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MANOJ T. ABRAHAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.
FACIAL PLASTIC, RECONSTRUCTIVE & LASER SURGERY, P.L.L.C.
P.O. BOX 2179, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
845-454-8025 – TEL, 845-454-8026 – FAX
WWW.NYFACEMD.COM
82 North Water Street 1055 Saw Mill River Road 310 East 14 th Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Ardsley, NY 10502 New York, NY 10006
Biographic information:
Date of Birth: August 26, 1971
Place of Birth: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Citizenship: United States
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Kavita Aggarwal, M.D.
Children: Kiran Abraham-Aggarwal, Minali Abraham-Aggarwal
Education:
9/1985-5/1989 Somerset High School, Somerset, MA (5/1993)
9/1989-5/1993 Brown University, Providence, RI
Bachelor of Science, Biology with Honors (5/1993)
9/1993-5/1997 Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY
Doctor of Medicine (5/1997)
Postdoctoral Training:
7/1997-6/1998 Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
Internship, General Surgery
7/1998-6/1999 Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York, NY
Residency, Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (PGY2)
7/1999-6/2002 New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
Residency, Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (PGY3 – Chief)
7/2002-6/2003 University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship, Facial Plastic Surgery, Microvascular Reconstruction
Current Professional Licensure:
New York State Medicine and Surgery License, Number 211519
Drug Enforcement Agency Registration, Number BA7755296
Board Certification:
American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Diplomat 5/2003
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Diplomat 6/2005

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Hospital Appointments:
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY (7/2003 – 6/2012)
& Fishkill Ambulatory Surgery Center, Fishkill, NY
Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY (11/2003 – 9/2008)
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, New York, NY (12/2003 – present)
Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY (2/2004 – present)
Dutchess Ambulatory Surgery Center, Poughkeepsie, NY (6/2004 – 6/2008)
Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY (6/2007 – 12/2009)
Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY (1/2009 – present)
St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY (2/2012 – present)
Academic Appointments:
New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY (1/2004 – present)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology
University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA (7/2002 – 6/2003)
Clinical Instructor, Division of Head & Neck Surgery
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY (7/1999 – 6/2002)
Teaching Assistant, Department of Otolaryngology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY (7/1998 – 6/1999)
Clinical Associate, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY (1-5/1997)
Papanicolaou Fellow, Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy
Brown University, Providence, RI (1-5/1993)
Teaching Assistant, Department of Physiology
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery (1999 – present)
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (1998 – present)
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (1993 – present)
American College of Surgeons (2001 – present)
American Medical Association (1993 – present)
American Rhinologic Society (2006 – present)
American Society for Cell Biology (1993 - 1994)
Brown University Alumni Association (1993 – present)
California Medical Association (2002 – 2003)
California Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Society (2002 – 2003)
Cornell University Weill Medical College Alumni Association (1997 – present)
Dutchess County Medical Society (2003 – present)
Healing the Children, North East (2005 – present)
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (2011 – present)
Longmire Surgical Society (2002 – 2003)
Los Angeles County Medical Association (2002 – 2003)
Medical Society of the State of New York (1993 – 2002, 2003 – present)
New York Academy of Sciences (2001 – 2002)
New York County Medical Society (1993 – 2002)
New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society (2003 – present)
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (1993)
Stimson Surgical Society (1993 – 1997)
The Triological Society (2000 – 2002)

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Honors/Awards:
Healing the Children funding for Humanitarian Facial Plastic Missions (2007 - 2013)
MAP International Awards for Humanitarian Medical Missions (2007 - 2013)
Named to US News Top Doctors (2012)
Selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors (2012)
