Robin Williams Lindsay,
MD
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Investigator
Harvard Medical School
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
About My Research
Dr. Robin Lindsay’s research efforts focus on the development of quantitative outcomes in functional rhinoplasty. She is working toward developing a nasal grading system with good interrater reliability and to correlate nasal anatomy scores with nasal specific quality of life.
In addition, she is in the process of creating an electronic database of patients with nasal obstruction to facilitate future outcomes research. She also investigates the effects of nasal anatomy on obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
Dr. Lindsay was awarded the Leslie Bernstein Core grant in 2011 to develop comparative effectiveness tools to quantitatively analyze facial paralysis outcomes. This effort resulted in the advancement of a JavaScript program that can analyze facial movement using standard 2-D photography and has resulted in multiple publications demonstrating quality of life improvement after facial reanimation.
Education
BA, Biochemistry, University of Virginia
MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine
Postgraduate Training
Internship, General Surgery, Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Residency, Otolaryngology, National Naval Medical Center,
Fellowship, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mass. Eye and Ear
Professional Societies (select)
American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Sir Charles Bell Society
Triological Society
Advisory Boards (select)
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Laryngoscope
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Archives of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Honors (select)
Anderson Scholar Award, American Board of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Highest Score Nationally on 2009 Board Exam
Sir Harold Delf Gillies Award, American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Publications powered by Harvard Catalyst Profiles
- Impact of Absorbable Nasal Polylactic Acid Implantation on Functional Septorhinoplasty Reimbursement Coding in the United States. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2024 Mar 26.
- Nasal Airway Evaluation. Facial Plast Surg. 2024 Jan 10.
- Considerations for Optimal Grafting in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plast Surg. 2023 Dec; 39(6):625-629.
- Variations in Payer-Negotiated Prices for Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 11; 169(5):1154-1162.
- Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures in Rhinoplasty: Need for Use and Implementation. Facial Plast Surg. 2023 Oct; 39(5):517-526.
- Disparities in Index of Care for Otolaryngologic Procedures Performed in Ambulatory and Inpatient Settings. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 11; 167(5):821-831.
- Rhinoplasty Patients Do Not Have Higher Rates of Antidepressant, Anxiolytic, and ADHD Medication Use. Laryngoscope. 2022 Dec; 132(12):2368-2369.
- The Impact of Component Dorsal Hump Reduction on Patient-Perceived Nasal Aesthetics and Obstruction in Rhinoplasty. Laryngoscope. 2022 11; 132(11):2157-2161.
- The Impact of Upper Lateral Cartilage Release on Patient-Perceived Nasal Appearance and Obstruction. Laryngoscope. 2022 06; 132(6):1189-1195.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Nasal Obstruction and Associations with Patient-Reported Outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Oct 01; 148(4):592e-600e.
- Comparative Effectiveness of Cartilage Grafts in Functional Rhinoplasty for Nasal Sidewall Collapse. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2022 May-Jun; 24(3):240-246.
- In Response to Gender-Based Pay Discrimination in Otolaryngology. Laryngoscope. 2021 11; 131(11):E2755.
- Otolaryngologists Trail Other Specialties in Industry Payments From Dermal Filler Companies. Laryngoscope. 2022 02; 132(2):301-306.
- Patient-Perceived Nasal Appearance After Septorhinoplasty With Spreader Versus Extended Spreader Graft. Laryngoscope. 2021 04; 131(4):765-772.
- Unilateral Nasal Obstruction Causes Symptom Severity Scores Similar to Bilateral Nasal Obstruction. Facial Plast Surg. 2020 Aug; 36(4):487-492.
- The Impact of Nasal Obstruction and Functional Septorhinoplasty on Sleep Quality. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020 Nov/Dec; 22(6):412-419.
- Defining Typical Acetaminophen and Narcotic Usage in the Postoperative Rhinoplasty Patient. Laryngoscope. 2021 01; 131(1):48-53.
- Improvement in Snoring-Related Quality-of-Life Outcomes After Functional Nasal Surgery. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020 Jan/Feb; 22(1):25-35.
- Health Utility Values as an Outcome Measure in Patients Undergoing Functional Septorhinoplasty. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2019 Sep 01; 21(5):381-386.
- A Comparative Health Utility Value Analysis of Outcomes for Patients Following Septorhinoplasty With Previous Nasal Surgery. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2019 Sep 01; 21(5):402-406.
- Analysis of Patient-Perceived Nasal Appearance Evaluations Following Functional Septorhinoplasty With Spreader Graft Placement. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2019 Jul 01; 21(4):305-311.
- Preoperative characteristics of over 1,300 functional septorhinoplasty patients. Laryngoscope. 2020 01; 130(1):25-31.
- Improvement in nasal obstruction and quality of life after septorhinoplasty and turbinate surgery. Laryngoscope. 2019 07; 129(7):1554-1560.
