Curriculum Vitae

Daniel G. Danahey, M.D., Ph.D.

Michiana Eye Center and Facial Plastic Surgery
401 N. Michigian Street
South Bend IN 46601
Phone: 574-282-2020
ddanahey@hotmail.com




EDUCATION
  St. John’s University
  - Collegeville, Minnesota

• B.S., Natural Science, May 1984
  The Ohio State University
  - Columbus, Ohio
• Ph.D., Department of Cell Biology,
   Neurobiology and Anatomy, August 1990.
• M.D., June 1994



POST GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
  Mt. Carmel Medical Center
  - Columbus, Ohio

Surgical Internship, July 1994 – June 1995
  The Ohio State University
  - Columbus, Ohio

Resident in Otolaryngology,
July 1995 – June 1999
  University of Minnesota
  - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fellow in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, July 1999 – June 2000
POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH
  Samuel J. Roessler Research Fellow Otologic Research Laboratories, Department of Otolaryngology, The Ohio State University. Evaluated the chinchilla model or endotoxin-induced otitis media for evidence of growth factors in middle ear effusions, June – July 1991

BOARD CERTIFICATION  
  National Board of Medical Examiners July 1st, 1996
  American Board of Otolaryngology (#16285)
April 24th, 2000
  American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery


September 9th, 2002
MEDICAL LICENSURE
 
Illinois 036-102915 July 5th, 2000
DEA BD4791100 March 19th, 1996
Indiana

01061429A
Dec 2005

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
 
  St. Joseph Regional Medical Center South Bend, IN   -  Jan 2006
  Memorial Hospital of South Bend
South Bend, IN   -  Jan 2006

HONORS and AWARDS
 
7th Annual William H. Saunder’s Resident Research Competition, First Place. “The role of p16 in squamous
cell carcinoma of the head & neck”
1999
Alpha Omega Alpha (Medical Honor Society) 1997
Mt. Carmel Hospital Flame Award. Recognition for
patient care and service
1994 & 1995
Department of Otolaryngology Award, College of Medicine 1994
Landacre Research Day Competition, Second Place.
“The role of growth factors in the proliferation of chinchilla middle ear epithelium during experimental otitis media.”
1994
Samuel J. Roessler Research Fellowship. Competitively awarded based on the merits or research proposal. 1991
Francis L. Landacre Scholarship Awarded annually by the Dean to one medical student for participating in Research endeavors while in medical school. 1990-94
Student Travel Award, The American Society for Cell
Biology. Competitively awarded on merits of abstract.
1989
Grants-in-Aid Research Award, Sigma Xi Research Society 1988

PAST FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
  Assistant Professor


Northwestern University Medical School
Department of Otolaryngology -Head & Neck
Surgery. Director, Facial Plastic Surgery
675 N. St. Clair Street (15-200)
Chicago, IL 60611 (312)-695-0805
(8/2001 – 11/2004)
  Assistant Professor Northwestern University Medical School
Department of Otolaryngology -Head & Neck
Surgery. Director, Facial Plastic Surgery
675 N. St. Clair Street (15-200)
Chicago, IL 60611 (312)-695-0805
(8/2001 – 11/2004)
  Chief, Otolaryngology Section Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Chicago Health Care System-West Side Division PO Box 8195 Chicago, IL 60680-8195 (9/2000-9/2001)
  Instructor Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, July 1999 – June 2000
  Clinical Instructor Department of Otolaryngology, The Ohio State University Hospital, July 1995– June 1999
  Graduate Research Associate Department of Anatomy, The Ohio State University, dissertation research, 1984 – 1990
  Graduate Teaching Associate Histology for First Year Medical Students,
1988 – 1989 Department of Anatomy,
The Ohio State University
  Graduate Teaching Associate Gross Anatomy and Histology for First Year Dental Students, 1985 – 1986

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
  Department Representative for Otolaryngology, Surgical Services Committee

8/2001-11/2005
  Director of Otolaryngology Resident Education (University of Illinois)

