EUGENE LANDON ALFORD, MD FACS
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL:
Eugene L. Alford MD FACS
DOB: Dec. 25, 1959
Citizenship: USA
Alford ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery
6560 Fannin Suite 704
Houston, Texas 77030
Office: (713) 532-3223 Fax: (713) 799-8821
ealford@tmhs.org ealfordmd@msn.com
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Biomedical Science – Cum Laude, Texas A & M University 8/1978 – 5/1982
College Station, Texas (Magna cum Laude)
M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center 7/1982 – 6/1986
San Antonio, Texas
POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
General Surgery Internship 7/1986 – 6/1987
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Bexar County Hospital District
San Antonio, Texas
Resident, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 7/1987 – 6/1991
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fellow, Surgery of the Facial Nerve, Facial Reanimation 8/1990 –10/1990
and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Professor Mark May, M.D.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fellow, Head and Neck Oncology, 7/1991 – 6/1992
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology ‑ Head and Neck Surgery
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Lecturer 7/1991 – 6/1992
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan
Assistant Professor 7/1992 –12/1996
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas 77030
Assistant Professor 7/1993 – 7/2001
Department of Dermatology
Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas 77030
Assistant Professor 7/1994 – 2/2001
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas 77030
Clinical Assistant Professor 1/1997 – present
Bobby R. Alford Department of Otorhinolaryngology
and Communicative Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas 77030
Clinical Associate Professor 3/2010 – present
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Weill – Cornell College of Medicine
The Methodist Hospital Houston, Texas 77030
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Distinguished Student Scholar, Texas A & M University 1979 – 1982
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1981 – 1982
Beta Beta Beta National Honor Society of Biology 1981 – 1982
Delta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society of Agriculture 1981 – 1982
Honor Graduate, Cum Laude, Texas A & M University 1982
Distinguished Service Award, Memorial Student Center, 1982
Texas A & M University
Chief Resident’s Award, First Year Surgery Resident 1987
University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio
Alpha Omega Alpha – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 1990
Presidents’ Award of Merit: First Place Open Poster Competition, 1991
American Academy of Otolaryngology ‑ Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting
Recognition: Best Doctors in America each year 1998 to present
Recognition: “Top Doctor” in Houston each year 1997 to present
Honor Award of the American Academy of 1999
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
National Registry of Who’s Who 2000 – present
Humanitarian Award The Methodist Hospital Foundation 2005
Houston Chronicle “Ultimate Plastic Surgeon” 2006
American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
Founders Club Surgeon of the Year 2007
Houston Chapter AORN Surgeon of the Year 2009
Houston Business Journal: Surgeon of the Year 2010
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2010
Presidential Citation
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Diplomat, American Board of Otolaryngology Certified 1992
Fellow, American College of Surgeons 1995 – present
Diplomat, American Board of Facial Plastic and Certified 1995
Reconstructive Surgery
Medical license: State of Texas, #H2205 1987 – present
Medical license: State of Pennsylvania, #MD038970-E (Inactive) 1987 – 1995
Medical license: State of Michigan, #05858 (Inactive) 1991 – 1993
OTHER NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS:
Texas ENT Consultants PLLC – Partner 1996 – 2009
Alford ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery 2010 –present
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
House Staff 1987 – 1991
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fellow/Instructor 1991 – 1992
University of Michigan Hospitals and Clinics
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Active Staff 1992 – present
The Methodist Hospital
Otolaryngology, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Services
Houston, Texas
Courtesy Staff 1992 – present
Harris County Hospital District
Houston, Texas
Active Staff 1992 – present
Otolaryngology Service
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Houston, Texas
Consultant/Attending, Otolaryngology Service 1992 – 2008
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Houston, Texas
Courtesy Staff 1992 – present
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas
Active Staff 1998 – present
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Sugar Land, Texas
Active Staff 2000 – 2008
Doctors Surgery Center
Houston, Texas
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery / Head and Neck Oncology
1. Repair of traumatic injuries of the head and neck (1987 ‑ 1989)
2. Effects of radiation therapy on the development of peristomal recurrence of carcinoma of the larynx (1988 ‑ 1990)
3. Clinical and histological characterization of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma: A new and distinct malignancy of the head and neck (1989 -1991)
4. Microvascular free tissue transfer:
A. characterization and prevention of the no reflow phenomenon
B. effect of pre-operative radiation therapy on human recipient vessels in microvascular free tissue transfer
C. quality of life and clinical outcomes research of microvascular free tissue transfer in head and neck reconstruction
D. use of alloplastic materials in head and neck reconstruction
4. Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
5. Graves Disease and Orbital Decompression
6. Minimally invasive Surgery of the Head and Neck
EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Associate Book Review Editor (1998-2002) – Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Reviewer: Cancer
Reviewer: Head & Neck
Reviewer: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Reviewer: Otolaryngology: The Journal Club Journal
Reviewer: The Laryngoscope
Reviewer: Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Reviewer: Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery
Reviewer: The Laryngoscope
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Medical Association 1982 – 2002
Texas Medical Association 1982 – present
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 1986 – present
Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 1987 – 1991
Walter P. Work Society 1991 – present
Harris County Medical Society 1991 – present