Certificate of Appreciation, Medical Team Leader, U.S. Consulate General, Ecuador (2012)
Nominated Best of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons (2012)
Named to Guide to America’s Top Surgeons (2007 - 2012)
Top 40 under 40 Mover and Shaker Award, Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce (2011)
Surgeon Honoree, Healing the Children North East Golf Outing (2011)
Guest of Honor, Healing the Children North East Photo Exhibit & Reception (2009)
Vassar Brothers Medical Center SPIRIT Award (2008)
Children’s Rehabilitative Institute & Surgery Program Funding (2003, 2005, 2007)
Named to Castle Connolly’s Registry of America’s Cosmetic Doctors & Dentists (2006)
Appointed Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (2005)
Listed in Folio Physician Directories (2004)
Named to America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals (2002)
Ortho-McNeill Meeting Travel Grants to Attend AAOHNS Annual Meeting (2001, 2002)
First Prize, New York Academy of Medicine Otolaryngology Section (2001)
Triological Society Eastern Section Prize and Travel Grant (2001)
George E. Hall Funding for Research in Head and Neck Oncology (2000)
James A. Moore Scholarship for Excellence in Otorhinolaryngology (1997)
Scudder Memorial Scholarship to Fund Medical Elective in India (1997)
Solon Summerfield Foundation Research Fellowship Funding (1996)
Appointed George N. Papanicolaou Fellow in Clinical Anatomy (1996)
National Institute of Health Research Fellowship (1995)
Max and Leila Stern Funding for Immunology Research (1993)
Albert Arnold Bennett Award for Senior Honors Thesis (1993)
Sigma Xi Scientific Honorary Society (1993)
Hughes Advanced Undergraduate Research Fellowship (1992)
Nominated for Brown Faculty Scholar Award (1992)
Elks Foundation Achievement Award (1989)
National Merit Scholarship Foundation Commendation (1989)
Administrative Activities:
Brown University (9/1989 – 5/1993)
Organizer - Undergraduate Biology Journal Club
Founder - Tamil Language and Culture, Group Independent Study Project
Volunteer EMT/Defibrillator/Crew Chief - Brown University Emergency Medical Services
Cornell University Medical College (9/1993 – 5/1997)
Co-president - Stimson Surgical Society
President - South Asian Club, Senior Advisor - Student Counseling Group
Volunteer - HIV/AIDS Outreach Program, Adolescent Substance Abuse Program,
New York Hospital Pediatrics Project, and New York Homeless Shelters
New York University Medical Center (7/1999 – 6/2002)
Co-chair – School of Medicine, House Staff Council
Committee Member – Graduate Medical Education, Member – House Staff Appeals Committee
Member – Committee of Interns and Residents, Sub-Committee Member – Hospital Affiliations
Member – Department of Otolaryngology, RRC Site Visit Workgroup

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Administrative Activities (continued):
Professional Practice
Chair – Division of Otolaryngology, Saint Francis Hospital (2012 – present)
President – New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society (2011 – present)
Secretary – Dutchess County Medical Society (2011 – present)
Delegate – Medical Society of the State of New York (2011 – present)
Proprietor – Physician Office Based Surgery, Joint Commission Accredited (2009 – present)
Treasurer – New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society (2009 – 2010)
Steering Committee Chair – Healing the Children North East Benefit (2008 – present)
Sub-committee Chair – AAFPRS Membership Survey, CME Committee (2006 – present)
Committee Member – AAFPRS Face to Face Humanitarian Efforts (2006 – present)
Reviewer – Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Journal (2005 – present)
Committee Member – Vassar Medical Center, Continuing Medical Education (2004 – present)
Member – Dutchess County Medical Society, Continuing Medical Education (2003 – present)
Member – AAFPRS Grassroots Network (2001 – present)
Committee Member – AAOHNS Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2002 – 2008)
Secretary – New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society (2006 – 2008)
Committee Member – AAFPRS Emerging Trends (2006 – 2008)
Conference Chairman – AAOHNS Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Seminar (9/2006)
Committee Member – Brendon Montessori, Culture (2005 – 2006)
Committee Member – AAFPRS Membership/Residency Relations (2001 - 2006)
Conference Chairman – Dutchess County Medical Society, ENT Teaching Day (6/2004)
Committee Member – Vassar Medical Center, Surgical PI Committee (2003 – 2004)
Sub-Committee Member – AAFPRS Technology, Worldwide Web (2001 - 2004)
Vice-chair – AAO-HNS Residents and Fellows in Training Section (2002 – 2003)
Executive Committee – AAO-HNS Residents and Fellows in Training (2000 – 2003)
Funded Research:
The New York University Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology (2001 – 2003)
George E. Hall Head & Neck Oncology Research Fund, Sponsor: Mark DeLacure, M.D.
