Curriculum Vitae

Robert T. Cristel, MD, FACS

Board Certification/Specialty

Board Certified: Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery – 03/17/2023
Board Certified: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – 06/2025

Hospital Affiliations

02/2023-presentChesterfield Surgery Center, 17050 Baxter Rd. Suite 110
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Date of Appointment: 2/6/2023
Status: Active
05/2023-presentSt. Luke’s Hospital, 232 S. Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Date of Appointment: 5/2023
Status: Active
04/2023-presentProgress West Hospital, 2 Progress Point Pkwy
O’Fallon, MO 63368
Date of Appointment: 4/1/2023
Status: Active
01/2023-presentSSM St. Joseph Hospital St. Charles/Wentzville, 300 First Capitol Drive
St. Charles, MO 63301
Date of Appointment: 1/26/2023
Status: Active
07/2022-presentBarnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 12634 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141
Date of Appointment: 7/21/2022
Status: Active
05/2023-presentSSM St. Clare Hospital, 1015 Bowles Ave, Fenton, MO 63026
Date of Appointment: 5/22/2023
Status: Active

State Medical Licenses

04/2022-presentMissouri
Status: Active
08/2022-presentIllinois
Status: Active

Languages

English: Native Language

Honors & Awards

2022American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Humanitarian Travel Grant, Kenya Relief Mission Trip
2021-2022Administrative Chief Resident, Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL
20201st Place: Cristel RT, Demesh D, Dayan SH. Videoconferencing Impact on Facial Appearance: Looking Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic. M. Eugene Tardy Lectureship in Facial Plastic Surgery and the Humanities Alumni Day. Chicago, IL.
2016-PresentAlpha Omega Alpha
University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
2016-PresentGold Humanism Honor Society                 University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
2014Alex’s Lemonade Stand Cancer Research Foundation Summer Fellow 
University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
2011Biological Sciences Departmental Honors
Webster University, Saint Louis, MO

Research Grants

2020Sponsor: Allergan Medical Grants. 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. Protocol: BTX-PST-COVID.
2020Sponsor: Galderma Medical Grants. Demesh D, Cristel RT, Dayan SH. Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection for Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty on First Impressions and Quality of Life. Protocol: RRFI-2019.
2018Sponsor: Galderma Medical Grants. Cristel RT, Dayan SH. Effects of Restylane® Lyft Filler Injection for Hand Rejuvenation on First Impressions. Protocol: REST-LYF-SD2019.

