The Surgeon Behind Perfect Noggin
A Leading World Authority on Plagiocephaly
Gary F. Rogers, M.D., J.D., LL.M., M.B.A., M.P.H.
Meet Dr. Gary F. Rogers, a globally renowned paediatric surgeon and inventor of the Perfect Noggin. Trust one of the world's leading authorities on plagiocephaly and cranial anomalies when it comes to your baby's head shape.
- Speciaties: Craniofacial Anomalies (Plagiocephaly, Craniosynostosis)
- 25 years as an academic pediatric plastic surgeon, managing plagiocephaly and related issues.
- 250+ peer-reviewed papers in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, including 8 on plagiocephaly and torticollis.
- Trained hundreds of plastic surgery residents and 21 craniofacial fellows over the past 20 years.
- Authored 31 book chapters, many focused on plagiocephaly and craniofacial conditions.
“For 30 years parents have struggled in vain trying repositioning, tummy time, therapy and a myriad of other "treatments" for established head flattening. Go with what works [Perfect Noggin]”
Why Dr. Rogers Created The Perfect Noggin
Dr Gary Rogers, a paediatric plastic surgeon, developed the Perfect Noggin Head Shaping Mattress to alleviate the guilt and anxiety he saw in parents dealing with their babies' head flattening and associated craniofacial issues. Recognising the inadequacies of conventional prevention and treatment methods like repositioning and tummy time, and seeing the ineffectiveness of existing products, he felt compelled to create a better solution, leading to the creation of the Perfect Noggin.
Dr. Gary Rogers brings over 25 years of personal experience and a critical review of published literature to his management of thousands of Plagiocephaly patients. Together with his wife Wendy Rogers, they founded the Perfect Noggin, driven by their compassion for parents facing the challenges of Plagiocephaly. Their mission is to combat misinformation spread by uninformed “experts” and opportunistic fear-mongers who exploit parental fears for profit from “flat head syndrome”.
Why Parents Trust a Specialist Paediatric Surgeon
After over 20 years of helping families, Dr. Gary Rogers saw the same challenges come up time and time again.
Repositioning doesn’t deliver results
So Much Tummy Time, Yet No Change
Unsafe “Head-Shaping” Pillows That Don’t Work
Helmet Therapy many parents can't afford
Dr. Gary Rogers' Experience
With more than two decades of academic and clinical leadership, Dr. Gary Rogers is recognised internationally as one of the foremost authorities on plagiocephaly, craniofacial development and paediatric plastic surgery.
His research and teaching have shaped how clinicians worldwide understand and manage head shape disorders, influencing both clinical practice and safe-sleep recommendations.
Dr. Rogers’ ongoing work continues to guide hospitals, therapists and parents toward evidence-based solutions that prioritise both safety and natural development.
Selected Readings on Deformational Cranial Flattening
The following sections are reprinted with permission from Mutaz Habal, MD, Editor, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. This two-part series was created to provide parents and clinicians with a good working knowledge of this condition and the issues surrounding it. Use the hyperlink at the bottom of each section to see the actual article in its published form.
Part 1: Terminology, Diagnosis, and Etiology
Part II: Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Garys' Credentials Continued
Fellowships/Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
International Society of Craniofacial Surgeons
Certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Subspecialty: Hand Surgery (CAQHS)
| CREDENTIALS | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|
| LL.M. – Master of Laws (Health Care Law) | George Washington University School of Law |
| Hand & Microsurgery Fellowship | Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School |
| Pediatric Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship | Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School |
| Plastic Surgery Residency | University of Tennessee, Chattanooga |
| J.D. – Law | UNC School of Law |
| Orthopedic Surgery Residency | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
| M.P.H. – Public Health | Tulane University School of Public Health |
| M.B.A. – Business Administration | A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane |
| M.D. – Medicine (Honors) | Tulane University School of Medicine |
| B.A. – Undergraduate Studies | UCLA |
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