A Distinguished Career in Facial Plastic Surgery

Lee Ann McLaughlin Klausner, MD, FACS, is an accomplished facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon recognized for her commitment to surgical excellence, education, and patient care. Explore her curriculum vitae below to learn more about her training, professional achievements, publications, and contributions to the field.

Education

Fellowship under the auspices of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery: July 2003- June 2004
Russell W.H. Kridel, M.D., F.A.C.S.
University of Texas School of Medicine
Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology
Houston, TX

Resident in Otolaryngology: July 1999- June 2003
New York University, Department of Otolaryngology
New York, NY

General Surgery Categorical Intern: June 1998 – June 1999
University of Alabama, Birmingham, Department of Surgery
Birmingham, AL

General Surgery Preliminary Intern: June 1997 – June 1998
New York University, Department of Surgery
New York, NY

Medical School: August 1993 – May 1997
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
M.D.

Undergraduate: August 1989 – May 1993
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
B.A., cиm laude

Secondary School: September 1985 – May 1989
Convent of the Sacred Heart
New York, NY

Licensure

New York State: July 1999 - Present
New Jersey: October 2006 - June 2007
Texas: June 2003 - November 2004

Certification:

Lee Ann McLaughlin Klausner, MD, FACS
New Jersey: October 2006 - June 2007
Texas: June 2003 - November 2004
Certified, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, June 2007
Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology, May 2004 A

Activities:

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Examination Proctor: June 2005
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Alumnae Board: May 2006- Present

Awards:

Dean's List: 1989 -1993
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MА
Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honors Society: 1991-1993
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MА

Publications

Papers

Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honors Society: 1991-1993
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MА
Summer Research Student: 1988
Pediatric Hematology, Dr. M. Karpatkin
New York University, Department of Pediatric Hematology
New York, NY
Lee, K.C.; et al.; Klausner, L.M. Incidence of Complications for Subtotal Ionized Field Ablation of the Tonsils in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dec 2002, 127(6):531-533
Roland, J. Thomas.; Lin, Karen; Klausner, Lee M.; Miller, Philip J. Direct Facial-to-Hypoglossal Neurorrhaphy with Parotid Release in Skull Base, April 2006, 16 (2): 101-105.

Chapters

Romo, T. and Mclaughlin L.A., Wound Healing, Skin in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery., www.emedicine.com, 2001.
Romo, T.; Mclaughlin, L.A.; Levine, J.M.; and Sclafani, A. Nasal Implants: Autogenous, Semi-Synthetic and Synthetic in Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, October 2002

Papers In Progress

Klausner, L.A.M. and Kridel, R.W. H., Long Term Results of Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing, In Progress.

Conferences and Presentations

Poster Presentation: Extracapsular Dissection with Facial Nerve Monitoring: Rethinking the Traditional Operation for Parotidectomy.
Dr. Arnold Komisar
Triological Society Meeting: Eastern Section 2003
Poster Presentation: CAT Scan Analysis of the Internal Dimensions of the Middle Nasal Vault.
Dr. Philip Miller, Dr. Minas Constantinides
International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies, 2nd International Meeting 2002
Poster presentation: Subtotal Tonsillar Ablation Using Coblation for Tonsillar Hypertrophy.
Dr. Kelvin Lee
Triological Society Meeting: Eastern Section: 2001
Poster Presentation: The Cervicothoracic Junction
Poster Presentation: Feasibility of Biodegradable Polymer Mediated Cis-Platinum
Dr. Mark DeLacure, Dr. Abraham Kuriakose
The Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting: 2001
Presentation: Hypoglossal to Facial Neurorrhaphy, A Modified Approach to Facial Nerve Reanimation.
Dr. J. Thomas Roland, Dr. Philip Miller
International Facial Nerve Symposium: 2001
Presentation: Hypoglossal to Facial Neurorrhaphy, A Modified Approach to Facial Nerve Reanimation.
Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds: 2001
Lenox Hill Hospital
Presentation: Laser Surgery for Carcinomas of the Larynx and Hypopharynx.
Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds: 2000, 2001
Lenox Hill Hospital

Dr. Klausner in scrubs crossing her arms

Academic Appointments:

Assistant Clinical Professor: August 2004- Present
Division of Facial Plastic Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology
New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY

Hospital Appointments:

Active
Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital: August 2004- Present
Lenox Hill Hospital: August 2004-Present
Tisch Hospital/ NYU Medical Center: January 2006- Present
The Center for Specialty Care: January 2010 to Present

Membership:

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
American Rhinologic Society
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
New York University School of Medicine House Staff Council: 2000-2002
Gcorgetown Medical School Newsletter, Scope, Co-Editor: 1994-1995

Research

Summer Research Student: 1988
Pediatric Hematology, Dr. M. Karpatkin
New York University, Department of Pediatric Hematology
New York, NY

Interests

Long Distance Running: Boston Marathon: 1991, 1993; Greenbelt Marathon: 1994
Creative Writing: prose and poetry published in Boston College Stylus, 1992, 1993
Acting

Additional Courses:

Advanced Botox Techniques
Allergan: February 2006
Latest Techniques in Botox
Allergan: 2004
Advances in Rhinoplasty
AAFPRS: June 2003
Basics in Facial Plastic Surgery.
AAFPRS: 2001
Comprehensive Care of Laryngeal Carcinoma.
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine: 1999

Curriculum Vitae - Dr. Klausner