Amir M. Karam, MD, Board Certified
Director: Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery

EDUCATIONAL COURSES ATTENDED

The 21st Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA, August 2007
UC Irvine Rhinoplasty Course, Irvine, CA, June 8, 2007
The 20th Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA, August 2006
9th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas, NV May 1-4 2006
Advances in Reconstructive Options for Lipoatrophy, San Diego, CA, Dec. 15, 2005
Advances in Rhinoplasty American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, Illinois, June 26- July 1, 2005
Rejuvenation of the Aging Face, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Diego California, April 2004
AO/ASIF North America, Management of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma, June 2004
Loma Linda University, Department of Otolaryngology, Rhinology and Sinus Surgery Course, 2004

HONORS AND AWARDS

2nd Place Resident Research Award, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, UC Irvine
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (by nomination)
Recipient of the 2005 Resident Award for Outstanding Patient Care, Teaching, and Research. Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, UCI
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research Award (Co-author)
Bernstein Resident Research Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AAO-HNS, C.O.R.E
American Medical Association Research Foundation, Seed Grant Program Recipient
AAO-HNS-Ortho-McNeil Travel Grant Triologic Society Resident Research Award- Travel Grant
AAO-HNS-Ortho-McNeil Travel Grant
J. Gordon Hatfield, MD Surgical Award: for highest performance on the General Surgery Clerkship in the class of 2001
Alpha Omega Alpha, Elected UC Irvine College of Medicine

Honors in the following clinical rotations

General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
UCI Nominate for the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Scholarship College of Medicine student contributing most to medical research
Joel Noe Award for Research from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Research Fellowship UCI College of Medicine Dean's Office Research Fellowship
Summa Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa National Honorary Society
UCSD President's Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Golden Key National Academic Honor Society
Alpha Gamma Sigma California Honor Society
UCSD Provost Honors, consecutive academic quartiles 1994-1997
National Dean's List
Dean's Highest Honors
Kiwanis Club, Two-Year Academic Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES MEMBERSHIP

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES

Young Physicians Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Regulatory and Socioeconomic Affairs Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Research Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Face to Face Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Service to Peer Review Journals
Reviewer, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Presentations/Invited Lecturer

"Aesthetic Facial Surgery," MedSpa Cosmetic Symposium, 6/07
"Facial Analysis" Facial Plastic Surgery Conference, UC Irvine Medical Center, 7/10/06
"Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery" Cosmetic Extraveganza, Del Mar Mariotte, 5/2007
"Cosmetic Injectables: What to Use and Where" UC Irvine 8th Annual Clinic Research Symp 6/8/07
"Nasal Analysis and Aesthetics" UC Irvine Rhinoplasty Course, 6/9/07
"Estheticians Roles in a Cosmetic Medical Practice" San Diego Beauty Academy, 9/6/07
"Facial Plastic Surgery" Spa MD Plastic Surgery Conference, 9/19/07
"Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Face," UC Irvine Facial Plastic Surgery Conf. 9/11/07
"Looking Years Younger" Loews Hotel Coronado, 9/28/07

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Published Manuscripts
1. The prevalence of external auditory canal exoxtoses in surfers. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 1999;125:969-972
2. Angiogenic Response in the Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane Model to Laser Irradiated Cartilage. Proceedings SPIE 1999; 3601: 243-248
3. Temperature distributions in Nd:YAG ??=1.32 ?m) laser-irradiated cartilage grafts accompanied by cryogen spray cooling. Proceedings SPIE 1999; 3601: 422-433
4. Laser-mediated cartilage reshaping with feedback-controlled cryogen spray cooling: biophysical properties and viability. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 2001, 28;1-10
5. Angioresistance of thermally modified cartilage grafts in the chick chorioallantoic membrane model. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery 2001;3; 24-7
6. Aquatic activities following total laryngectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2001 Nov;125(5):528-32
7. The effect of osmolarity on shape retention following laser-mediated cartilage reshaping. Proceedings SPIE 4257: 231-239, 2001
8. Cartilage Reshaping: An Overview of the State-of-the-Art. Proceedings SPIE 4244: 208-214, 2001
9. Radiofrequency cartilage reshaping; efficacy, biophysical measurements, and tissue viability. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2003 Jan-Feb;5(1):46-52
10. Predicting survival of lung transplantation candidates with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia: does PaO(2) predict survival? Chest 2002 Sep;122(3):779-84
11. A cost-benefit analysis and method of creating high-quality posters for a low cost. Laryngoscope. 2002 Jan;112(1):21-2
12. Laser Applications in Pediatric Airway Surgery. Proceedings SPIE: 4949;335-340, 2003
13. A novel laryngoscope instrument stabilizer for operative microlaryngoscopy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005; 132(3):471-7
14. Congenital Lobar Emphysema: an otolaryngologic perspective. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2005;69(4):549-54
15. Chondrocyte viability following laser-mediated cartilage reshaping in an in vivo rabbit model. Lasers Surg Med. 2005;36(2):147-54
16. Lasers in Pediatric Airway Surgery: Current and Future Clinical Applications. Lasers Surg Med. 2004;35(2):128-34
17. Photodynamic therapy on keloid fibroblasts in tissue engineered keratinocyte-fibroblast co-culture. Lasers Surg Med. 2005;37(3):231-44
18. Characterization of submucosal lesions using optical coherence tomography in the rabbit subglottis. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Jun;131(6):499-504
19. The Effect of Laser Dosimetry and Temperature on Long-Term Rabbit Septal Cartilage Viability and Mechanical Behavior. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery 2006 Mar-Apr;8(2):105-16
20. Timing of Facial Fracture Repair in the Traumatic Brain Injury Patient. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007 Sep;65(9):1693-9
21. Kaiser ML, Karam AM, Chao L, Wright R, Liaw LH, Wong BJ. Cartilage Regeneration in the Rabbit Nasal Septum. Laryng. 2006 Oct;116(10):1730-4

