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University of Chicago

Clinical Associate of Surgery
Department of Surgery

University of Chicago

Clinical Instructor
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

New York University Medical Center, New York, New York

Assistant Professor
Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

New York University (Tisch) Hospital

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Weill Cornell)

Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital

Bellevue Hospital

New York, New York
Fellowship, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Preceptors: Minas Constantinides, Norman Pastorek, Philip Miller

University of Illinois at Chicago (Eye and Ear Infirmary)

Affiliations: Cook County Hospital (Stroger), Children’s Memorial Hospital (Northwestern), WSVA Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Michael Reese Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Residency, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Preceptors: Dean Toriumi, J. Regan Thomas, Steven H. Dayan,
M. Eugene Tardy

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Surgical Internship, Department of Surgery

Loyola (Stritch) School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
M. D.

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
B. S. in Biological Sciences

Hospital Affiliations

Attending, Illinois Masonic
Attending, St. Alexius Hospital
Attending, New York University Medical Center (Tisch Hospital)
Attending, Manhattan VA Hospital
Attending, Bellevue Hospital
Attending, Manhattan, Eye, Ear, Throat Hospital
Attending, Center for Specialty Care
Attending, Gramercy Surgery Center
Attending, University of Chicago Medical Center

Boards

Board Certified- American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery
Board Certified- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 19032

Membership

Associate Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Academy of Otolaryngology
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Chicago Laryngologic and Otologic Society
New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society
Triological Society
American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
South Asian Physician Network
Network of Indian Professionals

Honors

Marquis Who’s Who 2009, 2010, 2011
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2000
Stritch School of Medicine Summer Research Grant, 1997
Phi Kappa Phi National Honorary Society, 1996
Golden Key National Honorary Society, 1995
Alpha Kappa Lambda Freshmen Honorary Society, 1992
Phi Eta Sigma Freshmen Honorary Society, 1992

