steinberg JP, Redett R, Ickow IM. Orthodontic and Orthognathic Surgical Treatment in a Patient with a Large Lymphatic Malformation of the Face: A Case Report [published online ahead of print, 2023 Jun 4]. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2023. doi:10.1177/10556656231177214
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Kristen M. Lowe, Lindsay Schuster, Snehlata Oberoi, Ilana M. Zinn. Orthodontic Management of Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate: Phase I Treatment. J Clin Orthod. Vol. LVIII (4) 229-234. April 2024.
Honors
- American Association of Orthodontists Award, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 1/1/16
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Award, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 1/1/16
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 1/1/16
- The Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 1/1/16
Locations
- Rubenstein Child Health Building
- 200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 443-997-9466
- fax: 410-367-2022
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Cleft-Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontics, 2019
- Graduate School: University of Detroit Mercy, Orthodontics, 2018
- Graduate School: University of Detroit Mercy, MS, 2018
- Medical Education: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, DMD, 2016
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Orthodontist: American Board of Orthodontics, 2019
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
33 ratings, 14 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
We love Dr Zinn. She is caring, knowledgeable and explains the rationale for her medical decisions. She's really an amazing doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
The service and attention is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Zinn and her team are terrific - they coordinate care with other providers and are always available to answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr zinn is very professional, compassionate, articulate and always explains to me and my daughter and is patient w questions. Highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr.Zinn takes time to answer questions and is always encouraging to Levi
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
We love dr zinn! Great patient experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr Zinn is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Provider did an excellent job explaining things, interacting with patient. Very pleased with how the appointment went overall.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. Zinn is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Dr. Zinn is awesome and a joy during our visits, including her assistant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr. Zinn was very thoughtful and explained all the details related to my son's surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Zinn is wonderful. She's so professional, yet so caring. Her explanations of complex medical procedures are excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Zinn and assistant are both amazing and so very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. Zinn is the best!