Manuscripts in preparation, submitted, or in press

22. Anatomy and Surgical Approaches to Rabbit Nasal Septum. Submitted to American Journal of Rhinology
23. Percutaneus Reduction of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures: A Review of Operative Technique and Experience in 15 Patients. Submitted to Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery
24. Endoscopic repair of nasal septal perforation using a low-tension posteriory-based septal mucosal flap. Submitted to Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery
25. Treatment of keloids in a tissue engineered fibroblast-keratinocyte co-culture system using Photodynamic Therapy. In preparation
26. Optimization of Venous Outflow During Free Tissue Transfer for Scalp Reconstruction. Submitted to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Research Presentations

1. Recovery of right ventricular function and long-term functional outcome after single lung transplantation for severe pulmonary hypertension. Conference: Fifteenth Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, San Francisco,CA. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation v.14, n.1 PART 2, 1995.:S53
2. Angiogenic Response in the Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane Model to Laser Irradiated Cartilage. Conference: Lasers in Otolaryngology, BiOS January 1999 Biomedical Optical Engineering Symposium, San Jose, CA
3. Temperature distributions in Nd:YAG ??=1.32 ?m) laser-irradiated cartilage grafts accompanied by cryogen spray cooling. Conference: Laser-Tissue Interaction X: Photochemical, Photothermal, and Photomechanical, BiOS January 1999 Biomedical Optical Engineering Symposium, San Jose, CA
4. Optimization of temperature in cartilage grafts using Nd:YAG ??=1.32 ?m) laser irradiation with cryogen spray cooling. Conference: Western Regional Meeting of the American Federation for Medical Research, Carmel, California. Journal of Investigative Medicine, v.47, n.2, Feb., 1999.:92A
5. "Temperature distributions in Nd:YAG ??=1.32 ?m) laser-irradiated cartilage grafts accompanied by cryogen spray cooling." University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, Annual Deans Summer Research Symposium. Irvine, CA, February 1999
6. Laser-mediated cartilage reshaping with feedback-controlled cryogen spray cooling. Conference: Western Regional Meeting of the American Federation for Medical Research American Federation for Medical Research, Carmel, California. February 2000
7. Laser-mediated cartilage reshaping with feedback-controlled cryogen spray cooling: biophysical properties and viability. Oral Presentation. Conference: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 2000, Reno, Nevada
8. Aquatic activities following laryngectomy: Case series and review of literature. Oral Presentation Triological Society Meeting: Western Section, La Costa, CA, January 5-7, 2001
9. Predicting Survival of Lung Transplant Candidates with Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia: Does PaO2 predict survival?" May 23, 2001 American Thoracic Society Meeting, San Francisco
10. Cost-benefit analysis of novel method for creating scientific posters in Otolaryngology. Presented (Poster) at the Regional Triologic Society Meeting, Palm Desert May 2001
11. . Swimming and Laryngectomy. 86th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Oto- Opthalmological Society. Maui, Hawaii, June, 2002
12. Actinomyces of the hard palate: a case report and review of the literature. Presented (poster) Western Section Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Indian Wells, CA. January 31-Feburary 2, 2003
13. Intraoperative Consideration of a Rare Cause of Endotracheal Tube Obstruction. Presented (poster) Western Section Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Indian Wells, CA. January 31-Feburary 2, 2003
14. The effect of osmolarity on shape retention following laser-mediated cartilage reshaping. Poster Presentation at Photonics West '01/ BiOS '01- Biomedical Optics- Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, San Jose, CA 2001
15. Evaluation of a Novel Internal Microlaryngeal Instrument Stabilizer. The Triologic Society, 106th Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. May 4, 2003
16. Laser Applications in Pediatric Airway Surgery. Oral Presentation at, Photonics West '02/ BiOS '02- Biomedical Optics- Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, Advanced Instrumentation and Technology in Otolaryngology, San Jose, CA 2002
17. A Novel Instrument for Septoplasty: Transeptal Suturing Device. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Fourth Annual Research Symposium, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine. June 20, 2003
18. Laryngeal Microsurgical Instrument Stabilization. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Fourth Annual Research Symposium, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine. June 20, 2003
19. Congenital Lobar Emphysema: An Otolaryngologic Perspective. 87th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Oto-Opthalmological Society. Mission Bay, San Diego, June 24, 2003
20. Timing of Facial Fracture Repair in the Traumatic Brain Injury Patient. Presented at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 2004
21. Management of orbital abscess secondary to congenital dacrocystits. Presented at the Pacific Coast Oto-Opthalmological Society Meeting, June 2004
22. Management of Obstructive Airway Masses in the Neonate. Presented at the Pacific Coast Oto-Opthalmological Society Meeting, June 2004
23. The Ex-utero Intrapartum Treatment (EXIT) Procedure for Management of Fetal Airway Obstruction. Presented at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 2004
24. Chondrocyte viability following laser-mediated cartilage reshaping in an in vivo rabbit model. Presented at the Triologic Society, Western Section, February, 1, 2003
25. A novel laryngoscope instrument stabilizer for operative microlaryngoscopy. Presented at the American College of Surgeons Meeting, Santa Barbara, CA January 17, 2003
26. Distinguishing Edema from Scar Tissue in the Rabbit Subglottis Using Optical Coherence Tomography. Presented American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. September, 19-22, New York City, NY
27. Photodynamic therapy on keloid fibroblasts in tissue engineered keratinocyte-fibroblast co-culture. Presented American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. September, 19-22, New York City, NY
28. Characterization of submucosal lesions using Optical Coherence Tomography in the rabbit subglottis. Presented at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Fourth Annual Research Symposium, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine. June 20, 2003
29. The Effect of Laser Dosimetry and Temperature on Long-Term Rabbit Septal Cartilage Viability and Mechanical Behavior. Oral Presentation, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, COSM May, 2005, Boca Rotan, FL
30. Treatment of keloids in a tissue engineered fibroblast-keratinocyte co-culture system using Photodynamic Therapy. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting. Sept, 2005, LA, CA
31. Laser Cartilage Reshaping: an in-vivo Evaluation of Viability And Mechanical Properties. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sixth Annual Research Symposium, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine. June 10, 2005
32. Reconstruction of Large Scalp Defects Using the Ulnar Forearm Free Flap. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting.Sept, 2005, LA, CA
33. Endoscopic repair of nasal septal perforation using a low-tension posteriorly-based septal mucosal flap. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting. Sept, 2005, LA, CA
34. Sellar Floor Repair with a Nasal Mucosal Flap After Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Tumors. Presented at the Western Section of the Triologic Society Meeting
35. Power Rhinoplasty: The Impact on Residency Training. Presentation at the Combined Western/Middle Section of the Triologic Society Meeting, 2006
36. Cartilage Regeneration in the Rabbit Nasal Septum. Presentation at the Combined Western/Middle Section of the Triologic Society Meeting, 2006
37. Percutaneous Wiring Technique for Medial Canthal Ligament Resuspension: An Efficient and Effective Approach. Poster Presentation at the Combined Western/Middle Section of the Triologic Society Meeting, 2006
38. Shibuya T, Orbital Prosthetics: An Introduction for the Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon. Poster Presentation at the Combined Western/Middle Section of the Triologic Society Meeting, 2006
39. The Persian American Woman;s Face: an Anthropometric Analysis. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , Washington DC 2007
40. UC Irvine Facial Esteem Survey: the introduction of a novel instrument to evaluate individual's facial perceptions American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington DC 2007
41. Advanced Periorbital Rejuvenation: the Importance of Volume Enhancement in Achieving Optimal Results. Submitted to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington DC 2007
42. Orbitocranial Foreign body – novel retrieval technique. Poster presentation. Triologic Society, COSM 2007, San Diego, CA

Book Chapters:

1) Lower Lid Blepharoplasty. Ed Papel et al. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 3rd ed

Educational Course Faculty:

1. Lecturer, UC Irvine Rhinoplasty Course, "Nasal Analysis and Aesthetics" June 9-10, 2007
2. Lecturer, UC Irvine 8th Annual Clinic Research Symposium "Cosmetic Injectables: What to Use and Where" UC Irvine 6/8/07

Extramural Grants/Funding:

Modulation of Cartilage Surface Temperature during laser mediated cartilage reshaping using cryogen spray cooling. University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, Deans Office Research Fellowship
Laser-mediated cartilage reshaping with feedback-controlled cryogen spray cooling: biophysical properties and viability. Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Research Fellowship
The Study of Peripheral Nerve Injury in the Rat using Ultra High resolution and Polarization Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography. PI. Amir Karam. American Medical Association Research Foundation Seed Grant Program- Neurologic Diseases. November 2003
Modulation of Keloid Growth Using Photodynamic Therapy. PI. Amir Karam, C.O.R.E. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Bernstein Resident Research Grant. Jan 2004

University of California Irvine Institutional Review Board Protocols:

1. The Study of Peripheral Nerve Injury in the Rat using Ultra High resolution and Polarization Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography
2) Optimization of Laser Mediated Cartilage Reshaping
3) Anthromometric Analysis of the Ethnic Face
 
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