Licensure

Illinois, New York

Scientific Publications

  1. Lopez ML, Shah AR, Westine JW, O’Grady K, Toriumi DM. Comparison of Rib Carving Techniques in a Porcine Model. Archives Facial Plastic Surgery. Jan/Feb 2006.
  2. Shah AR, Lattman J, Rosenberg D. Prevention of lower eyelid malposition after blepharoplasty: Anatomic and technical considerations of the inside-out blepharoplasty. Submitted Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
  3. Miller PJ, Smith S, Shah AR. The Subzygomatic fossa: A Practical Anatomic Guide to Localization of the Zygomaticus Major Muscle. Submitted Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
  4. Shah AR, Pearlman A, O’Grady KM, Bhattacharyya T, Toriumi DM. Dural Repair Using Alloderm in Conjunction with Fibrin Tissue Adhesive. Submitted Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
  5. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Aligning Bony Width. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.
  6. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Cartilage Splitting Techniques on the Lower Lateral Cartilages. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.
  7. Shah AR, Miller P. Endonasal Grafting in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.
  8. Constandinides M, Shah AR. Foreword: Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.
  9. Shah AR, Dayan SD, Hamilton GH. Pitfalls of Photography of Photography for Facial Resurfacing and Rejuvenation Procedures. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2005, 21(2):154-61.
  10. Kim D, Shah AR, Toriumi DM. Concentric and Eccentric Carved Costal Cartilage: A Comparison of Warping. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006:8:42-46.
  11. Dayan SH, Shah AR, Rehl R. Efficacy of the Erbium: YAG subablative “micropeel”. Submitted Archives Facial Plastic Surgery. Accepted for presentation at AAFPRS Fall Meeting 2005
  12. Shah AR, Lopez ML, Toriumi DM. Maximizing Outcomes in Rhinoplasty Using Close Postoperative Follow-up and Minor Office Procedures. Submitted Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
  13. Dayan SD, Shah AR, Ventrapragada S, O’Grady K. Effects of Low Frequency Ultrasound on Epidermal and Dermal Structures: A Clinical and Histological Study. Cosmetic Dermatology February 2006, Vol 19, Issue 2.
  14. Hirsch R, Dayan SD, Shah AR. Superficial Skin Resurfacing. Facial Plastic Clinics of North America. Aug;12(3):311-21, v-vi.
  15. Dayan SD, Shah AR. How I Do It: Treating the Crooked Nose with a Suture Suspension Technique. ENT Journal. Nov 2004, 83(11):743-44.
  16. Shah AR, Wei JL, Maddalozzo JM. Soft Compressible Neck Masses: Cervical Lipoblastoma. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2004 Apr;130(4):504-7
  17. Gupta A, Maddalozzo J, Win Htin T, Shah AR, Chou PM. Spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma of the tongue in an infant: a case report with emphasis on the differential diagnosis of childhood spindle cell lesions. Pathology Res Practice 2004;200(7-8):537-43.
  18. Petruzelli GJ, Shah AR, Leonetti JP. Indications, complications, and technique of midface degloving. Submitted American Journal of Otolaryngology.
  19. Riggs LC, Shofner WP, Shah AR, Young MR, Hain TC, Matz GJ. Ototoxicity resulting from combined administration of metronidazole and gentamicin. American Journal of Otology 20:430-434, 1999.
  20. Hilinski J, Shah AR. Vertical Dome Division. Emedicine: Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery: Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery.
  21. Shah AR, Maddalozzo JM. Granulomatous Disorders of the Head and Neck. Emedicine: Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery: Medical Topics.
  22. Shah AR, Danahey D. Distraction Osteogenesis of the Maxilla. Emedicine: Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery.
  23. Shah AR, Barretto JL, Gerber ME. An Unusual Cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Hypopharyngeal Lipoma. Internet Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Vol2N1.
  24. Shah AR, Valvasorri G, Roure R. Le Fort Fractures. Emedicine: Radiology: Head and Neck Section.
  25. Dayan SH, Shah AR, Shah S. Crooked Nose Deformity. Emedicine: Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery.
  26. Zoumalan RA, Hazan C, Levine VJ, Shah AR.  Analysis of vector alignment with the Zitelli bilobed flap for nasal defect repair:  a comparison of flap dynamics in human cadavers.  Archives Facial Plastic Surgery 2008 May-Jun;10 (3):181-5.
  27. Shah AR, Zoumalan R, Constantinides MS.  Aesthetic Repair of small to medium sized defects.  Facial Plastic Surg.  2008 24(1):  105-19.
  28. Shah AR.  Intradermal Use of Botulinum Toxin.  Journal of Drugs and Dermatology September 2008.
  29. Shah AR, Wise JW.  Use of Costal Cartilage in a Leprosy.  Facial Plastic Clinics of North America 2009.
  30. Shah AR, M Chaaban.  Open Septoplasty.  Facial Plastic Clinics of North America 2009.
  31. Shah AR, Rosenberg D. Defining the Facial Extent of the Platysma Muscle: A Review of 71 Consecutive Face-Lifts Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2009 Nov Dec;11(6):405-8.
  32. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Cartilage Splitting Techniques on the Lower Lateral Cartilages. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.
  33. Zoumalan RA, Shah AR, Constantinides M. Quantitative Comparison Between Microperforating Osteotomies and Continuous Lateral Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2010 Mar-Apr;12(2):92-6.