The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology (1996 – 1997)
Solon Summerfield Foundation Fellowship, Sponsor: Calvin Roberts, M.D.
The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology (5-9/1994)
NIH Summer Research Fellowship, Sponsor: Samuel Selesnick, M.D.
The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, Department of Geriatrics (1993 – 1994)
Max and Leila Stern Fund, Sponsor: Carlo Rousso, M.D.
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Department of Pathology (1992 – 1993)
Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Sponsor: Elaine Bearer, M.D./Ph.D.
Roger Williams Hospital/Brown University, Department of Pharmacology (1991 – 1992)
Brown University Work Study Program, Sponsor: Rabinder Kurl, Ph.D.
Consulting Experience:
Gerson Lehrman Group, The Council of Healthcare Advisors (2001 – present)
Advisor on issues of biomedical technology for investment managers and industry.
Physicians Consulting Network, Market Research (2002 – present)
Evaluation of treatment methods, products, education material and health initiatives.
Datamonitor Healthcare, Market Analysis (2007 – present)
Provided insight on specialty specific healthcare trends and treatment practices.
MedicalAbstracts.org, Section on Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery (5-11/2000)
Reviewed selected articles from leading journals for internet site.

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Medical Presentations:
Kurl RN, Abraham M, Olnes M. “Effects of 2,3,7,8-TetraChloro-Dibenzo-P-Dioxin (TCDD) in
vitro on RNA synthesis in rat thymocytes”, 1991 Brown University Pathology Retreat,
Providence, RI.
Abraham MT. “Over-expression and subcloning of a cytoskeletal regulator”, 1992 Brown
University Pathology Retreat and 1992 Brown University Summer Research
Symposium, Providence, RI.
Bearer EL, Yu K, Abraham MT. “Cloning, sequencing, and over-expression of kaptin, a novel
ATP-sensitive actin-binding protein”, 1993 Annual Meeting of the American Society of
Cell Biology, New Orleans, LA.
Abraham MT. “Cloning and sequencing of a cytoskeletal regulator”, 1993 Brown University
Medical Research Symposium, Providence, RI.
Abraham MT, Roberts CW. “Anterior chamber concentration of topical diclofenac after radial
keratotomy in rabbits”, 1998 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision
and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Abraham MT, Gonen M, Kraus DH. “Complications following type I thyroplasty and arytenoid
adduction for unilateral vocal cord paralysis”, 2000 Annual Combined Otolaryngology
Spring Meeting, Orlando, FL and Annual Voice Foundation Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Kuriakose MA, Giacchi RJ, Abraham MT, DeLacure MD. “The clinical application of
distraction osteogenesis for the reconstruction of segmental mandibular defects”, 2000
5 th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, San Francisco, CA.
Abraham MT, Kuriakose MA, Sacks PG, Yee H, Chiriboga L, Bearer EL, Delacure MD.
“Motility as a marker for head and neck squamous cell cancer”, 2001 Eastern Section
Meeting of the Triological Society, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Abraham MT, Kraus DH. “Type I thyroplasty for acute unilateral vocal fold paralysis following
intrathoracic surgery”, 2001 Annual Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Palm
Desert, CA.
Abraham MT, Kuriakose MA, Sacks PG, Yee H, Chiriboga L, Bearer EL, Delacure MD.
“Clinical utility of motility markers in detecting head and neck cancer”, 2001 New York
Academy of Medicine, Otolaryngology Meeting, New York, NY.