Houston Society of Otolaryngology 1992 – present
Texas Medical Foundation 1992 – present
Christian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeons 1993 – present
Graduate Fellow – American Academy of Facial Plastic and 1993 – 1995
Reconstructive Surgery
Society of University Otolaryngologists 1993 – present
Texas Association of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 1994 – present
Fellow – American College of Surgeons 1995 – present
Fellow – American Academy of Facial Plastic and 1995 – present
Reconstructive Surgery
Vice President 2007 – present
Texas Society of Facial Plastic Surgery 2000 – present
President 2000 - 2005
Southwest Oncology Group 2002 – present
COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
The Methodist Hospital
Neuro-ICU Intensive Care Committee 1992 – 1996
Cancer Committee 1992 – 1996
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Clinical Pathway Committee 1994 – 1995
Plastic Surgery Pricing Analysis Committee 1994 – 1995
Otorhinolaryngology 1994 – 1995
Quality Management Committee
Chairman, Head/Neck/Integumentary 1995 – 1997
Quality Management Sub-committee 2005 – 2007
International Operations Committee 1995 – 1997
2001 – 2007
Grievance Panel 1996 – 2002
Ad Hoc Task Force on Image-guided Systems 1997
for Sinus Surgery
Quality Management Steering Committee 1997 – 2000
Operating Room Committee 1998 – 2000
2002 – 2007
Chairman, Operating Room Committee 2005 – 2007
Chairman, Medial Staff Quality Management Committee 1998 – 2002
Member, Medical Staff Quality Management Committee 1998 – 2004
Methodist Hospital Executive Committee 1998 – 2002
Ad Hoc Committee for Emergency Department Redesign 2000
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee 2001 – 2006
Aesthetic Surgery Center Committee 1998 – 2000
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1999 – 2001
Ad Hoc Committee for Website Development
Minimally Invasive Surgery Center Task Force Committee 1999 – 2000
Chairman, Treatment and Pathways Development Subcommittee
MethodistCare Quality Improvement Committee 1999 – 2001
Otolaryngology Care Management Committee 2000
Credentials Committee 2001 – 2007
Secretary/Treasurer of the Medical Staff 2001 – 2003
Nominating Committee 2004
Bylaws Committee 2004 – 2007
Harris County Hospital District
Cancer Committee 1992 – 1996
Deputy Chief of Service 1992 -1996
Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Continuing Medical Education Committee 1993 – 1996
Student Affairs Committee 1994 – 1997
Baylor College of Medicine
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences
Co-director of Resident Recruitment 1992 – 1996
Interim Deputy Chief of Otolaryngology Service 1993 – 1994
Ben Taub General Hospital, Harris County Hospital District
Strategic Business Planning Committee 1993 – 1994
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Communicative
Clinic Management & Coding Task Group 1993 – 1996
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Residents and Fellows in Training Committee 1989 – 1992
Young Physicians Section 1992 – 1998
Vice Chairman 1993 – 1997
Board of Governors 1994 – 2000
Nominating Platform Committee 1996 – 2000
Socio-economic and Grassroots Committee 1996 – 2000
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Founder and Chairman, Microvascular Surgery Study Club 1995 – 1997
Committee on Facial Nerve Disorders 1995 – 2002
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committee 1995 – 2006
Microvascular Committee 2000 – 2004
Home Study Course 2001 – 2004
Co-Chair Home Study Course 2004 – 2005
Nominating Committee 2007- 2008
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Academy Committee Appointments:
Representative to AMA Council 1989 – 1990
on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
International Relations Committee 1995 – 2000
Membership Committee/Residency Relations Committee 1998 – present
Residency Relations Committee, Chairman 2001 - 2002
Task Force for Development of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies 1999
Founders Club 2000 – present
1880 Society 2000 – present
Southern Region Vice President – elect 2006
Southern Region Vice President 2007– present
Board of Directors 2007 – present
Fellowship Committee 2004 – present
Credentials Committee 2007 – present
Nominating Committee 2007 – present
Educational and Research Foundation Appointments:
New Technologies and Devices Committee 1998 – 2001
Seventh International Symposium Committee 1996 – 1998
Specialty Surgery Committee 1998 – present
Chairman, Specialty Surgery Committee 2000-2004
Microvascular and Reconstructive Surgery Subcommittee 1995 – present
Chairman 2001-2002
Home Study Course Faculty 1999 – 2006
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Examination Committee 1992 – 2002
Item Writer 1992 – 1996
Section Item Editor 1998 – 2000
Cosmetic Surgery Item Review Task Force 1998 – 2000
Bylaws and Publications Committee 1996 –1998
American Medical Association
Alternate Delegate, Resident Physician Section (AAO-HNS) 1989 – 1990
Delegate, Resident Physician Section (TMA) 1989 – 1990
Member, Reference Committee B, Resident Physician 1990
Section I-91
Delegate, Resident Physician Section (AAO-HNS) 1990 – 1992
Chairman, Reference Committee A 1992
Resident Physician, Section I-91
Alternate Delegate, Young Physician Section (AAO-HNS) 1992 – 1995
American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Task Force on New Materials 1997 – 2000
Guest Examiner for Oral Certifying Examination 2000, 2001, 2003
Texas Medical Association
State Council on Legislative Affairs Student Representative 1982 – 1983
Bexar County Medical Society Student Representative 1982 – 1983
Harris County Medical Society Delegate to TMA 1995 – 1996
Alternate Delegate, Young Physician Section (HCMS) 1996 – 1997
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University Freshman Leadership Class 1978
Counselor ‑ Texas A&M University “Fish Camp” 1979 – 1981
Delegate, Texas A&M University Residence Hall Association 1980
Delegate, Student Conference on National Affairs 1980 – 1981
Vice-president of Development 1981 – 1982
Texas A&M University Memorial Student Center
Member, MSC Council and Directorate 1981 – 1982
Director, President’s Endowed Lecture Series 1982
Director, Student Conference on National Affairs 1982
INVITED LECTURES AND COURSES:
LOCAL:
1.Anatomical Dissection of the Thyroid, 32nd Annual Visiting Professor Program, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, Invited Guest Lecturer 1992
2.”Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Surgery: The New Frontier,” Baylor College of Medicine Alumni Weekend, Houston, TX, Invited Guest Lecturer, October 1993
3.”Suturing Techniques,” Practical Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, Workshop Instructor, March 1994
4.”Role of Free Flap in Reconstruction of the Head and Neck,” 34th Annual Visiting Professor Program, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Baylor College of
Medicine, Houston, Texas 1994.