8/2000-7/2001
  Director of Departmental Morbidity
& Mortality (University of Illinois)

8/2000-7/2001
  Director of Departmental Quality Assurance (University of Illinois)

8/2000-7/2001
  Director of Departmental Medical
Student Education (University of Illinois)

8/2000-7/2001
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  • Instructor for Advances in Rhinoplasty (International Rhinoplasty course). Cadaver Dissection Laboratory, Chicago IL. 6/2005
  • Director, Plating Course for the: “12th Annual Techniques in Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology, Rush University. Chicago, IL. 6/4/2005
  • Faculty for Practical Soft Tissue Course. Jointly sponsored by The AAFPRS and UIC. Chicago IL. 2/12/05
  • Course Director and Instructor for Face Lifting Workshop and Lab. Fall AAFPRS meeting, Orlando FL. 9/20 – 9/21/2003
  • Instructor for Rhinoplasty 2003 International Rhinoplasty course. Cadaver Dissection Laboratory Chicago IL. 6/2003
  • Faculty for Practical Soft Tissue Course. Jointly sponsored by The AAFPRS and UIC. Chicago IL. 1/25/03
  • Instructor for Academy instructional course: Rhinoplasty/Facelift/Endoscopic Facial Surgery Cadaver Dissection Laboratory, New York City. 5/1/02
  • Olser Board Review Course Instructor for craniofacial and cleft anomalies. 9/2000-current
  • Suture Course Instructor for 3rd year Medical Students. Northwestern Medical School. Yearly beginning 10/2001-current
  • Lecture Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students every Tuesday Morning at the University of Illinois. 8/2000-7/2001
  • Chief Resident Coordinator for Medical Student Education. Department of Otolaryngology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine. July 1998 – June 1999
  • Moderator for a four part nursing education series entitled: “Decisions near the End of Life.” This series addressed all aspects of care for patients with terminal illnesses. The Arthur James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute. July 1996 – June 1997
  • Lecturer in the Med II Clinical Science Curriculum at The Ohio State University College of Medicine “Middle and Inner Ear Diseases.” June, 1997
  • Guest lecturer in the Med I Behavioral Science Curriculum mini-module course entitled “Death, Dying, and Bereavement”. Shared personal experiences from interactions with bereaved family members. encountered while employed at the Franklin County Coroner’s Office and Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank. August, 1992
  • Cadaver Prosector , Performed the complete dissection of cadavers for use as a laboratory specimen for Nursing Gross Anatomy laboratory. Summers of 1990 and 1991.
  • Graduate teaching associate, Medical Histology #699 for 175 first year medical students. Presented one lecture on the histology of the upper respiratory tract and assisted with instruction and demonstrations during the laboratory sessions. Fall quarter 1987 through Winter quarter 1988.
  • Graduate teaching associate, Histology and Gross Anatomy #710 for 125 first year dental of muscle, peripheral nerves, small students. Gave seven lectures on the histology of large vessels, the heart, intramembranous ossification, and endochondral ossification. Also assisted in the gross anatomy laboratories. Fall quarter 1985 through Spring quarter 1986.

COMMITTEE SERVICE
 
Treasurer, Bennett Graduate Research Society
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine

1985-86
Vice President, Association of Anatomy Graduate Students Department of Anatomy - The Ohio State University
College of Medicine

1986-87
President, Association of Anatomy Graduate Students Department of Anatomy - The Ohio State University
College of Medicine

1987-88
Vice President and Co-founder, Medical Scientist Student
Organization - The Ohio State University College of Medicine

1989-91
Student Representative, Graduate Education Committee
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine

1989-90
Student Representative, Graduate Studies and Admissions
Committee, Department of Anatomy - The Ohio State University College of Medicine

1989-90
Student Representative, Admissions Committee, Medical Scientist Program (MD-PhD program), College of Medicine
and the Graduate School - The Ohio State University

1991-92
Treasurer, Medical Scientist Student Organization
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine

1991-92
Student Representative, Institutional Laboratory Animal
Care and Use Committee - The Ohio State University

