Updated 4/2014 Curriculum Vitae Rima Abraham DeFatta, M.D. Contact information: Home: Professional: N1706 945 th Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 Email: rimafabraham@gmail.com Phone: (715) 590-4888 1490 Rivers Edge Trail Altoona, WI 54720 Phone: (715) 828-2368 Fax: (715) 726-2087 Education: 2001 2005 M.D. Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1997 2001 B.S. University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Major: Biology 1993 1997 Chartiers Valley High School Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Postgraduate Training: 2005 2006 Intern Department of Surgery, Albany Medical College Albany, New York 2006 2010 Resident Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College Albany, New York 2010 2011 Fellow Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Drexel University American Institute for Voice and Ear Research, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Employment History and Faculty Appointments: 1999 Client Services Intern Pittsburgh AIDS Taskforce, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1999 2000 Pitt Pathfinder, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1999 2000 Supplemental Instruction Leader in Genetics, Learning Skills Center University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1
2009 2010 Chief Resident, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Albany Medical College, Albany, New York 2010 2011 Instructor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2011 2014 Laryngologist, Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Sacred Heart Head and Neck Center, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 2014 Present Laryngologist, Owner DeFatta ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Certifications: 2010 Certified in use of CO2, KTP, YAG and Dye lasers in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Licensure: Wisconsin Honors and Awards: 1997 Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor Society, University of Pittsburgh Chapter 1998 Golden Key National Honor Society, University of Pittsburgh Chapter 1999 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, University of Pittsburgh Chapter 1999 Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society, University of Pittsburgh Chapter 1999 Howard Hughes Internship Grant, University of Pittsburgh 2000 Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Alpha Gamma Chapter 2001 2003 Honor Board, Temple University School of Medicine 2006 Society for Vascular Surgery Resident Scholarship 2008 First Place, Resident Presentation Award, New England Otolaryngologic Society 2009 Resident Leadership Grant, Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2009 Second Place, Resident Presentation Award, New England Otolaryngologic Society Memberships in Professional Societies: 2006 2010 New England Otolaryngologic Society 2006 2011 Section for Residents and Fellows, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2008 2010 Resident and Associate Society, American College of Surgeons 2010 2011 Pennsylvania Medical Society 2
2010 2011 Philadelphia Laryngologic Society 2010 2012 National Arab American Medical Association 2006 present American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2008 present American College of Surgeons 2011 present Wisconsin Medical Society 2012 present Wisconsin Society of Otolaryngology Professional Committees and Administrative Service: Institutional: 2000 President, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Alpha Gamma Chapter University of Pittsburgh 2001 2003 President, Class of 2005 Temple University School of Medicine 2002 2003 Co-founder, Lecture and Speaker Chair, Temple Health Policy Organization 2007 2009 Co-Editor, The Albany Otolaryngologist, Division of Otolaryngology Albany Medical College 2007 2009 Resident Champion, Physician Information Technology Advisory Committee Albany Medical Center Hospital 2013 present OR Management Committee, St. Joseph s Hospital, Chippewa Falls, WI Extramural: 2007 2010 Resident Liaison, Section for Residents and Fellows American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2009 2011 Delegate to Resident and Associate Society-American College of Surgeons, Section for Residents and Fellows, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2009 2011 Resident Member, Otolaryngology Advisory Committee American College of Surgeons 2010 present Editorial Board, Journal of Voice 2010 present Editorial Board, ENT Journal Community Service: 1998 Counselor In Training, Antiochian Village Orthodox Christian Camp 1998 1999 Childlife Volunteer, Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh 3
