William Harold Lindsey, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

George Washington University Medical Center

Office Address:
Nova Hair Center
1489 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 356-3260

Education:

Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Graduated June 1982

University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
Bachelor of Science (Biology/Business)
Graduated May 1986

University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia Doctor of Medicine
Graduated May 1990

Postgraduate Training:

Internship in General Surgery
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
July 1990 - July 1991

Resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
July 1991 - July 1994

Chief Resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
July 1994 - June 1995

Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Paul T. Davis, M.D., Fellowship Director
Florence, South Carolina
July 1995 - July 1996

1996 -2000
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery,
University of Virginia Medical Center

2000-Present
Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
George Washington University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliation:

McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee, Florence, SC
Attending Physician 1995 - 1996

Carolinas Hospital System: Irby Hospital and Bruce Hospital
Florence, SC Attending Physician 1995 1996

Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville, VA
Attending Physician 1996 - 2000
University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
Attending Physician 1996 2000

George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
Attending Physician 2000-Present

Reston Hospital Center, Reston, VA
Attending Physician 2001-2008

Fair Oaks Hospital, Fair Oak, VA
Attending Physician 2008-Present

Fairfax Surgery Center, Fairfax, VA
Surgeon in good standing 2003-Present

Board Certification:

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, Fall 1990

Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Certification no. 4881, March 26, 1996

Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, June 20, 1999

Advanced Training:

Lasers in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
AAFPRS
Orlando, Florida
May 1996
Advanced Cardiac Life Support January 1996

Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
AAFPRS
Monterey, California
November 1995

Techniques of Endoscopic Facial Plastic Surgery
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
New Orleans, Louisiana
September 1995

Lasers in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
November 1994

Basic Microsurgical Techniques
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
June - September 1987

Hospital and Administrative Appointments:

1998-2000 Chief of Otolaryngology Service - Augusta Medical Center
1998-2000 Blood Usage Committee - Augusta Medical Center
1997-2000 Credentials Committee - Cigna Health Care
1997-2000 Special Advisory Panel - Cigna Health Care
1997 Medical Ethics Committee - Augusta Medical Center
1996-2000 Surgical Committee - Augusta Medical Center
1990-1995 Housestaff Council, University of Virginia Medical Center

Awards:

Triological Society Thesis Award in Basic Science, Second Place
Otological, Rhinological, Laryngological Society
Palm Desert, CA 2001

Ira Tresley Award for Excellence in Research
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
New Orleans, LA 1999

John Orlando Roe Fellowship Research Thesis Award
Second Place
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Washington, DC 1996

Ben Shuster Memorial Research Award
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
San Diego, California 1994

Resident Research Award
Southern Section of Triological Society
Marco Island, Florida 1994

First Annual Resident Award for Excellence in Research
Fitz-Hugh Symposium on Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Charlottesville, Virginia 1993

Mead Johnson Overall Excellence in Research Award
National Student Research Forum
Galveston, Texas 1989

Research Funding:

Young Investigator Grant
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery1999-2002 $15,000

Research and Development Grant
University of Virginia Medical Center
1998-2000 $10,000

ISHRS Research Grant
June 2009, $10,000

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery -- Fellow
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery -- Member
Triologic Society Fellow
American College of Surgeons Fellow
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery--Member

National:

1996-2000 Audio-visual Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1998-2000 Continuing Education Advisory Committee - American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

1999-2003 Presidents Council of Emerging LeadersUniversity of Richmond

Editorial Board: Facial Plastic Surgery Journal 2007-present

Publications:

Peer Reviewed Journals:

1. Lindsey WH, Masterson TM, Spontnitz WD, Wanebo HJ, Morgan RF. Seroma prevention using fibrin glue during modified radical neck dissection in a rat model. Am J Surg 156: 310-313, 1988.

2. Lindsey WH, Masterson TM, Wilhelm MC, Spotnitz WD,  Morgan RF. Prevention of seroma using topical fibrin glue in a  rat mastectomy model. Arch Surg 125: 305-307, 1990.