Chapters

  1. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Advancement of the Medial Crural Complex to Achieve Maximal Nasal Tip Projection. Eds. Patrick Byrnne
  2. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Open Structure Rhinoplasty. Eds. Fred Stucker
  3. Laane CJ, Shah AR. Congenital Anomalies of the Nose. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)
  4. Shah AR, Wise JB, Constantinides M. Facial Fillers and Implants. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)
  5. Wise JB, Shah AR, Constantinides M. Otoplasty. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)
  6. Monhian N, Shah AR. Scar Revision. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)
  7. Kim E, Maas C, Shah AR. Facelifts, Endoscopic Browlift, and Midface Lifts. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)
  8. Saltar B, Shah AR. LASERs in Head and Neck Surgery. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)
  9. Constantinides M, Shah AR, Bustillo A. Nasal Analysis and Anatomy. Revision Rhinoplasty. Eds: Becker D and Park (publication 2006)
  10. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Alar Base ResectionEds. Patrick Byrnne. (publication 2007)
  11. Zoumalan RA, Shah AR, Westine JW.  The Minilift.  Advanced Therapy in Facial Plastic Surgery
  12. Westine J, Shah AR, Zoumalan R, Mini-facelift. Advanced Therapy in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  13. Shah AR, Kanodia R. Finesse Rhinoplasty. Masters of Rhinoplasty (publication 2009)

Book Editor

Lalwani AK, Shah AR. A Pictorial Atlas of the Head and Neck. In progress.

Lay Press

Shah AR. Body Piercing. Chicago Image. April 2003.
Shah AR. FDA Approved Devices. Chicago Image. April 2003.
Shah AR. Cost of Plastic Surgery. Chicago Image. Nov. 2003.
Shah AR. Anosmia. Chicago Image. February 2004.

Ongoing Research

  1. Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin and Erbium:YAG laser safety profile (Dayan, Patel, Shah)
  2. Comparison between microperforating osteotomies versus continuous osteotomies (Zoumalan, Shah, Constantinides)
  3. Technology and facial plastic surgery- where are we now? (Shah, Berstein, Miller, Pastorek, Constantinides)
  4. Functional rhinoplasty and nasorhinomanometry
  5. Septal deviation- Normative data to elucidate the theory of septal deviation (Shah, Layeliv, Constantinides, Wang)
  6. Improving Safety in Endoscopic Brow Fixation- Skull thickness and characterization of sagittal sinus (Shah, Layeliv, Constantinides, Wang)
  7. Alar Retraction- Management algorithm based on retrospective data (Shah, Layeliv, Constantinides)

Editor

  1. Facial Plastic Surgery, Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006: Rhinoplasty
  2. Chicago Image, Contributing Editor, 2004
  3. Editorial board, Journal of Otology and Rhinology

Presentation

  1. Shah AR, Miller PJ, Smith S. A Practical Anatomic Guide to Localization of the Zygomaticus Major Muscle AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Toronto, 2006.
  2. Pearlman A, Shah AR, O’Grady KM, Bhattacharyya T, Toriumi DM. Dural Repair Using Alloderm in Conjunction with Fibrin Tissue Adhesive. COSM Meeting Spring 2007.
  3. Shah AR, Layeliv J, Constantinides M. Management of Alar Retraction: A Retrospective Review. AAFPRS International Meeting, Las Vegas. 2006.
  4. Rosenberg D, Shah AR. Improving the Nasolabial triangle with the Transitional Facelift. AAFPRS International Meeting, Las Vegas. 2006.
  5. Shah AR, Lattin J, Rosenberg D. Maximizing Lower Eyelid Malpositions with the Inside-out Blepharoplasty. AAFPRS International Meeting, Las Vegas. 2006.
  6. Shah AR, Layeliv J, Constantinides M. Management of Alar Retraction. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Update: New York University School of Medicine. 2006.
  7. Shah AR, Dayan SD, Ventrapragada S. Effects of Low Frequency Ultrasound on the epidermis and dermal structures. AAFPRS Fall Meeting New York. Poster Presentation September 21, 2004.
  8. Kim D, Shah AR, Toriumi DM. Costal Cartilage Rib Warping in a Cadaver Model. AAFPRS Fall Meeting. September 19, 2003.
  9. Lopez ML, Shah AR, Westine JW, O’Grady K, Toriumi DM. Comparison of Rib Carving Techniques in a Porcine Model. Lederer-Pierce Research Competition. April 2004.
  10. Shah AR, O’Grady K, Bhattachara TK, Toriumi DM. Dura Repair Using Fibrin Tissue Adhesive. Lederer-Pierce Research Competition. April 15, 2003.
  11. Shah AR, O’Grady K, Hilinski J, Toriumi DM. Efficacy of an Absorbable Cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive for Cartilage Stabilization. Lederer-Pierce Resident Research Competition. April 8, 2002.
  12. Shah AR, Barretto JL, Gerber ME. An Unusual Cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Hypopharyngeal Lipoma. SENTAC 2002.
  13. Shah AR, Wei JL, Maddalozzo. Soft Compressible Neck Masses: Cervical Lipoblastoma. SENTAC 2002.
  14. Shah AR, Reitzen S.  Case Report of Ear Seroma.  American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery 2008 Fall Meeting.
  15. Shah AR, Zoumalan R.  Zitelli Bilobed Flap Dynamics.  American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery 2008 Fall Meeting.
  16. Shah AR, Reitzen S.  Use of Sonic Weld in Facial Fractures.  COSM Eastern Section Spring Meeting.
  17. Shah AR, Reizen S.  Normative Data in CT Scan to Classify Septal Deviation.  COSM Eastern Spring Meeting.
  18. Zoumalan RA Shah AR, Effects of Various Submucous Resection Techniques of Septal Cartilage on Nasal Tip Projection COSM ARS April 29th, 2010 Las Vegas, Nevada.
  19. Carron MA, Zoumalan RA Miller PJ, Shah, AR Biomechanical Analysis of Anchoring Points in Rhytidectomy AAFPRS. Fall 2009. San Diego.