1999 Mathematics Tutor, Hosanna House Tutoring Program 2002 2003 Student Volunteer, Temple CARES Student-run Clinic 2008 Resident Physician Volunteer, National Oral Cancer Screening Day 2009 Organizer and Resident Physician Volunteer, World Voice Day 2013 Founding member, West Central Wisconsin SPOHNC Chapter (Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer) 2013 Organizer, Physician, National Oral Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day 2013 Presentation, Head and Neck Anatomy, West Central Wisconsin SPOHNC Chapter Meeting Educational Activities: 1999 Tutor, Mathematics Grades 1-4, Hosanna House Tutoring Program, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1999 2000 Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction in Genetics, University of Pittsburgh Learning Skills Center 2007 2010 Instructor, Head and Neck Examination for 3 rd Year Medical Students, Albany Medical College 2011 present Guest Lecturer, Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, WI 2014 Faculty, Resident Laryngeal Dissection Course, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Clinical Activities: 2008 Resident Physician Educator, National Oral Cancer Screening Day 2009 Resident Physician Educator, World Voice Day 2010 Intensive Care Nursing In-Service, Care of the Free Flap Patient, Albany Medical Center Hospital 2013 Intensive Care Nursing In-Service, Care of the Free Flap Patient, Sacred Heart Hospital 2014 Nursing In-Service, Postoperative Care of Common Otolaryngic Procedures, Chippewa Valley Hospital Bibliography: *1. Abraham RF, DeFatta RJ, Williams EF. Thread Lift for Facial Rejuvenation: Assessment of Long Term Results. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2009;11(3):178-183. *2. Abraham RF, Shapshay SM, Galati L. Botox Assisted Endoscopic Repair of Traumatic Vocal Fold Avulsion. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2010;89(9):452-8. *3. DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. The Value of Vocal Warm-up and Cool-down Exercises: Questions and Controversies. Journal of Singing. 2012;69(2):173. *4. DeFatta RA, Chowdhury FR, Sataloff RT. Complications of injection laryngoplasty using calcium hydroxylapatite. Journal of Voice. 2012;26(5):614-8. 4
5. Abshier CA, DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. Papilloma: A Diagnostic Near Miss. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2011;90(8):338-40. 6. d Arville TM, DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. Silent Vocal Fold Hemorrhage. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2012;91(11):E30-1. 7. Briddell J, Mallon A, DeFatta RA, Nagorski M. Dysphagia After Strangulation. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2012;91(9):E30-1. 8. DeFatta RA, Landrum T, Whitten J, Sataloff RT. Laryngeal Lipoma. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2012;91(6): E28-9. 9. DeFatta RA, Sataloff JB, Klaris GE, Sataloff RT. Laryngeal Papilloma. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2012;91(5):E21-2. 10. Malton A, DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. Acute Candidal Pharyngolaryngitis. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2012;91(7):E31-2. 11. Verghese A, DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. Vocal Fold Atrophy and Reinke s Edema. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2012;91(10):417. 12. Sataloff J, DeFatta RA, Hawkshaw M, Sataloff RT. Ventricular Cyst of the Larynx. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2012 Mar;91(3):E38. 13. Sataloff J, DeFatta RA, Hawkshaw M, Sataloff RT. Sulcus Vocalis. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2012;91(8):310. 14. Myerson DN, DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. Acute Laryngitis Superimposed on Chronic Laryngitis. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2013;92(2):60-3. 15. Toland BL, DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. Prolonged Ulcerative Laryngitis in an 18-year-old Voice Major. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2013;92(4-5):E24. *16. DeFatta RA, DeFatta RJ, Sataloff RT. Laryngeal Lipotransfer: Review of a 14-Year Experience. Journal of Voice. 2013;27(3):E12-16. 18. Shah R, DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. Office assessment of vocal fold hypomobility. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2013;92(10-11):492, 494. 17. Lisi CV, DeFatta RA, Sataloff RT. Infection After Vocal Fold Injection. Ear Nose Throat Journal. 2013;92(12):546-8. Posters: 1. Abraham RF, Mouzakes J, Artino L. Congenital Deafness: The Role of Cochlear Implants in Promoting Speech. 11 th International Conference on Cochlear Implants in Children. Charlotte, NC. April 14, 2007. 2. Abraham RF, L official J, Shapshay SM. Use of a Flexible CO2 Laser Fiber Delivery System in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Multi-institutional Experience. The Triological Society, Combined Otolaryngology Society Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. May 30, 2009. 3. Shapshay SM, Gurey LE, Abraham RF. Early Postoperative Stroboscopic Findings in Microflap Surgery. The Voice Foundation Symposium. Philadelphia, PA. June 4, 2009. Books: 5
