Robert T. Cristel, MD

Specialties

Dr. Cristel is our current fellow in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. His clinical interests include all aspects of cosmetic surgery and reconstruction for facial defects and injury.

Education

Undergraduate: BS, Biology – Webster University, St. Louis (2013)

Medical Degree: University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO (2017)

Residency: Otolaryngology—Head& Neck Surgery – University of Illinois, Chicago (2022)

Locations

Dr. Cristel sees patients at:

Leadership Roles & Honors

• American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Humanitarian Travel Grant, Kenya Relief Mission Trip (2022)
• 1st Place, M. Eugene Tardy Lectureship in Facial Plastic Surgery and the Humanities Alumni Day. Chicago, IL (2020)
• Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Missouri School of Medicine (2016-present)
• Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Missouri School of Medicine (2016-present)

Select publications

1. Demesh D. Cristel RT, Dayan SH. Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection for Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty on First Impressions and Quality of Life (FACE-Q Scale). Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. (Accepted for publication).
2. Cristel RT. Caniglia AJ. Evaluation of Otolaryngology Resident Neurotoxin and Filler Injection Training Courses. Am. Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. (Accepted for publication).
3. Zhu AQ, Patel MJ, Cristel RT, Yu J. Distribution of Paycheck Protection Program to Otolaryngology Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2021:1-5. DOI:10.1002/lio2.614.
4. Cristel RT, Demesh D, Shah A. Quantitative Analysis of Tranexamic Acid Effects on Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. (Accepted for publication).
5. Cristel RT, Demesh D, Dayan SH. Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Cross-Over Study Evaluating the Impact of Neurotoxin Treatment in the Upper Third of the Face on Mood and Self-Satisfaction with Appearance in a Post-COVID-19 Period on Non-Naïve Neurotoxin Patients. Aesthetic Surgery Journal (Accepted for publication).
6. Toriumi DM, Kowalczyk DM, Cristel RT. Evaluation of Postoperative Infection Rates in 3,084 Rhinoplasty Cases Using Antibiotic Soaks and/or Irrigations. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. (Accepted for publication.)
7. Patel MJ, Perez BR, Zhu AQ, Cristel RT. Analysis of Online Patient Education Materials on Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. (Accepted for publication).
8. Patel MJ, Shah PV, Garg SP, Cristel RT. Readability Analysis of Online Patient Education Materials on Blepharoplasty. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. (Accepted for publication).
9. Patel MJ, Patel MM, Cristel RT. Quality and Reliability of YouTube for Patient Information on Facial Fillers. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. February 2021. doi:10.1177/0748806821991408.
10. Cristel RT, Koo EY, Yu J. Virtual Interviewing Tips for the Otolaryngology Match Cycle During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Oto Open. January 2021. (Accepted for publication).
11. Patel MJ, Parth VS, Cristel RT. Readability Analysis of Online Patient Educational Materials on Blepharoplasty. The Surgery Journal. January 2021. (Accepted for publication).
12. Cristel RT, Caughlin BP. Buccal Fat Pad Sculpting for Lower Facial Contouring. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2020.0378. Epub ahead of print.
13. Cristel RT, Caughlin BP. Buccal Fat Pad Sculpting for Lower Facial Contouring With 3-Dimensional Volume Assessment. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 2020. doi: 10.1177/0748806820980862. Epub ahead of print.
14. Cristel RT, Demesh D, Dayan SH. Videoconferencing Impact on Facial Appearance: Looking Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2020;22(4):238-239.
15. Demesh D, Cristel RT, Dayan SH. The Use of Radiofrequency- Assisted Lipolysis with Radiofrequency Microneedling in Premature Jowl and Neck Laxity Following Facialplasty. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2020. 
16. Patel MJ, Patel MM, Cristel RT. Quality and Reliability of YouTube for Patient Information on Neurotoxins. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2020;36(6):773-777.
17. Cristel RT, Dayan SH Akinosun M, Russell PT. Evaluation of Selfies and Filtered Selfies and Effects on First Impressions. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2020:1-9.
18. ­­­Dayan SH, Cristel RT, Gandhi ND, et. al. Perception of Beauty in the Visually Blind: A Pilot Observational Study. Dermatological Surgery. 2020;00:1-6.
19. Cristel RT, Caughlin BP. Lower Blepharoplasty 3-Dimensional Volume Assessment After Fat Pad Transposition & Concomitant Fat Grating. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2020. Doi:10.1055/s-0040-1713790.
20. Cristel RT, Demesh D, Dayan SH. Blinded Evaluation of Hyaluronic Acid Hand Filler Injection and Effects on First Impressions. Dermatological Surgery. 2020. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002691. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32796328.
21. Cristel RT, Brown L, Lippmann E, Yu J. A Rare Case of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. Journal of Clinical Studies & Medical Case Reports. 2020;4(2):1-3.
22. Cristel RT, Irvine LE. Common Complications in Rhytidectomy. In: Revision Facial Plastic Surgery: Correcting Bad Results. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North         America, 1^st Edition. Elsevier 2019. Chapter 27:519-527.
23. Cristel RT, Russell PT, Sims HS. Trauma Informed Care Improves Management of Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement Patients. Laryngoscope. 2019;00:1-6.
24. Burmeister DW, Smith EH, Cristel RT, et al. The expression of RUNDC3B is associated with promoter methylation in lymphoid malignancies. Hematological Oncology. 2015 May 25. DOI: 10.1002/hon.2238