Lectures

  1. Update on LASERS and Botox, Grand Rounds NYU Department of Otolaryngology, January 2007
  2. Facial Trauma for the Emergency Room Physician, Grand Rounds Department of Emergency Medicine, December 2006
  3. Aesthetic Management of Soft Tissues, Otolaryngology for the Non-Otolaryngologist, December 2006
  4. Septal Perforation Repair, NYU Grand Rounds, November 2006
  5. Nasal Obstruction for the Primary Care Physician, NYU Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, September 2006
  6. Nasal Obstruction of the Primary Care Physician, NYU Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, October 2006
  7. Management of the Middle Vault in Rhinoplasty, NYU Grand Rounds October 2006
  8. Management of the Nasal Tip in Rhinoplasty, NYU Grand Rounds October 2006
  9. Complications in Rhinoplasty, NYU Grand Rounds June 2006
  10. Advanced Septoplasty and Septoplasty Perforation Repair, NYU Grand Rounds, April 2006
  11. Aesthetic Use of Botox: Technique and Controversies, NYU Grand Rounds, May 2006
  12. Forehead Anatomy, NYU Grand Rounds, March 2006
  13. Hair Transplantation, NYU Grand Rounds, March 2006
  14. Nasal Reconstruction Update, NYU Grand Rounds, February 2006
  15. Cleft Palate and Lip Update, NYU Grand Rounds, September 2005
  16. Hair Transplantation, UIC Grand Rounds, February 2005
  17. Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, UIC Grand Rounds, October 2004
  18. Facial Nerve Reanimation, UIC Grand Rounds, November 2003
  19. Acute Invasive Fungal Sinusitis, UIC Grand Rounds, March 2002
  20. Mohs Reconstruction, University of Chicago Grand Rounds, August 2008
  21. Rhinoplasty Analysis, University of Chicago Grand Rounds, September 2008
  22. Advanced Septoplasty,  University of Chicago Grand Rounds, October 2008
  23. Facelift Analysis, University of Chicago Grand Round, November 2008
  24. Facelift Anatomy, University of Chicago, November 12, 2008
  25. Blepharoplasty, University of Chicago, December 2008
  26. Blepharoplasty Introduction, University of Chicago, December 10, 2008
  27. Botox, University of Chicago, January 14, 2009
  28. Inservice Review, University of Chicago, March 11, 2009
  29. Hair Transplantation, University of Chicago, April 8, 2009
  30. Mock Oral Boards, University of Chicago, May 27, 2009
  31. Mandibular Fractures, University of Chicago, October 2009
  32. Orbital Fractures/ Zygomatic Arch Fractures, University of Chicago, November 2009
  33. Endoscopic Brow/ Anatomy of the Forehead, University of Chicago, December 2009
  34. Inservice Review, University of Chicago, February 2010
  35. Grand Rounds on Aging Face, University of Chicago, January 2010
  36. Local Flaps, University of Chicago, January 2010
  37. Cleft Palate repair and VPI, University of Chicago, April 2010
  38. Soft Tissue Techniques and Facial Scars, University of Chicago, May 2010
  39. Introduction to Rhinoplasty, University of Chicago September 2011
  40. Otolasty University of Chicago, January 2012
  41. In Service Review University of Chicago, February 2012
  42. Chin Implantation and Facial Implants, University of Chicago, March 2013
  43. Mock Oral Boards, University of Chicago, April 2013
  44. Hair Transplantation, University of Chicago, May 2013
  45. Nasal Analysis, University of Chicago, September 2013
  46. Rhinoplasty Overview, University of Chicago, October 2013
  47. Orbital Fractures/Zygomatic Arch fractures, University of Chicago, November 2013
  48. Mandible Fractures, University of Chicago, December 2013