5.”Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management in Facial Trauma,” Practical Otolaryngology -Clinical Pearls for the Family Physician and Internist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, Invited Lecturer, March 1994
6.”Microvascular Free Flaps and Nursing Care,” Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head-Neck Nurses, Greater Houston Chapter III Annual Spring Meeting, Houston, TX, Guest Faculty, April 1994
7.”Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Reconstruction,” South Texas Society of Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, Invited Guest Speaker, October 19956.
8.”Endoscopic Management of the Orbital Complex Optic Nerve and Orbital Decompression,” 35th Annual Visiting Professor Program, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, Invited Lecturer, November 1995.
9.”Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery,” Houston Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses, Houston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, July 1996
10.”Otolaryngology for the Non-Otolaryngologist,” Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, Invited Lecturer, October 1996
11.”Rigid Fixation of the Facial Skeleton after Tumor Resection,” M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Houston, TX, Guest Faculty, October 1996
12.”Principles of Endoscopic Aesthetic Facial Surgery,” Association of Operating Room Nurses of Greater Houston, Invited Lecturer, Houston, Texas, Invited Faculty, February 1997.
13. “Breathe Right Nasal Strips: Fact or Fiction?” Texas Society for Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, May 1997.
14.”Overview of Nasal Tumors,” University of Texas Medical Branch 28th Annual Otolaryngology Conference for Physicians and Nurses, Galveston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, June 1997
15.”Head and Neck Reconstruction with BoneSource®,” Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, Guest Faculty, August 1997
16. Non Autologous Filler Materials: Alloderm® & Bone Source®,” Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, Guest Faculty, August 1997
17.”State-of-the-Art Oromandibular Reconstruction,” Houston Society of Operating Room, Technicians, Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, August 1997
18. Head and Neck Reconstruction,” Association of Surgical Technologists of Greater Houston, Houston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, September 1997
19.”State-of-the-Art Oromandibular Reconstruction,” Texas State Society of Operating Room Technicians Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, November 1997
20.”Image-guided ORL Surgery,” Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Nurses, Inc., 7th Annual Regional Spring Meeting, Houston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, February 199846.
21. “State-of-the-Art Facial Nerve Reanimation.” University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Galveston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, July 1999
22. “Anesthesia for Office Procedures: Topical, Local and Sedation.” University of Texas Medical Branch 31st Annual Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Conference, Galveston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, June 2000.
23. “MOHS Closures.” University of Texas Medical Branch 31st Annual Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Conference, Galveston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, June 2000.
24. “Cheek and Forehead Defects.” University of Texas Health Science Center Soft Tissue Course for Residents, Houston, Texas, Invited Lecturer, June 2000.
25. Surgical Management of Facial Paralysis: MD Anderson Cancer Center Plastic Surgery Conference. Houston, Texas, Invited Lecturer May 2006
26. The Nasal Valve in Secondary Rhinoplasty American Academy of Facial plastic Surgery Annual Meeting Washington DC September 2007 Alford EL,
27. Guide to the Evaluation of Maxillofacial Trauma in the Professional Athlete. Major League Baseball Team Trainers Conference. Houston, Texas February 2009
28. The Caudal Septal Deformity. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Houston, Texas. Invited Lecturer; M arch 2009
29. Grafting in Secondary Rhinoplasty: Non-Autologus Grafts. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Invited Lecturer Houston, Texas March 2009
30. Airway Considerations in Rhinoplasty. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Invited Lecturer; Houston, Texas March 2009
NATIONAL:
1.”Edward Scissorhead” – A most unusual foreign body of the orbits. Poster presentation, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting, Kansas City, MO, September 1991. (Winner of President’s Award of Merit for best presentation of 1991).