Abraham MT, Liberatore L, Taskin M. “Cervical lymphoepithelial cyst”, 2002 Eastern Section
Meeting of the Triological Society, Philadelphia, PA.
Keller GS, Abraham MT, Rinehart G, Feibleman CE, Kelly J, Man D, Glenn M.
“Microcoblation and microdermabrasion, nonablative skin rejuvenation”, 2002
Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery of the Face, Mauna Lani, HI.
Romo T III, Abraham MT. “Aesthetic reconstruction of the platyrrhine nose utilizing porous
polyethylene implants”, 2002 8 th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery,
New York, NY.
Abraham MT, Opher E, Kohan D, Levenson M. “Hemangioma of the middler ear and external
auditory canal”, 2002 Annual American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck
Surgery Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Abraham MT, Martinuk F, Yee H, Kohan D, Levenson M. “PCR detection of mycobacterium in
otologic specimens”, 2002 Annual American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck
Surgery Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Keller GS, Abraham MT, Pinkosky G. “Ultrasound with electrical stimulation potentiation of
skin rejuvenation”, 2002 Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Keller GS, Abraham MT. “Endobrow and endotemple: which one, when, and why?”, 2002
Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting,
San Diego, CA.

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Medical Presentations (continued):
Abraham MT, “Current Concepts in Surgical Rejuvenation of the Midface”, 2003 University of
Pennsylvania Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA.
Abraham MT, “Nasal trauma and obstruction”, 2004 Dutchess County Medical Society
Otolaryngology Teaching Day, Hyde Park, NY.
Abraham MT, “Nonablative Radiofrequency Tightening of Face & Neck Skin”, 2005 New York
Facial Plastic Surgery Society February Meeting, New York, NY.
Abraham MT, “Nasal trauma and obstruction”, 2005 Kingston Hospital Fall Grand Rounds,
Kingston, NY.
Abraham MT, “How to Optimize Unipolar Radiofrequency for Skin Tightening”, 9/ 2006
Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Abraham MT, “Facelift, Anatomy and Indications”, 10/2006 NYC Aging Face Conference,
New York, NY.
Abraham MT, Moderator, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committee Mini-Seminar,
“Changing Faces, Minimally Invasive Versus Traditional Techniques”, 9/2006 Annual
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Fall Meeting, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada.
Abraham MT, “Facelift, Anatomy and Indications”, 10/2007 NYC Aging Face Conference,
New York, NY.
Abraham MT, “Regional and Pedicled Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction”, 4/2008 New
York Eye & Ear Infirmary Academic Conference, New York, NY.
Abraham MT, “Using Combination Therapy for Treatment of Resistant Vascular Lesions”,
9/2008 Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall
Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Abraham MT, Panelist “Lasers and Other High Tech Devices: What is Real?”, 7/2009 Facial
Cosmetic Surgery International Multi-Specialty Symposium, Las Vegas, NV.
Abraham MT, “A Graduated Approach to Facelifting”, 2010 State University of New York
Downstate Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY.
Abraham MT, “Coding Tips & Software Imaging for Rhinoplasty”, 7/2010 Facial Cosmetic
Surgery International Multi-Specialty Symposium, Las Vegas, NV.
Abraham MT, Panelist, “What’s New with Clefts”, 9/2010 Annual American Academy of
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Boston, CA.
Abraham MT, Donaldson E, “Prosthetic Rehabilitation of the Face”, 9/2011 Annual American
Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Abraham MT, “The Joy and Challenges of Foreign Medical Missions”, 9/2012 Annual Saint
Francis Hospital Trauma / Critical Care Conference, Hyde Park, NY.
Abraham MT, “Coding Strategies”, 10/2012 Quarterly New York Facial Plastic Surgery
Society Meeting, New York, NY.
Medical Publications:
Peer Reviewed
Kurl RN, Abraham M, Olnes M: Effects of 2,3,7,8-TetraChloro-Dibenzo-P-Dioxin (TCDD) in
vitro on RNA synthesis in rat thymocytes. FASEB J 1991;5:A483.