3. Lindsey WH, Becker DG, Hoare JR, Cantrell RW, Morgan RF. Comparison of topical fibrin glue, fibrinogen, and thrombin in preventing seroma formation in a rat model. Laryngoscope 105:241-243, 1995.

4. Lindsey WH, Hoare JR, Giles WC, Gross CW. Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment for neonatal airway obstruction by nasolacrimal duct cysts. AM J Rhinology 9:179-182, 1995.

5. Gross CW, Becker DG, Lindsey WH, Park SS. The soft tissue shaving procedure for removal of adipose tissue: a new, less traumatic approach than liposuction. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 121: 57-60, 1995.

6. Becker DG, Moore D, Lindsey WH, Gross WE, Gross CW Modified transnasal endoscopic Lothrop procedure: further considerations. Laryngoscope 105: 1161-1166, 1995.

7. Lindsey WH, Ogle RC, Morgan RF, Cantrell RW, Sweeney TM. Nasal reconstruction using an osteoconductive collagen gel matrix. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 122: 37-40, 1996.

8. Lindsey WH, Davis PT. Correction of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency with the Furlow Palatoplasty. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 122: 881-884,1996.

9. Lindsey WH, Davis PT. Facial Keloids - A Fifteen Year  Experience in Practical Management. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 123: 397-400, 1997.

10. Lindsey, WH. Diagnosis and Management of Cutaneous  Malignancies of the Head and Neck. Comp Ther 23:724-729, 1997.

11. Lindsey WH, Franz DA, Toung JS, Ogle RC. A Nasal Critical Size Defect: An Experimental Model for the Evaluation of Facial Osseous Repair Techniques. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 124: 912-915, 1998.

12. Toung JS, Griffen AS, Ogle RC, Lindsey WH. Repair of Facial Critical Size Defects Using Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 in a Rodent Model. Laryngoscope 108: 1654-1658, 1998.

13. Lindsey, WH. Periosteal and Galeal Adhesiveness Following Browlifting in a Rodent Model. J Oral Maxillofacial Surg 57: 160-164, 1999.

14. Toung JS, Ogle RC,Morgan, RF Lindsey WH. Insulin Like Growth Factor 1&2 Augmented Collagen Gel Repair of Facial Osseous Defects. Arch Otolaryngol 125: 451-455, 1999.

15. London S, Lindsey WH. A Reliable Medical Treatment for Recurrent Mild Anterior Epistaxis. Laryngoscope. 109:1535-1537, 1999.

16. Toung JS, Ogle RC, Morgan RF, Lindsey WH. Repair of a Rodent Nasal Critical-Size Defect with Osteoblast Augmented Collagen Gel. Laryngoscope. 109: 1580-1584, 1999.

17. Tholpady SS, Schlosser R, Spotnitz W, Ogle RC, Lindsey WH. Repair of an Osseous Facial Critical-Size Defect Using Augmented Fibrin Sealant. Laryngoscope. 109: 1580-1584, 1999.

18. Lindsey WH. Reliability of the Melolabial Flap for Alar Reconstruction. Arch Fac Plas Surg. 3: 37-41, 2001.

19. Lindsey WH. Osseous Tissue Engieering with Gene Therapy for Facial Bone Reconstruction. Laryngoscope. 111: 1128-1136, 2001.

20. Gupta A, Brooks D, Stager S, Lindsey WH. Surgical Access to the Internal Nasal Valve. Arch Fac Plas Surg. 5:155-158, 2003.

21. Zapanta P, Lindsey WH. Direct excision of Turkey Jowl Defomity: 100 case review. Arch Fac Plas Surg. 9:56-61, 2007.

22. Joshi A, Janjanin S, Tanna N, Geist C, Lindsey WH. Does Suture Material and Technique Really Matter? Lessons Learned from 800 Consecutive Blepharoplasties. Laryngoscope. 117: 981-984, 2007.

23.  Tanna N, Lindsey WH. Review of 1000 consecutive short-scar rhytidectomies. Dermatol Surg. 2008;34:196-202; discussion 202-3. Epub 2007 Dec 17

24. Tanna N, Joshi AS, Janjanin SA, Lindsey WH. Direct Excision of Glabellar Furrows An Alternative Technique for the Treatment of Severe Glabellar Rhytids. In Press, Plast Reconstr Surg

25. Tanna N, Lindsey WH. Reliability of the Helical Advancement Flap for Auricular Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007;120:155.

26. White, J, Lindsey WH. Avoiding early revision rhytidectomy: a biomechanical comparison of tissue plication suture techniques. Laryngoscope 2008:2107-2110.

Book Chapter:

1. Lindsey, WH. Management of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency;
in Current Therapy in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 6th edition; George Gates editor; 392-394, 1998.

1. Excision of the Turkey Wattle. Instruction couse and film presented at Fall meeting of AAFPRS, Washington, DC, 2007.

1. Lindsey WH, Masterson TM, Morgan RF. Prevention of seroma using topical fibrin glue in a rat mastectomy model. Plastic Surgery Research Council. San Francisco, California, May 1988.

2. Llaneras MR, Masterson TM, Lindsey WH, Kron IL, Edlich RF,
Morgan RF. Increased bacterial susceptibility of fibrin glue treated
wounds. Plastic Surgery Research Council. San Francisco,
California, May 1988.

3. Lindsey WH, Spotnitz WD, Llaeras MR, Masterson TM,
Wanebo HJ, Morgan RF. Seroma prevention using fibrin glue in a
modified radical neck dissection in a rat model. The Annual
Combined Meeting of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1988.

4. Lindsey WH, Masterson TM, Morgan RF. Prevention of seroma using topical fibrin glue in a rat mastectomy model. National  Student Research Forum. Galveston, Texas, April 1989.

5. Lindsey WH, Masterson TM, Spotnitz WD, Wilhelm MC,  Morgan RF. Seroma prevention using fibrin glue in a rat mastectomy model. The Annual Combined Meeting of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons. San Francisco, California, May 1989.

6. Lindsey WH, Stuart JD, Blackbourne LA, Morgan RF. Comparative resistance of silastic and autogenous cartilage to acute and delayed infection. Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Bermuda, June 1989.

7. Lindsey WH, Morgan RF. Prevention of seroma using topical  fibrin glue in a rat mastectomy model. Symposium for Scientific Advancement and Excellence in Medical Student Research.  American Medical Association. Chicago, Illinois, June 1989.

8. Lindsey WH, Hoare JR, Morgan RF. Use of topical fibrin glue for auricular hematoma in a rabbit model. Virginia Society of  Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Newport News, Virginia May 1993.

9. Lindsey WH, Meredith SD, Reibel JF, Cantrell RW. Resection of a large recurrent neck mass for thoracic duct rupture. Virginia Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Newport News, Virginia, May 1993.

10. Lindsey WH, Morgan RF. Bioadhesive use in animal studies. Fitz-Hugh Symposium on Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 1993.

11. Giles WG, Lindsey WH, Davis PT. Pediatric trauma- a rural hospital experience. Southern Section of the Triological Society. Marco Island, Florida, January 1994.

12. Lindsey WH, Becker DG, Hoare JR, Cantrell RW, Morgan RF. Comparison of topical fibrin glue, fibrinogen, and thrombin in preventing seroma formation in rat model. Southern Section of the Triological Society. Marco Island, Florida, January 1994.

13. Moore DF, Grogan JB, Lindsey WH, Anand VK, Gross CW.
The myospherulotic potential of water soluble ointments. American Rhinologic Society. Palm Beach, Florida, May 1994.

14. Lindsey WH, Hoare JR, Giles WC, Gross CW. Endoscopic
diagnosis and treatment for neonatal airway obstruction by nasolacrimal duct cysts. American Rhinologic Society. Palm Beach, Florida, May 1994.

15. Lindsey WH, Burns JA, Renick OW, Gross CW. Endoscopic resection of a unique case of osteomyelitis of the sphenoid bone. American Rhinologic Society. Palm Beach, Florida, May 1994.

16. Lindsey WH. Nasal reconstruction using bio-active materials. Fitz-Hugh Symposium on Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 1994.

17. Gross CW, Becker DG, Lindsey WH, Park SS, Marshall DS. A new technique for liposuction. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. San Diego, California,  September 1994.

18. Lindsey WH, Newman SA, Gross WC. Endoscopic orbial decompressions for severe Graves disease. American Rhinological Society. San Diego, California, September 1994.

19. Lindsey WH, Ogle RC, Morgan RF, Cantrell RW, Sweeney TM. Nasal reconstruction using an osteoconductive collagen gel matrix. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. San Diego, California, September 1994.

20. Becker DG, Moore DF, Lindsey WH, Gross WE, Gross CW.  Modified transnasal endoscopic Lothrop procedure using drills: evaluation in technique and clinical update. Southern Section of the Triological Society. Key West, Florida, January 1995.

21. Lindsey WH. Orbital apex decompression with endoscopes.  Fitz-Hugh Symposium on Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 1995.

22. Lindsey WH. Osteoconductive gel update. Fitz-Hugh Symposium on Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Charlottesville, Virginia, June 1995.

23. Lindsey WH, Davis PT. Correction of velopharyngeal insufficiency with the Furlow palatoplasty. American Academy of  Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  New Orleans, Louisiana, September 1995.

24. Lindsey WH, David PT. Management of Facial Lacerations in the African-American Population. Virginia Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Warm Springs, Virginia, May 1996.

25. Lindsey WH, Davis PT. Facial Keloids: A Fifteen Year Experience in Practical Management. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Orlando, Florida, May 1996.

26. Lindsey WH. Periosteal and Galeal Adhesiveness Following Forehead Lifting in a Rodent Model. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in conjunction with COSM. Scottsdale, Arizona, May 1997.

27. Lindsey WH. The Nasal Valve: Surgical and Medical Options. North Carolina - South Carolina Otolaryngology Association. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. August, 1997.

28. Lindsey WH. Repair of Facial Critical Size Defects Using Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 in a rodent model. Southern Section of the Triological Society. Orlando, Florida. January, 1998.

29. Lindsey WH, Toung JS. Repair of Rodent CSDs with IgF1, 2 1 & 2 Augmented Collagen Gels. 7^th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery. Orlando, Florida. June 1998.

30. Toung JS, Lindsey WH. Osteo Progenitor Cell Augmented Collagen Cells for Facial Reconstruction. Southern Section of the Triological Society. New Orleans, Louisiana. January 1999.

31. London S, Lindsey WH. A Reliable Technique for Mild Recurrent Epistaxis. Southern Section of the Triological Society. New Orleans, Louisiana. January 1999.

32. London S, Lindsey WH. Fibroblast Growth Factor Expression on Human Cartilage. Southern Section of the Triological Society. New Orleans, Louisiana. January 1999.

33. Tholpady S, Lindsey, WH. Repair of Facial Defects with Augmented Fibrin Sealant. Southern Section of the Triological Society. New Orleans, Louisiana. January 1999.

34. Tholpady S, London S, Ogle RC, Lindsey WH. A Cartilaginous Critical Size Defect: A Useful Model for the Evaluation of Cartilaginous Engineering. COSM, Palm Desert, California, May 1999.

35. London S, Lindsey WH. Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicus Chronicus and Fibroblast Growth Factors: Cause & Effect? Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, Reston, Virginia, May 1999.

36. Lindsey WH. Digital Photography for the Otolaryngologist. Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, Reston, Virginia, May 1999.

37. Toung JS, Ogle RC, Lindsey WH. Growth Factor Augmented Zyderm II Prolongs Retention of Soft Tissue Enhancements. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery meeting in association with COSM, Orlando, Florida, May 2000.

38. Lindsey, WH. New Frontiers in Tissue Engineering. Grand Rounds at Suburban Hospital, Washington, DC, May 2000.

39. Lindsey, WH. Reconstruction of the Face Following Skin Cancer Excision. Grand Rounds at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Virginia, May 2000.

