ALP

Specialty

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery

Training

Internship07/2007-06/2008

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago

Residency07/2008-06/2012

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago

Fellowship07/2012-06/2013

Facial Plastics and Microvascular H&N Reconstruction, director Dr. Mark Wax

Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, PVO1 Portland, OR 97239

503-494-5674

Education/Board Certifications

University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine08/2003-06/2007

Degree: M.D.

William Jewell College, Liberty MO08/1998-05/2003

Degree: B.A. in Art

Degree: B.A. in Biology

American Board of Otolaryngology Certified06/2013

American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery06/2016

Awards

  • American Academy of Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) John Orlando Roe Award: presented each year to an AAFPRS Fellow in an AAFPRS Foundation Fellowship Program (September 2013)
  • Oregon Academy of Otolaryngology- H&NS, Excellence in clinical research- 1st Place Winner (June 2013)
  • Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society Annual Lederer-Pierce Resident Research Competition, Chicago, IL. 1st Place Winner (April 2010).
  • 19th Annual Peter J. Girgis Otolaryngology Resident Research Competition- 2nd Place Winner (2010)
  • Loyola University Medical Center Magis Star Recipient 2008, 2010, 2012.
  • 1st Place for Undergraduate Research in Biochemistry, Missouri Academy of Science, 2002. Title of project: “Genistein induced apoptosis in HCT8 colon carcinoma cells.”
  • Carpe Annum Award, departmental recognition of outstanding works as an Art Major, William Jewell College, 2002.

Research & Publications

  • Yang S, E Thorpe, A Pittman. 2016. Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Postoperative Wound Infection Rates in Salvage Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer. Head & Neck. Accepted and pending publication.
  • Pittman A. Secondary Revisions for Facial Paralysis in the Setting of Head and Neck Cancer.
  • AAFPRS Microvascular Symposium, Dallas, October 2015.
  • Heiferman DM, A Pittman, et al., AV Germanwala. 2015. The Endonasal Approach for Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms: A Critical Review of the Literature. Clin Neurol Neurosurg Jul 134: 91-7.
  • Temporoparietal Fascia Flap Repair of Middle Cranial Fossa Tegmen and Dural Defects. Accepted for publication in The Laryngoscope, April 2015.
  • Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Rehabilitative Approach. 2014. Editor: Mark K. Wax. Chapter author: “Management of the Lower Eyelid”, Pittman A.
  • Pittman A. Management of the pharyngocutaneous fistula.
  • AAFPRS Microvascular Symposium, Orlando, September 2014.
  • Pittman A, Wax MK. Laryngotracheal Reconstruction.
  • AAFPRS Microvascular Symposium, New Orleans, October 2013.
  • Quintanilla-Dieck L, Pittman A, et al. Submandibular Gland Transfer in the Treatment of Refractory Dry Eye Syndrome.
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology Meeting Scientific Oral Presentation, Vancouver, 2013.
  • Wester J, Pittman A, et al. 2014. Alloderm with STSG for coverage of the forearm free flap donor site. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 150(1): 47-52.
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology Meedting Scientific Oral Presentation, Vancouver, 2013.
  • Androgen treatment and recovery of function following recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in the rat. *Todd J. Brown, PhD; *Amy L. Pittman. MD; et al. 2013. Rest Neuro and Neuroscience. 31(2): 169-76.
  • Wax MK, Pittman AL, Ghanem TA. Split-Thickness Skin Grafts. Medscape Reference. Updated April 17, 2013. Available at:
  • Pittman AL, Wax MK. 2013. Regional Flaps and Free Tissue Transfer. In Ballenger’s Otorhinolaryngology. NY: BC Decker.
  • Stomal recurrence: salvage surgery and reconstruction. Pittman AL, Andersen P, and MK Wax. 2013 Head & Neck Epub ahead of print.
  • Poster Presentation, 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer (AHNS), Toronto, 2012.
  • Etiologic causes of late osteocutaneous free flap failures in oral cavity cancer reconstruction. 2012. Zender, CA, MV Mehta, AL Pittman, and JJ Jaber. Laryngoscope 122(7): 1474-9.
  • Osteoplastic Flaps With and Without Obliteration. 2012. Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. 2012. Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. JN Palmer and AG Chiu editors. AL Pittman and KC Welch, authors.
  • Microvascular free-tissue transfer for facial reanimation of the paralyzed face. Pittman AL and JP Leonetti.
  • Oral Presentation, North American Skull Base Society Meeting, Las Vegas, NV February 2012.
  • Effects of Androgens on Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Functional Recovery From a Crush Injury.
  • Poster Presentation at COSM in Las Vegas, NV April 2010.
  • 19th Annual Girgis Research Competition, Chicago, IL January 2010
  • COSM Annual Lederer-Pierce Resident Research Competition.
  • Total Maxillectomy. Pittman, AL and CA Zender. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery 21(3): 166-170.
  • Osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction following segmental mandibulectomy: Can we really predict perioperative complications before they happen?
  • 20th Annual Girgis Research Competition, Chicago, IL January 2012.
  • Long-term Outcome of Advanced Cutaneous SCC of the Head and Neck.
  • 18th Annual Girgis Research Competition, Chicago, IL January 2009.
  • Stomal Recurrence
  • Loyola Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, May 2012.
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Loyola Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, October 2010.
  • Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction
  • Loyola Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, October 2009.
  • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Loyola Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, January 2009.
  • Nadar, Nancy et al. 2010. A Novel Point Mutation in Helix 10 of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor Causes Glucocorticoid Resistance by Disrupting the Structure of the Ligand-Binding Domain. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 95(5).

