Amita Bagal, MD

Amita Bagal, MD

Dr. Bagal graduated, with a distinction in honors research, from Albany Medical College. She completed her internship in General Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago and her residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the renowned Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Bagal further specialized in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Bagal is board–certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Bagal is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Bagal has been recognized by Castle Connelly as a Top Doctor.

Education/Post-Graduate Training:

• Fellowship | 2001 – 2002
  University of Toronto / Adamson Cosmetic Facial Surgery & Skin Care Specialty Physicians
  Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery with Peter A. Adamson, M.D., F.A.C.S. – Toronto, Ontario
• Residency | 1996 – 2001
  University of Illinois, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
  Residency training in otolaryngology and head & neck surgery
  Internship in general surgery
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | 1992 – 1996
  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) with “Distinction in Research” (Research Thesis Completed)
  Graduated Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) | 1990 – 1992
  B.S. in Biology
  Combined Six-Year Accelerated Biomedical Program in Conjunction with Albany Medical College
  Graduated Summa cum laude

Publications:

• Bagal AA, et al. Clinical Experience with PMMA Microspheres (Artecoll TM) for Soft-Tissue Augmentation: A Retrospective Review. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2007; 9:275-280
• Bagal AA, Adamson PA. Open (External) Rhinoplasty. In Stucker FJ ed, Title of Head and Neck Surgery Textbook. Accepted 10/31/07
• Bagal AA, Adamson PA. Revision Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2002; 18:4:233-243
• Toriumi DM, Bagal AA. Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives for skin closure in the outpatient setting. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2002 Feb; 35(1): 103-18
• Dayan SD, Bagal AA, Tardy Jr. ME. Targeted solutions in submentoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2001; 17:2:141-149
• Bagal AA, Toriumi DM. New alternatives to bone grafting. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology, Vol 8 No.4 (Accepted)
• Toriumi DM, et al. Use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate in facial plastic surgery. Plastic Reconstructive Surg. 1998; 102:2209-19
• Toriumi DM, Bagal AA. Saddle nose deformity: costal cartilage repair. Submission anticipated to Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery
• Bagal AA, Hecht D, Toriumi DM. Suturing Techniques. Publication in progress
• Bagal AA, et al. Modulation of morphine induced antinociception by ibogaine and noribogaine. Brain Research. 1996; 741:258-62

Presentations:

• Sept 2004: Cosmetic and reconstructive lip augmentation. University of Illinois at Chicago
• Jan 2004: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty. University of Illinois at Chicago
• April 2004: The Role of A Facial Plastic Surgeon. Rotary Club of Valparaiso, Indiana
• June 2002: Clinical experience with PMMA microspheres. Percy Ireland Day Research Symposium, University of Toronto
• March 2002: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty. University of Toronto
• June 2001: Morphing: Effects of Scar Contracture on Rhinoplasty. Annual Resident Research Symposium, Chicago
• June 1998: Saddle Nose deformity: repair using costal cartilage. Annual Resident Research Symposium, Chicago
• June 1997: Managing substernal goiters. Annual Resident Research Symposium, Chicago
• May 1996: Modulation of morphine induced antinociception. Thesis presentation, Albany, NY

Academic Affiliations:

• 2003-present: Guest lecturer and clinical instructor, University of Illinois at Chicago Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010: Clinical instructor and guest panelist, Soft Tissue Workshops, University of Illinois at Chicago

Certification & Licensure

• June 2009: Board Certification, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• May 2002: Board Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology-HNS (Re-certified Feb 2010)
• Licensed: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland (Florida license inactive)

Public Service & Experience

• 1990-1993: The Rotary Club Community Service Award
• Volunteer: Howard County Community Hospital; Johns Hopkins Medical Center
• Memberships: Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society; AAO-HNS; AAFPRS; Alpha Omega Alpha
• Leadership: Treasurer for Women in Medicine (1993-1994); Resident Assistant and Tutor (RPI/Albany Medical College)
• Languages: Fluent in Marathi; Medical Spanish

• Years of Experience: 23
• Years with SCS Physicians: 15