40. Lindsey, WH. Septal and Nasal Surgery. Fitz-Hugh Symposium on Otolaryngology, Charlottesville, Virginia, June 2000.

41. Lindsey, WH. Osteoconductive Tissue Engineering. Tissue Engineering-2000, University of York, England, July 2000.

42. Lindsey WH. Functional Rhinoplasty. Grand Rounds at Suburban Hospital, Washington, DC, September 2000.

43. Lindsey WH. Nasal Valve Surgery. Maxillofacial Conference at George Washington University, Washington, DC, December 2000.

44. Lindsey WH. Facial Resurfacing. Grand Rounds at Suburban Hospital, Washington, DC, January 2001.

45. Lindsey WH. Facial Cutaneous Reconstruction. Grand Rounds at Suburban Hospital, Washington, DC, March 2001.

46. Lindsey WH. Botox, Fillers, Alloplasts, and Autologous Grafts in Facial Plastic Surgery. Grand Rounds at Suburban Hospital, Washington, DC, May 2001.

47. Gupta A, Lindsey WH. Nasal Valve Surgery. AAFPRS COSM meeting. Palm Desert, CA, May 2001.

48. Lindsey WH. Osseous Tissue Engineering and Gene Therapy. Triologic Society Award Presentation. COSM. Palm Desert, CA, May 2001.

49. Lindsey WH. Techniques of Browlifting. George Washington University Grand Rounds. Washington, DC, November 2001.

50. Lindsey WH. Hair Restoration: Medical and Surgical Techniques. George Washington University Grand Rounds. Washington, DC, October 2002.

51. Zapanta P, Lindsey WH. Direct Excision of Turkey Jowl Deformity: 100 case review. 9^th International Symposium on Facial Plastic Surgery. Las Vegas, NV, May 2006.

52. Tanna N, Lindsey WH. 1000 Short Scar Rhytidectomies. AAFPRS Fall Meeting. Toronto, ON, Canada, September 2006.

53. Joshi A, Lindsey WH. Does Suture Material Really Matter--Review of 800 consecutive upper lid Blepharoplasties. Southern Section of the Triological Society. Marco Island, FL, February 2007.

54. Tanna N, Lindsey WH. Suture extrusion in Short Scar Rhytidectomy Patients. AACS Winter Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 2007.

55. Tanna N, Lindsey WH. Direct Excision of Glabellar FurrowsAn Alternate Technique for the Treatment of Sever Glabellar Rhytids. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, September 2007.

56, White, J, Lindsey WH. Avoiding early revision rhytidectomy: a biomechanical comparison of tissue plication suture techniques. Annual Meeting of AAFPRS, Chicago, IL September 2008.

57. White J, Barraja M, Mengesha T, Vallance R, Lindsey W. Avoiding early revision rhytidectomy. Southern Section of the Triological Society. Bonita Springs, FL, January 2009. SECOND PRIZE Francis LeJeune Award.

Posters:

1. Llaneras MR, Masterson TM, Lindsey WH, Kron IL, Edlich RF, Morgan RF. Increased bacterial susceptibility of fibrin glue treated wounds. Annual Assembly of the Southeastern Surgical Congress. Tarpon Springs, Florida, January 1989.

2. Lindsey WH, Giles WC, Gross CW. Unusual floor of mouth lesion in the neonate. Fifth Annual Pediatric Research Conference, University of Virginia Medical Center, June 1993; and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 1993.

3. Lindsey WH, Giles WC, Gross CW. Pediatric pansinusitis with intracranial complications. Fifth Annual Pediatric Research Conference. University of Virginia Medical Center, June 1993; and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 1993.

4. Sweeney TM, Lindsey WH, Cantrell RW, Morgan RF. Osteoconductive gel for nasal dorsum reconstruction. Keystone Symposium on Molecular and Cellular Biology. Taos, New Mexico, November 1993.

5. Tanna N, Lindsey WH. Reliability of the Helical Advancement Flap for Auricular Reconstruction. American Society of Plastic Surgery Meeting. Baltimore, MD, Fall 2007.

Films:

1. Mathews TM, Meyerhoffer TA, Lindsey WH, Spotnitz WD, Daniel TM. The closure of a bronchopleural fistula using fibrin glue passed through the flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope. Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Baltimore, Maryland, September 1989.