1993-94
PROFESSIONAL and SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY
 
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha

1997-current
Member, American Cleft Palate-Craniofracial Association

2001-current
Member, Chicago Laryngologic and Otologic Society

2002-current
Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1995-current
Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head
and Neck Surgery

9/24/2000
Member, Exam Task Force for Oral Board Question Writing. American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

2000
Member, Research Committee. American Academy of
Facial Plastic & Reconstruct Surgery

2000-current
Member, Specialty Surgery Committee (Craniomaxillofacial Subcommittee). American Academy of Facial Plastic &
Reconstruct Surgery

2000-2003
Program Committee Member for The Triologic Society Middle/Western Combined meeting

2005
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
 
Journal Articles (refereed)
  • DePhilip, R. M., and Danahey, D. G.: Germ cell binding to rat Sertoli cells in vitro. Biol. of Reprod. 1986; 37: 1271-1282.
  • Danahey, D. G., Jiahn-Chun Wu, Li-Hsien Lin and DePhilip, R. M.: A monoclonal antibody identifies vimentin filaments in Sertoli cells and in a subset of epithelial cells in the rat epididymis, urinary bladder, and prostate. J. Urology. 1995; 154: 2190-2196.
  • DeMaria, T. F., Billy, J. M., and Danahey, D. G.: Growth factors during endotoxin-induced otitis media. Acta Otolaryngologica (Stockholm) 1996; 116: 854-856.
  • Danahey, D. G., Kelly D. R., and Forrest, L. A.: HIV-related Pneymocstis carinii thyroiditis: a unique case and literature review. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 1996; 114: 158-161.
  • Danahey, D. G., Tobin, E. J., Schuller, D. E., Bier-laning, C. M., Weghorst, C. M., and Lang, J. C.: P16 Mutation frequency and clinical correlation in head and neck cancer. Acta Otolaryngologica (Stockholm) 1999: 119: 285-288.
  • Danahey, D.G., and Hilger, P.A.: Reconstruction of Large Nasal Defects. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America. 2001: 34(4): 695-711
  • Danahey, D.G., Dayan, S.H., Benson, A.G., And Ness, J.A.: Importance of chin evaluation and treatment to optimizing neck rejuvenation surgery. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2001: 17(2): 91-97
  • Benson, A.G., Danahey, D.G., and Hilger, P.A. Managemenet of tip bossae. In: Emedicine Journal. 9/12/2001: 2(9). www.emedicine.com
  • Malhotra, P., Danahey, D.G., and Hilger, P.A. Botox injections for hyperfunctional lines. In: Emedicine Journal. 6/4/2001: 2(6). www.emedicine.com
  • Malhotra, P., Danahey, D.G., Sidman, J.: Bilateral lateral rhinotomy incisions in the management of pediatric fungal sinusitis. Laryngoscope. 2001:111 (11 pt 1): 1960-1963
  • Sherris, D.A., Furstenberg, J., Danahey, D.G. Reconstruction of the nasal columella. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2002 4(1):42-46
  • Lin, S., Danahey, D.G. Nasal Aerodynamics. In: Emedicine Journal. 10/8/2002. www.emedicine.com
  • Amir, R., Danahey, D., Ferrer, K., Maffee, M. Inflammatory Myoblastic tumor presenting with tracheal obstruction in a pregnant woman. 2002: 23 (6): 362-367
  • Leszczynski, J.K., Danahey, D.G. Parathyroid adenoma causing primary hyperparathryoidism in a nonhuman primate. 2003: 56 (6): 563-567
  • Danahey, D.G., and Hilger, P.A.: Putting the Lower Lateral cartilage to work for Nasal Ala Moh’s Defects. (Manuscript in preparation)
  • Danahey, D.G., Clark, K., Hamlar, D., Ness, J., Hilger, P.A. Quantification of intraorbital volume increases after midface distraction in children with maxillary hypoplasia. (Manuscript in preparation)
  • Lin, S., Danahey, D.G., Hamlar, D., Nes, J.: Correction of sever exorbitism by monoblock advancement using distraction osteogenesis in an infant with Pfeiffer syndrome (manuscript in preparation)
  • Shah, A., and Danahey, D. G. Midface Distraction. In Emedicine Journal. 2003. www.emedicine.com
  • Walsh, WE, Reisberg, DJ, & Danahey, DG. A new device for creating and positioning an autogenous cartilage framework during microtia reconstruction. Laryngoscope 2005 115 (11): 2068-2071