1. Sataloff RT, Hawkshaw M, Sataloff JB, DeFatta RA, Eller R. Atlas of Laryngoscopy. 3rd ed. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing; 2012. Presentations: 1. Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July, 2004. 2. Facial Soft Tissue Trauma. Department of General Surgery, Veteran s Administration Medical Center, Albany, New York, May, 2006. 3. Otolaryngologic Considerations In Scuba Medicine. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, October, 2006. 4. Jervell Lange-Nielsen and Congenital Deafness. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, February, 2007. 5. Congenital Deafness: The Role of Cochlear Implants in Promoting Speech. 11 th International Conference on Cochlear Implants in Children. Charlotte, NC, April 4, 2007. 6. Zenker s Diverticulum. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, April, 2007. 7. Bone Anchored Hearing Aid: Assessment of Surgical Complications and Impact on Quality of Life. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, June, 2007. 8. Benign Lesions of the Oral Cavity. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, October, 2007. 9. Pediatric Vocal Fold Paralysis. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, January, 2008. 10. Botox Assisted Endoscopic Repair of Traumatic Vocal Fold Avulsion. New England Otolaryngologic Society, Boston, Massachusetts, April 4, 2008. 11. Thread Lift for Facial Rejuvenation: Assessment of Long Term Results. The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois, September 18-21, 2008. 12. Dysphagia in the Geriatric Population. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, February 2009. 13. Laryngitis, Epiglottitis and Croup. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, February 2009. 14. Manifestations of Dysphagia in the Presbylarynx. New England Otolaryngologic Society, Boston, Massachusetts, April 4, 2008. 15. A Ferret Model for Noninvasive Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring in the Neonate. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, February 2009. 16. Pediatric Airway Management. Nurse Anesthesiology Program Lecture Series. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, October 2009. 17. Use of a Flexible CO2 Laser Fiber Delivery System in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Multi- 6
institutional Experience. Resident Research Day. Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, June 2010. 18. Care of the Free Flap Patient. Intensive Care Nursing In-service. Albany Medical Center Hospital. Albany, New York, June 2010. 19. Vocal Health for the Professional Woman. Community Lecture Series. Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, August 2011. 20. Head and Neck Center Scope of Services. Volunteer Partners of Sacred Heart Hospital Meeting. Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, September 2012. 21. Vocal Manifestations of Neurolaryngeal Disorders. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, March 2012. 22. Aerodigestive Foreign Bodies. Emergency Department Skills Fair. Sacred Heart Hospital. Eau Claire, Wisconsin, May 2012. 23. Surgical Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. A.W.A.K.E. Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, October 2012. 24. Care of the Free Flap Patient. Intensive Care Nursing In-service. Sacred Heart Hospital. Eau Claire, Wisconsin, February 2013. 25. Voice and Swallowing Medicine. Pro Sem Series. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, May 2013. 26. Postoperative Care of Common Otolaryngic Procedures. Nursing In-Service. Chippewa Valley Hospital, January 2014. Media Coverage: 2011 Moms Every Day, WEAU TV-13, Thyroid Cancer in Women. 2011 Feature, WQOW News-18, Husband and Wife Physician Team. 2012 Feature, WQOW News-18, The Art & Science of the Sense of Smell. 2012 ENT News Today. Making Up the Difference. 2013 Leader Telegram. New Procedure Benefits Oral Cancer Patient. 2013 Moms Every Day, WEAU TV-13, Laryngeal Cancer 7