Russell W Kridel, MD

Houston, Texas

Award winning Facial Plastic and Nasal Surgeon

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck and Otolaryngology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Rhinoplasty , Nose Job, Nasal Airway Surgery, Facial Fillers and Botox , Scar Revision , Revision Rhinoplasty , Facelifts , Eyelid and Forehead Lift Surgery, Nasal Septal Perforation Repair, Cheek and Chin Implants , Septoplasty , Laser Skin Resurfacing , Nasal Implants , Laser Surgery

Education:

BA, Stanford University; MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; 2 yrs General Surgery; 3 yrs Otolaryngology, Baylor College Of Medicine; 1 Yr. Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery, AAFPRS & UT Health Science Center< Houston

Years in Practice:

40+

Additional Information

Internationally renowned triple board certified expert and speaker in facial plastic surgery with an emphasis on rhinoplasty, nasal airway surgery, nasal septal perforation repair, and facial rejuvenation with over 150 published and peer reviewed articles and textbook chapters on facial plastic surgery techniques. Pioneered major nasal surgery techniques now taught in graduate medical education programs all over the world. Active private practice. Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston and Adjunct Professor University of Texas Health Science Center/McGovern Medical School in Houston. Fellowship director for over 40 surgeons who spent one year after residency training under my direction. Former examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery (ABOto) and current examiner and senior advisor for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). Former President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). Recipient of the F. Mark Rafaty and William K .Wright AAFPRS awards for significant contributions to the specialty. Former Chair AMA Board of Trustees. Past Chair of the American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Science and Public Health. Former Medical Staff President and Chief of Surgery at two Houston hospitals. Former President of the Harris County Medical Society. Former President of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Foundation.