- Comparison of NOSE Scores Following Functional Septorhinoplasty Using Autologous versus Cadaveric Rib. Facial Plast Surg. 2019 Feb; 35(1):103-108.
- Peak nasal inspiratory flow is a useful measure of nasal airflow in functional septorhinoplasty. Laryngoscope. 2019 03; 129(3):594-601.
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of Nasal Airway Obstruction: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2018 Sep 01; 20(5):409-418.
- Functional septorhinoplasty in the pediatric and adolescent patient. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2018 Aug; 111:97-102.
- Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow as an Objective Measure of Nasal Obstruction and Functional Septorhinoplasty Outcomes. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2018 Mar 01; 20(2):175-176.
- Integrating Data Collection Into Office Work Flow and Electronic Health Records for Clinical Outcomes Research. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2017 Dec 01; 19(6):528-532.
- Linking Reimbursement to Patient Satisfaction: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog? JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2017 05 01; 19(3):173-174.
- Polydioxanone plates are safe and effective for L-strut support in functional septorhinoplasty. Laryngoscope. 2017 12; 127(12):2725-2730.
- Assessment of the EuroQol 5-Dimension Questionnaire for Detection of Clinically Significant Global Health-Related Quality-of-Life Improvement Following Functional Septorhinoplasty. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2017 Mar 01; 19(2):95-100.
- Reliability of a Standardized Nasal Anatomic Worksheet and Correlation With Subjective Nasal Airway Obstruction. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2016 Dec 01; 18(6):449-454.
- Creation of an Electronic Data Repository for Patients With Nasal Obstruction Undergoing Functional Rhinoplasty. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2016 Jan-Feb; 18(1):73-5.
- Evaluation of Improvement in Nasal Obstruction Following Nasal Valve Correction in Patients With a History of Failed Septoplasty. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2015 Sep-Oct; 17(5):347-50.
- Prospective evaluation of quality-of-life improvement after correction of the alar base in the flaccidly paralyzed face. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2015 Mar-Apr; 17(2):108-12.
- Quality-of-life improvement after free gracilis muscle transfer for smile restoration in patients with facial paralysis. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2014 Nov-Dec; 16(6):419-24.
- The success of free gracilis muscle transfer to restore smile in patients with nonflaccid facial paralysis. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Aug; 73(2):177-82.
- Objective outcomes analysis following microvascular gracilis transfer for facial reanimation: a review of 10 years' experience. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2014 Mar-Apr; 16(2):85-92.
- Ovine model for auricular reconstruction: porous polyethylene implants. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2014 Feb; 123(2):135-40.
- Optimizing total facial nerve patient management for effective clinical outcomes research. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2014 Jan-Feb; 16(1):9-14.
- Correlation between nasal anatomy and objective obstructive sleep apnea severity. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Feb; 150(2):325-31.
- The use of three-dimensional digital technology and additive manufacturing to create templates for soft-tissue reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Oct; 130(4):629e-631e.
- Disease-specific quality of life outcomes in functional rhinoplasty. Laryngoscope. 2012 Jul; 122(7):1480-8.
- Surgical treatment of the periocular complex and improvement of quality of life in patients with facial paralysis. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2011 Mar-Apr; 13(2):125-8.
- The effects of potential neuroprotective agents on rat facial function recovery following facial nerve injury. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Jan; 144(1):53-9.
- Treatment of earthquake-related craniofacial injuries aboard the USNS Comfort during Operation Unified Response. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Dec; 126(6):2102-2108.
- Correction of the nasal base in the flaccidly paralyzed face: an orphaned problem in facial paralysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Oct; 126(4):185e-186e.
- Myiasis of facial wounds by Cochliomyia hominivorax sustained in a natural disaster in Haiti. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Oct; 143(4):595-6.
- Daily facial stimulation to improve recovery after facial nerve repair in rats. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2010 May-Jun; 12(3):180-5.
- Upper lip elongation in Möbius syndrome. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Feb; 142(2):286-7.
- Comprehensive facial rehabilitation improves function in people with facial paralysis: a 5-year experience at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Phys Ther. 2010 Mar; 90(3):391-7.
- Nimodipine and acceleration of functional recovery of the facial nerve after crush injury. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2010 Jan-Feb; 12(1):49-52.
- A systematic algorithm for the management of lower lip asymmetry. Am J Otolaryngol. 2011 Jan-Feb; 32(1):1-7.
- Bilateral simultaneous free gracilis muscle transfer: a realistic option in management of bilateral facial paralysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Jul; 141(1):139-41.
- When the bell tolls on Bell's palsy: finding occult malignancy in acute-onset facial paralysis. Am J Otolaryngol. 2010 Sep-Oct; 31(5):339-42.
- Thin-profile platinum eyelid weighting: a superior option in the paralyzed eye. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Jun; 123(6):1697-1703.
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