Austin S Lam

Austin S Lam, MD

Assistant Professor, Division Of Head & Neck Oncology And Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery

Department: MD-OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Business Phone: (352) 273-5199
Business Email: austin.lam@ufl.edu

About Austin S Lam

Hi, my name is Austin S. Lam, MD, and I am an assistant professor at the University of Florida Division of Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. I am committed to providing personalized, high-quality care from the initial consultation through surgery and follow-up visits.

I was first drawn to the field when I witnessed the profound dedication of head and neck surgeons. Now as a specialist in head & neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery, I intend to keep the same dedication to deliver exceptional patient care.

From a patient’s initial consultation to surgery and ongoing surveillance visits, I am is devoted to providing the highest quality care and fostering enduring relationships with patients. I prioritize clear communication, ensuring that each patient fully understands their condition and is actively involved in the decision-making process.

In addition to my clinical practice, I am passionate about education and research. I am actively involved in training the next generation of medical professionals, including medical students, residents, and fellows. My contributions to cutting-edge research are aimed at advancing the field and improving patient outcomes.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and dog. I am an avid hiker and skier and have a keen interest in college football.

Board Certifications

  • Board Eligible, Head and Neck Surgery
    American Board of Otolaryngology

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat ENT
Areas of Interest
  • Adult soft tissue sarcoma
  • Anaplastic thyroid cancer
  • Basal cell skin cancer
  • Blockage of upper airway
  • Glomus jugulare tumor
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head and face reconstruction
  • Laryngectomy
  • Melanoma
  • Neck dissection
  • Neck lump
  • Oral cancer
  • Oropharyngeal Cancer
  • Oropharynx lesion biopsy
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Parathyroid adenoma
  • Parathyroid cancer
  • Parathyroid gland removal
  • Primary hyperparathyroidism
  • Robotic surgery
  • Salivary gland tumors
  • Skin Cancer
  • Squamous cell skin cancer
  • Throat or larynx cancer
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid cancer – medullary carcinoma
  • Thyroid cancer – papillary carcinoma
  • Thyroid gland removal
  • Thyroid nodule

Research Profile

Areas of Interest
  • Head and Neck Ablative Oncological Surgery
  • Head and neck tumors
  • Mesenchymal tumors of the head and neck
  • Outcome optimization in head and neck surgery
  • Outcomes in head and neck reconstructive surgery

Publications

Academic Articles
2024
Reverse Flow Fibula Free Flap: Technique for Intraoperative Flap Salvage in a Case of Inadequate Antegrade Perfusion.
Head & neck. [DOI] 10.1002/hed.28009. [PMID] 39653589.
2022
Accuracy and Reliability of 4D-CT and Flexible Laryngoscopy in Upper Airway Evaluation in Robin Sequence.
Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 166(4):760-767 [DOI] 10.1177/01945998211027353. [PMID] 34253111.
2022
Trends in Positive Surgical Margins in cT1-T2 Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
The Laryngoscope. 132(10):1962-1970 [DOI] 10.1002/lary.30033. [PMID] 35102568.
2021
4D Computed Tomography for Dynamic Upper Airway Evaluation in Robin Sequence.
Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 165(6):905-908 [DOI] 10.1177/01945998211002156. [PMID] 33689485.
2021
Genotype-Phenotype Correlation of Tracheal Cartilaginous Sleeves and Fgfr2 Mutations in Mice.
The Laryngoscope. 131(4):E1349-E1356 [DOI] 10.1002/lary.29060. [PMID] 32886384.
2021
Impact of Eliminating Local Anesthesia on Immediate Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Ambulatory Adenotonsillectomy.
Pediatric quality & safety. 6(3) [DOI] 10.1097/pq9.0000000000000405. [PMID] 33977193.
2021
Speech Outcomes After Sphincter Pharyngoplasty for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.
The Laryngoscope. 131(6):E2046-E2052 [DOI] 10.1002/lary.29189. [PMID] 33103775.
2020
Tracheal cartilaginous sleeve diagnosed on ultrasound in a child with Pfeiffer syndrome.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. 138 [DOI] 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110321. [PMID] 32877875.
2017
Practice Patterns of Sleep Otolaryngologists at Training Institutions in the United States.
Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 156(6):1025-1031 [DOI] 10.1177/0194599816671699. [PMID] 27677599.
2017
Validated Measures of Insomnia, Function, Sleepiness, and Nasal Obstruction in a CPAP Alternatives Clinic Population.
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 13(8):949-957 [DOI] 10.5664/jcsm.6692. [PMID] 28633723.
2016
Beta-human Chorionic Gonadotropin-producing Renal Cell Carcinoma.
The American journal of medicine. 129(3):e29-31 [DOI] 10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.10.035. [PMID] 26582059.

Education

Fellowship, Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
2023-2024 · The Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency – Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
2017-2023 · University of Washington
Doctor of Medicine
2013-2017 · Emory University School of Medicine

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-5199
Emails:
Business:
austin.lam@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Street:
1345 CENTER DR RM M228
GAINESVILLE FL 32610