2.”Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Reconstruction,” Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, Laboratory Instructor, March 1992
3. Microvascular Workshop for Otolaryngologists and Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgeons
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Guest Faculty, June 1992.
4. The versatile rectus abdominus free flap in head and neck reconstruction. Poster presentation, Third International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, San Francisco, CA, July 1992.
5. Customized head and neck reconstruction using the rectus abdominus free flap. American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Fifth International Symposium, San Francisco CA, June 1992.
6. Giant cholesterol cyst of the petrous apex: a new surgical approach using techniques of functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Poster presentation, First North American Skull Base Society, Scottsdale, AZ, February 1993.
7.”Facial Paralysis: Newest Techniques in Eyelid Reanimation,” Committee on Facial Nerve Disorders, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Annual Meeting San Diego, CA, Invited Guest Speaker, September 1994.
8. Owens JJ, Donovan DT, Alford EL, et al: Life-threatening presentations of fibrovascular esophageal and hypopharyngeal polyps. American Broncho-Esophagological Association, Palm Beach, FL, May 1994.
9. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Discussant/Moderator, Free Flap Reconstruction of the Head and Neck September 1995.
10. Quality of life outcomes in free flap reconstruction of the head and neck. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, September 17-21, 1995
11. Quality of life outcomes in free flap reconstruction of the head and neck. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, October 7 – 11, 1995.
12.”Management of Cancer of the Lip,” American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Invited Guest Speaker and Panel Member, October 1995. .
13. Modified endoscopic transphenoidal optic canal decompression. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, October 29 – November 2, 1995
14. Superficial versus deep-options in venous drainage of the radial forearm flap. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ, January 14-17, 1996.
15. Chronic indolent rhino-cerebral mucormycosis. Trilogic Society Spring Meeting, Palm Beach, Florida, March 4-8, 1996.
16. Superficial versus deep-options in venous drainage of the radial forearm flap: a cadaver study. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Spring Meeting, Palm Beach, Florida, March 6-10, 1996.
17. Combined intranasal endoscopic/transconjunctival approach to the optic canal in traumatic optic neuropathy. The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc. 99th Annual meeting, Orlando, Florida, May 6-8, 1996.
18. Intracranial complications of sinusitis. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 7-12, 1996.
19.”Temporoparietal and Temporalis Flaps,” American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Course in Head and Neck Reconstruction, Pasadena, California, Invited Faculty, February 1997
20.”Pathophysiology of Facial Nerve Injury,” American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Course in Head and Neck Reconstruction, Pasadena, California, Invited Faculty, February 1997
21. “Muscle Transportation and Fascial Slings,” American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Course in Head and Neck Reconstruction, Pasadena, California, Invited Faculty, February 1997
22.”Management of the Eye,” American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Course in Head and Neck Reconstruction, Pasadena, California, Invited Faculty, February 1997
23. Panel Discussion: “Complex Facial Soft Tissue Defects,” American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Annual Course in Head and Neck Reconstruction, Pasadena, California, Invited Panelist, February 1997
24.”State-of-the-Art in Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face,” American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Course in Head and Neck Reconstruction, Pasadena, California, Course Co-Director, February 1997
25.”Electrodiagnostic Testing in Facial Paralysis,” American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Course in Head and Neck Reconstruction, Pasadena, California, Guest Lecturer, February 1997
26.”State-of-the-Art in Reanimation of the Eye in Facial Paralysis,” American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, Annual Course in Head and Neck Reconstruction Pasadena, California, Guest Lecturer, February 1997
27. Orbital involvement in allergic fungal sinusitis. The Annual Meeting of the Orbital Society, Melbourne, Australia, February 21 & 22, 1998.
28.”Functional and Aesthetic Head and Neck Reconstruction,” 7th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Orlando, Florida, Moderator of Free Paper Session, June 1998
29. Functional and aesthetic reconstruction of the midface. 7th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Orlando, Florida, June 17-19, 1998
30. Osseous Versus Non-osseous Mandibular Reconstruction: Quality of Life Evaluation and Comparison. 7th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Orlando, Florida, June 17-19, 1998
31. Functional and Aesthetic Reconstruction of the Midface. 7th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Orlando, Florida, June 17-19, 1998
32. Oculoplastic Surgery Course, Part 1 – Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Fall Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, September 12, 1998.
33. Oculoplastic Course II – Current Concepts in Orbital Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Fall Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, September 12, 1998.
34. Mastering the Challenge of Facial Paralysis. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Fall Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, Course Director, September 12, 1998.
35. Contemporary Management of Acute and Chronic Facial Paralysis. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 1998 Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, Panel Moderator, September 15, 1998.
36.”Maxillofacial Trauma.” Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Nurses 22nd Annual Congress and National Nursing Symposium, San Antonio, Texas, Invited Lecturer, September 1998
37. Sensory Reinnervation of Radial Forearm Flaps (RFF). American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Fourteenth Annual Meeting, Kamuela, Hawaii, January 17-20, 1999.
38. The Essentials of Surgical Treatment for Hyperthyroid Disorders. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 1999 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Co-Instructor, September 28, 1999.
39. Correct Coding Initiatives in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 1999 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Co-Instructor, September 28, 1999.