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology (2007-present)
  • North American Skull Base Society (2013 –present)
  • AAFPRS- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2012-present)

 Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society (2007-2012)

 American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery (2007-present)

  • Triologic (Otologic, Laryngologic, and Rhinologic) Society (2007-present)
  • American College of Surgeons (2007-present)

Medical Illustration

  • Microsurgical Pontine Descending Tractotomy in Cases of Intractable Trigeminal Neurallgia, 2015, 2 illustrations.
  • LUMC Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Course 2014, Cover illustration.
  • The Endonasal Approach for Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms: A Critical Review of the Literature. Clin Neurol Neurosurg Jul 134: 91-7.
  • Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Rehabilitative Approach. 2014. Editor, Mark K. Wax. Cover Illustration.
  • Facial reanimation according to the post-resection defect during lateral skull base surgery. Leonetti JP et al. Journal of Nuerological Surgery-Part B: Skull Base. Pending Publication 5/2013. Illustration by Amy Pittman.
  • Pre-auricular infratemporal fossa approach for advanced malignant parotid tumors. 2012. Leonetti JP, Benscoter BJ, et al. The Laryngoscope 122(9): 1949-1954.
  • Complications in endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis. 2012. Stankiewicz, James A. The Laryngoscope 121(12): 2684-2701. Illustrations by Amy Pittman.
  • The Laryngoscope, Cover Illustration. They Laryngoscope 121(12).
  • Inferior Antrostomy. Moeller, C.W. and J. Stankiewicz MD. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery 21(3): 156-159. Illustrations by Amy Pittman
  • Osteoplastic Flaps With and Without Obliteration. Pittman, A.L. and K.C. Welch. Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. Illustrations by Amy Pittman.
  • Caustic Ingestion. Moeller, C.W. and Andrew Hotaling MD. Illustrations by Amy Pittman.

Philanthropy

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters, mentor. Chicago, IL 2014-present.
  • Medical Missions, physician, San Luca, Guatemala, Casa Shalom Orphanage, 08/2013, 08/2014
  • Instructor for OHSU PA Program
  • Lecture “Pharyngitis and Deep Space Neck Infections”
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters, mentor, West Blvd Elementary School, 2003-2004.
  • Stand By Me Mentoring Program, mentor, West Blvd Elementary School, 2004-2007.
  • Excellence in Education, A program aimed at motivating young students to new career opportunities by providing cutting edge educational experiences in a university setting, Volunteer Suture Instructor, 2006.
  • Medical Missions, participant, Reynosa, Mexico. Wyatt Park Baptist Church. 2001-2002.

Surgical Courses

Computer Aided Maxillofacial Surgery

New Orleans, LA

March 2013

Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Mastery of Treatment Planning and Technique

Chicago, IL

August, 2012

Advanced Oromandibular and Palatomaxillary Reconstruction

Chicago, IL

December, 2011

Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Mastery of Treatment Planning and Technique

Chicago, IL

August, 2011

Mayo Clinic Advanced Reconstructive Head and Neck Course

Scottsdale, AR

October 2010

Anspach Neuro-Otological Course

Palm Beach, FL

July, 2010

Soft Tissue and Facial Plastic Surgery Workshop

University of Illinois Chicago, IL

March 2010

Chicago Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Foundations

Chicago, IL

November 2009

Technological Advances in Head and Neck Oncology and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (27.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit)

Portland, OR

June 2009

Employment Experience

  • Choreographer, 1999-2003, Roubidoux Resident Theater, St. Joseph, Missouri.
  • Professional Dancer/Cheerleader, 2000, Kansas City Wizards Major League Soccer Team.
  • Commissioned Artist, 1996-2006, hired PRN for portrait work, landscapes, computer designed blueprints/ floor plans of houses, murals, tee-shirt designs, theatre set design and backdrop painting.

Other Interests

  • Trail running, hiking, drawing and painting, dogs, and baking.

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