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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery\u00a0Fellow<\/span><\/div>\n
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Pronouns:<\/b>\u00a0She\/her<\/div>\n
Hometown (Birthplace): <\/b>Fairfax, Virginia<\/div>\n
Undergraduate Degree: <\/b>Christopher Newport University<\/span><\/div>\n
MD: <\/b>Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine<\/div>\n
Residency: <\/b>University of Pittsburgh Medical Center<\/span><\/div>\n
Hobbies: <\/b>Art, traveling, cooking<\/div>\n
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Why Otolaryngology?<\/h3>\n
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\u2014from delicate microsurgery to complex reconstructive and oncologic procedures\u2014makes it both intellectually stimulating and deeply rewarding.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Why UNC?<\/h3>\n
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.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Recent Publications:<\/b><\/div>\n
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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<\/div>\n
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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<\/div>\n
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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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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