40. “Minimally Invasive Correction: State of the Art Management of the Aging Face.” Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Nurses 23rd Annual Congress and National Nursing Symposium, Washington, DC, Invited Lecturer, September 2000.
41. Bone Sources and Cement. New Technologies and Devices Part I & II. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Foundation 2000 Fall Meeting, Washington, DC, Co-Instructor, September 23, 2000.
42. Global Facial Rejuvenation: My Technique. Contemporary Techniques in Face Lifting and Blepharoplasty. Dissection Course. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Foundation 2000 Fall Meeting, Washington, DC, September 23, 2000.
43. Contemporary Techniques in Face Lifting and Blepharoplasty. Dissection Course. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Foundation 2000 Fall Meeting, Washington, DC, Faculty, September 23, 2000.
44. Tip Rhinoplasty: The Open Approach. Mini-seminar: Tip Rhinoplasty: Current Approaches & Techniques. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2000 Annual Fall Meeting, Washington, DC, Co-Instructor, September 24, 2000.
45. The Essentials of Surgical Treatment for Hyperthyroid Disorders. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2000 Annual Fall Meeting, Washington, DC, Co-Instructor, September 24, 2000.
46. Correct Coding Initiatives in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2000 Annual Fall Meeting, Washington, DC, Co-Instructor, September 25, 2000.
47. The Essentials of Surgical Treatment for Hyperthyroid Disorders. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2001 Annual Fall Meeting, Denver, Colorado, Co-Instructor, September 10, 2001.
48. Correct Coding Initiatives in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2001 Annual Fall Meeting, Denver, Colorado, Co-Instructor, September 10, 2001.
49. Challenges in Reconstructive Facial Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 8th International Symposium, New York, New York, Panelist, May 2, 2002.
50. Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 8th International Symposium, New York, New York, Panelist, May 2, 2002.
51. Endoscopic Browlift: 7 Year Review of Technique. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 8th International Symposium, New York, New York, May 4, 2002.
52. Cosmetic Laser – International Forum. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 8th International Symposium, New York, New York, Panel Moderator, May 4, 2002.
53. The Essentials of Surgical Treatment for Hyperthyroid Disorders. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2002 Annual Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA, Co-Instructor, September 25, 2002.
54. Correct Coding Initiatives in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2002 Annual Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA, Co-Instructor, September 22, 2002.
55. Treatment of Hyperthyroid Disorders: What Surgeons Need to Know? American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2003 Annual Fall Meeting, Orlando, FL, Co-Instructor, September 22, 2003.
56. Correct Coding Initiatives in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2003 Annual Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA, Co-Instructor, September 23, 2003.
57. Preservation of the Nasal Airway in Performing Artists. Pan American Conference on the Arts and Performance: Aspen, Colorado. June 15, 2004
58. Treatment of Hyperthyroid Disorders: What Surgeons Need to Know. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2004 Annual Fall Meeting, New York, New York, Co-Instructor, September 22, 2004.
59. Correct Coding Initiatives in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2004 Annual Fall Meeting, New York, New York, Co-Instructor, September 23, 2004.
60. Treatment of Hyperthyroid Disorders: What Surgeons Need to Know. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2005 Annual Fall Meeting, Los Angeles CA, Co-Instructor, September 22, 2005.
61. Correct Coding Initiatives in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2005 Annual Fall Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, Co-Instructor, September 23, 2005.
62. Ten Years of Endoscopic Browlifting. 9th International Conference of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Las Vegas, Nevada, July, 2006
63. Midface Lifting: Endoscopic Subperiosteal Technique. 9th International Conference of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Las Vegas, Nevada, July, 2006
64. Secondary Rhinoplasty. 9th International Conference of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Las Vegas, Nevada, July, 2006
65. Osseointegration in Traumatic Facial Reconstruction. American Academy of Anaplastology Annual Meeting. Washington DC. September 2007
66. Airway Considerations in Rhinoplasty. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Houston, Texas March 2009
67. The Caudal Septal Deformity. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Houston, Texas M arch 2009
68. Secondary Rhinoplasty. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Houston, Texas. March 2010
69. Airway Considerations in Rhinoplasty. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Houston, Texas March 2010
70. The Caudal Septal Deformity. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Houston, Texas March 2010
71. Secondary Rhinoplasty. Rodeo Rhinoplasty Conference, Houston, Texas. March 2010
INTERNATIONAL:
1.”Combined Endoscopic Transconjunctival Optic Nerve Decompression for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy,” 33rd Annual Update in Otolaryngology, University of Puerto Rico, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Visiting Professor, July 1997
2..”State-of-the-Art Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face,” 33rd Annual Update in Otolaryngology, University of Puerto Rico, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Visiting Professor, July 1997
3.”Management of Orbital Emergencies.” Brazilian Society of Ophthalmology, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Guest Lecturer with James Patrinely, M.D., July 1997
4.”Advances in the Management of Traumatic Optic Neuropathy,” Brazilian Society of Ophthalmology, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Guest Lecturer with James Patrinely, M.D., July 1997 Alford EL, Augmentation Rhinoplasty. Monterrey Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Conference. Monterrey NL Mexico; August 10 -14 2005
5. The Supratip Deformity. Monterrey Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Conference. Monterrey NL Mexico; August 10 -14 2005
6. Reduction Rhinoplasty. Monterrey Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Conference. Monterrey NL Mexico:
7. Open Rhinoplasty, My Technique. Monterrey Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Conference. Monterrey NL Mexico; August 10 -14 2005
8. The Nasal Valve in Rhinoplasty. Monterrey Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Conference. Monterrey NL Mexico; August 10 -14 2005
9. Secondary Rhinoplasty. Monterrey Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Conference. Monterrey NL Mexico; August 10 -14 2005
10. Augmentation Rhinoplasty. Monterrey Society of Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Conference. Monterrey NL Mexico; August 10 -14 2005
11. The Nasal Valve in Rhinoplasty. Mexican Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Surgery Annual Meeting, Villa Hermosa Mexico October 2009
12. Revision Rhinoplasty. Mexican Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Surgery Annual Meeting, Villa Hermosa Mexico October 2009
13. Secondary Rhinoplasty. Mexican Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Surgery Annual Meeting, Villa Hermosa Mexico October 2009
14. Excellence in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Facelift to Face Transplant. Keynote Address Mexican Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Surgery Annual Meeting, Villa Hermosa Mexico October 2009
VISITING PROFESSOR LECTURES:
1.”Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Surgery,” Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Medical School New Orleans, LA, Visiting Professor, September 1993.