Journal Publications

2024Wamkpha NS, Cristel RT, Chi JJ. Teaching Application of 3D Printing for Nasal Analysis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Global Open. 12(9):p e6149, September 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006149.
2023Toriumi DM, Cristel RT. Lateral Crural Repositioning: Implications on Nasal Function. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2023;doi:https://doi/org/10.1055/s-0043-1771499.
2023Sulyman T, Cristel RT, Dayan SH. Non-surgical rhinoplasty using polydioxanone threads. J of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2023;00:1-8. Doi:10.1111/jocd.15894.
2023Trapp L, Cristel RT, Yu J. Head and neck injuries among powered scooter users between 2010 and 2019. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2023. Accepted for publication.
2023Cristel RT, Branham GH. Evidence-Based Medicine for Lower Facial Rejuvenation. Facial Plast Surg. 2023;00:1-8. doi:https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1766102.
2023Toriumi DM, Kao R, Cristel RT. Auricular Composite Graft Survival in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2023;(1):6-15. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0183. PMID: 36657035.
2023Sulyman T, Cristel RT, Dayan SH. Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Using Polydioxanone (PDO) Threads. J of Cosmetic Dermatology. (Accepted for publication).
2022Schumacher JK, Cristel RT, Shah AR. The Use of Adjunctive Perioperative Nerve Blocks in Rhinoplasty in the Immediate Postoperative Period. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2022: doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0125. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36106969.
2022Demesh 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. 2022; 21(8):3351-3357. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14980. Epub 2022 Jun 2. PMID: 35398952.
2022Cristel RT, Demesh D, Shah A. Quantitative Analysis of Tranexamic Acid Effects on Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2022; 24(3):228-232. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2021.0032. Epub 2021 Jun 24. PMID: 34166107.
2022Cristel RT, Caniglia AJ. Evaluation of Otolaryngology Resident Neurotoxin and Filler Injection Training Courses. Am. Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 2022;39(3):196-199. doi:10.1177/07488068211043980.
2021Zhu 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.
2021Cristel 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. 2021; 41(9):NP1199-NP1205. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjab196. PMID: 33871595; PMCID: PMC8083222.
2021Toriumi 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. 2021; 23(5):368-374. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2020.0465. PMID: 33798400.
2021Patel MJ, Perez BR, Zhu AQ, Cristel RT. Analysis of Online Patient Education Materials on Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2021; 24(4):276-281. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2021.0001. Epub 2021 Apr 12. PMID: 33844930.
2021Patel MJ, Shah PV, Garg SP, Cristel RT. Readability Analysis of Online Patient Education Materials on Blepharoplasty. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 2021;39(8):074880682110283;DOI:10.1177/07488068211028344.
2021Patel 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.
2021Cristel RT, Koo EY, Yu J. Virtual Interviewing Tips for the Otolaryngology Match Cycle During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Oto Open. 2021;5(1):2473974X21991455. doi: 10.1177/2473974X21991455. PMID: 33598602; PMCID: PMC7863170.
2021Demesh 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. 2021; 93-98. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13824. Epub 2020 Nov 17. PMID: 33128284.
2021Cristel RT, McGinn L, Rubenfeld AB. Thyroid hemangioma and concurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma. Otolaryngology Case Reports. 2021;https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xocr.2021.100371.
2020Cristel 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.
2020Cristel 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.
2020Cristel 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.
2020Patel MJ, Patel MM, Cristel RT. Quality and Reliability of YouTube for Patient Information on Neurotoxins. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2020;36(6):773-777.
2020Cristel RT, Dayan SH Akinosun M, Russell PT. Evaluation of Selfies and Filtered Selfies and Effects on First Impressions. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2020:1-9.
2020Dayan SH, Cristel RT, Gandhi ND, et. al. Perception of Beauty in the Visually Blind: A Pilot Observational Study. Dermatological Surgery. 2020;00:1-6.
2020Cristel 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.
2020Cristel 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.
2020Cristel 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.
2019Cristel RT, Irvine LE. Common Complications in Rhytidectomy. In: Revision Facial Plastic Surgery: Correcting Bad Results. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 1st Edition. Elsevier 2019. Chapter 27:519-527.
2019Cristel RT, Russell PT, Sims HS. Trauma Informed Care Improves Management of Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement Patients. Laryngoscope. 2019;00:1-6.
2013Burmeister 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

Book Chapters

2024Giri, S. Cristel RT. Robotic Hair Restoration. Advances in Cosmetic Surgery. 2024. eBook ISBN: 9780443293658.
2024Cristel RT, Council ML, Branham GH. Recognition and Treatment of Skin Lesions. Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 8th edition.
2021Cristel RT, Kao R, Toriumi DM. Correction of Lower Lateral Cartilage Cephalic Malposition. In: Azizzadeh B. Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty, 2nd Edition.
2019Hyman AJ, Cristel RT, Toriumi DM. Correcting the Over Resected Nose. In: Khan A, Nahai F, et al. Rhinoplasty.
2019Cristel RT, Hyman AJ, Toriumi DM. Lateral Crural Strut Grafting With or Without Repositioning. In: Mocellin M. Rhinoplasty Techniques.
2018Steitz JT, Cristel RT, Toriumi DM. New Techniques in Nasal Valve Repair. In: Friedman M, Jacobowitz O. Sleep Apnea and Snoring, 2nd Edition. Elsevier 2018. Chapter 24.
2018Steitz JT, Cristel RT, Toriumi DM. Revision Rhinoplasty. In: Nahai F. The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Principles and Techniques, 3rd Edition. Thieme 2018. Chapter 64.