Teaching Experience

  1. Kaplan MCAT Instructor 5/01-12/01
  2. University Illinois- Otolaryngology Instructor 8/02-8/04
  3. University of Illinois Facial Plating Course Instructor 5/03
  4. NYU/Bellevue Hospital- Facial Plastic Instructor 8/05-4/08
  5. University of Chicago- Clinical Instructor- 08/08-Current

Other Teaching and Conferences

2005 – Present Participant, weekly Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, NYU
2006 – Present Participant, monthly Grand Rounds, Department of Dermatology, Skin Lesions Conference, NYU
2006, Moderator, Scientific Paper Sessions, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Toronto, Canada, September 14, 2006
2007, Panelist, New York University Grand Rounds, Rhinoplasty

Course Instructor

Invited Professor, 14th Annual Anatomy Course in San Antonio, TX, 9/08
NYU School of Medicine. Otolaryngology for the Non-Otolaryngologist, 12/06
Functional Open Rhinoplasty, Fall Meeting 2006, Toronto, Co-Course Director, American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.
Cornell Anatomy Course-Soft Tissues of the Face Instructor 7/05
NYU Advances in Facial Plating Workshop 9/05
NYU Anatomy Course- 3/06

Committees

Young Physicians Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2005-Current
Multimedia Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006-Current
Curriculum Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006-Current
Membership Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006-Current

Pro-Bono

SAWA (South Asian Women’s Advisor Committee)
Manavi (South Asian Women Domestic Violence)
Sakhi (South Asian Women Domestic Violence)
Face to Face, AAFPRS (Facial Plastic Surgeons Pro-Bono for Women and Domestic Violence)

Interests

Travel, personal fitness, photography, tennis, sculpture

Personal

Wife is a primary care physician and former collegiate tennis player, brother and sister-in-law are both obstetrics and gynecologists, sister is a general dentist with cosmetic interests. Grew up in Frankfort, IL.

CME Courses

Rhinoplasty Update, AAFPRS, Chicago 2001
AAFPRS, Fall Meeting, Orlando, Florida 2003
Rhinoplasty Update, AAFPRS, Chicago 2003
AAFPRS, Fall Meeting, New York, New York 2004
Rhinoplasty Update, AAFPRS, Chicago 2005
Aesthetic Surgery of the Aging Face, Department of Plastic Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, New York, New York, 2005
Rhinology Update, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, 2006
AAFPRS, International Meeting, Las Vegas, NV 2006
Otolaryngology Update, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, 2006
Advanced BOTOX Injector Workshop, New York, New York 2006
AAFPRS, Fall Meeting, Toronto, Canada 2006
AAFPRS, Fall Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2013

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