2.”Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Reconstruction,” Mt. Sinai Hospital New York, New York, Visiting Professor, March 1994
3.”Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Reconstruction,” Mt. Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, Visiting Professor, March 1995.
4.”State of the Art Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face,” Department of Otolaryngology, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, Visiting Professor, November 1995
5.”Outcomes Research in Head and Neck Cancer,” Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, Visiting Professor, February 1996
6. Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Head and Neck Reconstruction,” Mt. Sinai Hospital,
New York, New York, Visiting Professor March 1996.
7.”Latissimus Dorsi Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction,” Mt. Sinai Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York, Visiting Professor March 1997
8.”The Rectus Abdominus Free Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction,” Mt. Sinai Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York, Visiting Professor March 1997
9.”Free Jejunal Transfer in Head and Neck Reconstruction,” Mt. Sinai Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York, Visiting Professor March 1997
10.”Reconstruction of Lateral Mandibular Defects: The Baylor Experience, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York, Visiting Professor March 1997.
11.Combined Endoscopic Transconjunctival Optic Nerve Decompression for Traumatic Optic Neuropathy,” 33rd Annual Update in Otolaryngology, University of Puerto Rico, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Visiting Professor, July 1997
12..”State-of-the-Art Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face,” 33rd Annual Update in Otolaryngology, University of Puerto Rico, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Visiting Professor, July 1997
13. Weill-Cornell College of Medicine The Methodist Hospital Resident Graduation Keynote Speaker: Excellence in All Things. Houston, Texas, June 30, 2009
14. Excellence in Facial Plastic Surgery: Facelift to Face Transplant Visiting Professor and Key Note Speaker 50th Anniversary Meeting of Mexican Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (FESORMEX) Villahermosa Mexico October 23 2009
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS: (peer reviewed publications)
1. Reiter D, Alford EL, Jabourian Z: Alternatives to packing in septorhinoplasty. Arch Otolaryngol 115(10):1203‑1205, 1989.
2. Holmes WF, Cunningham JD, Alford EL: General vs. proprietary otic drops. Trans Pa Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol 41:859‑860, 1990.
3. Silver H, Greco T, Alford EL: Posterior lateral neck dissection. Trans Pa Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol 42:121-126, 1992.
4. Baker SR, Alford EL: Midforehead flaps. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology. 4(1):24-30, 1993.
5. Alford EL, Mikaelian D, Jabourian Z, Pignataro AS: “Edward Scissorhead” – A most unusual foreign body of the orbits and sinuses. Am J Rhinol 7(2):53-58, 1993?
6. San Juan EB, Guana AL, Goldberg LH, Kolbusz RV, Orengo IF, Alford EL: Aggressive tricho epithelioma vs. keratotic basal cell carcinoma. Int J Dermatol 32:728-730, 1993.
7. Netscher DT, Wigoda P, and Alford EL: In-situ skin grafting of free muscle flaps prior to microvascular transfers to provide intra-oral lining. [Letter] Plastic Recon Surg 93(1):208-209, 1993.
8. Morsey MA, Bett A, Alford EL, Graham FL, Caskey CT: Efficient adenoviral-mediated ornithine transcarbamylase expression in deficient mouse and human hepatocytes. J Clin Invest 92(3):1580-1586, 1993.
9. Fucci MF, Alford EL, Lowry LD, Keane WF, Sataloff RT: Endoscopic management of a giant cholesterol cyst of the petrous apex. Skull Base Surg, 4:1-9, 1994.
10. Oram Y, Orengo I, Alford EL, Green LK, Rosen T, Netscher DT: Basal cell carcinoma of the scalp resulting in spine metastasis in a black patient. J Am Acad Dermatol 31:916-920, 1994.
11. Reiter D, Alford EL: Torn earlobe: a new approach to management with a review of 68 cases. Ann Oto Rhinol Laryngol 103(11):879-884, 1994.
