Clinical Contacts
Administrative Contact
Sonya Fritz
734-936-9816
Biography
Dr. Zopf is an assistant professor of pediatric otolaryngology, as well as an affiliate professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Zopf’s clinical focus is in caring for children with congenital malformations of the head and neck. He is also part of the Scaffold Tissue Engineering Group in the Department of Biomedical Engineering where he and his colleagues have led the field of medical 3D printing to aid in the treatment of these patients. Among other innovations, his team developed a patient specific, 3D printed airway splint, culminating in a landmark New England Journal of Medicine article detailing this innovation as well as the potential of 3D printing in general for the production of personalized medical devices.
I am honored to have the opportunity to aid in the healing process of children and families. The smiles, high fives, hugs and knowing that a child has an improved quality of life for years to come brings me great fulfillment. In addition to aspiring for excellence in clinical care, I have a passion for innovation and continuing to improve the field through research and education. Our research initiatives have already resulted in exciting, life-changing translational developments for children. The future is bright for further innovation in otolaryngology. -David A. Zopf, M.D.
Areas of Interest
Research
Tissue engineering, 3D printing for clinical applications and surgical simulation, ear reconstruction, outcomes in velopharyngeal D, pediatric sleep apnea
Featured News

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3D-Printed Nasal Airways Help Medically Complex Young Patients Avoid Surgery
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App-Driven Care for Parents of Children Undergoing Surgery
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November 9 is National Microtia Day
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Powerful Potential for 3-D Printing in Medicine
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3-D Printing Helps Surgeons Sharpen Their Craft
Printed simulations of lifelike body parts allow surgeons-in-training the opportunity to practice complex surgeries before assisting with the real thing.
Credentials
Medical School or Training
- Indiana University School of Medicine, 2009
Residency
- University of Michigan, Otolaryngology, 2014
Fellowship
- Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington School of Medicine, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2015
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery