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Shepherd
G. Pryor V. M.D., FACS
Dr. Shepherd Pryor is Double Board Certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology and in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Pryor joined Drs. Kurt Heiland and Jordan Weiner in July of 2007 to fill out an already successful practice and provide further services to the community.
Dr. Pryor's practice draws patients from throughout Scottsdale, Phoenix, and all of the Valley of the Sun, delivering the highest quality of care with the newest and most innovative techniques. His breadth of experience includes rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, facelifting, blepharoplasty and browlifting, neck lifting, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck cancer management, pediatric disease management, minimally invasive facial plastic surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, treatment of thyroid disorders, and the management of a general ENT disorders to name a few.
Dr Pryor has a specific interest in tissue and wound healing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. In conjunction with an industry grant, Dr. Pryor is currently investigating novel wound healing strategies to achieve superior cosmetic results. Dr. Pryor has lectured in both national and international forums. He has published numerous original articles in peer reviewed journals and has authored manuscript chapters in Facial Plastic Surgery textbooks. Dr. Pryor is a published photographer and has been featured in the Bulletin, a national publication for the specialty of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
Present Position
Founder Valley Facial Plastic Surgery
Partner Valley ENT, P.C.
Training
2006 Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UC Davis, California
2002-2006 Residency: Department of Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
2001-2002 Internship: Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
1997-2001 Medical School: Rush University Medical Center, MD, Chicago, Illinois
1993-1997 College: Princeton University, AB, Neuroscience, Princeton, New Jersey
Licensure and Board Certification
2009 Board Certified American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2008 Certified American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2007 Board Certified American Board of Otolaryngology
2006 Medicine and Surgery License, California Board of Medical Practice
2005 Medicine and Surgery License, Arizona Board of Medical Practice
2001 Medicine and Surgery License, Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
1999 United States Medical Licensure Examination Parts 1, 2 and 3
Clinical Appointments
2007- Staff Physician: Scottsdale Healthcare
2007- Staff Physician: North Valley Surgery Center
2006-2007 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow, UC Davis, Sacramento, CA
2001-2006 Otorhinolaryngology Residency, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
2005-2006 Otorhinolaryngology Residency, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
Television Appearances
2008 Fox 10 News 4/21/08 6:06pm MST: "Will Jordin (Sparks) Ever Sing Again?"
Invited Lectures/Seminars
2008 Westin Kierland Grand Ballroom, Scottsdale, AZ. Facial Plastic Surgery: The Importance of Natural Appearance - Navigating the Confusion.
2004-06 Instructor, Difficult Airway Workshop, Mayo Clinic, Department of Anesthesia
Educational curriculum consisted of teaching emergency airway procedures to CRNA population.
2005 and 2006 IARS: International Anesthesia Research Society Meeting. In charge of emergency airway procedure station for staff Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, CA.
2006 Soft Tissue Course for Residents
Suture Materials and Needles. Departments of Otorhinolaryngology: University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Scientific Abstracts and Publications
Pryor SG, Sykes JM, and Tollefson TT. Efficacy of Evicel in Rhinoplasty: Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blinded Trial of the Use of Fibrin Sealant in Lateral Osteotomy. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. Sept/Oct 2008, Vol 10(5).
Pryor SG, Moore EJ, and Orvidas LJ. Lipoma of the Nasal Dorsum: Unique Presentation of a Common Neoplasm. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jan 2007, 136(1):151-2.
Pryor SG, Kasperbauer JL, and Moore EJ. Implantable Doppler Flow System: Experience with 24 Microvascular Free Flaps. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nov 2006, 135(5): 714-8.
Pryor SG, Moore EJ, and Kasperbauer JL. Orbital Exenteration Reconstruction with Rectus Abdominis Microvascular Free Flap. Laryngoscope, November 2005, 115(11):1912-6.
Pryor SG, Kasperbauer JL, Moore EJ. Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: Endoscopic vs. Standard Surgical Approach. Laryngoscope, July 2005, 115(7): 1201-1207.
Pryor SG, Lewis JE, Weaver A, Orvidas LJ. Pediatric Dermoid Cysts of the Head and Neck. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, June 2005, 132(6): 938-942.
Pryor SG, Moore EJ, Kasperbauer JL, Hayden RE, and Strome SE. Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Total Maxillectomy Defect. Laryngoscope, November 2004, 114(11): 2051-2055.