Oral Presentations

2023Cristel RT. Orbital Floor and Zygomaticomaxillary Fracture. ENT Interesting Case Conference. Sound Health Services, St. Louis, MO.
2021Cristel RT. Personal Sound Amplification Products. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL.
2021Cristel RT, Zhu AQ. Distribution of Paycheck Protection Program to Otolaryngology Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA.
2021Cristel RT, Shah A. Quantitative Analysis of Tranexamic Acid Effects on Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty. M. Eugene Tardy Lectureship in Facial Plastic Surgery and the Humanities Alumni Day. Chicago, IL.
2021Cristel RT. Malignant Melanoma and Immunotherapy. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL.
20201st Place: Cristel RT, Demesh D, Dayan SH. Videoconferencing Impact on Facial Appearance: Looking Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic. M. Eugene Tardy Lectureship in Facial Plastic Surgery and the Humanities Alumni Day. Chicago, IL.
2020Cristel RT, Kowalczyk DM, Toriumi DM. Evaluation of Postoperative Infection Rates in 3,084Rhinoplasty Cases Using Antibiotic Soaks and/or Irrigations. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL.
2020Cristel RT, Caughlin BP. Buccal Fat Pat Sculpting for Lower Facial Contouring. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL.
2020Cristel RT, Demesh D, Dayan SH. Videoconferencing Impact on Facial Appearance: Looking Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic. Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society Lederer-Pierce Competition. Chicago, IL.
2020Cristel RT. Resident Soft Tissue, Neurotoxin, and Filler Workshop.
University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL
2019Cristel RT, Caughlin BP. Lower Blepharoplasty Fat Pad Transposition & Concomitant Precision Fat Grating. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
2019Cristel RT, Toriumi DM, Steitz JT. Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine For Reducing Pain Following Costal Cartilage Harvest in Rhinoplasty. AAFPRS @ Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. Austin, TX.
2019Cristel RT, Toriumi DM, Steitz JT. Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine For Reducing Pain Following Costal Cartilage Harvest in Rhinoplasty. Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society Lederer-Pierce Competition. Chicago, IL.
2019Cristel RT, Toriumi DM, Steitz JT. Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine For Reducing Pain Following Costal Cartilage Harvest in Rhinoplasty. M. Eugene Tardy Lectureship in Facial Plastic Surgery and the Humanities Alumni Day. Chicago, IL.
2019Cristel RT, Jeu C, Wickemeyer J. Scheduling Postoperative Follow Up Visits. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Quality Improvement University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL
2019Cristel RT. Resident Soft Tissue, Neurotoxin, and Filler Workshop
University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL
2019Cristel RT. Music Perception in Cochlear Implant and Normal Hearing Individuals. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL.
2018Cristel RT. Resident Soft Tissue, Neurotoxin, and Filler Workshop
University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL
2018Cristel RT. Upper Aerodigestive Tract Anatomy and Physiology. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL.
2014Cristel RT, Burmeister DW, Smith EH, et al. The expression of RUNDC3B is associated with promoter methylation in lymphoid malignancies. University of Missouri Epigenetics Day, Columbia MO.
2011Cristel RT. RNA Interference of Mutant K-ras in Pancreatic Cancer Cells. 2011. Webster University, Saint Louis, MO

Poster Presentations

2023Wamkpah N, Cristel RT, Chi J. Teaching Application of 3D printing for nasal analysis. AAFPRS @ Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. Boston, MA.
2022Cristel RT, Toriumi DT. Lateral Crural Repositioning: Implication on Nasal Function. AAFPRS @ Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. Dallas, TX.
2021Cristel RT, Demesh D, Shah A. Quantitative Analysis of Tranexamic Acid Effects on Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
2021Dennis C, Cristel RT Primary Hyperparathyroidism. University of Illinois-Chicago Mentor Program. Chicago, IL.
2020Cristel RT, Kowalcyzk D, Toriumi DM. Evaluation of Postoperative Infection Rates in 3,084Rhinoplasty Cases Using Antibiotic Soaks and/or Irrigations. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
2020Cristel RT, Caughlin BP. Buccal Fat Pat Sculpting for Lower Facial Contouring with 3-Dimensional Volume Assessment. American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
2020Cristel RT, Caniglia AJ, Kerolus JL, Caughlin BP. Evaluation of Electric Scooter Craniofacial Trauma in an Urban Population. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
2019Cristel RT, Russell PT, Sims HS. Trauma Informed Care in Laryngology. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. Austin, TX.
2019Cristel RT, Lippmann E, Valika T, Achim V. Advantages of Mobile Endoscopy in Academic Otolaryngology. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. Austin, TX.
2015Burmeister DW, Smith EH, Cristel RT, et al. The expression of RUNDC3B is associated with promoter methylation in lymphoid malignancies. University of Missouri Health Sciences Research Day, Columbia MO.
2014Burmeister DW, Smith EH, Cristel RT, et al. The expression of RUNDC3B is associated with promoter methylation in lymphoid malignancies. University of Missouri Epigenetics Day, Columbia MO.

Journal Peer Reviewer

2020-PresentFacial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
2020-PresentAesthetic Surgery Journal
2021-PresentThe American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

2024-PresentThe Ear, Nose, and Throat Club of St. Louis
2018-PresentAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2018-PresentAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2016-PresentAlpha Omega Alpha
2016-PresentGold Humanism Honor Society
2013-PresentAmerican Medical Association
2013-2017Missouri State Medical Association

Certifications

IRB, BLS, ACLS, USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3

Medical Missions

2022Kenya Relief Mission Trip, Migori, Kenya
2015Guatemala Medical Mission Trip, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
2007Yucatan Peninsula Medical Immersion Trip, Mexico, St. John Vianney High School, Saint Louis, MO