  Christopher G. Trahan, MDCurriculum VitaeBiographical Information:
P.O. Box 8664
Metairie, Louisiana 70011 Education:
Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Science 1996 Louisiana State University (LSU) and Baylor University Graduate: Doctor of Medicine 2000 LSU School of Medicine at New Orleans Postgraduate Training:
Internship:
General Surgery LSU Health Science Center at New Orleans Residency: Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery LSU Health Science Center at New Orleans Residency: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery University of Nebraska Medical Center Certification:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support Louisiana State Medical License Professional Organizations:
Member American Medical Association
Resident Member American Academy of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery Member, Tiger Athletic Foundation Honors & Awards:
Outstanding Junior Nominee, College of
Basic Sciences Finalist for Leadership LSU College of Basic Sciences Award for Academic Achievement LSU License Plate Scholarship Golden Key National Honor Society Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Esprit De Corps Award George D. Lyons Award for Excellence in Otolaryngology AO – North America Resident Research Trauma Grant Publications:
Clarke L, Baker B, Trahan C, Myers L, Metzinger SE: A Prospective Double – Blinded Study of Mederma Skin Care vs. Placebo for Post-Traumatic Scar Reduction. Cosmetic Dermatology, March 1999:19-26
Barrat D, Trahan C, Asmar P, Nolan T, Van Meter K, Metzinger SE: Hyperbaric Oxygen as an Adjunct in Zygomycosis: Randomized Controlled Trial in a Murine Model. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Vol. 45, #12, p 3601-3602, December 2001 Miller LA, Trahan C, Bidros R, Baratta RV, Rigby PL, Metzinger SE: A Comparison of Load Bearing Strengths Among Four Commercially Available Forms of Hydroxyapatite Cement. Ann Plast Surg. 2005 Jul;55(1):93 Gill P, Trahan, C Lund K, Delaune C, Thibodeaux B, Guerra A, Metzinger SE: Comparison of Bacterial Inoculation and Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension in the Rabbit S1 Perforator and Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flaps. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2005 Feb;21(2):137-43 Professional Presentations:
Trahan C, Johnson P: Surgical Management of Nasal Valve Collapse – A Multifactorial Approach. Presented at 9th Annual Symposium of the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Las Vegas, NV, May 2006. Submitted for Publication March 2007. Nominated for Resident Travel Award
Bratton C, Sullivan S, Trahan C, Ichinose E, Vidrine M, Metzinger SE: A Ten-Year Review of Orbital Floor Reconstruction Comparing Alloplastic vs. Autologous Material: The Charity Hospital Experience. First Place, Southern Medical Association Meeting, 1999 Trahan C, Delaune CL, Watkins J, Hall C, King T, Nuss DW, Friedlander P: Outcome Analysis of Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit After Major Head and Neck Surgery. Presented at Triological Society Southern Section Meeting, 2003 Gill P, Trahan, C Lund K, Delaune C, Thibodeaux B, Guerra A, Metzinger SE: Comparison of Bacterial Inoculation and Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension in the Rabbit S1 Perforator and Latissimus Dorsi Musculocutaneous Flaps. Presented at LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, 2003 Trahan C, Steele MH, Suskind-Liu D, Nuss DW, Kluka E, Moses M, Liu D: Orbitofacial Masses in Children: An Endoscopic Approach. Presented in North American Skull Base Society Meeting. February 2004 |
