Sam P. Most, MD, FACS

Sam P. Most, MD, FACS

Facial plastic surgeon, Ear, nose, and throat specialist


Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS)

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Biography


Dr. Most graduated with High Honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Subsequently he attended Stanford University School of Medicine, where he received a prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant and was honored with the Dean's Award upon graduation. He completed an internship in General Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine before returning to the West Coast. Upon his return, he trained at the University of Washington in Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, where he received the Lampkin Temporal Bone Dissection Award in 1998, and the awards from the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) in 1997, 1998, and 1999. In 2000 he joined the Physicians Research Training Committee of the ARO, the first resident to do so. After residency, he was selected for what was, at that time, one of the most competitive fellowships in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, also at the University of Washington. He has authored nearly 200 articles, textbook chapters and reviews on the science and practice of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He was appointed Division Chief in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Washington in 2002, a position he also has held at Stanford since his arrival here in 2006.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (1995) CA
  • Board Certification, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2004)
  • Residency: University of Washington Otolaryngology Residency (2001) WA
  • Internship: Yale New Haven Hospital (1996) CT
  • Fellowship: University of Washington Medical Center (2002) WA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology (2002)
  • M.D., Stanford University, Medicine (1995)
  • B.S., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Honors College, Biology (Neuroscience) (1990)

Honors & Awards
  • ARO Travel Award, Award for presenting at the Association for Research in Otolaryngology national meeting (1997)
  • ARO Travel Award, Award for presenting at the Association for Research in Otolaryngology national meeting (1998)
  • ARO Travel Award, Award for presenting at the Association for Research in Otolaryngology national meeting (1999)
  • Ben Shuster Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2003)
  • Clinician Teacher of the Year, Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2003)
  • Dean's Award for Research, Award presented to graduating medical student for accomplishments in basic science research. (1995)
  • Lamkin Award - Temporal Bone Lab, University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (1998)
  • Mark Rafaty Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2014)

Memberships
  • Associate Editor, Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal (2019 - Present)
  • Board Member, The Rhinoplasty Society (2015 - Present)
  • Board Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2009 - 2018)
  • Editorial Board, JAMA-Facial Plastic Surgery (2007 - 2019)
  • Fellow Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2006 - Present)
  • Fellowship Director, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2006 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Editor, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery (2014 - 2019)
  • Associate Editor, Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal (2019 - Present)
  • Board of Directors, The Rhinoplasty Society (2014 - Present)
  • Chair, Research Center, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2013 - 2016)
  • Director, Facial Nerve Center, University of Washington School of Medicine (2002 - 2006)
  • Director, Facial Nerve Center, Stanford University School of Medicine (2006 - 2017)
  • Division Chief, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine (2002 - 2006)
  • Division Chief, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine (2006 - Present)
  • Editorial Board, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics (2019 - Present)
  • Editorial Board Member, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal (2022 - Present)
  • Faculty senate, Stanford University School of Medicine (2011 - 2013)
  • Fellowship Director, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2006 - Present)
  • Medical Director, Multidisciplinary Cosmetic Surgery Center, University of Washington Medical Center (2004 - 2006)
  • President, The Rhinoplasty Society (2022 - 2023)
  • Vice President, The Rhinoplasty Society (2020 - 2022)
  • Vice President, Research and Development, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2015 - 2018)
  • Western Region Director, Board of Directors, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2010 - 2014)

Publications

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Practice Locations


Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

801 Welch Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 736-FACE

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