Burkle CM, Walsh MT, Pryor SG and Kasperbauer JL. Severe Post Extubation Laryngeal Obstruction: The Role of Prior Neck Dissection and Radiation. Anesthesia and Analgesia, Jan 2006, 102 (1): 322-5.
Pryor SG, Bitner JB, Olsen KD, and Moore EJ. Low-Flow Vascular Malformations of the Head and Neck. Laryngoscope. Pending Review.
Friedman M, Landsberg R, Pryor S, Syed Z, Ibrahim H, Caldarelli D. Occurrence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Among Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Laryngoscope, 2001, 111:1917-1919.
Volgman AS, Pryor S, Peterson J, Pinski SL, Trohman, RG: P wave signal-averaged ECG suggests occult atrial fibrillation as a cause of cryptogenic ischemic stroke. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 1999, 22A: 123.
Book Chapters
Pryor, SG and Tollefson, TT. Complications of Orthognathic Surgery. In: Complications of Facial Plastic Surgery. Ed: Jonathan Sykes, MD and Randy Capone, MD. Thieme. Pending.
Photography
Archives of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery – September 2007: Cover Photo, Hangzhou, China
Ongoing Research
Sykes JM, Pryor SG, and Tollefson TT. A Phase III, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center, Double-Blind Study of the Safety and Duration of Efficacy of Reloxin (Botulinum Type A Toxin) in Correction of Moderate to Severe Glabellar Lines. In Process.
Pryor SG, Boahene KO, Maragos NE. Mucosal Flap Approximation in Microlaryngeal Surgery: Fibrin Glue as a Viable Alternative to Standard Suturing Technique. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Submitted.
Pryor S, Moore E, Kita H, Friedman O, and Ponikau J. Eosinophilic Fungal Rhinosinusitis: Nasal Challenge with Alternaria Alternata Antigen Extract. IND proposal to FDA.
Presentations at National and International Meetings
2008 Efficacy of Evicel in Rhinoplasty: Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blinded Trial of the Use of Fibrin Sealant in Lateral Osteotomy. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International Meeting, Chicago, IL.
2006 Low Flow Vascular Malformations of the Head and Neck. Poster Presentation, Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meeting, Chicago, IL
2005 Radial Forearm vs. Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap: Should Donor Site Morbidity Dictate Reconstructive Options? Grand Rounds, University of California at Davis Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
2005 Zygomaticomaxillary Fractures. Podium Presentation, Maxillofacial Trauma Conference, Grand Rounds Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Rochester, MN
2005 Implantable Doppler Flow System: Experience with 25 Microvascular Free Flaps. Podium Presentation, American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head&Neck Surgery, International Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.
2005 Radial Forearm vs. Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap: Should Donor Site Morbidity Dictate Reconstructive Options? Grand Rounds Teleconference, Rochester, MN; Jacksonville, FL; Scottsdale, AZ.
2005 Rectus Abdominus Microvascular Free Flap for Orbital Exenteration. Poster Presentation, Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meeting, Boca Raton, FL.
2005 Mucosal Flap Approximation in Microlaryngeal Surgery: Fibrin Glue as a Viable Alternative to Standard Suturing Technique. Podium Presentation, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology, Midwinter conference, Minneapolis, MN.
2004 Mucosal Flap Approximation in Microlaryngeal Surgery: Fibrin Glue as a Viable Alternative to Standard Suturing Technique. Podium Presentation, American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head&Neck Surgery, International Meeting, New York, NY.
2004 Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma. Grand Rounds Teleconference, Rochester, MN; Jacksonville, FL; Scottsdale, AZ.
2004 Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma. Endoscopic vs Standard Surgical Approach: Poster Presentation, Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.
2004 Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Total Maxillectomy Defect. Poster Presentation, Middle Section Meeting, Marco Island, FL.
2004 Pediatric Dermoids of the Head and Neck. Podium Presentation, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology, Midwinter Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
2003 Pediatric Dermoids of the Head and Neck. Podium Presentation, American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head&Neck Surgery, International Meeting, Orlando, FL.
2003 Lipoma of the Nasal Dorsum: Unique Presentation of a Common Neoplasm. Poster Presentation, Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meeting, Nashville, TN.
2002 Conductive Hearing Loss – Principles and Management. Grand Rounds Teleconference, Rochester, MN; Jacksonville, FL; Scottsdale, AZ.
Professional Societies
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
American Board of Otolaryngology
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Medical Association
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