12. Owens JJ, Donovan DT, Alford EL, McKechnie JC, Franklin DF, Stewart MG, Schwartz MR: Life threatening presentations of fibrovascular esophageal and hypopharyngeal polyps. Ann Otorhinolaryngol 103(11):838-842, 1994.
13. Netscher DT, Wigoda P, and Alford EL: In-situ skin grafting of free muscle flaps for the provision of intraoral lining. [Letter] Plast Reconstr Surg 93:208-209, 1994.
14. Netscher DT, Wigoda P, and Alford EL: In-situ skin grafting of free muscle flaps prior to microvascular transfers to provide intra-oral lining for full-thickness defects. Head & Neck 17(1):59-63, 1995.
15. Dhir A, Orengo I, Bruce S, Kolbusz RV, Alford EL, Goldberg L: Basal cell carcinoma on the scalp of an Indian patient. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 21(3):247-250, 1995.
16. Netscher DT, Sharma S, Alford EL, Thornby J, and Leibman NS: Superficial versus deep: options in venous drainage of the radial forearm free flap. Ann Plast Surg 36(5):536-541, 1996
17. Alford, EL: Free Jejunal transfer. Facial Plast Surg 12(1):69-73, 1996.
18. Netscher DT, Stal S, Shenaq SM, Alford EL, Valadka A: An algorithm for management of residual post-traumatic calvarial defects in adults. J Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma 3:36-45, 1997.
19. Funk GF, Karnell LH, Dawson CJ, Means ME, Colwill ML, Gliklich RE, Alford EL, and Stewart MG: Baseline and post-treatment assessment of the general health status of head and neck cancer patients compared with United States population norms. Head & Neck 19(8):675-683, 1997.
20. Giannoni CM, Stewart MG, Alford EL: Intracranial complications of sinusitis. Laryngoscope 107(3):863-867, 1997.
21. Alford EL: Temporalis and masseter muscle transfer for facial paralysis. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 5(3):241-245, 1997.
22. Kuppersmith RB, Alford EL, Patrinely JR, Lee AG, Parke RB, and Holds JB: Combined transconjunctival/intranasal endoscopic approach to the optic canal in traumatic optic neuropathy. Laryngoscope 107(3):311-315, 1997.
23. Klapper SR, Lee AG, Patrinely JR, Stewart MG, Alford EL: Orbital involvement in allergic fungal sinusitis. Ophthalmology 104(12):2094-2100, 1997.
24. Netscher DT, Alford EL, Wigoda P: Free composite myo-osseous flap with serratus anterior and rib: indications in head and neck reconstruction. Head & Neck 20(2):106-112, 1998.
25. Alford EL, Kahn JB: Facial reanimation for chronic facial paralysis. Current Opinions in Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surgery 6:276-280, 1998.
26. Chao C, Friedman CD, Alford EL, Turner NA, Kusiak J, Ridge JA: Acellular dermal allograft prevents post-parotidectomy soft tissue defects: A preliminary experience. Int Online J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2(5), 2000.
27. Netscher DT, Meade RA, Goodman CM, Alford EL, Stewart MG. Quality of life (QOL) and disease-specific functional status (FS) following microvascular reconstruction for advanced (T3 and T3) oropharyngeal cancers. Plast Reconstr Surg 105(5):16281634, 2000.
28. Pelton RW, Soparkar CNS, Patrinely JR, Alford EL: Sinusitis-induced visual loss following orbital decompression. [Brief Report] Am J Ophthalmol (submitted)
29. Boutros S, Yuksel E, Weinfeld AB, Alford EL, Netscher DT. Neural anatomy of the radial forearm flap. Ann Plast Surg 44:375-380, 2000.
30. Netscher DT, Armenta AH, Meade RA, Alford AL. Sensory recovery of innervated and noninnervated radial forearm free flaps: functional implications. J Reconstr Microsurg 16(3):179-185, 2000.
31. Fitzgerald P, Rodriguez H, Alford EL, Utley D. Radiofrequency reduction (SomnoplastySM) of chronic turbinate hypertrophy. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (Submitted 10/99).
32. Alford EL. The SOOF lift as an adjunct in rehabilitation of facial paralysis: help or hype? Facial Plast Surg 16(4):345-9, 2000.
33. Alford EL. Endoscopic browlift is the superior method for rejuvenation of the forehead and brow. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 127(1):90-91, 200
COMMENTARIES:
1. Commentary: Thoma A, Archibald S, Jackson S, and Young JEM: Surgical patterns of venous drainage of the free forearm flap in head and neck reconstruction. Otolaryngol J Club J 1(5):266-269, 1994.
2. Commentary: Nakayama B, Matsura H, Hasegawa Y, Ishihara O, Hasegawa H, Torii S: New reconstruction for total maxillectomy defect with a fibula osteocutaneous free flap. Otolaryngol J Club J 2(2):86-87, 1995.
3. Commentary: Kelly KE, Anthony JP, Singer M: Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction using the radial forearm fasciocutaneous free flap: preliminary results. Otolaryngol J Club J 2(2):88-91, 1995.
