Meet Dr. Mardirossian
in McLean, VA
Dr. Vartan Mardirossian is double board-certified in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery and has authored many studies on pivotal topics within the realm of Facial Plastic Surgery. He is an Assistant Professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology at Florida Atlantic University and a consultant of Facial Plastic and Head and Neck Surgery at Jupiter Medical Center.
He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Padua in Italy, where he graduated Summa cum Laude in 2000. Dr. Mardirossian completed his Residency in Head and Neck Surgery in Padua, Italy and moved to Boston where he performed research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Later, he completed an internship in General Surgery, followed by a residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Boston University. Further advanced training was obtained with fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery through Boston University with world-renowned facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Spiegel.
During the Boston marathon bombing, Dr. Mardirossian was part of the team of surgeons who took care of the victims. Thanks to his determination and prompt decision-making, he saved a young patient from a permanent facial disfigurement. Because of his contribution, he was awarded with a certificate of appreciation from Boston Medical Center and the City of Boston for his service during the tragedy.
He currently devotes his practice to facial plastic surgery, facial feminization (FFS) surgery, and skin cancer reconstruction. Dr. Mardirossian is expert in both the most simple office procedures and some of the most complex cranial reconstructions done today. Dr. Mardirossian has published many articles and book chapters on head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery, and is an invited speaker locally and nationally on these topics. His research efforts were recognized with the Boston University research award in 2013. Previous work has resulted in several interviews for the Palm Beach Post and several TV and radio networks. Dr. Mardirossian specializes in a variety of men’s and women’s facial plastic surgery procedures.
In addition to research and writing, Dr. Mardirossian lectures in several courses at the Charles Schmidt Florida Atlantic University School of Medicine, and sees facial cosmetic surgery patients from all over the United States.
Vartan Mardirossian, MD, FACS
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon; Owner and Medical Director, Mardirossian Facial Aesthetics;
- Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Florida Atlantic University
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES & INTERESTS
Head and Neck Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
- Facial aging
- Facial feminization surgery and analysis
- Mohs surgery reconstructions
- Rhinoplasty
- Facelift and necklift
- Eye and midface rejuvenation techniques
- Minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation
- Facial injuries
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS & WORK HISTORY
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Florida Atlantic University School of Medicine,
2013 – Present
Boca Raton, FL
Visiting Professor
Boston University Medical Center, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2013 – Present
Boston, MA
Owner and Medical Director
Mardirossian Facial Aesthetics
2013 – Present
Jupiter, FL
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Boston University Medical Center
Fellowship, Facial Plastic Surgery, 2012 – 2013
Boston University Medical Center
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2007 – 2012
Boston University Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 2007 – 2008
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fellowship, Head and Neck Cancer Research, 2006 – 2007
University of Padua – School of Medicine – Residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
MD, 2001 – 2005
University of Padua College of Medicine
Class of 2000
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
FL State Medical License
2013 – 2017
MA State Medical License
2012 – 2016
American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certified
Americal Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certified
AWARDS, HONORS & RECOGNITION
Presidential citation for foreign body management
American Broncho-Esophagological Association
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
PUBMED
Survival characteristics of injected human cartilage slurry in a nude mouse model: A preliminary study.
Keojampa, B. K.,Noordzij, J. P.,Burke, B.,Alroy, J.,Mardirossian, V.,Elackttu, A.,Wang, Z., Ear Nose Throat J – 2014 Jul 16
Thresholds for Human Perception of Roll Tilt Motion: Patterns of Variability Based on Visual, Vestibular, and Mixed Cues.
Mardirossian, V.,Karmali, F.,Merfeld, D., Otol. Neurotol. – 2014 Apr 03
Preoperative Incidence of Olfactory Dysfunction in Nasal Surgery Patients.
Jumaily, J. S., Fayad, C., Mardirossian, V., Singh, A., Stram, J., Spiegel, J., Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg – 2012 Jul
Anatomy-based algorithms for detecting oral cancer using reflectance and fluorescence spectroscopy.
McGee, S., Mardirossian, V., Elackattu, A., Mirkovic, J., Pistey, R., Gallagher, G., Kabani, S., Yu, C. C., Wang, Z., Badizadegan, K., Grillone, G., Feld, M. S., Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol – 2009 Nov 01
Model-based spectroscopic analysis of the oral cavity: impact of anatomy.
McGee, S., Mirkovic, J., Mardirossian, V., Elackattu, A., Yu, C. C., Kabani, S., Gallagher, G., Pistey, R., Galindo, L., Badizadegan, K., Wang, Z., Dasari, R., Feld, M…, J Biomed Opt – 2008 Nov 01
Current opinion on diagnosis of primary Sjögren’s syndrome.
Andretta, M., Botsios, C., Ostuni, P., Sfriso, P., Papadaki, L., Mardirossian, V., Todesco, S., Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital – 2002 Aug
RESEARCH HISTORY
Research fellow – Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and M.I.T.
2009 – 2010
Vestibular and Visual cues of space motion
Research Fellow – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2006 – 2007
Early diagnosis of Oral Cancer by use of Spectroscopy
COMMITTEES
Young Physician Committee at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Member
2013 – Present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – AAFPRS
Fellow
American Armenian Medical Society
Member
European Society for Surgical Anatomy
Member
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – AAO – NHS
Member
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Armenian, Italian, Bulgarian, Russian, English
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL