Dr. David Hom is Professor in the University of Cincinnati Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and a member of University Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, Inc. He specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Hom has won numerous honors and awards for his research, and has been consistently funded by grants from both intramural and extramural funding sources including the National Institutes of Health. He was listed as one of the "Top Doctors" for treating patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, and is listed in Marquis Who's Who in America. Dr. Hom has published over 60 journal articles, is editor of three textbooks and a reviewer for seven medical journals, and has made more than 150 lectures and presentations related to otolaryngology and plastic surgery. Dr. Hom is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Areas of Specialization
- Cosmetic surgery of the Face
- Rhinoplasty (nasal surgery)
- Eyelid rejuvenation, browlift, facelift
- Minimally invasive measures (botulinum, collagen injections, fillers)
- Nasal Breathing Problems
- Facial Paralysis
- Facial Deformities from Injury
- Scar Improvement techniques (scar revision, dermabrasion)
Education
University of California
Los Angeles, CA |
M.D. degree |
1978-1982 |
University of California
Irvine , Orange, CA |
General Surgery Residency |
1982-1984 |
University of Michigan Hospitals
Ann Arbor , MI |
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency |
1984-1988 |
American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery |
Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
1988-1989 |
Accolades
- National Resident's Research Award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1986
- The American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award, 1997
- Listed as one of the "Top Doctors" for treating patients published in The Minneapolis - St. Paul Magazine, 1999-2000
- President, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery 2005-2006
- Director of the Mid-Western Region, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005-2008
- Senior Examiner, American Board of Otolaryngology, 2006 – 2010
- Reviewer for Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 1998 - present
Affiliations
- Professor, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department Otolaryngology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Diplomate
- American Board of Otolaryngology, Diplomate
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow 1995
- American Medical Association, Member
- Otolaryngology Expert Advisory Pharmacopeia Panel
Selected Publications
Hom DB: A New Era of Discovery in Facial Plastic Surgery. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery 2:166-172, 2000.
Hom DB (Guest Editor): Recent Biological Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery. In: Facial Plastic Surgery. Thieme Medical Publishers, Philadelphia, Vol 18, February, 2002.
Hom DB, Goding G: Physiology of Flaps, in Baker S, Swanson N (Editors): Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction. St. Louis, Mosby, 2007.
Hom DB, Linzie B Huang T: The Healing Effects of Autologous Platelet Gel on Acute Human Skin Wounds. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery 9:174-183, 2007.
Hom DB (Senior Editor), Hebda P, Gosain A, Friedman C: Essential Tissue Healing of the Face and Neck, BC Decker, in press.
Hom DB, Donat T: Wound Evaluation, Planning Principles, Healing Principles and Reconstructive Options. In Toriumi D (Editor): Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Philadelphia, in press.
Hom DB, Tope W: Wound Healing and Conservative Options for Facial Reconstruction. In Papel I (Editor): Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 3rd Edition. Thieme Medical Publishers, Philadelphia, in press.