4. Commentary: Kroll SR: Deep plane cervicofacial flap for coverage of large facial defects. Otolaryngol J Club J 3(2): 1996.
5. Commentary: Koch J: Endoscopic browlift is the preferred approach for rejuvenation of the upper third of the face. “Clinical Challenges in Otolaryngology” in Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (January 2001 anticipated publication)
BOOK CHAPTERS:
1. Alford EL, Baker SR, Shumrick K: Mid-forehead flaps. In: Baker SR, Swanson NA (ed): Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction. St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book Inc, 1995, pp. 197-224.
2. Alford EL: Eyelid reanimation procedures. In: Bailey BJ (ed.): Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Co., 1996, chap 142, pp. 374-375.
3. Alford EL: Tarsorrhaphy. In: Bailey BJ (ed.): Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Co., 1996, chap 141, pp. 372-373.
4. Alford EL: Microvascular surgery. In: Bailey BJ (ed.): Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngol Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Co., 1996, chap 262, pp. 678-679.
5. Alford EL: Inferior rectus abdominus free flap. In: Bailey BJ (ed.): Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Co., 1996, chap 268, pp. 694-695.
6. Alford EL: Jejunal free flap. In: Bailey BJ (ed.): Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Co., 1996, chap 269, pp. 696-697.
7. Alford EL: Contemporary management of chronic facial paralysis. In: Myers EN (ed.) Advances in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 14. St. Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2000, chap. 11, pp. 225-238.
8. Blanco GB, Patrinely JR, Soparkar CN, Alford EL: Trauma of the Orbit. In: Treatise on Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Vol. 3. Guadalajara, Spain, Proyectos Médicos SL, 2000, chap. 169, pp. 2310-2328.
9. Alford EF, Kahn JB: Facial Paralysis: Principles, Patient Selection and Goals. In: Toriumi D (ed.): Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (in press)
10. Wong JF, Soparkar CNS, Patrinely JR, Alford EL. Evaluation and surgical management of traumatic optic neuropathy. In: Holck DE (ed.) Evaluation and treatment of orbital fractures: a multidisciplinary approach. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders (submitted 2000)
11. Alford EL. Tarsorrhaphy. In: Bailey BJ, ed. Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, 2d ed. Philadelphia: Williams & Wilkins. 2001, chap. 144, pp. 382-383.
12. Alford EL. Eyelid Reanimation Procedures. In: Bailey BJ, ed. Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, 2d ed. Philadelphia: Williams & Wilkins. 2001, chap. 145, pp. 384-385.
13. Alford EL. Midface-lift. In: Bailey BJ, ed. Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, 2d ed. Philadelphia: Williams & Wilkins. 2001, chap. 199, pp. 546-549.
14. Alford, EL. Skull Base Reconstruction. In: Burkey B, Futran N, ed. Microvascular Methods of Head & Neck Reconstruction. New York: Thieme. (Submitted 2002)
Teaching
Baylor College of Medicine
OTO – HNS Monthly Teaching, Resident Conference 1991 – 1996
Director – Facial Plastic Surgery conference 12 per year 1991-1996
Lecturer – OTO-HNS Resident Monthly Conference
Head & Neck Surgery 6 per year 1991-1996
Lecturer – OTO-HNS Resident
Head & Neck Anatomy labs two weeks each year 1991-1996
Lecturer – Medical Students MS-III
Clinical Correlation Head & Neck Anatomy 1991-1996
Lecturer – Medical Students MS-III
Head & Neck Clinical Physical Examination Course 12 per year 1991-1996
Lecturer – Plastic Surgery Resident Lecture
Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery 4 per year 1991-1996
Lecturer – Dermatology Resident lectures
Head & Neck Skin Cancer 2 per year 1991-1996
Teacher – OTO-HNS Resident Instruction
In Operating Room Clinical Daily 1991-1996
Lecturer – OTO-HNS Residents
Clinical Anatomy and Teaching of Endoscopic
Sinus Surgery 1 week per year 1992, 1994, 1996.
Lecturer- Facial Plastic Surgery Conference 2-3 per year 1996-present
The Methodist Hospital – Weill-Cornell College of Medicine
Coordinator – Coordinator Family Practice
Resident Rotation in Otolaryngology
2 per day per week for 6 months per year
4 Lectures per year 2006-present
Coordinator – Coordinator Internal Medicine
Resident Rotation in Otolaryngology
2 per day per week for 6 months per year
4 Lectures per Year 2006-present
Community Service
Elder – St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Board of Directors – Gulf Coast Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Assistant Scoutmaster –BSA Troop 55 Houston Texas
Board of Directors – Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation
Leader – Medical/Surgical Mission Trip to Micah Project Tegucigalpa, Honduras (6 trips)
Baseball Coach – West University Little League 12 years
Board of Directors – West University Little League 4 years
Television Media Appearances
Oprah Winfrey Show April 2004
Larry King Live March 2004 and February 2005
Discovery Health Channel
“Girl Without a Face”
“Mystery Diagnosis- Paraganglioma of the Neck”
Readers Digest March 2009: His Own Medicine- A Story of a Doctors Healing.
Multiple Local and Regional Media contacts regarding Facial Plastic Surgery, Domestic Violence and Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Flickr Gallery