 
Articles (nonrefereed)

  • Danahey, D. G., Forensic molecular biology. Ohio State Coroners Association Update. July 1988. p. 1.
  • Danahey, D. G., Using your PC to keep up-to-date. Ohio State Coroners Association Update. October 1988. p. 1.

 
Proceedings
  • Demaria, T. F., J. M. Billy, E. R. Leake, D. G. Danahey (1997). Induction of growth factors in the middle ear during experimental lipopolysaccharide, induced otitis media. In: Proceeding’s of the Sixth International Symposium on Recent Advances Otitis Media, B. C. Decker, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, pp. 465-466.

 
Abstracts
  • Danahey, D. G., Letcher, R. L., and DePhilip, R. M. (1986). Evidence for the establishment of functional polarity by Sertoli cells in vitro. Journal of Cell Biology, 103, p. 484.
  • Danahey, D. G., Gregory, C., Alberts, D. M., and DePhilip, R. M. (1988). Characteristics of two monoclonal antibodies generated against Sertoli cell plasma membranes. Journal of Cell Biology, 107, p. 170.
  • Lang, J. C., Danahey, D. G., Tobin, E. J., and Schuller, D. E. Gene alterations in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Scientific Retreat: Newark, Ohio, December 16th, 1998.
  • Danahey, D. G., Tobin, E. J., Schuller, D. E., Bier-laning, C. M., Weghorst, C. M., and Lang, J. C.: P16 Mutation frequency and clinical correlation in head and neck cancer. Collegium ORLAS: Copenhagen, Denmark, August, 1998.
  • Lang, J. C., Tobin, E. J., Danahey, D. G., and Schuller, D. E. Gene alterations in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2, Suppl. 1, S37 (1998).
  • Danahey, D.G., Clark, K., Hamlar, D., Ness, J., and Hilger, P. Quantitation of intraorbital volume increases after midface distraction in children with maxillary hypoplasia. (submitted to 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery) 2001.
  • Han, S., Lin, S., Zeifer, B., & Danahey, D. The use of a 3-dimensional models in the reconstruction of recurrent myxoma of the maxilla. Poster presentation at the Fall Academy meeting. New York City 2004.

