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Phillip Pirgousis M D , D.M.D., is a head and neck surgeon who specializes in head and neck oncology and skull base tumor surgery in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Mayo Clinic hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He performs microvascular reconstructive surgeries for defects in the head and neck and skull base regions, which treat various deformities and cancers. Dr. Pirgousis earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at the University of Adelaide in Adelaide, South Australia, where he also earned his Doctor of Medicine. He went on to become chief resident of general surgery and a fellow at institutions in Australia and England and completed his residency in maxillofacial surgery. Afterwards, he completed a reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he was chair of Otolaryngology. Dr. Pirgousis speaks English and Greek, has contributed to numerous medical journals and book chapters, and is a member of multiple societies and associations within his specialty area. His clinical focus includes: Removal of tumors affecting the head and neck and skull base areas Reconstruction of defects in the head, neck and skull base after tumor removal Functional outcomes after head and neck cancer surgery Minimally invasive robotic surgery for tonsil and base of tongue tumors Thyroid and parathyroid tumors Multidisciplinary management of head and neck sarcomas Skin cancers in the head and neck area, including melanoma Surgical correction of the paralyzed face Zenker's diverticulum and cancers of the cervical esophagus Conditions treated
Facial deformityHead and neck cancerJaw tumors and cystsLaryngeal cancerMelanomaSalivary gland tumorSkin cancerThyroid cancer Procedures performed
Cancer treatmentFacial reanimation surgeryLaryngectomyMicrovascular surgeryNeck dissectionNerve reconstructionParathyroidectomyParotidectomyReconstructive surgerySkin cancer excisionThyroidectomy Interests
Head and neck cancer surgeryHead and neck reconstructive surgeryThyroid and parathyroid tumorsSkull base surgerySkin cancer/melanoma Head and neck sarcomasVascular tumorsFacial paralysisNerve injuries/nerve reconstruction Mayo Clinic locations
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2010Fellowship - Head & Neck Oncology/Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery University of Florida College of Medicine2007Residency - Maxillofacial Surgery University of Adelaide2007FellowRoyal College of Surgeons of England2007FellowRoyal Australasian College of Surgeons2006Chief Resident - General SurgeryRoyal Darwin Hospital 2004MDUniversity of Adelaide Medical School1996DMDUniversity of Adelaide Medical SchoolShow more education Activities and honors
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2017Plastic Surgery within Head and NeckAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery2013Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery2012Plastic Surgery within Head and NeckRoyal College of Surgeons England2007Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryRoyal Australasian College of Dental SurgeonsShow more certifications Awards and honors
2017Outstanding Teacher Residency- Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck SurgeryCollege of Medicine, University of Florida2016Outstanding Teacher Residency- Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck SurgeryCollege of Medicine, University of Florida2016Jacksonville 'Heroes' Award for Excellence in MedicineUniversity of Florida College of Medicine2016Roger M. Hehn Exemplary Teacher AwardUniversity of Florida College of Medicine2015Outstanding teacher residency- Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck SurgeryCollege of Medicine, University of Florida2013Outstanding Teacher Residency- Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck SurgeryCollege of Medicine, University of Florida2005Best Resident Presentation "The Buccinator and Nasolabial Flaps for Oral Cavity Reconstruction Revisited - Functional Outcomes"Annual Meeting, Australian & New Zealand Head & Neck Society2004Outstanding Award in Final Year Medicine Examinations, 6th YearRoyal Adelaide Hospital2003Best Resident Presentation 'Tracheostomy versus Intubation Outcomes and Timing of Hospitalization in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer'Australian & New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Meeting2003Outstanding Awards in Medicine, Orthopedics, Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology, 5th Year MedicineQueen Elizabeth HospitalShow more awards and honors Professional memberships
2018 - presentCoordinator for Resident EducationDepartment of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery/Audiology2018 - presentDirectorHead and Neck Tumor Board, Department of Otolaryngology2018 - presentDirectorHead and Neck Tumor Board, Department of Otolaryngology; Head and Neck Tumor Board2018 - presentMemberNeurooncology Disease Oriented Group Committee2018 - presentMemberFlorida Society of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery2013 - presentCommittee MemberUF Health Shands Hospital2011 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery2011 - presentFaculty CouncilUF Health Shands Hospital2011 - presentCommittee MemberUF Health Shands Hospital2011 - presentChairUF Health Shands Hospital2011 - presentMemberUF Health Shands Hospital2011 - presentChairUF Health Shands Hospital2011 - presentMemberNorth American Skull Base Society2011 - presentMemberSir Charles Bell Society for Facial Nerve Disorders 2011 - presentMemberSociety of Robotic Surgeons2011 - presentMemberAmerican Society of Robotic Surgery2010 - presentMemberOverseas Aid & Microvascular Surgery Training, Education Committee, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons2009 - 2012MemberBritish Association of Head and Neck Oncologists 2009 - presentMemberAmerican Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons2009 - presentMemberAmerican Head and Neck Society2007 - presentMemberInternational Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons2007 - presentMemberAustralian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society2007 - presentMemberBritish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsShow more professional memberships Publications
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