Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow
Pronouns: She/her
Hometown (Birthplace): Fairfax, Virginia
Undergraduate Degree: Christopher Newport University
MD: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Hobbies: Art, traveling, cooking
Why Otolaryngology?
Otolaryngology offers a unique blend of intricate surgeries and long-term patient relationships across all ages, with the ability to restore vital functions like breathing, hearing, speech, and facial expression/appearance. Its diversity—from delicate microsurgery to complex reconstructive and oncologic procedures—makes it both intellectually stimulating and deeply rewarding.
Why UNC?
UNC’s FPRS fellowship is one of the most sought-after in the country because it’s comprehensive exposure to all aspects of facial plastic surgery, phenomenal faculty and mentorship, and dedication to training academic surgeons.
Recent Publications:
Harris MK, Kubik M, Solari MG, Contrera KJ, Odeniyi O, Morton Z, Gardiner L, Spector ME, Sridharan S. Drain Fluid Amylase as an Early Negative Predictor of Salivary Fistula Following Free Flap Reconstruction. Microsurgery. 2025;45(4):e70066. doi:10.1002/micr.70066
Pershad AR, Krishnan R, Lee E, Gardiner L, Hughes E, Tummala N. How Climate Change Is Impacting Allergic Rhinitis: A Scoping Review. The Laryngoscope. Published online April 9, 2025:lary.32124. doi:10.1002/lary.32124
Cheng TZ, Reddy PD, Robertson DC, Magana L, Gardiner L, Tang A, Rahman A, Pollack I, Garg M, Wang V, Olson C, McCarty E, Karley K, Stinnett S, Snyderman C. Network Analysis of Women in Otolaryngology and Demographic Trends. The Laryngoscope. 2025;135(3):1039-1045. doi:10.1002/lary.31792