PRESENTATIONS
  • “Cell polarity established by Sertoli cells cultured in a novel system”. The Bennett Graduate Research Society 2nd Annual Research Day, March 4, 1986, Columbus, Ohio.
  • “Evidence for the establishment of functional polarity by Sertoli cells in vitro”. The American Society for Cell Biology 26th Annual Meeting, December 7-11, 1986, Washington, D.C.
  • “The role of growth factors in the proliferation of chinchilla middle ear epithelium during experimental otitis media”. Landacre Society Student Research Day, April 14, 1994, Columbus, Ohio, Second Place Award.
  • “Pediatric Airway Reconstruction”. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology, September 9, 1996.
  • “Treating Acoustic neuromas with the Gamma Knife”. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology, November 11, 1996.
  • “Supraglottic Laryngectomy Utilizing the CO2 Laser”. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology, March 15, 1997.
  • “Gene Therapy in Head & Neck Cancer”. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology, September 13, 1997.
  • “Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery”. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology, November 5, 1997.
  • “Residency Selection for MD-PhD Students”. National Medical Scientist Student Forum, December 12, 1997, Columbus, Ohio.
  • “Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Repair”. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology, January 21, 1998.
  • “Gene Therapy Using p53 for Recurrent SCC of the Head & Neck – A Multi-institutional Phase II Trail. Annual head and neck oncology course for residents, Sept., 1998.
  • “The role of p16 in squamous cell carcinoma of the head & neck”. 7th Annual Department of Otolaryngology Alumni Symposium, June 18th, 1999
  • “ Treatment of Hypertelorism – A case presentation”. City – Wide Otolaryngology Conference, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN. November 1, 1999.
  • “ Nasal Reconstruction”. Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, January 2000.
  • “ Putting the Lower Lateral Cartilage to work for Nasal Ala Moh’s Defects”. 2000 combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, May 14, 2000.
  • “Craniofacial Abnormalities”. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, Catholic Health Partners- Northside, October 13th, 2000.
  • “Distraction of the mandible for airway obstruction in children”. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Instruction Course Program. 9/12/2001
  • “Quantification of intraorbital volume increases after midface distraction in children with maxillary hypoplasia”. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, New York City. 5/3/02
  • “Correction of sever exorbitism by monoblock advancement using distraction osteogenesis in an infant with Pfeiffer syndrome”. 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, New York City. 5/3/02
  • “Repair of Orbital Fractures”. Interdisciplinary Problem Solving in Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Chicago, IL 5/10/2003
  • “Open approach for midface lifting” Fall AAFPRS Meeting, Orlando FL 9/20/2003
  • “Cleft Lip: Etiology & Repair”. Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society 2/23/04
  • “Frontal Sinus Fracture Repair”. Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 1/7/05
  • “Transblepharoplasty Approach to Midface Lifting”. Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 1/7/05
  • “Microtia Repair”. Grand Rounds. Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University School of Medicine. 12/16/05
  • “Facial Reconstruction”. Grand Rounds. Department of Otolaryngology, Northwestern University School of Medicine. 3/05
  • “Facial Skin Cancer Reconstruction” Foley’s Friday Pearls. Memorial Hospital July 14th, 2006

NATIONAL MEETING MODERATOR  
  Moderator for a panel on Midface lifting at the 8th International Symposium of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. New York City 5/3/02

RESEARCH COMPETITION JUDGING
 

Resident Research Symposium
- Dept of Otolaryngology, Northwestern
  University School of Medicine
 

June 2001
Resident Research Symposium
- Dept of Otolaryngology, University of Illinois at Chicago

June 2003 & ‘04
Leder Pierce Resident Research Symposuim
- Chicago Laryngologic & Otologic Society


April 2004
SPECIAL TRAINING & CONFERENCES
 
Summer Molecular Biology Workshop
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
The Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio

July 1987
Aspen MD-PhD Student Conference. Representative from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Aspen, Colorado.


July 1991
Advanced Symposium on Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction
AO/ASIF, St. Pete’s Beach, FL

February 1999
Rhinoplasty for the New Millenium- Advanced rhinoplasty course
AFPRS, Chicago, IL

June 1999
6th Annual Course on Lasers in Cutaneous and Cosmetic Surgery
Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota

July 1999
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Course University
of Washington, Seattle

October 1999
12th Annual Mount Sinai Comprehensive Course on Head & Neck Reconstruction


March 2000
SURGICAL MISSIONS
  As a volunteer surgeon with Face to Face to Etkaterinburg Russia. Performing craniofacial surgery. October 14th – 21st 2005
  As a volunteer surgeon with Children’s Surgery International to Arequipa in Peru. Performing Cleft lip and cleft palate surgery. June 10th – 18th 2005
  As a volunteer surgeon with Children’s Surgery International to Arequipa in Peru. Performing Cleft lip and cleft palate surgery. Surgical Director for this mission. May 4th – 14th 2004
  As a volunteer surgeon with Children’s Surgery International to Arequipa in Peru. Performing Cleft lip and cleft palate surgery. April 7th – 13th 2003

REFERENCES
  David E. Schuller, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Director, James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute
4100 University Hospital Clinic
456 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-3120

  Michael Sullivan, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Sullivan Centre
7706 Olentangy River Dr.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-436-8888

  Peter A. Hilger, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Specialists
Centennial Lakes Medical Center
7373 France Ave. S
Edina, MN 55435
952-844-0404