Abraham M, Olnes MJ: Early effects of 2,3,7,8-TetraChloro-Dibenzo-P-Dioxin (TCDD) on rat
thymocytes in vitro. Toxicology 1993;77:103-114.
Selesnick SH, Abraham MT, Carew JT: Rerouting of the intratemporal facial nerve: an analysis
of the literature. Am J Otol 1996;17:793-805.
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Peer Reviewed (continued)
Bearer EL, Abraham MT: 2E4 (kaptin): a novel actin-associated protein from human blood
platelets found in lamellipodia and the tips of the stereocilia of the inner ear. Eur J Cell
Biol 1999;78:117-126.
Abraham MT, Gonen M, Kraus DH: Complications of type I thyroplasty and arytenoids
adduction for unilateral vocal cord paralysis. Laryngoscope 2001;111:1322-9.
Abraham MT, Kuriakose MA, Sacks PG, Yee H, Chiriboga L, Bearer EL, Delacure MD:
Motility-related proteins as markers for head and neck squamous cell cancer.
Laryngoscope 2001;111:1285-9.
Abraham MT, Bains MS, Downey RJ, Korst RJ, Kraus DH: Type I thyroplasty for acute
unilateral vocal fold paralysis following intrathoracic surgery, Ann Otol Rhinol
Laryngol 2002;111:667-71.
Abraham MT, Chiang SK, Keller GS, Rawnsley JD, Blackwell KE, Elashoff DA: Clinical
evaluation of non-ablative radiofrequency facial rejuvenation. J Cosmet Laser Ther
2004;6:136-44.
Non-Peer Reviewed
Romo T III, Lin HS, Abraham MT: Rhinoplasty, postrhinoplasty nasal obstruction. In:
Branham G, et al. eds. Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. St. Petersburg,
FL: eMedicine, 2001.
Abraham MT, Romo T III: Multiracial rhinoplasty. In: Nassif PS, Toriumi D, et al. eds.
Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. St. Petersburg, FL: eMedicine, 2001.
Abraham MT, Romo T III: Liposuction of the face and neck. In: Kriet JD, et al. eds.
Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. St. Petersburg, FL: eMedicine, 2002.
Romo T III, Abraham MT: The Ethnic nose. Facial Plast Surg 2003;19:269-78.
Abraham MT, Reiman P: Use of nonablative RF extends beyond brow, forehead. Cosmetic
Surg Times 2003;9:16-17.
Abraham MT, Keller GS, Pinkosky G, Feibleman CE, Kelly J, Man D, Glenn M: Microcoblation
and microdermabrasion, nonablative skin rejuvenation. Facial Plast Surg
2004;20:51-6.
Abraham MT, Ross EV: Current concepts in nonablative radiofrequency rejuvenation of the
lower face and neck. Facial Plast Surg 2005;21:65-73.
Abraham MT: Capacitive radiofrequency treatment. Plast Surg Prod 2005;9:50-4.
Abraham MT, Blackwell KE, Guest Editors: Aesthetic Reconstruction of Head and Neck
Defects. Facial Plast Surg 2008;24:1.
Abraham MT: Capacitive Radiofrequency Skin Rejuvenation. In Simplified Facial Rejuvenation,
Shiffman MA, Mirrafati SJ, Lam SM (Eds), New York, Springer 2008:157-62.
Abraham MT, Rousso JJ: Capacitive Radiofrequency Skin Rejuvenation. In Aesthetic Medicine,
Art and Technique, Shiffman MA, Prendergast PM (Eds), New York, Springer
2011:187-96.
Pending
Romo T III, Azzi JP, Abraham MT: Endoscopic Brow Lift. German HNO J 2012.
Romo T III, Pafford W, Abraham MT: Rhinoplasty in the Multiracial Nose. In Advanced
Rhinoplasty: Art and Techniques, Shiffman MA, DiGiuseppe A (Eds), New York,
Springer 2012.